How Disabled Artists Are Pushing Chicago’s Creative Scene Forward

How Disabled Artists Are Pushing Chicago’s Creative Scene Forward

Released Wednesday, 31st July 2024
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How Disabled Artists Are Pushing Chicago’s Creative Scene Forward

How Disabled Artists Are Pushing Chicago’s Creative Scene Forward

How Disabled Artists Are Pushing Chicago’s Creative Scene Forward

How Disabled Artists Are Pushing Chicago’s Creative Scene Forward

Wednesday, 31st July 2024
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Solidarity. Agency. Creativity. Those are just some of the words that describe Chicago’s disability arts scene. It’s Disability Pride Month, which honors the history and experiences of disability communities. But disabled artists are pushing the city’s creative scene forward on a year-round basis. Reset sat down with painter Riva Lehrer, media artist Andy Slater, and dancerRobby Lee Williams.

For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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