Welcome to InSights Art!

Since 1992, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) has hosted an art contest for artists who happen to be blind. Both amateur and professional artists from around the world enter their artwork in a juried art competition. Original works of 2-dimensional art, sculpture, or craft, are considered each year.

Winners receive prizes, experience their artwork displayed in our annual exhibit, and have a chance to travel to Louisville, Kentucky — the hometown of APH — to receive their award at our annual InSights Art awards celebration.

This website hosts the online exhibit, and information about our beloved art program. Follow the links in the menu at the top of the page to explore APH’s InSights Art Program.

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The 2024 InSights Art Competition has officially opened!

October 9, 2023

Hi everyone!

The 2024 InSights Art competition and season has officially opened! Visit our Enter the Contest page to download the instructions, and the student or adult entry form. Submissions will be accepted until March 29, 2024! If you have any questions, please reach out to insights@aph.org. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Best wishes,

The InSights Art Team

Winners of the 2023 InSights Art Competition!

August 29, 2023

Hi everyone!

We’re so excited to announce the 2023 InSights Art Winners! Your artworks made the jurors’ decisions very difficult, though that is no surprise! We are so grateful for sharing your artworks with us.

The InSights Art team is currently in the process of sending out certificates to every artist. Once again, we thank you so much for your participation and look forward to receiving your marvelous entries next season! The 2024 Entry Form will be uploaded as APH’s Annual Meeting concludes on October 7th, 2024. Keep scrolling to view our 2023 Winners!

Best wishes,

The InSights Art Team

Preschool / Kindergarten

First Place: Uzziah Spellman, a student from Sterling Heights, MI, for “Uzziah Amazing World.”

Second Place: Jude Gugel, a student from Manville, RI, for “In the Snow.”

Third Place: Lyric Lawson, a student from Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia, PA, for “Spring Flower.”

1st, 2nd, 3rd

First Place: Maddie Peters, a student from the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Indianapolis, IN, for “Self Portrait.”

Second Place: Students from Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Mr. Aaron Hill’s class for “Live Planet Luv.”

Third Place: Escher Hooper, a student from Grand Island, NE, for “Black Coco Tower.”

Honorable Mention: Amora Crowell, a student from Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia, PA, for “No Name.”

Honorable Mention: Gideon Reisdorfer, a student from Oronoco, MN, for “Color of Love.”

4th, 5th, 6th

First Place: Tyler Snow, a student from Arundel, ME, for “I Wish I Was at the Beach!”

Second Place: Angelina Garcia, a student from Rio Hondo Independent School District in Rio Hondo, TX, for “Chacha, My Eyes.”

Third Place: Delaney Perry, a student from Chappell, NE, for “Charlotte.”

Honorable Mention: Christian Straffe, a student from St. Lucy School for Visual Impairment, in Philidelphia, PA, for “Bob RC.”

Honorable Mention: Sydney Floyd, a student from Lawrenceville, GA, for “Our Galaxy Coming to Life.”

7th, 8th, 9th

First Place: Mary Wissinger, a student from Roanoke, VA, for “Zoey and Me.”

Second Place: Andrea Valenzuela, a student from the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Indianapolis, IN, for “Calavera.”

Third Place- Tie: Myles Irwin, a student from Gainesville, GA, for “The Honor of Friendship.”

Third Place- Tie: Taryn Falagan, a student from the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon, GA, for “Girl in Orange Hoodie.”

Honorable Mention: Justice Smith, a student from the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon, GA, for “Foil Portrait.”

Visioneer Award: Caeden Stewart, a student from Norwood, NY, for “A Gruesome Tale.”

10th, 11th, 12th

First Place: Bryn Laster, a student from Whiteland Community High School, in Whiteland, IN, for “Ella Grace.”

Second Place: Washington State School for the Blind’s Class, in Vancouver, WA, for “Freedom.”

Third Place: Zaakiya Bell, a student from Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia, PA, for “Crazy Colors.”

Honorable Mention: Jazmine Rosas, a student from Birdgeport, CT, for “Untitled.”

Honorable Mention: Corey Turner, a student from the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Indianapolis, IN, for “InSight Dinnerware.”

Ungraded

First Place: Josef Brott, a student from the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, Nebraska City, NE, for “Weather.”

Second Place- Tie: Joseph Shurbet, a student East Northport, NY, for “Spring Mist.”

Second Place- Tie: Krystie Summers, a student from Genesee Valley BOCES in Batavia, NY, for “The Sleeping Cats.”

Third Place: Kasen Sipple, a student from the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Nebraska City, NE, for “Seed of Wonder.”

Honorable Mention: Gavin Webster, a student from the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, Nebraska City, NE, for “Seedster.”

2-Dimensional Art

First Place: Joey Hernandez, an independent artist from Garden Grove, CA, for “All Clear at the Approach Corner.”

Second Place – Tie:  Amanda Stephens, an independent artist from Groton, MA, for “Dog Days of Summer.”

Second Place – Tie: Nora Delabat, an adult artist from the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind in Miami, FL, for “Emerged in Tranquility.”

Second Place – Tie:  Adult artists from the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Mr. Aaron Hill’s class in Miami, FL for “SEE Shark.”

Third Place: Jesus Valdes, an adult artist from the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults in Sands Point, NY for “I Remember the Smell of the Enviornment.”

Visioneer Award: Diane Krek, an independent artist from Canonsburg, PA for “Autumn in Harmony.”

Craft

First Place: Betty Davis, an adult artist from the Braille Institute of America in Los Angeles, CA, for “Midnight Bloom.”

Second Place: Diana Crain, an independent artist from Petaluma, CA, for “Bones.”

Third Place- Tie: Tatiana Corri, an adult artist from the Braille Institute of America in Anaheim, CA, for “Mosaic Wolf.”

Third Place- Tie: Steven Moore, an adult artist from the Braille Institute of America in Los Angeles, CA, for “Untitled.”

Visioneer Award: Christy Smith, an independent artist from Sarasota, FL, for “Preparation, Foundation, and Support.”

Sculpture

First Place: Sugandha Gupta, an independent artist from New York City, NY, for “Sculptural Tactile Wearable.”

Second Place- Tie: Michelle Krupa, an adult artist from the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults in Sands Point, NY, for “Pixie Glitter Garden.”

Second Place- Tie: Travis Allen, an independent artist from Libson, IA, for “Mr. Sunny Daze.”

Third Place- Tie: Almaz Haile, an adult artist from the Braille Institute of America in Los Angeles, CA, for “Mother Ethiopia.”

Third Place- Tie: Amelia Lillie, an independent artist from Louisville, KY for “Perkin’s Brailler.”

News and Updates

Artists, educators, and parents!

We’re ecstatic to announce the creation of our Facebook page, APH InSights Art Community! Our page provides a place where artists who are blind or visually impaired, and all who celebrate their art, can share experiences, teach others, and elevate creativity. Community members can talk about exhibits featuring artists who are blind, or specific artworks you’ve experienced. Artists with a visual impairment can mention any exhibits where your art is being displayed, or talk about any challenges you encounter when creating your latest work. Educators, family, and friends who are interested in artwork created by artists who are blind are welcome to talk about their own experiences or ask questions. Members will also hear news and updates about the APH InSights Art Contest, an annual international competition for artists who are blind or visually impaired.

Click here to join!