ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus Presents: Color Book

On Friday, February 20 at 6 PM, join Art Possible Ohio and Urban Arts Space for the February screening of Color Book at the ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus. Stop by before the film for “Finding Color in a Black and White World,” an art making activity with artist Bryan Moss. The film features a black and white portrayal of a recently single father trying to navigate raising a son with Down syndrome. The event is free and open to the public, but please register through Humanitix:

Doors open at 5:45 PM, and the art making activity begins at 6 PM. Light snacks and beverages will be available during the activity. The film will begin at 6:30 PM.

Watch the trailer below!

Program:

Finding Color in a Black and White World with Bryan Moss: Using a variety of mediums including collage, drawing, painting and more, we'll be creating multi-media pieces that integrate and reflect the themes and ideas of the film. All pieces will be created on a postcard and materials will be provided during the event. No matter your skill set or skill level, we invite you to explore the film through images, language, and art. Light snacks and beverages will be available during the activity.
Color Book by David Fortune 105 minutes (2024): Lucky and his 11-year-old son Mason, who has Down syndrome, navigate an eventful trip across Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. As transit mishaps and unexpected delays disrupt their plans, father and son discover new ways to connect and communicate, revealing how detours can make shared destinations more meaningful.

Location:

Urban Arts Space, 50 W Town St, Ste 130, Columbus, OH

Accommodations:

Open Captions, Headphones for assisted listening, Audio Descriptions, Priority seating for wheelchairs and physical disabilities

Parking:

Urban Arts Space’s downtown gallery is located at 50 W Town Street, Suite 130, in the Lazarus building, and you can view a parking map here. UAS also has a short video about how to get there on Instagram. There’s street parking on Rich, Wall, Town, and Front Street near the gallery, but parking is also available at several garages:

Columbus Commons Parking Garage (Always has ample parking on the upper floors)
Ohio Statehouse Parking Garage (Enter from westbound Broad Street or Third Street—we recommend this garage when accessibility is a concern)
Riffe Center Parking Garage (Enter from Front Street)

About Bryan Moss:

Bryan Christopher Moss is a painter, muralist, illustrator, educator, and creative director who grew up in Columbus, Ohio where he has worked as a professional artist for the past 20 years. As a self-taught artist, he focuses on creating impact and camaraderie within the arts community. A Grammy nominated artist, his clients include Rema, Marvel Comics, Sprite, Coca-Cola, and White Castle. His first graphic novel, The Eightfold Path, which was written by Steve Barnes and Charles Johnson, was published by the Megascope imprint at AbramsComicArts. He currently runs the online workshop Power to the Panel. You can find him @strangethingsmoss on Instagram or at bryanmossart.com.

About Art Possible Ohio:

Art Possible Ohio is the statewide art and disability organization in Ohio. We work together with artists of all ages who have disabilities to advocate for accessibility and inclusivity, advance careers in the creative sector, build community, and improve the academic achievement of Ohio’s students through arts integration. By bridging arts and disability, our programs and services promote inclusive spaces and accessible opportunities for Ohioans.

About ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus:

ReelAbilities is committed to reframing disability through the power of film. We amplify disability storytelling, increase opportunities for disabled creators, and foster inclusive spaces where diverse experiences are valued and celebrated. By increasing authentic representation both on-screen and behind the camera, we break down barriers, and drive meaningful change, both on and off the screen.

ReelAbilities Film Festival Columbus is an affiliate and is part of Art Possible Ohio’s annual programming.

About the Urban Arts Space:

Founded in 2008, Urban Arts Space (UAS) is a contemporary gallery and community hub that connects The Ohio State University with the city. Through an ever-changing slate of exhibitions, public programs, and outreach, Urban Arts Space provides a platform for students, faculty, and local artists to share work, test ideas, and engage directly with audiences.