CALL FOR ENTRIES: “APH InSights 2015: Visions From the Mind”

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Feb. 23, 2015 - PRLog -- The American Printing House for the Blind, invites visually impaired and blind artists of all ages to submit artwork to “APH InSights 2015.” This is the twenty-third anniversary of the competition, which is open to everyone from preschool children to senior citizens and professional artists, as well as hobbyists and school art classes. Entries can cover a wide range of subjects in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography. The deadlines for entry are: March 24, 2015, for preschool through high school students and April 1, 2015, for adults.

Winners of the annual international art competition will be showcased in a free exhibition during the organization’s annual meeting of Ex Officio Trustees in October. The competition reflects APH's mission to "promote the independence of blind persons" by encouraging individuals to create original art. Rules and entry forms can be found at this link http://www.aph.org/museum/enter_insights.html

ABOUT APH:

The American Printing House for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the world's largest company devoted solely to researching, developing, and manufacturing products for people who are blind or visually impaired. Founded in 1858, it is the oldest organization of its kind in the United States. Under the 1879 federal Act to Promote the Education of the Blind, APH is the official supplier of educational materials for visually impaired students in the U.S. who are working at less than college level.

APH makes textbooks and magazines in braille, large print, recorded, and digital formats. APH also manufactures hundreds of educational, recreational, and daily living products. APH's fully-accessible web site (www.aph.org) features information about APH products and services, online ordering of products, and free information on a wide variety of blindness-related topics.

The American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. is locatedat1839 Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information, call (502) 895-2405 or log on to www.aph.org.