As part of an effort to extend our reach into the community, VSA arts of Texas hosts and sponsors a number of performances, exhibits, and special events. We participate in international performance and exhibit exchange, sponsor arts activities and festivals in Texas, and work to establish artistic presence in the professional arts arena for artists with disability from all disciplines. All efforts serve to increase public awareness of the mission, programs and services of VSA arts of Texas and therefore support the participation of people with disabilities, their family members, arts and recreation organizations, and the general public.
The Actual Lives Performance Project makes theatre from the raw material of everyday life. Led by Director Chris Strickling, Ph.D., Actual Lives has won a number of awards including “Best Theatrical Activism” by The Austin Chronicle. Learn more about the Actual Lives Project
A partnership with Benbrook City Council, Follow the Dream works to increase access to the arts for students and artists with developmental disabilities through visual art workshops and showcasing their works in public places. Learn more about Follow the Dream.