Step 4: Curating & Hosting

Community & Connection

Three student co-creators sit at the welcome desk that they have set up at the pop-up event. In front of them are an array of resources and materials that they will hand out to participants.
A hand-made box is decorated with letters that spell out What's In the Box?

This is a joyful stage in this project, since it involves acting out the plans that the small groups have devised.  It’s important to find ways to connect with each other, as small groups set out accessibility guides, curate the artwork (this might be a responsibility of the instructor), and turn a space into a Pop-Up Event.

Part of the experience, akin to the DIY making of trauma kits, involves learning from how our bodyminds respond to the sensorial, relational, and pragmatic aspects of the roles.

Playing host, for example, can turn out to be deeply enjoyable for some co-creators. Devising an activity, like “What’s In the Box,” can likewise surprise its co-creator by the joy and creativity it brings forth.

A sculpture made up of small hand-molded clay sits on a table. This sculpture was created spontaneously by participants at the pop-up event.
The first page of the Accessibility Guide welcomes participants and explains that symbols will help to facilitate how everyone can engage with the artwork.

The fall 2025 Disability Arts pop-up included an interactive exercise that culminated in the co-creation of a sculpture, seen here.

An Accessibility Guide, designed by student co-creators, helped to facilitate multi-sensory experiences at the pop-up.

The second page of the Accessibility Guide lays out four symbols: touch-friendly artwork, look-only artwork, relaxation station, and an activity called What's In the Box?
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