The arts provide us with a universal language through which we communicate experiences and unite diverse cultures. Through the arts, VSA Kentucky provides opportunities for people with disabilities to be part of the life of their communities and make our world more accessible and enjoyable. Arts education, community arts programming, and professional development are vital elements of our service to Kentucky.
Arts Inclusion Projects in Kentucky Schools
Attention Teachers!
Would you like to receive $1200.00 to do a hands-on, inclusionary arts project that interfaces with your curriculum and KCAS? Using a VSA Kentucky approved teaching artist, you can bring to your classroom and school a thematic project utilizing dance, drama, music, storytelling or visual arts that will interface with your curriculum.
Student Call for Art
VSA Kentucky is now accepting artwork by students with disabilities in Kentucky schools, grades K-12. Chosen artwork will be included in the Student Traveling Art Exhibit and will be showcased at the Exceptional Children's Conference in November in Louisville. For guidelines and application, call 270-781-0872.
Read more about "A Matter of Perspective," The Student Traveling Art Exhibit
Professional Development Opportunity in Start with the Arts!
VSA Kentucky will be offering a statewide Start with the Arts professional development training at the Explorium, Lexington, KY on April 27. This six-hour training is for kindergarten, preschool, early primary, special education, and arts teachers. Start with the Arts training is also appropriate for occupational therapists, librarians, and child care providers. For more information, contact VSA Kentucky Programs Director, Mary Claire O'Neal at 859-272-2515 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Shakespeare Behind Bars
Through our partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, VSA Kentucky is proud to be sponsoring the Shakespeare Behind Bars Program in 2012 and 2013 for inmates ages 18 to 21 in Kentucky Corrections facilities.
