Revealing Culture Exhibition

VSA presents the Revealing Culture Exhibition atThe Smithsonian Institution's International Gallery
June 8-September 30, 2010

A groundbreaking exhibition of contemporary art by artists with disabilities, Revealing Culture features more than 130 works of art in a broad range of media.

New York State Artists:

Jane Bouchard
Allen Bryan
Henry Coupe
Busser Howell
Sophie Kahn
Carolina Meyer
Judson Wright

Revealing Culture

Murals On Parade

VSA of New York City is proud to present its 2009 Mural Project. One of the most imaginative programs of VSA of New York City was the development of the Annual Murals Project, which stimulated a response from hundreds of classes, celebrating the richly diverse cultures in New York City. Dr. Bebe Bernstein, Director of VSA of New York City, extends her appreciation to all of her students, teachers, and administrators who participate and contributed to the success of this project. It demonstrates the sharing spirit of our city.

The Murals on exhibit were created for and displayed at the New York City VSA Festivals. This year's theme centered on "Celebrate the Arts in New York City!". Thirteen of these Murals have been selected to be highlighted in the 2010 VSA NYC Calendar. The calendar serves to increase public awareness and recognition of the contributions of pupils with disabilities in the arts.

To learn more about the ArtsAccess program at the Queens Museum of Art click here.

Please contact access@queensmuseum.org to schedule a self-guided school trip of the exhibit.

ArtsAccess programs at the Queens Museum of Art are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, John H. and Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust, Barker Welfare Foundation, Colgate-Palmolive Corporate Giving, Astoria Federal Savings, Michael Tuch Foundation, and VSAarts. Additional funding provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

VSA Awards
Fellowships for Teaching Artists with Disabilities

VSA announces its 2009-2010 Teaching Artist Fellows: Kemlyn Tan Bappe of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Tom Harmon of Terry, Mississippi; Richard Jenkins of Cambridge, Massachusetts; Marquetta Johnson of Decatur, Georgia; and Sharon Leary of Geneseo, New York.

The premier fellowship for teaching artists with disabilities in the nation, the award provides networking support for the artists and professional development opportunities, including a week-long intensive workshop in Washington, D.C..

Leary, a potter and teaching artist, specializes in functional high-fired pottery that combines elements of American and Asian ceramic traditions. Her ceramic work provides a creative activity for pain management of her chronic acute migraines, as well as an artistic vehicle for expression. Leary works primarily with elementary school students on arts integrated lessons that animate core academics with motivational arts activities.

2009-2010 VSA Teaching Artist Fellows

VSA & Volkswagen Group America
Accelerate

This is the eighth year that VSA has partnered with Volkswagen to recognize emerging visual artists with disabilities, ages 16 - 25, who are living in the United States. Fifteen artists were awarded a total of $60,000 during a reception on Capitol Hill on September 17, 2009.