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YOUNG SOLOISTS AWARDS and PERFORMANCES
COMING FALL 2008

Since 1984, the VSA arts International Young Soloists Program has sought to identify internationally talented musicians who have a disability. The VSA arts International Young Soloists Award is given annually to four outstanding musicians, two from the United States and two from the international arena.

Once again, VSA arts of Florida is very pleased to announce that we will be conducting a statewide program to feature the talent of our young musicians. Five finalists selected by an illustrious panel of judges will showcase their artistry during a concert this fall. In addition, the first place winner will receive a $1,000 US Savings Bond and the four finalists will each receive a $500 US Savings Bond.

For more information and application form, click www.vsafl.org [External Link]

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.

VSA arts of Florida - Palm Beach County serves 1,800 children and adults with disabilities in classrooms, performance halls and art studios throughout Palm Beach County. From Boca Raton to Belle Glade and Jupiter, VSA arts brings more than 1,600 artists volunteers, educators, family and friends together each year. Recognized throughout the state of Florida and across the nation as a leader in comprehensive programming for people with disabilities, VSA arts of Florida - Palm Beach County offers the following:

SCHOOL and COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

• ARTSTOPS
  Local professional artists provide community-based visual and performing art classes for teens and adults.
  • Fall 2008 Performing Arts Community Programs
    
  • A Drum Circle and the Beat Goes On
    
    
• DANCE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
  Contemporary and African dance and drumming classes which capture the students' imaginations and provide them a forum for developing physical, social and expressive skills.
  
  
• DRAMA RESIDENCY
  Dramatist, C.J. Jones, who is also deaf, serves as artist-in-residence for deaf or hard of hearing children at three (3) school sites.
  
  
  • C.J. Jones' website [External Link]
    
    
• EXPRESS DIVERSITY
  An initiative that teachers and students can use to enhance communication, inclusion, self-esteem and disability awareness through interactive arts-based activities.
  
  
• FESTIVAL
  Serving elementary children from the Glades through an event which offers student performances, visual art booths and professional artist demonstrations at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center.
  
  
• HOLIDAY SHOWCASE
  Features the talents of more than 100 children and adults performing for an audience of 700 at the Watson B. Duncan Theater at Palm Beach Community College in Lake Worth.
  
  
• START with the ARTS
  Created for 4-6 year-olds with and without disabilities, the program helps kids learn basic literacy skills by using engaging activities in visual art, creative movement, music, and creative drama.
  
  

CULTURAL ACCESS

• ANNOUNCING the 2008 VSA ARTS PLAYWRIGHT DISCOVERY CALL for SCRIPTS
  The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program invites middle and high school students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of playwriting. Playwrights may write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Young playwrights with and without disabilities are encouraged to submit a script. Entries may be the work of an individual student or collaboration by a group or class of students. The winning play will be professionally produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The winning playwright receives $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to see his/her play performed. All submissions must be postmarked by April 11, 2008 for consideration. Click vsarts.org/x244.xml [External Link]
  
  
• TOURING EXHIBITIONS
  Artwork created in VSA arts programs, professionally framed, tours galleries, colleges, and businesses.

VSA arts, an international nonprofit organization, was founded in 1974 by Jean Kennedy Smith as an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. VSA arts of Florida - Palm Beach County is an affiliate of VSA arts of Florida, sponsored in part by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department which funds administrative expenses. Therefore, contributions made to VSAF-PBC directly support programs. All funds raised in Palm Beach County remain in the county.

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