2004
International VSA Arts Festival to be Held in Washington
D.C.
Held every five years, the 2004 International
VSA Arts Festival is an opportunity for the public to witness
and celebrate the creativity and talent of people with disabilities.
Over 200 artists from around the world will showcase their
talents through a variety of media including: metal works,
painting, performing arts, media art, photography, sculpture,
wood, ceramics, computer generated art, drawing, fiber, glass,
graphics/printmaking, installation art, and jewelry. The
organization's largest and most important event, the Festival
gives participants an exciting opportunity to discuss, learn,
and explore issues in the arts that are significant to people
with disabilities.
Artists from around the world to participate
in weeklong celebration
VSA arts,
an international organization that provides opportunities
in the arts for children and adults with disabilities,
will host the 2004 International VSA arts Festival, on
June 9--12, 2004 in Washington D.C. The theme of the Festival
is “Odyssey: DARE to Imagine...” and
the celebration will mark the 30th anniversary of the founding
of VSA arts.
Over 200 artists from around the world will showcase
their talents through a variety of media including: metal
works, painting, performing arts, media art, photography,
sculpture, wood, ceramics, computer generated art, drawing,
fiber, glass, graphics/printmaking, installation art, and
jewelry. Seventy-nine international groups will perform on
stages throughout Washington, D.C. The Festival will include
visual art exhibits, dance, theater and musical performances,
and educational seminars at venues throughout Washington,
D.C. including: The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing
Arts: opening ceremonies, performances, and exhibits; Union
Station: visual and performing arts at the historical landmark;
The Smithsonian Institution: master artist workshops and
demonstrations at one of the nation's most treasured art
venues; Millennium Arts Center: Festival artwork on display
at a seven-wing, 150,000 square foot arts facility; The National
Press Club: a Festival exhibit in its headquarters.
Held every five years, the 2004 International
VSA arts Festival is an opportunity for the public to witness
and celebrate the creativity and talent of people with disabilities.
The organization's largest and most important event, the
Festival gives participants an exciting opportunity to discuss,
learn, and explore issues in the arts that are significant
to people with disabilities. For profiles of the artists,
examples of their work and more information please visit
the Festival Web site at www.vsartsfestival.org.
VSA arts is an international non-profit organization
founded in 1974 by Jean Kennedy Smith to promote education
and lifelong learning opportunities in the arts for people
with disabilities. Nearly five million people participate
in VSA arts programs annually through a worldwide network
of affiliate organizations across the nation and in more
than 60 countries. VSA arts programs in music, dance, drama,
creative writing, and the visual arts develop learning skills,
encourage independence, and promote access and inclusion.#
