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Meet The Teaching Artist: Jodi Schmidt
I identify most strongly as an Art Educator. As an art teacher I use as many different visual techniques and mediums as possible to help students understand how things work, the process of making, and the world around them. I…
Paid Opportunity for Dancers of All Abilities
of is looking to hire dancers of all abilities for an evening performance February 3, 2017 at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center titled “Abilities”. The theme of the show is the experiences of disabled dancers and their relationship to others…
Meet the Intern: Mia Branco
Hello, I’m Mia! I grew up in Newton, MA and I have returned to my home state after spending the past 10 years working as an artist and an educator in Washington, DC. I’m in the Arts in Education program…
Employee of the Quarter – Teaching Artist Tim Archibald
Tim Archibald was named VSA Massachusetts’ Employee of the Quarter for April – June, 2016. Teaching Artist Tim has been a vital member of the VSA MA family for over 25 years, when he first started teaching music at the…
2016 Artist Market at Boston Abilities Expo
VSA is again proud to sponsor the at the . Visit the Market to meet VSA artists and see a unique selection of beautiful fine art and crafts- including prints, paintings, textiles, and jewelry. The expo and market are free…
Disability and Intersectionality Exhibit – Opening Reception
Art has long been a powerful medium for individuals to convey messages and concepts that may otherwise be difficult to express. Have you ever wondered how your individuality, your community, or your identity can be portrayed in artwork? Have you…
Step by Step! Dance Class at Boston Conservatory
Now in its second session, this dance program for children on the autism spectrum teaches the basics of dance while incorporating social skills and the use of imagination and personal expression. Children dance to live music in a relaxed, fun…
Five Tips for Supporting Teaching Artist Inclusive Practice
Teaching Artists (TAs) bring incredibly rich resources and opportunities to inclusive learning settings. However, they often receive less formal instruction and supports than other educators to meet the wide-ranging needs of their students. VSA Massachusetts’ COOL Schools Program piloted an…
Cool Cats Chorus – Seven Hills Foundation
My name is Sarah Tree, and I’m a board certified music therapist providing services to the Seven Hills Foundation of Worcester. I visit six different Seven Hills locations in Worcester, Milford, and Devens. Through group and individual music therapy sessions,…
VSA Mass. COOL Schools Program Seeks Teaching Artists
VSA Massachusetts promotes the involvement of people of all abilities in the cultural life our communities by developing arts-integrated programs in our schools, sponsoring exhibitions and performances by artists of all abilities, and helping families and communities understand and celebrate…
ASL-Interpreted Japanese House Tours – Boston Children’s Museum
Take off your shoes, and step into an authentic silk merchant’s home from Kyoto, Japan. Visitors can experience Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture, and seasonal events in this 100-year-old house. Guided tours of the are given to 20…
Access to Theatre Summer Institute
Do you want to be an actor, dancer, rapper, musician, poet, or visual artist? Do you want to work with other artists and challenge yourself creatively? Come express yourself in Partners for Youth with Disabilities’ inclusive Access to Theatre Summer…