Artist Expo/Demo Series

The Artist Exhibition and Demonstration Series (AEDS) is a capacity-building project to improve the overall accessibility of Art Access programs and increase public engagement with disability issues. AEDS’ soft launch in 2024 provides free public programming to educate the community on disability perspectives in the arts and promote accessibility through inclusive exhibition design based on Universal Design principles. AEDS invites emerging artists with disabilities and disability led-and-centered art-collectives to create and showcase artwork at Art Access’ workshop gallery. Presenting artists then host demonstration workshops sharing their creative process and guiding participatory, accessibility-focused art-making experiences for community participants.

Decorative Program Banner featuring assorted images of artist's in collaboration and exhibits on display.

"The relationship between RSAC and Art Access is extremely important to us. We are trying to build something out of virtually nothing. Connections like this are a lifeline for us, and especially for our students once they graduate. After they leave us, our artists will need a place to go and access studio space, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities. So not only does our partnership with Art Access benefit us now; it is a building block that may facilitate ongoing career development for some talented young Salt Lake residents who have extremely limited options otherwise." - Dee Watkins, para-educator and former Rainbow Sprinkles Art Collective Collaborator

The 2026 Artist Expo/Demo schedule will be announced in late December 2025. Please check back to this webpage, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date for gallery exhibits and free community workshop offerings!

Art to the right by Laurie Larson
Laurie Larson, 2022: The inside of half of an apple; two bodies crouched in the fetal position in with their backs facing the viewer in each half of the apple. The bodies seem to share a root system at the base of the apple. The body on the right's internal organs are artfully visible, the viewer is able to see pain points in veins and the body's lungs.