• 2026 Call for Artists Registration for Disabled Women Make History (and Art)

    All fields marked with * are required and must be filled. Disability EmpowHer Network and the Toledo Museum of Art proud to host Disabled Women Make History (and Art), an art show celebrating disabled women! The opening reception for this show will be on June 20, 2026, and the show will remain on display through July 31, 2026 in celebration of Disability Pride Month! We invite women* with disabilities to submit their art for consideration to be displayed as part of this unique event. We will select a total of 30 artists for the in-person event, with the possibility of additional artists being selected for a virtual component of the show. Artists selected will be invited to display their work at this event and receive admission to two exclusive workshops to enhance their skills in marketing themselves and their artwork. At this time, the art show is primarily focused on a tri-state regional audience and resources to support artist travel is limited. Preference will be given to artists currently residing in Ohio, NE Indiana, and SE Michigan. Artists of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to apply. ***Transgender women, cisgender women, assigned female at birth, and feminine-aligned people. **One submission per artist, please. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 11:59pm ET on April 19th, 2026If you have any questions, please feel free to email event organizers, Katie Shelley and Sophie Poost, at KShelley@toledomuseum.org or sophie@disabilityempowhernetwork.org

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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Artwork Submission

    Note about event space: Disabled Women Make History (and Art) will be taking place in the Education wing of the Toledo Museum of Art (pictured below). The pieces will be primarily displayed on the walls or in casework protected by glass.If your art requires a different means of display, please let us know so we can plan accordingly. Space is limited so we will likely not be able to accommodate especially large displays with multiple components. 
  • A group of people, including a woman in a power wheelchair, view art on display in a hallway.

  • We prefer the piece of art you submit reflects your lived experience with disability in some way, however we will consider all artwork submitted. 

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  • Event Details

    The opening reception of Disabled Women Make History and Art will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Toledo Museum of Art Education wing from 5:30-7:30pm ET. The two exclusive workshops for the selected artists will take place on Saturday, June 20th from 11:45am-3pm ET in Classroom 139. Please note that due to the nature of the space and the active engagement of artists and attendees, the space can become loud and some may find the event overstimulating. We will offer a quiet respite space for those who may need it. We also have masks, earplugs, and other sensory tools available at the event. The workshops are: 1. Know Your ArtWorth Creating and sharing art with the community is the first step in changing your hobby into a source of income, but for some artists it can be hard to take the leap when they’re unsure of their art’s worth. This workshop is designed to help resolve this dilemma for beginning artists. In Know Your ArtWorth, participants will receive insight and advice on pricing and negotiating the sale of their artwork. Every artist deserves to be paid for their materials, time, effort, and unique vision and through this workshop they will know just how to make that happen. 2. The Art of Public Speaking The Art of Public Speaking provides artists with techniques and tools to strengthen their public speaking skills. Participants will be invited to practice communicating about the background and meaning of their art and receive feedback and support in improving their ability to do so in a safe and collaborative environment. This interactive workshop will leave every artist confident in their ability to share the message and story of their artwork with anyone who asks.

  • Demographic Information (Optional)

    Our team is dedicated to ensuring a diverse range of art and artists are included in our show to represent the diversity of the Disability Community. This information is used for internal purposes, and choosing not to complete this section will not prevent you from being considered for the event.
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