# Online ASL Art Exhibits The Updated Met Open Access Initiative Brings Guided ASL Facebook Tours By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-open-access References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40561429/how-the-met-museum-is-becoming-more-inclusive-with-facebook-live?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [hyperallergic](https://hyperallergic.com/436294/metropolitan-museum-accessibility-asl-facebook-live/) The [Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metmate-ar-glasses-concept) has been hosting ASL tours since 2001, but the museum has recently improved its Met Open Access initiative that will present ASL tours of artwork over [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfts-on-instagram) Live. The Met Open Access initiative was first launched in February of 2017 and saw hundreds of thousands of high-resolution images of works being available for free and unrestricted access online. This increased the accessibility of artwork on a massive scale, but the Metropolitan Museum of Art has taken it a step further by offering ASL tours of the artwork over Facebook Live. The ASL Met Open Access initiative has already shown a few exhibits through Facebook Live, including tours of the Rodin exhibit, the [Diamond Mountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-baseball-bats): Travel and Nostalgia in Korean Art exhibit and Umberto Boccioni’s “Unique Forms of Continuity in Space.” Each live exhibit has received a high amount of praise and continued work is being planned to make art accessible to all. Image Credit: [Filip Wolak](https://www.fotofilip.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **ASL Art Tours:** Opportunity for museums and galleries to provide ASL-guided tours of their artwork, increasing accessibility for the Deaf community. - **Online Art Exhibits:** Potential for online platforms to host virtual art exhibits, allowing people to view artwork from anywhere in the world. - **Enhanced Art Accessibility:** The use of technology and social media to bring art experiences to a wider audience, regardless of location or physical abilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Museums and Galleries:** Museums and galleries can incorporate ASL tours into their programming to cater to the Deaf community and enhance visitor experiences. - **Online Platforms:** Online platforms can create virtual spaces to host art exhibits, enabling artists and viewers to connect worldwide. - **Technology and Social Media:** Companies that leverage technology and social media platforms to improve the accessibility and reach of art experiences can tap into a growing market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [ASL-Friendly Entertainment Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asl-saturdays.md) - [App-Powered Assistive Museum Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-museum-of-south-texas.md) - [Inclusive Museum Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-museum-design.md) - [Virtual DEI Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drda-art.md) - [Accessible Film Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moonwalkers.md) - [Digital Museum Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louvre.md) - [AR Museum Eyewear Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metmate-ar-glasses-concept.md) - [Smart TV Museum Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-art-store.md) - [Boundary-Pushing AR Outdoor Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-me-this-is-us.md)