2004 International VSA arts Festival Issues Worldwide Call for Artists
March 31, 2003
Painters, sculptors, dancers, musicians, and actors are invited to participate in Washington, D.C. celebration
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Washington, D.C. - VSA arts, an international organization that provides opportunities in the arts for children and adults with disabilities, has issued a call for artists for the 2004 International VSA arts Festival, to be held June 9-12, 2004 in Washington, D.C. The theme of the Festival is Odyssey: DARE to Imagine...
Artists of all disciplines, including painting, sculpture, wood, drawing, metalwork, ceramics, computer generated art, dance, music and theater, are invited to apply for participation in the festival.
"The Festival will bring artists and educators from all over the world to Washington, D.C. to celebrate diversity, artistic excellence, and a shared sense of unity," said Soula Antoniou, president of VSA arts. "In addition to highlighting outstanding visual artwork and performances, we hope the Festival will create a greater awareness and understanding of the power of the arts to change peoples lives, especially people with disabilities. We invite the many talented artists from around the world to join us on this amazing odyssey of the spirit and the imagination."
Held every five years, the International VSA arts Festival is an opportunity for the public at large to witness and celebrate the extraordinary creativity and talent of people with disabilities. It is also the organizations largest and single most important global educational event, giving participants an exciting opportunity to discuss, learn, and explore issues around disabilities and the arts.
The Festival will mark the 30th anniversary of the founding of VSA arts by Jean Kennedy Smith and will include artistic performances, exhibitions, and educational seminars in venues throughout Washington, including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Union Station.
To qualify for participation in the Festival two criteria must be met:
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Individual artists or performers must have a disability
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Groups of artists or performers must either all have disabilities or prominently feature artists with disabilities
Applications for participation must be postmarked by May 30, 2003 and there is no fee to apply. Artists will be notified of their acceptance by July 15, 2003.
For artists seeking more information please contact Shaena Muldoon at (800) 933-8721 or visit the Festival Web site at www.vsartsfestival.org.
About VSA arts
VSA arts is an international non-profit organization founded in 1974 by Jean Kennedy Smith to promote education and lifelong learning opportunities in the arts for people with disabilities. Nearly five million people participate in VSA arts programs annually through a worldwide network of affiliate organizations across the nation and in more than 60 countries. VSA arts programs in music, dance, drama, creative writing, and the visual arts develop learning skills, encourage independence, and promote access and inclusion.
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