Photos | Janae Patrice
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION (FOE) PROJECT, 2022–Present
Biennial multidisciplinary arts initiative
Supported by the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Exhibitions, installations, performance, adaptive fashion, mentorship, community engagement
Variable dimensions
Launched in 2022, the Freedom of Expression (FOE) Project is a biennial public arts and culture initiative co-founded by Iowa-based artist, advocate, and mentor Jill Wells and Midwest arts and accessibility leader Katie Flippen. FOE champions the full participation of individuals of all abilities in all aspects of life through the arts.
"Accessibility is about more than access—it is about belonging. When artists of all abilities create, learn, mentor, and lead together, we don't simply make room for more voices; we build a cultural landscape where everyone has the opportunity to shape the future of contemporary art."
