Who We Are

VSA arts offers a wide variety of programs in dozens of program sites located all over the state. All our programs are guided by the same three principles:

• Experiences in the arts help people learn and grow. They increase educational achievement and lead to career success.
• The arts are a universal and essential language. They challenge people to respond to the world, and to look beyond themselves. They celebrate the diversity of humanity by building bridges between people, across cultures, and through generations.
• Participating in the arts helps people with disabilities be accepted and included in all aspects of life.

Educational Programs including Teaching Artist Residencies

• Community Art Classes
• Exhibitions
• Performances
• Mini Grants
• Other Programs/Projects that directly serve students/adults with disabilities
• Artist Residencies
• Find out more about our education programs by clicking here: Education
  

Professonal Development and Technical Assistance Programs

All teaching artists and arts educators should be appropriately prepared to include students with disabilities in their instruction.

• Regional Workshops:
  • Start with the Arts
  • Express Diversity
  • Inclusion
  • Artist in Residence Training
• Find out more about our education programs by clicking here: Professional Development

Cultural Access and Inclusive Arts Services

All children youth and adults with disabilities should have complete access to community cultural facilities and activities.

Programs/Projects that originate at the state office and provide increased opportunities in the arts:

• Artist Registry for adult artists with disabilities
• Exemplary Participant Program
• Young Soloist, Young Artist, Young Playwright awards
• Universal Design/ Accessibility Programs
• Calls for Art/Exhibition Opportunities
• Touring Artist
• Exhibitions
• Find out more about our education programs by clicking here: Cultural Access

Public Awareness and Outreach

All individuals with disabilities who aspire to careers in the arts should have the opportunity to develop appropriate skills.

• Arts Connection Bulletin
• VSA arts of Florida website: www.vsafl.org
• Find out more about our education programs by clicking here: Public Awareness