ID: Banner with Seattle skyline against a dark sky with fireworks on sides. In middle, hands in white outline signing from left to right: Happy New Year. Underneath is white text: "Happy New Year!" In lower right corner, Phelan Conheady’s signature (name sign) in blue outline.
Mission: Deaf Spotlight inspires and showcases Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts.
Vision: Deaf Spotlight illuminates the artist within every Deaf person.
ID: Banner with Seattle skyline against a dark sky with fireworks on sides. In middle, hands in white outline signing from left to right: Happy New Year. Underneath is white text: "Happy New Year!" In lower right corner, Phelan Conheady’s signature (name sign) in blue outline.
Mission: Deaf Spotlight inspires and showcases Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts.
Vision: Deaf Spotlight illuminates the artist within every Deaf person.
ID: Flyer for “Open Session”, with orange-red text and images on a black background. Collage of outlined images with text below. Images on the top row: roller brush streaking paint across the square, a paint brush with a wavy streak, a paint tube leaking paint from its open cap. Second row: a pair of knitting needles with a half-finished yarn project on them, a tip of a fountain pen, and a close-up of a crochet hook on yarn. Third row: a row of crayon tips, an origami crane, and a pair of scissors cutting paper. Text: “Open Session: March 9th, 2025, 1-4pm. Deaf Spotlight Office: 1517 12th Ave, Unit 202, Seattle, WA 98122. For more information, please visit: DeafSpotlight.org/art-design . Questions? Please email: art-design@deafspotlight.org. The Deaf Spotlight logo on the bottom right corner.
Open Studio # 1 Session
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and community on Sunday, March 9th, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Whether you're looking to connect with fellow artists or explore new creative ideas, this is the perfect opportunity to spend your Sunday afternoon in an inspiring and welcoming space. We can't wait to see you there!
Where: Deaf Spotlight Art Space
When: Sunday, March 9 from 1 PM - 4 PM
FREE EVENT
Please RSVP below.
This event will be in ASL only. This event is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing participants. Thank you for your understanding.
For access requests, please email art-design@deafspotlight.org.
[ID: Flyer for “Hand Lettering”, with a purple tinted image of a fountain pen and an ink well. Text in white below: “Art & Design Workshop series: Hand Lettering. Zoom Workshop, February 23rd 2025, 1-3PM. For more info, visit DeafSpotlight.org/Art-Design . Questions: Art-Design@DeafSpotlight.org.” The Deaf Spotlight logo is on the top left corner.]
Virtual Lettering Workshop with Phelan Conheady
Discover the art of creative lettering! Join instructor Phelan Conheady for an engaging virtual workshop where you'll learn fun lettering styles and budget-friendly techniques. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!
Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your lettering skills from the comfort of your home!
Date: Sunday, February 23rd from 1 PM to 3 PM
Format: Zoom
Cost: $20 per participant
This workshop will be in ASL only. This event is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing participants. Thank you for your understanding.
For access requests, please email art-design@deafspotlight.org.
ID: Flyer against white background. On left, a column of green pictures with a rubber roller on bottom. In order starting from top in pictures in an alphabetic order: Michael Anthony, Phelan Conheady, Jennifer Harris, Patty Liang, Kellie Martin, Danica Metlay, and Rogan Shannon. On right with text. Deaf Spotlight logo in upper right corner. Top half has vertical black text next to the pictures "Organizational Art Exhibition." Light green text behind: "2025." Bottom half with black text: "February 1st-28th by appointment. 1517 12th Ave, Unit 202, Seattle, WA 98122. For appointments, access, requests & info, please visit: deafspotlight.org/art-design. Questions? Please email: art-design@deafspotlight.org."
Organizational Art Exhibition
For the first time ever, Deaf Spotlight proudly presents a unique exhibition showcasing the creativity of its board members, staff and contractors! This special event highlights the artistic talents and passions of the very people who drive our mission forward. Through their artwork and creative expressions, you'll discover not only their incredible skills but also the deep connections and beliefs that inspire their dedication to this organization.
Join us in this opportunity to get to know the creative individuals behind Deaf Spotlight and learn more about the work we do for the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing community.
The exhibition will take place at the Deaf Spotlight Art Space (1517 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122) from February 1-28, 2025. Please make an appointment to stop by the exhibition. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate art, community, and the people who make it all possible!
Please join our community reception on Saturday, Feb 22nd from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Gallery hours: Monday to Sunday, 12 pm to 4 pm. Make an appointment below.
Featured artists:
Michael Anthony, Board Chair
Phelan Conheady, Graphic Designer
Jennifer Harris, Board Vice Chair
Patty Liang, Executive Director
Kellie Martin, Art & Design Director
Danica Metlay, Operations Director
Rogan Shannon, Deaf Lit Fest Director
ID: Flyer for “Free Community Passes”, stylized as yellow ticket stubs with an orange background with text inside the stub. Further text below: “To Seattle Art Museum or Seattle Asian Art Museum for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing members! Tinyurl.com/SAM-DS2025”. Logos for the Seattle Art Museum and Deaf Spotlight on the bottom.
Back for 3rd year, Deaf Spotlight will distribute FREE museum passes to Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing community members through the Seattle Art Museum Community Pass Program.
Please fill out the form below with your name, your mailing address, and how many passes you would like to get. Each person can get up to 2 community passes. Each community pass will give you 6 tickets each. Your passes must be redeemed by the end of year 2025.
The passes can be redeemed at both locations: Seattle Art Museum (Downtown) and Seattle Asian Art Museum (Volunteer Park) during regular hours.
Many handwaves to Seattle Art Museum’s Community Pass Program for making this accessible for all!
Free Seattle Art Museum / Seattle Asian Art Museum tickets to Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing community members!
UPCOMING DS EVENTS
Here's our programming lineup for 2025! We will roll out more details on social media, website and e-news when ready.
We got two group art exhibits, creative workshops for youth and adults, Limitless Expressions festival, Seattle Deaf Film Festival open submission call, artist meetups, Halloween Party, and BIPOC Deaf Arts Grant open call!
Please come back for more details.
ID: Calendar Ad. Against a purple background, a big swipe of white paint across the middle with colored boxes. On top, a group picture with white text: "Inspiring and showcasing Deaf culture and Sign Languages through the arts." with Deaf Spotlight logo on left.
In middle: text: "2025 Events." above six rows of colored boxes with different 2025 events in black text. First row has two blue boxes with text: "Organization Art Show Feb. 1 - 28. Lettering Workshop February 23." Second row with one orange box and two pink boxes with text: "Open Studio Session March 9. Youth Drama Workshop April 12. Limitless Expressions April 25 - May 18." Third row has three purple boxes with text: "SDFF 2025 Open Call for Films June. Youth Drama Workshop June 14. Artist Meetup: Nature Walk June 21." Fourth row has one blue box and two gray boxes with text: "Youth Drama Workshop August 9. National Group Exhibit Sept 1 - 29. Enamel Pin Workshop Sept. 21." Fifth row has three teal boxes with text: "Youth Drama Workshop October 11. Open Studio Session October 19. Halloween Party October 26." Sixth row has two orange-red boxes and one yellow box with text: "BIPOC Deaf Arts Grant November. Artist Meetup November 8. Youth Drama Workshop December 13." Underneath is text: "subject to change: please check for updates."
On bottom: a group of people holding cameras behind white text : "For Updates & Information: DeafSpotlight.org. info@deafspotlight.org." QR code on right.
ID: A white banner with colorful circles and rings dotting the background with several cut-out photos in a row in the center. The BIPOC Deaf Arts Grant logo is on top right corner with “2024 Grant Recipients” underneath. Four cut-out photos form a cluster in the middle with names underneath each picture. Clockwise from top left corner: Dickie Hearts, Davina Mayor, Jessie Zhang, and Brandy Mimms. The Deaf Spotlight logo is on the bottom right corner.
BIPOC Deaf Arts Grant Recipients 2024
Deaf Spotlight is excited to announce the 2024 recipients of the BIPOC Deaf Arts Grant! From 26 applicants, we narrowed it to 4 best candidates based on the strength and diversity of their portfolios, clarity of their plans/goals and potential momentum to push their work forward with our funding.
The recipients are:
We’re thrilled to continue this grant to support the next group of emerging and experienced BIPOC Deaf artists. Handwaves! We can’t wait to see what they create with this grant.
PURPOSE
The Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Deaf Arts Grant is an annual program that provides financial support for emerging and established artists to further advance their careers.
Deaf Spotlight’s mission is to inspire and showcase Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts. The Deaf Arts Grant will make a crucial difference for BIPOC Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists to thrive in the challenging arts field.
To sign up for grant updates and opportunities, please email BIPOCDeafArtsGrant@deafspotlight.org.
ID: Flyer with a blue paper strip on bottom half against a white background. White text on top: “Giving Day 2024 Goal Accomplished!” Below the paper strip, black text: “We cannot do this without your support, presence and encouragement. THANK YOU!" Deaf Spotlight logo at bottom.
Giving Day 2024 Goal Accomplished!
Many handwaves to 98 donors who helped raising $20K past month! THANK YOU.
All proceeds will go towards Deaf Spotlight's mission and activities. We cannot wait to showcase Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists and their works with you all.
ID: 4 movie posters with SDFF Winner Laurels, from top left: Diagnonsense, Imaginings, Shhh!, and To My Father.
CONGRATS TO SDFF 2024 WINNERS!
Congratulations to the award winners for Seattle Deaf Film Festival 2024! SDFF viewers selected these films as four of their favorites.
Best Comedy: Shhh! by Shamir Raiapov, Kyrgyzstan
Best Drama: Diagnonsense by Samuel Dore, United Kingdom
Best Documentary: To My Father by Sean Schiavolin, United States
Best Other: Imaginings by Anja Hiddinga, Netherlands
Thank you to all of the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing filmmakers who joined SDFF 2024. We look forward to seeing your talent continue to grow.
And thank you to everybody who supported our 7th festival! We’ll see you again in 2026.
ID: Deaf Spotlight Annual report: 9 pages with a mixture of text and graphic illustrations in multiple colors in vertical view. The title page has a dark blue background with text in middle with pink lines on right and bottom, creating an impression of box with Deaf Spotlight logo in lower right corner. Text in middle: “Annual 2023 Report.” “Annual” is in white, “2023 is blue with pink shadows, and “Report” is white outlined letters.
Read our Annual Report 2023!
ID: Square ad with several different sized squares in different colors – blue, green, gray, and orange with yellow in middle. The green square has white text - “2022.” The yellow square has black text – “Professional Development Survey Infographics.” Deaf Spotlight logo is above the black text.
Check out our Professional Development Survey Infographics 2022
This is our 2nd time to track Professional Development of the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists and creatives.
We are grateful to all who filled out the 2022 survey. This data has helped us start compiling a picture of the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing art community. We are looking forward to the next year’s data (2024) which will be our third year in doing this survey. Thank you for your support!
