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Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Art Beyond Sight is a New York City–based non-profit organization focused on making art, art history, and visual culture accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. It develops accessible art education programs and materials for museums and cultural institutions, guiding them in creating experiences for audiences with sight loss, and it coordinates a collaborative network of professionals and advisors to advance knowledge and collaboration across multiple sectors. The organization administers an annual Art Beyond Sight Collaborative and Awareness Month to raise awareness about art access and related developments, and it supports blind and visually impaired individuals in creating art and promoting their work. Positioned within the non-profit sector, the group emphasizes inclusive access to art and visual culture, leveraging a multidisciplinary approach that includes educators, scientists, rehabilitation professionals, and sighted and visually impaired contributors. Based in New York, the organization operates with a focus on expanding opportunities for engagement with art for children and adults who experience sight loss, and it serves as a facilitator in international dialogue around art accessibility.