In recent years, Minnesotans have placed increased emphasis on multiculturalism. Still, there's one group that often feels lost in the deluge of diversity. Deaf advocates say Minnesota's non-hearing community is three times as large as some other communities, but they say few people recognize its significant contributions to the culture. As Minnesota's Public Radio's Nikki Tundel found out, an exhibit at St. Paul's aND gallery is hoping to change that.
The exhibit, titled "Images and Visions of a Culture," was the first national deaf art exhibit in Minnesota. In this segment, Tundel speaks with Kate Meyers, owner of aND gallery; Nancy Meyers, co-organizer of the exhibit; and Marian Lucas, one of its artists.