About
Founded in 2001 and located at 2204 Rhode Island Ave NE in Washington, DC, Art Enables operates on the conviction that artists with disabilities are vital contributors to contemporary culture — not merely participants in therapeutic programs. Its public-facing model presents, represents, and celebrates disabled artists as professional peers, with coverage in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, and NPR.
What It Does
Art Enables provides resident artists with studio space, professional development, and national and international exhibition opportunities, as well as an accessible public gallery and online store open six days a week. Artists receive 70% of the price of each piece sold, with the remainder covering studio supplies, framing costs, and program expenses.
Who It Helps
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those with mental health diagnoses who are building sustained, professional careers as visual artists in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.