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Sign the Arts in Action Petition to Governor Baker
As a supporter of the creative community, you know that arts and culture aren’t just nice, but a necessary part of everyday life — something that helps us build communities where we want to live, work, play, and raise our…
ASL-Interpreted "Motown the Musical" at Boston Opera House
It began as one man’s story . . . became everyone’s music . . . and is now Broadway’s musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the…
Sidewalk Sam, Former VSA Director and Officer, Dies at Age 75
Sidewalk Sam was a friend of mine. That in itself is no real distinction because this wonderful man made fast friends of nearly everyone he met. But we were the kind of friends and colleagues who would let the ideas…
Workshop Opportunity: Universal Design for Learning in Early Childhood
As part of our Embodying Literacy professional development series, we are excited to offer a workshop dedicated to Universal Design for Learning geared towards early childhood. Boston Public Schools Inclusion Specialist Hilary Shea will be providing participants an overview of…
Free VSA Webinar – Tools and Techniques for Artists with and without Disabilities: How to Handle the Resistance in the Creative Process
Content: Many creatives experience creative blocks due to the resistance that is part of the creative process. Too often, resistance stops the artist from making movement in their art work or out in their careers. This includes artists with disabilities…
ASL/Audio-Described "Pinocchio" at Wheelock Family Theatre
Wheelock Family Theatre presents the world premiere of an original adaptation by Steven Bogart and Wendy Lement. Pinocchio’s tale illustrates the challenges and struggles that accompany growing up. While being lured away from his loving home with promises of instant…
Creativity – A Showcase of Artwork from Seven Hills Foundation Artists
You are invited to the opening of Creativity—a showcase of artwork from the artists of Seven Hills Foundation. The Creativity Exhibit is part of ASPiRE!’s new Curator-in-Training Program and organized entirely by participants from ASPiRE!. This new program engages individuals…
ASL Interpreted Wingmasters at Boston Children’s Museum
Hawks and owls are often heard but seldom seen. Join Boston Children’s Museum for an up-close look at these winged hunters and learn about their amazing eyesight, perfect feathers and other adaptations that make them so good at what they…
Harmony/和 with Mihoko, Sumiyo and Tomo
Opening reception will be from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Thursday, January 15, 2015 with artists talk at 6pm.
Creative Access: Residencies for Visual Artists & Writers with Spinal Cord Injury
The is partnering with the to provide 12 residencies for visual artists and writers with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) at three host sites: Vermont Studio Center (Johnson, VT), Ragdale Foundation (Lake Forest, IL), and Santa Fe Art Institute (Santa Fe,…
Ten Lessons The Arts Teach
SOURCE: Eisner, E. (2002). , In Chapter 4, What the Arts Teach and How It Shows. (pp. 70-92). Yale University Press. Available from . 1. The arts teach children to make good judgments about qualitative relationships. Unlike much of the…
We Are COOL All-Stars: Converse Collaborates with VSA’s COOL Schools Program
On Friday, December 12, 2014, students in VSA’s at and got to put their creative skills on display by designing their own Converse classic high-tops. This opportunity was extended to other students in the school, bringing the total number of…