What is a VSAFL Artist Residency?
VSA Florida coordinates residencies statewide in drama, movement, music, visual art and writing. Teaching artists, trained to work with people with disabilities, work hands-on with students in inclusive classrooms, adults with disabilities in day programs, and teens "at risk" in Department of Juvenile Justice sites. Artists demonstrate numerous adaptive materials and alternative solutions which enables all participants to benefit from the arts experience. Residency outcomes include: sequential learning in the arts leading to new arts skills; creative thinking skills; problem solving strategies; and a means of self- expression.
For a list of VSA Florida teaching artists, click here.
• In 2009-10, VSAFL provided over 120 residencies in 62 counties reaching 3000+ students and adults in inclusive classrooms throughout the state of Florida.
VSAFL Residencies:
- Statewide Residencies—Teaching artist visits the sites for eight one hour sessions working with the same participants.
- Hand ‘n Hand School Residencies - Hand 'n Hand is a three part program comprised of classroom instruction, collaborative creativity and public exhibition. This school residency program pairs a teaching artist with an artist with a disability. The program provides an opportunity for the artist with a disability to work in their field, to be a mentor for their audience and to showcase teaching strategies for the inclusion of all. Art works from these residencies are highlighted in a final exhibition in their respective county.
- Residency availability is based on funding.
Click your county to check for programs near you.
