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We’re inspiring and showcasing Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts! ✨ 🎬 🎭 🎨 📚
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Sharing from our November 2026 Community Calendar: DeafSpotlight.org/calendar 11/1 - 11am-3pm – Voices Off Craft Night – Creative Sundays with Visually Speaking - Eleven Eleven, 1512 11th Ave, Seattle Tockify.com/flyingfingers/detail/362/1788717600000 11/7 - 8 pm – 11 pm – Oh Mary! - Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA - ASL Interpreted Performance – Joshua Castille will be one of the interpreters. Buy ASL offer tickets in MF1 - am.ticketmaster.com/stg/promotional-page?filterType=NjM= 11/8 - 1 pm – 4 pm – Oh Mary! - Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA - ASL Interpreted Performance - Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA – Joshua Castille will be one of the interpreters. Buy ASL offer tickets in MF1 - am.ticketmaster.com/stg/promotional-page?filterType=NjM= 11/10 - 6 pm to 8 pm – James Castle House- Boise, Idaho- The Making of Place & Perception: A Curator’s Talk with Jeffrey Mansfield tinyurl.com/jchmansfield 11/14 - 2-3:30 PM – Table 17 – Union Arts Center – 700 Union St., Seattle, WA – ASL interpreted performance. Ticket Promo: ASL - https://www.unionartscenter.org/table-17/ 11/18 - 6:30 – 8:00 pm – History Café: Across Time on Skis in the PNW - 860 Terry Ave N Seattle, WA - ASL Interpreted. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mohainovevent ID: Square graphic with header text "DO DO? Calendar". Text in the 21st calendar date says "Did you know we have a community calendar? Check out upcoming local arts and cultural events with accessible events!" Graphics include leaves and squirrel. Deaf Spotlight logo at the bottom. by @deafspotlight
Are you featured in the hottest directory in the world? No? Head on over to DeafArtsDirectory.com and fill out your profile today! It’s easy and only takes a few minutes to complete! The instructions are simple and few. Follow them, and see your profile on the directory among Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing creatives, businesses and organizations! You never know – they may lead to future opportunities for you and your work! ID1: “How to create your profile on Deaf Arts Directory” on a vertical rainbow. An arrow points to the right. ID2: “1. Visit DeafArtsDirectory.com” with a screenshot of the webpage below. ID3: “2. Click on ‘fill out a new profile’” with a screenshot below. Subtitle: “A Google account is required”. ID4: “3. Fill out the form” with a screenshot of the form below. Subtitle: “double check your social media handles and website addresses”. ID5: “Upload a photo (a photo of yourself, your org/biz logo, etc)” with a screenshot with an arrow pointing to the upload button. ID6: “Click ‘submit’” with a screenshot below and an arrow pointing to “submit”. Subtitle: “We will verify your profile first then add your photo!”. by @deafspotlight
Did you know about Deaf Arts Directory yet? You can explore the international Directory and collaborate with amazing Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing creatives, businesses and arts organizations! If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share. Visit DeafArtsDirectory.com Deaf Arts Directory is currently maintained by @deafspotlight with many thanks to @HowlRound’s Deaf Theater Action Planning, @BlackDisabledCreatives, B.Hawbaker, volunteers and supporters for the push. [DT: Video opens with Patty in front of a blue wall. She signs to the camera. On top is the logo banner for “Deaf Arts Directory”. Captions flash across the bottom.] Patty: Looking for a DeafBlind artist who you want to commission a work from? What about a Deaf film company that you could hire for your project? Or an arts organization you want to consult with? We have launched a Deaf Arts Directory where you can find amazing creative people, businesses, and organizations all over the world. [Rainbow strips flash across the screen.] Patty: In the database, you can find specific people through different filters for location, type of art, and more. If you are an artist or an arts organization and want to join the directory, YOU CAN! Go to our website and fill out a profile. We look forward to checking out your work. [Rainbow stirpes flash across the screen.] Patty: Why are we doing this? We believe in this because it will lead to more opportunities and professionals in the arts and culture sectors for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists and communities like you. Check it out. [Rainbow stripes flash across the screen.] by @deafspotlight
@wsrid & Deaf Spotlight are now accepting proposals to present at Deaf Talks 2027. Deaf Talks focuses on highlighting the kaleidoscope of insight and experiences within the Deaf/DeafBlind communities. Deaf Talks will take place on Sunday, May 2, 2027 at Northwest Film Forum, Seattle, WA. This is a community event for exploring ideas, stories, and inspirations in the Deaf/DeafBlind communities. Whether a first time presenter, or a seasoned expert, Deaf/DeafBlind people of all experience are welcome to submit their proposals. All presentations will be conducted in sign language. DEADLINE: Friday, Jan 29, 2027 More details: tinyurl.com/DT27opencall (available in bio link above) If you have any questions, please contact us at wsrid.pdc@gmail.com. ID: Flyer for “Deaf Talks in a Nutshell” with text in white strips on a dark background. A hand in motion in different colors on the left side. Further text in strips below: “Open Call for Presentations. Apply by Friday Jan 29, 2027. Tinyurl.com/DT27opencall .” The logos for Deaf Spotlight and WSRID are on the bottom. by @deafspotlight
It was a pleasure to represent Gallaudet University Press at the Deaf Lit Fest in Seattle, Washington, Oct. 9-11! One photo shows Kristen Harmon and Frederick Scott sitting at a table with GU books and materials. The middle photo shows Frederick sitting at the booth across from Rachel Zemach, with Rachel Kolb standing. Another photo shows an author panel, with GUP author Youmee Lee at the far right end. by @deafspotlight
Please come to our Cursed Forest, a Family-friendly Halloween Party!! Play spooky-fun games for all ages, and grab some yummy treats to keep you going as you find your way through the cursed forest. Dress as whoever, or whatever, you'd love to meet in the cursed woods. A ghostly wanderer? A forest witch? A creature that's never been named? The scarier or funnier, the better! When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Where: Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS); 8623 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA Event Sponsors: ADWAS, Washington Hands & Voices and Deaf Spotlight Free access provided by 4Culture. RSVP NOW: tinyurl.com/oct25thrsvp (link available in bio above) Access: Voice and ProTactile interpreters will be available at the party. Please confirm your access needs in the RSVP form. Deadline to RSVP: Friday, Oct 23rd. Questions: Please email info@deafspotlight.org ID: Flyer with gray background and huge yellow moon on left side. Two bare trees with a couple of mushrooms. One of trees have several jack-o-lanterns hanging on the tree’s branches. On the bottom of the flyer, words in white and orange: “A family-friendly Halloween party: CURSED FOREST” 25 Oct 2026; Sunday. 10 am -2 pm. Seattle, WA. QR Code for RSVP form. Bottom, logos of ADWAS, Deaf Spotlight, 4Culture and Hands & Voices. by @deafspotlight
Deaf Lit Festival 2026 is a wrap, and our hearts are full. 💛 [yellow heart] For three days, Hugo House was filled with deaf stories, poetry, laughter, and community. Thank you to our authors, illustrators, poets, vendors, volunteers, committee, @hugohouse, and every single one of YOU who came out. You made our second festival unforgettable. Until the next festival! ✨ [sparkle emoji] [Video description in comments] by @deafspotlight
Fantastic to see Deaf authors, illustrators, poets, storytellers, panelists, workshop instructors, artists, vendors, festival committee, supporters, Deaf Arts Leadership cohort members, and volunteers who showed up at the Deaf Lit Fest this year! Thank you so much for coming to Seattle to share your stories, creativity, and excitement through literature! THANK YOU to the community members like you who continue supporting our efforts to bring original new stories. We hope this will be inspiring for you all to continue reading, supporting and creating original new work! We look forward to see published work from you all! As always, we appreciate your input so we can improve for our next festival, please fill out the survey below. See you next time! Please fill out the survey: tinyurl.com/DLF26survey Image 1: Against a teal background, coffee mug, pen, paper, laptop, and flowers surround a pinned note. Black text on top: “Deaf Lit Fest Memo.” In the note: black text: “THANK YOU!!!” by @deafspotlight
DLF BINGO kicks off this Friday! 🎉[party confetti emoji] We made a bingo card for the whole weekend. Go to events, chat with people, grab a book rec or two, and collect stickers along the way. Get a BINGO and you could win a prize! Here's one square to know about now: Rachel Kolb's Fireside Chat on Friday, Oct 9, 7–8:30 PM. Can't make it Friday? That's okay, there's plenty more to do all weekend. Your Weekend Pass gets you into Friday's chat, too. And if you're bringing a friend, their pass is half off with code BOGOHALF. Tickets: tinyurl.com/dlftix26 (available in bio link above) Pick up your card at Hugo House when you get there. See you tomorrow! ID: Deaf Lit Fest Bingo Card with 16 squares grid and a white text box near right: "Join Us! Attend the Fireside Chat: Rachel Kolb" and an orange text box at bottom: "Friday, Oct 9 7-8:30 PM at the Hugo House!" by @deafspotlight
Want to show off your love for literature? Here's your chance to get your swag to support Deaf Lit Fest 2026! Limited editions in this color and brand to memorialize your experience! PSST- 20% off everything right now! Visit: DeafSpotlight.myspreadshop.com (available in bio above) ID: Swag Shop ad- a teal background with text: "Get Lit! Get your swag!" and 3 different swag blue products with Deaf Lit Fest motifs / "Read Deaf Stories". Website: DeafSpotlight.myspreadshop.com and QR code. by @deafspotlight
Stop by Hugo House to check out the Art Market featuring local and out of state vendors this Saturday! You will need to get a day pass to explore the Art Market and see ASL Storytime, Poetry Readings & Illustrators Panel in action! Buy Saturday Pass here: tinyurl.com/DLF26sat Deaf Lit Fest Art Market: Oct 10, 2026 from 9 AM to 5 PM Hugo House, Seattle, WA ID: Deaf Lit Fest Art Market ad with various vendors: Brittany Castle @58creativity Gallaudet University Press @gallaudetpress Loni Friedman @thatdeafblindartist Tommy Fuglestad @wolfsplat.art Felicia Kohls @inkbykohls Sami Liddick @sami.xedmedia Raymond Luczak @deafwoof Mia Milling @thatdeafzinester Carlisle Robinson @carodoodles Jaron Rehkop @@jar.diy Ann Silver - website- dandelion.press Rachel Zemach @mezemach Jessie Zhang @beanpastes by @deafspotlight
We will be at the Deaf Lit Fest in Seattle, WA this weekend! Stop by our table on Saturday, Oct. 10 to browse featured titles, get a promo code for our literature books, and chat with us. We'd love to connect with you. See you there! by @deafspotlight

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