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#Centre3SocialPractice] Accessibility in Printmaking
Earlier in October, we hosted a studio visit for McMaster's Faculty of Engineering
@mcmastereng students as part of the 4th-year students' Capstone Project. Printmaking services are not accessible to many people with disabilities in Canada. As part of
@centre3_ 's social practice, the Capstone project situates accessible artmaking as vital to personal expression and a collaborative opportunity to enrich the artistic practices of all artists and artist-run centres.
In partnership with McMaster Faculty of Engineering and the School of the Arts
@sotamcmaster, this project aims to develop a collaborative design with engineers, artists, and community
members who face barriers to full participation in artistic production and engagement to explore the creation of a more accessible etching press. Collaborating closely with individuals with diverse experiences living with disability, this Capstone project documents best practices to co-cre...