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Welcome to the Blind Artists’ Society.
 

The Blind Artists Society is a free, web based community of artists with varying degrees of visual impairment. The BAS was founded in December, 2007, by an ophthalmology professor Paul Beer, MD and a professional artist, Jonathan Beer, BFA. It is supported by the Retina Research Foundation, Inc.  a not-for-profit corporation, whose stated mission is to conquer blindness.

The BAS was formed to sustain the needs of artists suffering from visual loss. This is an inclusive, encompassing, free society. All artists are welcomed, professional or amateur, with any degree of visual loss, permanent or transient. Supporting artists without any visual disability are encouraged to join as well.
 
This is a free web portal which provides means for the artists to:
- Display their art online: a permanent, worldwide virtual showroom
- Organize  periodic group exhibits as a joint event with NABA
- Communicate with each other, express feelings and experiences: a support group
- Sell their art online: independence and pride

The BAS does not charge any fees or commissions.  Artists may post on our web site as much personal information as they wish. BAS, or its parent organization, Retina Research Foundation, Inc., are not be involved in any financial transaction between the artists and prospective art purchaser. The artists’ privacy is protected; we will limit our role to relaying purchase requests to the artists.
Please come back to our site. We plan to have featured artists (painters, sculptors, photographers, wood carvers, writers, poets, musicians, art critics, editors, art galleries, auctioneers, etc.) and support organizations. Please send your comments or suggestions via email or post it on our message board.

Purchasing Artwork:
If you are interested in purchasing artwork by any of the member artists, please contact the artists directly when possible. If no contacted information is posted by the individual artist, contact Jonathan Beer, the BAS director & webmaster:  Jon@JonathanBeer.com

 For all institution purchases, please contact the BAS director.

Prices and availability upon request.

Support the Blind Artists Society with a tax deductible donation to Retina Research Foundation, Inc.