Bodies of Work

A network of artists and organizations, is a catalyst for disability arts and culture that illuminate the disability experience in new and unexpected ways.

[Bodies of Work @bowchicago]

Call for Proposals now open for the 2021 Bodies of Work Festival of Disability Art and Culture! Submit today to be a part of this gathering of the disability arts world:

https://t.co/9lVICgg5NH

[Nat'l Endow f/t Arts @NEAarts]

“There was a long time where I was like, ‘Am I an artist?’ ... being associated with 3Arts, I feel like an artist.” – Visual artist Reveca Torres

On the blog, we're highlighting @3Arts' fellowship for Deaf & disabled artists: https://t.co/p9RFR05YG6 #NDEAM

[3Arts @3Arts]

We are proud to be among 1,000+ orgs across the country approved for 2021 funding by @NEAarts. Thanks to public dollars, we will have matching support for our Residency Fellowships for Deaf & disabled artists, a program in partnership with @bowchicago.
https://t.co/977j9aoLJ3

[UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @UICAHS]

This new initiative features candid video conversations among 11 alumni of the @3Arts Residency Fellowship at #UIC. The launch stems from work that began 6 yrs ago, when 3Arts partnered with @bowchicago, directed by #UICAHS' Carrie Sandahl, to establish the resiency fellowship.

[3Arts @3Arts]

Thrilled to announce the launch of the Disability Culture Leadership Initiative, featuring a 4-part video series and more to advance advocacy and justice efforts. Please share #disabilityarts #disability #disabilityjustice @bowchicago
https://t.co/al9JBUcRNm

[UIC College of Applied Health Sciences @UICAHS]

Counter Balance, presented in collaboration w/ @bowchicago, takes place online Oct. 7-11. Bodies of Work is a network of Chicagoland artists and orgs that support the development of disability art and culture, directed by #UICAHS' Carrie Sandahl. @idhd_uic https://t.co/X9W967h5Ad

[Wendy Lu (she/her) @wendyluwrites]

Here it is! After dozens of drafts over the course of two years, my story on why it's so difficult for #disabled actors, screenwriters & other artists to break into the entertainment industry is out, ft. @DannyWoodburn @maysoonzayid @dominickevans & more: https://t.co/WpvXX50lB6

[Bodies of Work @bowchicago]

We had just a beautiful two days with our @3Arts UIC Fellows talking about Deaf and Disability art! Cannot wait for you all to see the finished products! #DisabilityArt #DisabilityCulture

[3Arts @3Arts]

Thanks to all the artists, supporters, & team members working on our Disability Culture Leadership Initiative @bowchicago @studiothread @JoyceFdn @NEAarts. We'll take the footage from 2 days of interviews and look forward to releasing edited videos of artist conversations.

[AXIS Dance Company @AXISDanceCo]

Calling disabled artists from around the world!

@bowchicago at the University of Illinois at Chicago just released the Call for Proposals for the 2021 Bodies of Work Festival of Disability Art and Culture. Click here for more info: https://t.co/ne8c9ByX3h

[Candoco Dance Co @candocodance]

Book before 3 Feb for our Early-Bird offer!
Come explore the fundamental elements of Candoco’s approach to inclusive dance education on our Teacher Training Intensive.
https://t.co/y8FnFFZYPw

#whatdancecanbe #learning #growth

📷 : @CamGreenwell

[AXIS Dance Company @AXISDanceCo]

Interested in disability arts? Make sure to attend “Recoding Crip Tech,” an upcoming exhibition at @somarts in San Francisco. Learn more: https://t.co/Lvjrw54Xaj

[AXIS Dance Company @AXISDanceCo]

Calling all teachers & educators– registration for our annual Dance Access Day begins today! Sign up for our FREE program for kids of all ages that showcases the beauty of dance and disability: https://t.co/E5k3nUcrm6

[Bodies of Work @bowchicago]

Today at 2pm at @AccessLiving! See you there!

[AXIS Dance Company @AXISDanceCo]

Are you in the Chicago area? Interested in supporting more dance? This weekend is the culminating performance of the Fall 2019 Inclusive Dance Workshop at Access Living: https://t.co/oAVvCA7dys

[Tellin Tales Theatre @Tellin_Tales]

Deep Blue Sea Opens Tonight 🐟🐟🐟 - https://t.co/NondEC5lGK

[AXIS Dance Company @AXISDanceCo]

We’ll be teaching a workshop with @MarkMorrisDance on Tuesday, November 12th! This workshop will introduce the fundamentals of Physically Integrated Dance using creative movement, improvisation, and modern dance techniques.

Learn more: https://t.co/7jLXXiOi0Z

[@[email protected] @Imani_Barbarin]

Exciting news:

In collaboration with AirBnB I am curating and editing a series of stories about disability and travel.

I am looking for pitches from people who have experience traveling with a disability.

This is a PAID opportunity.

Send Pitches to Imani.barbarin (at) gmail

[Access Living @AccessLiving]

The live-stream for Marca's D.C. memorial is starting now. To view, visit the link below. https://t.co/hQtfNUa3HX

[Bodies of Work @bowchicago]

Check out the work of Japanese artist Mari Katayama on display now through January 26 at @ummamuseum! https://t.co/jXLDlYWlHh

[Access Living @AccessLiving]

Mark your calendars! The 11th Annual Disability Culture Cabaret is on 10/25 at Access Living. Featuring disability artists from all over, the cabaret is a celebration of the vibrant, multi-faceted disability experience. @bowchicago @3Arts @idhd_uic https://t.co/LgxPl2Bnok