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A group of birders standing on a path through the woods.

Birding by Ear Continues to Delight Birders of All Abilities

Birding by Ear (BBE), an annual educational event the Council hosts in collaboration with partner organizations, helps people understand that sound is just as important as sight when birding. Each bird has unique sounds, and experienced birders know that being able to differentiate between these sonic cues is important to properly identifying birds in your… Continue Reading Birding by Ear Continues to Delight Birders of All Abilities

Oil painting of a female figure in a green dress adorned with large feathers

Gallery Night: A Celebration of Imagination, Inspiration and Adaptation

Artists find their inspiration in all sorts of places. “I began drawing at age 4,” says Eli Santin of Madison. “I consider it a way of extroverting myself by channeling the essence of my subconscious into something tangible.” Eli and seven other artists from across Wisconsin will exhibit their work at the Council’s Gallery Night… Continue Reading Gallery Night: A Celebration of Imagination, Inspiration and Adaptation

Three people looking at art hanging on a wall

Got Art? We’re Looking for Artists to Feature at 2023 Gallery Night This Fall

We’re currently accepting submissions for 2023 Gallery Night, scheduled for Friday, November 3 at the Council’s building in Madison. Do you express creativity through photography, woodworking, painting, fiber arts or other art forms, or know somebody else who does? We invite all artists with vision loss to submit their work for consideration. Last year’s Gallery… Continue Reading Got Art? We’re Looking for Artists to Feature at 2023 Gallery Night This Fall

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A group of birders standing on a path through the woods.

Birding by Ear Continues to Delight Birders of All Abilities

Birding by Ear (BBE), an annual educational event the Council hosts in collaboration with partner organizations, helps people understand that sound is just as important as sight when birding. Each bird has unique sounds, and experienced birders know that being able to differentiate between these sonic cues is important to properly identifying birds in your… Continue Reading Birding by Ear Continues to Delight Birders of All Abilities

Oil painting of a female figure in a green dress adorned with large feathers

Gallery Night: A Celebration of Imagination, Inspiration and Adaptation

Artists find their inspiration in all sorts of places. “I began drawing at age 4,” says Eli Santin of Madison. “I consider it a way of extroverting myself by channeling the essence of my subconscious into something tangible.” Eli and seven other artists from across Wisconsin will exhibit their work at the Council’s Gallery Night… Continue Reading Gallery Night: A Celebration of Imagination, Inspiration and Adaptation

Three people looking at art hanging on a wall

Got Art? We’re Looking for Artists to Feature at 2023 Gallery Night This Fall

We’re currently accepting submissions for 2023 Gallery Night, scheduled for Friday, November 3 at the Council’s building in Madison. Do you express creativity through photography, woodworking, painting, fiber arts or other art forms, or know somebody else who does? We invite all artists with vision loss to submit their work for consideration. Last year’s Gallery… Continue Reading Got Art? We’re Looking for Artists to Feature at 2023 Gallery Night This Fall