2027 access/vsa emerging young artists program: thrive
Know before you apply
- Disabled visual artists aged 16 to 25
- Young artists residing in the United States
- Artists available for June workshops in D.C.
- Documented disability and public disclosure required
- US residence and right to work required
- Mandatory virtual and in-person D.C. workshops
Thrive Theme
"Thrive" asks disabled artists to consider how their life and their art are flourishing. As an artist how is your work evolving and changing? As a disabled person, how are you vigorously developing and growing? Show us your thrive!
About Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program
The Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program, showcases the work of visual artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, who reside in the United States.
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