Awareness Months & Events Throughout the year, the DMA celebrates disability awareness months by highlighting local advocates and organizations that champion art as an essential part of our communities. These efforts focus on increasing access to the arts and cultivating connections through self-expression, community, and creativity.

AWARENESS MONTHS OBSERVED
April: Autism Acceptance Month 
May: Mental Health Awareness Month 
July: Disability Pride Month 
September: Color Vision Deficiency Awareness Month 
October: Art Beyond Sight Month 

2026 Color Vision Deficiency Awareness Month Schedule

Color Vision Deficiency Awareness Table 
September 6
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Location: Level 4, Tower Gallery
Free | No registration needed

Color Vision Deficiency Awareness Table 
September 12
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Location: Level 4, Tower Gallery
Free | No registration needed

Color Vision Deficiency Awareness Table 
September 26
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Location: Level 1, Center for Creative Connections
Free | No registration needed

Color Vision Deficiency Awareness Table 
September 27
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Location: Level 1, Center for Creative Connections
Free | No registration needed
 

 

2026 Art Beyond Sight Month Schedule

Each October, in celebration of Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month, the Dallas Museum of Art partners with community members and organizations to highlight the Museum's commitment to accessibility for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Through engaging programs, artist spotlights, and interactive gallery activations, the Museum fosters inclusive experiences that promote meaningful connections with art.

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Art Beyond Sight Wellness Workshop: Finding the Art in You
Sunday, October 11, 10:00 a.m.–noon
DMA Center for Creative Connections
Free; registration required 
All materials provided | Ages 18+
 

White Cane Day at the Nasher
Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 a.m–1:00 p.m. 
Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75201
Free; registration encouraged 
 

Art in Thirty Tour: Art Beyond Sight
Friday, October 23, noon–12:30 p.m.
Free; no registration required
 

 

Erica Kress leading Art Beyond Sight tour discussion.
Art Beyond Sight Wellness Workshop: Finding the Art in You

Sun, Oct 11th 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Two women attending the White Cane Day at the Nasher awareness walk.
White Cane Day at the Nasher

Tue, Oct 13th 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Meaningful Moments participants engaging in gallery discussion.
Meaningful Moments: Prints and Process

Tue, Oct 27th 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

People having a discussion in front of art.
Meaningful Moments

Tue, Nov 17th 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Upcoming Access Events