Anthropology of Motherhood: Intersections with Disability Art Exhibit

Art by Deaf and disabled artists can capture experiences of caregiving through a Deaf and disability perspective. "Anthropology of Motherhood: Intersections with Disability" is a group of works by Deaf and disabled artists practicing in multiple genres and media.

The Anthropology of Motherhood opening celebration on September 19 welcomed visitors to experience and respond to the works as a community. More about the opening celebration below.

Visit

The free exhibit on Temple University's main campus will be on display through December 1, 2024 or longer. Visit the Institute's TechOWL Community Space at 1392 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122, next to Insomnia Cookies on the bottom floor of Morgan Hall. Community Space hours and more info.

Public Transportation: The Cecil B. Moore station of the Broad Street Line is located at the corner of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. This station is one block away from the TechOWL Community Space.

Parking: Limited street parking is available near the TechOWL Community Space. The visitor parking lot at 1223 Cecil B. Moore Avenue has regular pull-in parking spots as well as spots with extra unloading space for adapted vans. The cost is $6 an hour or $22 per day.

Opening Celebration: The Anthropology of Motherhood opening celebration on September 19 welcomed visitors to experience and respond to the works as a community and featured:

• Film screening: "Breathing on Borrowed Time" by Ruth Fabby and Cheryl Beer. The film explores creativity and Deaf sisterhood through life story and artistic practice.
• Poetry performance: Kevin Araujo. ASL Slam alum Kevin Araujo will perform poetry with an animated speaking "robot."
• Question and Answer with "Anthropology of Motherhood" curator Fran Flaherty and artists

Two Events this Fall: Panel Discussion and Interactive Workshop

Join us for two additional free events:

• Panel Discussion on October 17, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
• Interactive Workshop on November 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Panel and Workshop information plus registration

Accessibility 🧏

During events related to the Anthropology of Motherhood exhibit, ASL interpreters and Sighted Guides will be available. Noise-canceling headphones and other sensory tools are available.

The TechOWL Community Space is a wheelchair-accessible space with a barrier free entrance and an accessible private restroom. A bathroom with an adult changing table is available across the street on the fourth floor of Ritter Annex.

Quieter Hours: If you are interested in visiting the exhibit during a quieter time, please stop by during open hours at the TechOWL Community Space: Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Other accommodations may be requested in the registration form. Please submit other accommodation requests at least two weeks before the event.

😷 Masking is strongly encouraged. We'll be happy to offer you a mask when you arrive!

Questions? Please email iod@temple.edu.

Opening Celebration

The Anthropology of Motherhood opening celebration on September 19 welcomed visitors to experience and respond to the works as a community and featured:

• Film screening: "Breathing on Borrowed Time" by Ruth Fabby and Cheryl Beer. The film explores creativity and Deaf sisterhood through life story and artistic practice.
• Poetry performance: Kevin Araujo. ASL Slam alum Kevin Araujo performed poetry with an animated speaking "robot."
• Question and Answer with "Anthropology of Motherhood" curator Fran Flaherty and artists.

Opening Celebration Recording

Watch the Zoom recording of the opening. Machine captions included.

Artwork in page: Nadia Naomi Mbonde (@nadianmbonde)