Educational Programs & Artist Residencies
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VSA/NJ collaborates with schools and organizations to offer programming that meets the specific needs of children and adults with disabilities. Options include artist residencies, after school workshops, and weekend enrichment opportunities.
Artist residencies provide students with opportunities to learn from artists whose professional backgrounds and teaching expertise lead to exceptional classroom experiences. Working in collaboration with classroom teachers, artists create programs that are connected to and reinforce the school curriculum.
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As VSA arts of New Jersey is committed to ensuring that all students have access to high caliber arts education, programs are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Most programs also are available for regular education classrooms.
Contact VSA/NJ for a copy of our current School & Community Programs Guide.
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Parent/Child Workshops in the Arts for Children with Autism
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This landmark program, conducted in the northern, central, and southern regions of the state, aims to develop the creative abilities of young people with autism and to foster the family experience of the visual arts, music, and dance.
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Mercer County Institute for the Arts & Mentor Program
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This comprehensive year-round program provides after school visual and performing arts workshops for students with disabilities. Mentoring opportunities enable young people with disabilities to receive support for their artistic pursuits.
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Arts Achievement Awards
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On an annual basis, VSA/NJ honors students with disabilities ages 14 to 21 for outstanding achievement in and dedication to the arts and educators who develop exemplary arts programming for students with disabilities. Award recipients become candidates for the NJ Governor’s Awards in Arts Education.
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Partners in the Arts Festival
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As part of its year-round programming, VSA/NJ sponsors statewide and regional festivals designed as models to enable full participation in the arts by children and adults with disabilities. Schools, individuals, and agencies serving children and adults with disabilities are encouraged to participate in a day of enriching arts experiences. The festivals demonstrate accessible arts environments that can be enjoyed actively by all.
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Art Par Excellence
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The Art Par Excellence statewide touring art exhibit is sponsored by VSA/NJ on a biennial basis. Each public or private school is invited to submit two works by students with a disability (classified, mainstreamed, inclusion, self-contained classes or activities).
Age Categories: Under 12 & Ages 12 through 21
Artists will have their works showcased at prestigious sites in New Jersey. Teachers, schools, and school districts will have the opportunity to receive recognition from having supported a student who is participating in this exhibit.
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Please visit Artists & Awareness for more information on exhibits.
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