You are cordially invited to join us for winter cheer with an evening of holiday music performed by The Bellevue Community Band. Proceeds from this special concert will go directly to support Lighthouse Employee and Community Services.
The Bellevue Community Band (BCB) is a 70+ member adult symphonic band with membership drawn from the greater Seattle metropolitan area. The band has a rich history of musical excellence. On December 1st, they will play seasonal classics both new and old to welcome the season in while raising support for the Lighthouse.
Date: Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Kirkland Performance Art Center, 350 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland 98033
Please mark your calendars for an evening of warmth, fun, and celebration in support of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.!
Unable to attend? You can still support the Lighthouse this holiday season.
If you are interested in learning more about the concert or to RSVP by November 25th, please contact Keri Brent at 206.436.2134 or email kbrent@seattlelh.org.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Boeing NewGen Tanker Rally at Everett Field
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. employees attended the NewGen Tanker Rally at Boeing in Everett on September 27th. Lighthouse employees had an opportunity to personally meet Senator Patty Murry and Congressman Dave Reichart. Nelly Barnett and Lauren Schlaeppi had the opportunity to test out the Aerial Refueling Technology in the simulation trailer. Read Boeing's press release about the event, and Kiro 7's videos and article about the tanker contract.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Audible Darts for Blind or Visually Impaired Individuals
I attended the American Council of the Blind (ACB) National Conference in Phoenix from July 11-14th on behalf of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for the purpose of keeping current with assistive technology for people who are blind or sight-impaired. I talked with many vendors about a variety of amazing products including a bar code reader app for the iPhone, talking way-finding software for the PC, and a new really small, really light electronic notetaker.
However, this blog entry is about recreation! Did you know that there is an accessible way for people who are blind or visually impaired to play darts? Yes, audible darts! I would like to highlight this fully accessible talking dartboard, because along with notetakers and way-finding technologies, games and recreation can be crucial for participation in a balanced life. So, here's the scoop - it's a standard dartboard that talks. Everything you'd want to know is spoken - games, rules, points scored, and there's a talking help system. Go to audiodartmaster.com for details or to hear interviews about the product, or call 763.383.0077.
Happy playing!
- Peggy Martinez, Computer Training Program Lead Instructor, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
However, this blog entry is about recreation! Did you know that there is an accessible way for people who are blind or visually impaired to play darts? Yes, audible darts! I would like to highlight this fully accessible talking dartboard, because along with notetakers and way-finding technologies, games and recreation can be crucial for participation in a balanced life. So, here's the scoop - it's a standard dartboard that talks. Everything you'd want to know is spoken - games, rules, points scored, and there's a talking help system. Go to audiodartmaster.com for details or to hear interviews about the product, or call 763.383.0077.
Happy playing!
- Peggy Martinez, Computer Training Program Lead Instructor, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Government Relations at the 31st Annual Deaf-Blind Retreat
Last week was all about The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.'s annual Deaf-Blind Retreat at Seabeck, WA. Interspersed with the activities, learning, and visiting that always occurs at the retreat were Government Relations activities.
On Tuesday, Mark Landreneau hosted a workshop presented by State Representative Kathy Haight, from the 35th District (where Seabeck is located), on the legislative process and working with your state representatives.
On Friday, Maura Little, Constituent Services Representative from Congressman Jay Inslee's office, toured the retreat, visiting crafts, technology and waterfront activities, and meeting many retreat participants.
Also on Friday, Lou Oma Durand, Director of Washington State's Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), visited the retreat with DSB manager Arlene Itou. Lou Oma has been involved with the Deaf-Blind community since the establishment of the Deaf-Blind Service Center (DBSC). She is currently facing very difficult times related to required budgetary cuts. She shared the sobering news with us that she has been directed to reduce her state-funded budget by 10%. She is not able to reduce programs that have a federal match, or programs that are part of DSB's core mission of finding employment for people who are blind. The result is a proposed elimination of funding for the Deaf-Blind Service Center. The Deaf-Blind community is still absorbing this stunning information. When DBSC and the community have developed their response strategy, our Government Relations team and the Lighthouse will be ready to support the community in their efforts to restore state funding, possibly from another source, to this unique agency and its critical work.
On Tuesday, Mark Landreneau hosted a workshop presented by State Representative Kathy Haight, from the 35th District (where Seabeck is located), on the legislative process and working with your state representatives.
On Friday, Maura Little, Constituent Services Representative from Congressman Jay Inslee's office, toured the retreat, visiting crafts, technology and waterfront activities, and meeting many retreat participants.
Also on Friday, Lou Oma Durand, Director of Washington State's Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), visited the retreat with DSB manager Arlene Itou. Lou Oma has been involved with the Deaf-Blind community since the establishment of the Deaf-Blind Service Center (DBSC). She is currently facing very difficult times related to required budgetary cuts. She shared the sobering news with us that she has been directed to reduce her state-funded budget by 10%. She is not able to reduce programs that have a federal match, or programs that are part of DSB's core mission of finding employment for people who are blind. The result is a proposed elimination of funding for the Deaf-Blind Service Center. The Deaf-Blind community is still absorbing this stunning information. When DBSC and the community have developed their response strategy, our Government Relations team and the Lighthouse will be ready to support the community in their efforts to restore state funding, possibly from another source, to this unique agency and its critical work.
Monday, August 23, 2010
My Visit to Guide Dogs for the Blind and Enchanted Hills
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit two venerable blindness institutions in Northern California. On July 2nd, my wife Ros and I visited the Guide Dogs for the Blind campus in San Rafael, California. The next day we drove to Enchanted Hills Camp near Napa.
Our visit to the guide dog school was my second as I had visited the school seven or eight years ago. A number of Lighthouse employees received their dogs from Guide Dogs for the Blind from either their California or Oregon campus. The Lighthouse recently formed a partnership with Guide Dogs for the Blind. Their new Northwest regional staff person, Carrie Skym, maintains office hours at the Seattle Lighthouse facility. Carrie works with Guide Dogs for the Blind alumni, local puppy raisers, and also gives Guide Dogs for the Blind graduates working here at the Lighthouse some extra refresher courses. The San Rafael Guide Dogs for the Blind campus was much as I remembered it, but our tour guide Aerial Gilbert took us into some places not on the regular tour. We were able to visit the student dormitory and the veterinary clinic. Of course, the best part of the tour was petting a puppy. The little guy we got to spend some time with was named Nandi, and he is on track to become a guide dog and partner for a blind adult some time in the future.
We learned of upcoming plans to raise both the dormitory and administration buildings, swap their spots, and build brand new facilities. I especially appreciated Guide Dogs for the Blind's emphasis on the partnership between a guide dog and a blind person, and how this partnership enables blind people to lead independent and self-sufficient lives. This philosophy perfectly aligns with the Lighthouse mission.
As I mentioned, my wife and I were also able to visit the Enchanted Hills Camp and join in their 60th year anniversary celebration. The new San Francisco Lighthouse CEO Brian Bashin welcomed us and hosted a brief celebration program. I learned that Rose Resnick, the founder of Enchanted Hills Camp, had moved to California from New York state in the 1940's. Rose had grown up as a blind child attending a camp for blind kids in New York. In California, she learned there were no such opportunities for blind kids. So, she got to work.
Rose held camps in 1947, 1948, and 1949 in other locations. One of her original 1947 campers was at the celebration my wife and I attended! Rose worked with a few other folks to raise $40,000, and purchased a boys camp in the hills near Napa that was some 280 acres. The camp has been held every summer at Enchanted Hills since 1950. There are a wide variety of camp sessions, for young kids, teens, adults, Deaf-Blind people, etc.
The lasting impression I took away from my visit was what a strong community had grown up around the camp. There were campers and volunteers there representing every decade from the 1940's on. There were lots of people who had met their significant other or spouse at camp and people whose weddings were performed at the lower chapel in the woods - successful blind adults who had some of their first tastes of independence as little kids at camp.
These two visits gave me an opportunity to see what other organizations are doing to enhance opportunities for blind people to be independent, self-sufficient, and successful. My time at Guide Dogs for the Blind and Enchanted Hills reaffirmed for me that The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is doing important work and that we are helping change lives for the better.
- Kirk Adams, President and CEO
Our visit to the guide dog school was my second as I had visited the school seven or eight years ago. A number of Lighthouse employees received their dogs from Guide Dogs for the Blind from either their California or Oregon campus. The Lighthouse recently formed a partnership with Guide Dogs for the Blind. Their new Northwest regional staff person, Carrie Skym, maintains office hours at the Seattle Lighthouse facility. Carrie works with Guide Dogs for the Blind alumni, local puppy raisers, and also gives Guide Dogs for the Blind graduates working here at the Lighthouse some extra refresher courses. The San Rafael Guide Dogs for the Blind campus was much as I remembered it, but our tour guide Aerial Gilbert took us into some places not on the regular tour. We were able to visit the student dormitory and the veterinary clinic. Of course, the best part of the tour was petting a puppy. The little guy we got to spend some time with was named Nandi, and he is on track to become a guide dog and partner for a blind adult some time in the future.
We learned of upcoming plans to raise both the dormitory and administration buildings, swap their spots, and build brand new facilities. I especially appreciated Guide Dogs for the Blind's emphasis on the partnership between a guide dog and a blind person, and how this partnership enables blind people to lead independent and self-sufficient lives. This philosophy perfectly aligns with the Lighthouse mission.
As I mentioned, my wife and I were also able to visit the Enchanted Hills Camp and join in their 60th year anniversary celebration. The new San Francisco Lighthouse CEO Brian Bashin welcomed us and hosted a brief celebration program. I learned that Rose Resnick, the founder of Enchanted Hills Camp, had moved to California from New York state in the 1940's. Rose had grown up as a blind child attending a camp for blind kids in New York. In California, she learned there were no such opportunities for blind kids. So, she got to work.
Rose held camps in 1947, 1948, and 1949 in other locations. One of her original 1947 campers was at the celebration my wife and I attended! Rose worked with a few other folks to raise $40,000, and purchased a boys camp in the hills near Napa that was some 280 acres. The camp has been held every summer at Enchanted Hills since 1950. There are a wide variety of camp sessions, for young kids, teens, adults, Deaf-Blind people, etc.
The lasting impression I took away from my visit was what a strong community had grown up around the camp. There were campers and volunteers there representing every decade from the 1940's on. There were lots of people who had met their significant other or spouse at camp and people whose weddings were performed at the lower chapel in the woods - successful blind adults who had some of their first tastes of independence as little kids at camp.
These two visits gave me an opportunity to see what other organizations are doing to enhance opportunities for blind people to be independent, self-sufficient, and successful. My time at Guide Dogs for the Blind and Enchanted Hills reaffirmed for me that The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is doing important work and that we are helping change lives for the better.
- Kirk Adams, President and CEO
Friday, August 20, 2010
News from the Government Relations Department at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Life is always interesting in the Government Relations Department! I am finding that increasing my position as Vice President of Governmental Affairs to full-time definitely helps the Lighthouse be more responsive to fast moving policy issues and requests.
In the last few years, the Lighthouse has been involved with several key federal initiatives on a national level. The Lighthouse has been involved with the modernization of the JWOD Act, put forth a request for funding for safe travel training for blind and Deaf-Blind individuals, and has been involved with the effort to improve access to technology for individuals with disabilities. Well, a recent revised and quite reasonable JWOD Act was just introduced into the House, the Lighthouse will soon be receiving and putting to use the travel training funding we are receiving through Senator Murray's efforts, and we were thrilled to hear recently about the unanimous passage of the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act by the Senate. Thunderous ovations go out to Mark Richert at the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and Eric Bridges of American Council of the Blind (ACB), and to all the many advocates in the blind, Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Disabled communities for their resolve in getting this through the House and the Senate. We are still waiting to hear the decision from the Air Force on the Boeing NewGen Tanker, another issue that the Lighthouse is involved in.
The coming year might have us a little closer to home as we work on ways to bring the Lighthouse's high quality products to the state. Mark Landreneau continues his involvement with transportation planners, and we continue to build our relationships with public officials in Spokane.
Our Government Relations staff is small, just Mark Landreneau and myself, but our team is HUGE (we are like the Verizon commercial with all those people behind us). Thanks to our dedicated fellow Lighthouse employees, we have great sources of engaging speakers and advocates to help us out on our legislative visits and our public policy work. Will try to keep you posted as Government Relations at the Lighthouse marches on!
- Paula Hoffman, Vice President of Governmental Affairs
In the last few years, the Lighthouse has been involved with several key federal initiatives on a national level. The Lighthouse has been involved with the modernization of the JWOD Act, put forth a request for funding for safe travel training for blind and Deaf-Blind individuals, and has been involved with the effort to improve access to technology for individuals with disabilities. Well, a recent revised and quite reasonable JWOD Act was just introduced into the House, the Lighthouse will soon be receiving and putting to use the travel training funding we are receiving through Senator Murray's efforts, and we were thrilled to hear recently about the unanimous passage of the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act by the Senate. Thunderous ovations go out to Mark Richert at the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and Eric Bridges of American Council of the Blind (ACB), and to all the many advocates in the blind, Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Disabled communities for their resolve in getting this through the House and the Senate. We are still waiting to hear the decision from the Air Force on the Boeing NewGen Tanker, another issue that the Lighthouse is involved in.
The coming year might have us a little closer to home as we work on ways to bring the Lighthouse's high quality products to the state. Mark Landreneau continues his involvement with transportation planners, and we continue to build our relationships with public officials in Spokane.
Our Government Relations staff is small, just Mark Landreneau and myself, but our team is HUGE (we are like the Verizon commercial with all those people behind us). Thanks to our dedicated fellow Lighthouse employees, we have great sources of engaging speakers and advocates to help us out on our legislative visits and our public policy work. Will try to keep you posted as Government Relations at the Lighthouse marches on!
- Paula Hoffman, Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Baseball and Puppies!
Support Guide Dogs for the Blind while enjoying the Mariners vs. Angels baseball game on August 31st! If they reach their goal of selling 600 tickets, they qualify to have a Guide Dog user throw out the first pitch with puppies on the field. As of July 18th, only 123 more tickets need to be sold to reach the goal.
Visit their Facebook page or the Mariners website to purchase tickets and for more information.
Visit their Facebook page or the Mariners website to purchase tickets and for more information.
Friday, July 2, 2010
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. to Present the Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers with AbilityOne Award
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. will be presenting the Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers, from the 5th District of Eastern Washington, with an AbilityOne award at the Spokane Indians baseball game this coming Tuesday, July 6, 2010. President and CEO Kirk Adams and Inland Northwest Lighthouse production worker Mark Shively will be presenting the award to Rodgers, a 3-term veteran in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she serves on the Education and Labor Committee as the ranking member on the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, and on the House Armed Services and Natural Resources Committees.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Completes Taproot Foundation Service Grant
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., a non-profit social enterprise and blindness agency, with a team of volunteer marketing and communications professionals, recently completed work on a Key Messaging and Brand Strategies Service Grant awarded by the Taproot Foundation. As a result of the grant, which has an in-kind value of $55,000, the agency will incorporate the Taproot team's recommended strategies into its organizational development and marketing campaigns.
"We're extremely happy with the outcome of the grant," said Kirk Adams, President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. "We rely on monetary donations to provide training such as orientation and mobility, braille literacy, and independent living skills. As we incorporate the team's recommendations, we're confident we will see an increase in our donor base and our ability to fulfill our mission."
Members of the Taproot Foundation volunteer team included: Robin Staples (Maven Designs, Inc.) as Account Director; Duane "DF" Hobbs (Andrews/Hobbs Design Co.) as Brand Strategist; Carrie Zheng (Starbucks Coffee Company) as Marketing Manager; Anne Geurts (communication consultant) as Copywriter; and Britta Michalove (relocation services professional) as Project Manager. This project is the third project for Zheng, the second project for Geurts and Michalove, and it is the first project for Staples and Hobbs.
The Seattle-based non-profit social enterprise is dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities and training opportunities for adults who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities. In addition to its headquarters in Seattle, at which it employs more than 230 blind adults, in 2008 the organization opened Inland Northwest Lighthouse, a satellite facility in Spokane that now employs 39 adults who are blind.
For more information, please contact Melanie Wimmeanuer at 206-436-2116 or mwimmenauer@seattlelh.org
About The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. - The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) social enterprise dedicated to generating opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency for adults who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities, through a comprehensive range of training programs and career development opportunities. We create meaningful employment as well as products and services of outstanding quality, offering access to adaptive technology and the accommodations necessary for success.
While manufacturing operations are self-funded, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. relies on community support to fund training programs and support service to adults who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities. Philanthropic contributions form individuals, corporations, foundations, and service organizations are channeled through the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation, whose sole purpose is to raise money and create awareness in order to help us expand opportunities beyond what is possible through the sale of our products and services alone.
For more information about The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. visit our website at www.seattlelighthouse.org
"We're extremely happy with the outcome of the grant," said Kirk Adams, President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. "We rely on monetary donations to provide training such as orientation and mobility, braille literacy, and independent living skills. As we incorporate the team's recommendations, we're confident we will see an increase in our donor base and our ability to fulfill our mission."
Members of the Taproot Foundation volunteer team included: Robin Staples (Maven Designs, Inc.) as Account Director; Duane "DF" Hobbs (Andrews/Hobbs Design Co.) as Brand Strategist; Carrie Zheng (Starbucks Coffee Company) as Marketing Manager; Anne Geurts (communication consultant) as Copywriter; and Britta Michalove (relocation services professional) as Project Manager. This project is the third project for Zheng, the second project for Geurts and Michalove, and it is the first project for Staples and Hobbs.
The Seattle-based non-profit social enterprise is dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities and training opportunities for adults who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities. In addition to its headquarters in Seattle, at which it employs more than 230 blind adults, in 2008 the organization opened Inland Northwest Lighthouse, a satellite facility in Spokane that now employs 39 adults who are blind.
For more information, please contact Melanie Wimmeanuer at 206-436-2116 or mwimmenauer@seattlelh.org
About The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. - The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) social enterprise dedicated to generating opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency for adults who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities, through a comprehensive range of training programs and career development opportunities. We create meaningful employment as well as products and services of outstanding quality, offering access to adaptive technology and the accommodations necessary for success.
While manufacturing operations are self-funded, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. relies on community support to fund training programs and support service to adults who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities. Philanthropic contributions form individuals, corporations, foundations, and service organizations are channeled through the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation, whose sole purpose is to raise money and create awareness in order to help us expand opportunities beyond what is possible through the sale of our products and services alone.
For more information about The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. visit our website at www.seattlelighthouse.org
Thursday, April 29, 2010
San Antonio Lighthouse 'Simply Amazed'
San Antonio Lighthouse President and CEO, Mike Gilliam, and Vice President of Manufacturing, Bob Buckley, visited the Seattle Lighthouse in April and had this to say:
“I have been in a lot of Lighthouses and Goodwills, but never have seen a shop so technically advanced and accessible. Seattle was the perfect place to take Bob for his first visit. Wish I had come sooner. Now he (and I) truly know that just about everything is possible if you just focus on providing the right tools and find the right partners.
You have provided new inspiration for us as to what we can eventually become if we follow your lead. Thanks for raising the bar temporarily out of sight. Sometimes you need that target way out there to give you the visions to strive for.
Thanks again. We were simply amazed.” -Mike Gilliam, President, San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind.
An affiliated agency, The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Texas. Serving people who are blind or visually impaired for over 75 years, the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind provides rehabilitation services to over 3,500 people who are blind, as well as employment opportunities through its light manufacturing assembly plant and 13 Base Service Centers on 11 military installations.
Like The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind produces products under contract with the Federal Government through the AbilityOne Program. Their product mix includes: Mechanical Pencils, Rollerball Pens, Highlighters, Clam Clip System Fastening Products, Military Helmet-Retention Assemblies, Aerospace Insulation Blankets, U.S. Postal Straps, Navy Fleece Parka Liners, Spill Kits and Absorbent Products, Aviation Oil Analysis Kits and other textile apparel items. Through its production facility, the San Antonio Lighthouse also offers employment to individuals that are blind or legally blind through assembling, machine operation, warehousing, quality assurance, maintenance, engineering, management and sewing machine operation.
“I have been in a lot of Lighthouses and Goodwills, but never have seen a shop so technically advanced and accessible. Seattle was the perfect place to take Bob for his first visit. Wish I had come sooner. Now he (and I) truly know that just about everything is possible if you just focus on providing the right tools and find the right partners.
You have provided new inspiration for us as to what we can eventually become if we follow your lead. Thanks for raising the bar temporarily out of sight. Sometimes you need that target way out there to give you the visions to strive for.
Thanks again. We were simply amazed.” -Mike Gilliam, President, San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind.
An affiliated agency, The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Texas. Serving people who are blind or visually impaired for over 75 years, the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind provides rehabilitation services to over 3,500 people who are blind, as well as employment opportunities through its light manufacturing assembly plant and 13 Base Service Centers on 11 military installations.
Like The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind produces products under contract with the Federal Government through the AbilityOne Program. Their product mix includes: Mechanical Pencils, Rollerball Pens, Highlighters, Clam Clip System Fastening Products, Military Helmet-Retention Assemblies, Aerospace Insulation Blankets, U.S. Postal Straps, Navy Fleece Parka Liners, Spill Kits and Absorbent Products, Aviation Oil Analysis Kits and other textile apparel items. Through its production facility, the San Antonio Lighthouse also offers employment to individuals that are blind or legally blind through assembling, machine operation, warehousing, quality assurance, maintenance, engineering, management and sewing machine operation.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
We Have Extended the Criteria and Deadline for our Annual Art Contest!
Due to increased interest in this year’s contest, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has decided to extend the deadline and criteria for our Annual Art Contest. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday, March 1st 2010. We are also opening up the criteria for the contest to include visual art as well as tactile art. The contest is open to ALL artists with disabilities within the state of Washington, collaborating with artists from VSA Arts of Washington and The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
The winning art pieces will be displayed at an art show held on March 12, 2010 at The 2100 Building, located at 2100 24th Ave S in Seattle. Winning pieces will then be donated and sold at the Redefining Vision Auction on April 10, 2010. Remaining pieces will be available for pick-up on
March 15th, 2010. Artists may choose to donate their submissions that did not win to be displayed in our Braille Library, located at Seattle Lighthouse.
Exhibit Eligibility:
· This juried art exhibit is open to all persons with disabilities age 14 and up throughout the state of Washington.
· Artwork must be original.
· One (1) entry per applicant will be accepted.
If you have a question about eligibility of an item, please contact Robert Hanna at 206-436-2149 or email rhanna@seattlelh.org.
Judging:
The works of art chosen will be viewed by a panel of experts and prizes will be awarded. It is expected that these works of art will be donated to Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation and will be exhibited for sale at the Annual Seattle Lighthouse Dinner/Auction on April 10, 2010. Proceeds from the sale of the art will go to the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation in support of their mission.
Prizes:
1st Place Winner - $250
2nd Place Winner - $100
3rd Place Winner - $50
Submission deadline:
Artwork must be delivered to Seattle Lighthouse no later than March 1st, 2010. Artists must complete the artist profile and artist procurement form attached. These may be submitted via email as attachments to Robert Hanna at rhanna@seattlelh.org.
Please ship artwork to:
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
P.O. Box 14959
Seattle WA 98114
Or arrange delivery of artwork to The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. at:
2501 South Plum Street
Seattle WA 98144
Winner Notification:
Notification of the judging results will be made to the artists no later than March 5, 2010.
All materials used in artwork must be self-funded. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. will not provide funds to spend on the projects.
Winning submissions will be donated to the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation to be exhibited for sale at the annual Seattle Lighthouse Redefining Vision Dinner and Auction on April 10th, 2010. Proceeds from the sale of artwork at the auction directly support the Lighthouse mission of creating and enhancing opportunities for independence and self-sufficiently of people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities. Your generous donation of time and talent sustains and expands existing programs and new opportunities for blind and Deaf-Blind individuals in our community. The Lighthouse art show is also an excellent way to showcase your talent, with donated artworks featured in the auction catalogue and in Lighthouse publications that reach over 5,000 community members and local residents annually.
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