eligibilty

Open to artists ages 16–25 living in the United States who have a physical, cognitive, mental, or sensory disability.

A disability is defined as an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. For more information about disabilities that apply, please review the VSA arts Disability Awareness Guide, located under Resources at www.vsarts.org.

Previous award recipients are not eligible to apply.

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST THREE (3) YEARS AND AFTER THE ONSET OF DISABILITY.

Eligible media include, but are not limited to paintings and drawings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, or charcoal); fine art prints; photography; computer-generated prints; digital art; and time-based media (video, film). Work must have a visual component. Two-dimensional artwork should not exceed 60 inches in either direction. Sculpture should not exceed 24 inches in any direction.

Fragile or precious materials that cannot withstand handling, storage, and transportation will not be accepted.

VSA arts serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade as well as adults with disabilities. VSA arts reserves the right not to adjudicate any individual work(s) deemed inappropriate for our mission and/or our audience. Artists should not submit artwork that contains religious or political themes, inappropriate language, and/or excessive nudity.