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VSA Thanks Its Friends!
Countless organizations have committed themselves to making VSA programs and opportunities available to all those with special needs in our community. Learn more!
Volunteer with VSA!
GIVE US A HAND. VSA relies on the support of its many volunteers from art class assistants to office help. We have many volunteer opportunities to suit your interests and availability. Learn More!
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Legacy Trust Award Collection: An ArtPrize 2010 Art Competition
For more information, see our Call for Art and Registation Form here.
Disabling Disabilities With Art®
How Does Art Disable Disabilities?
VSA brings students with disabilities together with artists and art projects. Art breaks down many of emotional and psychological barriers that hold students back by building self-confidence and personal satisfaction. Art accomplishments advance learning skills, improve classroom behavior and show students that they are more self-sufficient and capable than they thought. Their new confidence produces new personal breakthroughs.
The confidence and the breakthroughs help them move from at risk students who usually drop out of school to successful young people who can make a positive contribution to our greater Grand Rapids community. (Photo: Grand Rapids, Michigan Mayor George Heartwell gets his hand painted.)
VSA is the largest non-profit organization in Michigan bringing artists, art projects, teachers and students with disabilities together. Last year, VSA helped nearly 10,000 individuals celebrate, succeed and grow with art.
Help us do more. Give us a hand.