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Deaf Art, Storytelling, and Identity
2026-09-12 13:00:00 2026-09-12 14:30:00 America/Phoenix Deaf Art, Storytelling, and Identity Tempe Public Library - Desert Willow Program Room

Saturday, September 12
1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Tempe Public Library

Desert Willow Program Room

Learn about how Deaf artists and community members use art to express identity.

This program will explore how Deaf artists and community members use visual art, storytelling, culture, and lived experiences to express identity, accessibility, and community connection. 

For ages 16+

Earl Terry is a Deaf educator, artist, curator, advocate, and founder of Gecko BASL + Protactile + ASL LLC and MDVAP (Melanated Deaf Visual Artists Project). His work centers Deaf culture, Black American Sign Language (BASL), Protactile, accessibility, storytelling, and community engagement through arts and education. Based in Arizona, Earl collaborates with community organizations, libraries, artists, and institutions to create inclusive Deaf-centered spaces that uplift marginalized voices and strengthen cultural visibility across the state.  

AGE GROUP: | Teens 12-18 | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Performance/Special Event | Adult Education |

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