About DisArt
Embracing Disability Culture Through Art and Activism
Welcome to DisArt, an artist-centered nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and cultivating Disability Culture. We work to reshape perceptions and practices by embracing the rich tapestry of disability history, community, and identity beyond medical diagnoses and legal compliance.
DisArt champions a “both/and” philosophy, accepting multiple truths and identities to disrupt systems that hinder belonging, dignity, care, and growth. Through art and activism, we unite those who challenge barriers and promote love as the ultimate form of access.
At DisArt, we are guided by the core values of Belonging, Care, Dignity, and Continuous Becoming, shaping a more equitable future while intentionally creating space where everyone is valued and everyone contributes.
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Cultivating Community & Continuous Becoming in Art
DisArt collaborates with artists, activists, audiences, and administrators to bridge our guiding philosophy with practices that foster continuous becoming. This is fueled by a commitment to collective responsibility, cultivating intimacy and love where all are valued.
By focusing on collaboration, community, and the process over product, DisArt supports contributing artists on an ever-evolving journey of philosophy and practice. Join us on this transformative journey as we work together to create a world where everyone belongs and everyone thrives.
"We honor and lean into the complexity of our human lived experience, highlighting intersectionality as an opportunity for empathy, understanding, and belonging. We aim to dismantle systemic barriers of ableism, racism, sexism, classism, settler colonialism, and ageism, understanding that disruption is essential for systemic change."
Le’Andra LeSeur, Creative Director, DisArt
Juried Grand Prize Winner of ArtPrize in 2018