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CHECK OUT THE NEW ARTIST REGISTRY! We have updated the Artist registry so it is easier to use. If you already registered with the old registry, please register with the new one. Click for the Artist Registry or click on the For Artists Link at the top of the page. For immediate release: February 10, 2010, Tampa, Florida. VSA arts of Florida would like to announce a workshop by Artist Registry member, Jack Beverland (Mr. B) on Saturday, February 27 at 1:30 PM. Mr. B will give a presentation on VSA arts of Florida, Folk Art and a creative session for those attending. The workshop will be at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33626. For additional information please contact Children’s Librarian Beth Dolson, DolsonB@HillsboroughCounty.org The Youth Leadership Forum, or YLF, is held each year by our partners at The Able Trust. They have just announced an extension in the application deadline for YLF, and are now taking applications through Friday, February 12. If you know a high school student with a disability under the age of 18 that would enjoy gaining independence and networking with their peers, please let them know about YLF! The application and more information is available on The Able Trust's website at www.abletrust.org. You can also contact The Able Trust directly at info@abletrust.org or 888-838-2253. 2010 GreatNonprofits Arts Appreciation Campaign Your work supporting the arts enriches your community. This important impact should be as visible as possible. You can easily gain recognition from potential donors and supporters by participating in the free 2010 GreatNonprofits Arts Appreciation Campaign. In partnership with Guidestar and Intersection for the Arts, the campaign will recognize the top-rated nonprofits enriching their communities through the arts by featuring them on the first-ever list of Top-Rated Arts Nonprofits. Benefits: Increased exposure to donors, improved community loyalty, and powerful authentic stories of your impact. How you can participate: Invite people who have seen your work – your volunteers, clients, board members, donors, and others – to write a review about you. Find your review page at: www.greatnonprofits.org/reviews/ Make sure your nonprofit takes this free opportunity to shine! Ask your volunteers, clients, supporters, and board members to post reviews about their experiences with you. Contest deadline: February 28, 2010. Get started today! VSA arts of Florida - Palm Beach County VSA arts of Florida - Palm Beach County promotes arts, education and creative expression, involving children and adults with disabilities, thereby strengthening the human spirit, and improving the quality of life for all. Check out their website! The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a twenty thousand dollar grant to VSA arts of Florida. VSA arts of Florida is one of only three Florida organizations awarded funding for the “Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth”. VSAFL applied for this funding to support ensuring access to the arts for all students. Artists who are specially trained to work with students with a range of disabilities will teach drama, music, movement and the visual arts in classroom residencies. This grant will allow VSAFL to offer a residency in every Florida County. Click here to view the letter from Senator Nelson.
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