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Office of Arts, Culture, and Experience
Shaping Spaces, Amplifying Deaf Narratives
The Office of Arts, Culture, and Experience at Gallaudet University produces authentic narratives about Deaf people as empowered global citizens. Our work reframes and revitalizes representations of Deaf/hard of hearing/DeafBlind/Deaf Disabled* cultures.
Our work is about community building, ensuring that Deaf narratives shape the future of the arts and cultural expression, creating a world where Deaf stories are central to the global conversation.
*“Deaf” here is used as shorthand to refer to refer to people who may identify as Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing
This mural celebrates Deaf culture, artistic expression, and community engagement through public art.
We build bridges between Deaf and hearing people through collaborative creativity, ensuring that Deaf creative production has its space in an expansive and inclusive cultural scene.
Celebrate Deaf history and culture through engaging exhibits and rich collections that connect the past with the present. Explore, learn, and be inspired.
Gallaudet art students transform campus spaces with bold, meaningful designs—guided by staff and faculty who inspire innovation and self-expression through public art.
Discover the rich culture, creativity, and connections that define the Deaf experience worldwide. The Deaf Way brings communities together to share ideas, art, and stories that inspire.
Be part of the movement that sustains Deaf narratives. Your support allows us to create spaces, programs, and experiences that uplift Deaf communities worldwide.
Creating spaces for Deaf cultural expression
Centering diverse Deaf stories
Bridging collaborative communities
The Office of Arts, Culture, and Experience is centered on design, building, and programming to cultivate intentional opportunities for Deaf cultures, languages, and individuals to thrive alongside local communities.
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Placemaking Director
Communication Strategist
Museum Interpretative Planner
Gallaudet University, the world’s only four-year liberal arts university serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, serves as the educational, social, and political engine of Deaf America. The duty of the university to foster disagreement, debate, and civic engagement is embedded in its role as a higher education institution.
Jun 12, 2025
Reimagining Deaf stories. The Office of Arts, Culture, and Experience at Gallaudet University produces authentic narratives about Deaf people as empowered global citizens.