# Colorless Take-Home Exhibits Visionaries and Voices Presents Its Contemporary Art Coloring Book By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-art-coloring-book References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2012/07/09/autocomplete-coloring-book/) & [visionariesandvoices](http://visionariesandvoices.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/PWDA.woa/30/wa/product?pageId=10850&storeId=157&wosid=V2iKShMGt8yjt2Rk5FosLg&productId=3012) The ancient past-time of bringing life to colorless images is getting an edgy update by modern artists who have created a contemporary art coloring book. The 'Autocomplete Coloring Book' was designed by Maya Drozdz of VisuaLingual. The contemporary art coloring book contains [black and white artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) from 60 artists participating in a gallery show hosted by Visionaries and Voices, a Cincinnati-based non-profit gallery, as well as some other outside artists. These abstract images give colorers -- both young and old -- the chance to fill in more than the superheroes and ponies that populate the coloring books of old. Visionaries and Voices supports [artists with disabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-art-tools), as well as working with artists in its two galleries to build portfolios and promote promising young talent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contemporary Art Coloring Books:** The rise of contemporary art coloring books offers a unique way for artists to showcase their work and engage with a wider audience. - **Artistic Inclusivity:** The emphasis on supporting artists with disabilities highlights the trend of promoting artistic inclusivity, opening up opportunities for collaboration and diverse perspectives. - **Interactive Exhibition Experiences:** The development of interactive coloring experiences within gallery exhibitions allows visitors to actively participate and personally engage with the artwork. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Therapy:** Contemporary art coloring books can be utilized as a therapeutic tool within the art therapy industry, providing individuals a creative outlet for personal exploration and expression. - **Publishing:** The growing popularity of contemporary art coloring books presents a market opportunity for publishers to tap into the demand for unique and visually engaging coloring experiences. - **Nonprofit Galleries:** Nonprofit galleries, like Visionaries and Voices, have the potential to disrupt the traditional art gallery models by promoting inclusive exhibitions and actively supporting artists with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloring-pages-ai.md) - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happypagesai.md) - [Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteplayart.md) - [Custom Coloring Pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-coloring-book-generator.md) - [AI Coloring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aicoloringart.md) - [AI Coloring Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-coloring-pages.md) - [Creative Coloring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorfun.md) - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorjoy.md) - [Vibrant Creativity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-acts-of-color.md)