VSA arts of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strives to create a society where people with disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. Working at the intersection of multi-disciplinary arts, education reform, and disability rights, we serve as an international model in which people with disabilities have complete access to cultural, artistic and educational venues, programs and employment.
VSA arts of Texas is the 2008 VSA arts Award Winner for Excellence in Organizational Management! We invite you to explore the site and see what we have to offer.
El Paso Border Regional Conference
Produced in partnership with National PASS Network and Region 19 Education Service Center Office of Special Education, the El Paso Border Regional Conference on Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th will focus on developing skills and opportunities for students and adults with disabilities in self-employment and business creation in the El Paso Border area and beyond. Opporunities available for Artists, Families, and Professionals. Find out more about the El Paso Border Regional Conference.
Announcing a New Actual Lives Show: "Daze of Our Lives"
We're better than FOX, better than Cable - we've got TV like you've never seen it before! On Saturday, May 31, 2008, don't miss this creative collaboration between Emmy-award winning director Bob Tolaro (of "Greater Tuna" fame), fearless choreographer Allison Orr, script developer and assistant director Chris Strickling, and producer, Celia Hughes, Executive Director of VSA arts of Texas. Find out more about the upcoming Actual Lives show: "Daze of Our Lives."
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
The Spring 2008 issue of Keeping in Touch, VSA arts of Texas's tri-annual newsletter is out. Features include an artist spotlight on award winning visual artist Wes Holloway, profile on the Artlink art exchange project between students from Texas and Saudi Arabia, update on the SAILL arts education project, and much more! Read the Spring 2008 issue of Keeping in Touch now or sign up to receive the newsletter.
Artworks Network
VSA arts of Texas and the Texas Commission on the Arts are excited to announce the launch of Artworks Network, a series of networking meetings to help artists with disabilities organize and structure informal networks in their area through professional development support and regional workshops. Find out more about Artworks Network and upcoming workshops.
In Memoriam: Dr. John Slatin (1952-2008)
Photo taken of John during a Sextet dance performance.