VSA arts Invites Entries From Young Artists With Disabilities for Green Light Awards

(Deadline: July 11)
Sponsored by VSA arts with support from Volkswagen of America, Inc., the Green Light Awards program is open to young artists ages 16 to 25 living in the United States who have a physical, cognitive, or mental disability. A disability is defined as an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.

The program invites entries of original artwork completed in the last three years, either representational or abstract. Artwork may illustrate actual aspects of what signals the artist's creative motivations such as the physical world or personal discoveries. Abstract work that relates to feelings or emotions is also encouraged. Work might also reflect the artist's experience of living with a disability and its role in shaping or transforming their work. Art must be an original work that has been completed in the last three years. The program will award a Grand Prize of $20,000, a First Award of $10,000, a Second Award of $6,000, and twelve Awards of Excellence of $2,000 each.
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