Resources
A curated directory of external Deaf artist websites, museums, and community organizations.
Artist Collectives
Deaf Spotlight
A nonprofit organization that inspires and showcases Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts.
Deaf Artists by RIT/NTID
An online gallery and resource hub showcasing Deaf artists and educational art resources by RIT/NTID.
The HeART of Deaf Culture
A comprehensive educational site by RIT/NTID archiving the history, arts, and literary works of the Deaf experience.
Deaf Women and the Arts
An educational directory honoring the historical contributions of Deaf women.
Organizations & Communities
Japanese Theater of the Deaf
A Japanese foundation operating the Japanese Theatre of the Deaf, dedicated to promoting Deaf culture and inclusive arts by performing traditional Japanese theater in sign language for both Deaf and hearing audiences.
Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival
A Tokyo-based international arts festival showcasing Deaf cinema and live performances to celebrate visual culture, and advance Deaf arts.
Deaf Crows Collective
A Regina-based theatre providing performance opportunities to celebrate Deaf culture, encourage self-expression, and foster relationships between hearing and Deaf communities.
Deaf Film Festival
A biennial film festival and creative collective dedicated to showcasing Deaf cinema and fostering mentorship, collaboration, and growth among Deaf artists and storytellers.
Deaf Austin Theatre
A Texas-based nonprofit theatre company that produces live performances and educational programs in ASL to create an accessible stage for all.
Solar Bear
A Scottish theatre company championing Deaf talent through inclusive stage productions, youth arts programming, and digital heritage projects.
Deafinitely Theatre
A UK-based, deaf-led theatre company creating stage productions that empower Deaf culture, identity, and pride for all audiences.
Festival Clin d'Oeil
An international Sign Language arts festival celebrating Deaf cultural heritage through theater, film, music, and street arts.
ASL Slam
A performance platform providing an open stage for the signing community to play, create, and share ASL poetry and storytelling.
Deaf West Theatre
An acclaimed Los Angeles theater company bridging the Deaf and hearing worlds through innovative storytelling and sign language.
The Melanated Deaf Visual Artists Project
An Arizona-based initiative uplifting Black, Brown, Indigenous, and underrepresented Deaf artists through accessible exhibitions.
Visionaries of the Creative Arts
A Washington, D.C. nonprofit providing a platform for BIPOC Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing artists to create and showcase their work.
Deaf Museums in the United States
International Deaf Museums
Dialogue in Silence (Japan)
An interactive silent entertainment experience guided by Deaf hosts
Norwegian Museum of Deaf History and Culture (Norway)
A museum in Trondheim focused on Norwegian Deaf history and heritage.
Museum In Silence (Russia)
An interactive Russian museum exploring sensory experiences and communication in silence.
Frankfurt Foundation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Germany)
An interactive exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, exploring accessibility and Deaf experiences.
The Finnish Museum of the Deaf (Finland)
A museum preserving the history and cultural heritage of Deaf people in Finland.
Deaf History and Culture Museum (France)
A museum in Louhans, France dedicated to the history and culture of Deaf people.
British Deaf History Society (United Kingdom)
Promoting the discovery, preservation, and conservation of Deaf history and heritage in the UK.
Deaf Museum & Cultural Centre (United Kingdom)
A UK museum stewarded by the British Deaf Association to safeguard Deaf heritage, artwork, and stories.
Resources & Support
Japanese Federation of the Deaf
Japan's leading advocacy organization dedicated to Deaf civil rights, Japanese Sign Language (JSL) recognition, and cultural visibility through events like the annual National Deaf Art Exhibit.
Off-The-Grid Missions
A Deaf-led humanitarian organization providing life-saving disaster relief and emergency aid to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities worldwide.
Black Deaf Center
A centralized online resource hub connecting the community to Black Deaf businesses, educational materials, and stories.
National Deaf Center
A national research and resource center dedicated to removing barriers to education, training, and career success for deaf individuals exploring postsecondary opportunities.
American Association of the DeafBlind
A national consumer organization of, by, and for DeafBlind Americans and their supporters, dedicated to advocacy, healthcare accessibility, and equal rights.
National Black Deaf Advocates
A national advocacy organization championing civil rights, equal access, and leadership development for Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing Americans.