The Shared Visions Art Exhibit
The Southern California College of Optometry annually presents the
Shared Visions Art Exhibit at the Eye Care Center. This seven-year old, juried art exhibit features artwork from blind and visually impaired
artists from around the world. Shared Visions celebrates the artistic
achievements of these inspirational artists who continue to create in a
visual realm, focusing on their abilities and talents. The Exhibit, one of only four such art
exhibitions of its kind in the United States, is open to the public at
SCCO's Eye Care Center at 2575 Yorba Linda Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831 and is open during Eye Care Center operational hours for
an 11-month period each year.
Founders
It started as a way to bring interest and color to the blank walls of the renovated Eye Care Center at the Southern California College of Optometry. A patient with partial sight, who earned his living as a fashion photographer, suggested an art exhibit, one that would showcase the works of blind and/or partially-sighted artists. As talks continued to bring this idea to fruition, it became clear that whatever evolved would have an educational component at its core.
The result – art and patient care education have come together as the Shared Visions Art Exhibit. The three individuals, or Founders of the Shared Visions Art Exhibit are: Artist Kurt Weston; Chief, Mary Ann Keverline Walls Low Vision Rehabilitation Center, Eye Care Center, SCCO, Rebecca L. Kammer, O.D.; and Abbott Medical Optics, Inc., represented by David W. Hansen, O.D., Head, Global Professional Services.
Call for Entries for the 2012-2013 Shared Visions Art Exhibit
The Eye Care Center at the Southern California College of Optometry is happy to announce the Call for Entries for its annual Shared Visions Art Exhibit 2012-2013.
This special art exhibit, in which all of the artwork has been created by artists who are blind or severely visually impaired, has been so well received by the community and the local media that the Eye Care Center will be continuing the tradition for the eighth year.
The deadline date for submissions is May 16, 2012. All submissions will be juried, with acceptance notifications sent to the artists by the week of June 25, 2012. We expect greater competition this year, as the reputation of this inspiring show grows.
How Do I Submit Entries to the Shared Visions Art Exhibit?
For your convenience, click on the Call for Artists and an Artist Application links. The application packet gives you all of the detailed information that you need for submission.
Again, the deadline for applications is May 16, 2012. We look forward to seeing your new artwork submissions!
If you have any questions, please contact Arlene Kaye at akaye@scco.edu or 714.992.7865.
Shared Vision 2011-2012
The Seventh Annual Shared Visions Art Exhibit opened on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. This art exhibit, housed in the Southern California College of Optometry's Eye Care Center, provides a venue for the artwork of blind and legally blind artists to showcase their abilities, rather than disabilities. The annual art exhibit also provides a way for SCCO's doctors and optometric interns to educate the public about eye diseases, visual impairment and vision rehabilitation.
Meet Some of Our Shared Visions Artists
To watch a YouTube hosted video with Channel 3 news coverage of the Shared Visions Art Exhibit Opening Reception on October 25, 2011 at the Eye Care Center at the Southern California College of Optometry click here.
Images from the 2011–12 Shared Visions Art Exhibit Opening Reception |
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| Shared Visions Art Exhibit artists attending Opening Reception on October 25, 2011. Also pictured: Shared Visions Art Exhibit Co-Founder, Dr. Rebecca Kammer (back row, left); Dr. Kevin Alexander, President, SCCO and Shared Visions Art Exhibit Curator, Arlene Kaye (front row, right.) | Dr. Carol Alexander, SCCO President, Dr. Kevin Alexander and Shared Visions signature piece artist, Arlissa Vaughn. |
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| Shared Visions Opening Reception guests enjoying the exhibit with Shared Visions Art Exhibit Co-founder, Kurt Weston. | Shared Visions Opening Reception guests enjoying the exhibit. |
Please view the 2011-2012 Shared Visions Art Exhibit Catalog. If you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork, please contact Arlene Kaye at 714.992.7865 or akaye@scco.ed.
Selected artwork from the 2011–12 exhibit will be on display for purchase at the Shared Visions Gala Auction and V-Awards. Artwork purchased from the exhibit will not be available to take home until the conclusion of the 2011–12 art exhibit in August 2012.
(Click the artwork to enlarge)