Melanated Deaf Visual Arts Project

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The Melanated Deaf Visual Arts Project (MDVAP) uplifts Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened (DDBDDHHLD) artists of color through accessible exhibitions, workshops, and community storytelling. MDVAP (Melanated Deaf Visual Arts Project) centers and amplifies Melanated Deaf artists through exhibitions, community engagement, and culturally grounded access. Based in Phoenix

, Arizona, MDVAP creates spaces where art, language, and identity intersect—expanding visibility and opportunity for Deaf and DeafBlind creatives.

05/18/2026

The video is a screen recording showcasing the MDVAP website and online Call for Submissions form for Deaf, DeafBlind, Disabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened artists in Arizona.

The video begins with the MDVAP homepage. A blurred image of an art gallery hallway appears in the background, with colorful artwork hanging on the walls and people walking through the gallery space. Large text across the screen reads: “Centering Melanated Vision. Amplifying Deaf Art.” Additional text below describes MDVAP as a Deaf-centered arts initiative focused on exhibitions, community programming, and cultural engagement.

The recording then scrolls down through a Google submission form. The form asks artists to provide information such as their artist name, email address, phone or VP number, city/location in Arizona, and identity categories including Deaf and DeafBlind. The visual style is clean and minimal, with light neutral tones and organized sections.

Overall, the video presents a professional and community-centered invitation for artists to participate in future MDVAP exhibitions and programming.

https://forms.gle/kohvu3twJPeczanQ7

05/14/2026

CALL FOR DEAF ARIZONA ARTISTS 🎨✨

MDVAP (Melanated Deaf Visual Artists Project) is seeking Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened artists across Arizona for upcoming exhibitions, workshops, storytelling events, and future community collaborations.

We especially encourage Black, Brown, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, disabled, and underrepresented Deaf artists to apply.

This is more than an exhibition call — it is an effort to build visibility, connection, and Deaf-centered arts community across Arizona.

Submit here:

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Phoenix, AZ

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