Damon McLeese

Working at the intersection of art, ability and disability, Damon McLeese is a speaker, trainer, activist and community artist who specializes in unlocking the creative power of people regardless of their background, belief or experience in creativity. The Executive Director of Access Gallery for 25 years, Damon creates projects that force us to look at creativity, ability and disability in very different ways, from a photography project for people who are blind, to a street art project for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. He was the recipient of the 2019 Bonfils Stanton Arts and Society Award, the 2017 Governor’s Award for Leadership in the Arts, 2014 Mayor's Award for Innovation in the arts. Also a TEDx speaker, Damon takes great joy in helping people discover or rediscover the creative genius that resides in us all.

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