The Experiential Design Index

Sign Language Labels for "Myths, Fables, and Fortunes" — Boise Art Museum

Boise Art Museum's "Myths, Fables, and Fortunes: Our Place within the Landscape" exhibition added Deaf-centered ASL video artwork labels, developed with Prime Access Consulting and a community Deaf Access Working Group; the initiative won the 2024 Award for Excellence from the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

VenueBoise Art Museum
Project typeInstallation
StatusCompleted
Year completed2024
TechnologiesASL video labels

Credits

FirmRoleNote
Prime Access Consulting Accessibility / Inclusive Design Consulting Established a community Deaf Access Working Group (DAWG) and developed ASL video interpretations of artwork labels (created in-house with Deaf sign talent) plus ASL-first visitor onboarding materials, staff coaching, and sustainable production workflows for "Myths, Fables, and Fortunes: Our Place within the Landscape" (November 2022 – August 2024).

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