VSA arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts. VSA arts showcases the accomplishments of artists with disabilities and promotes increased access to the arts for people with disabilities. Each year millions of people participate in VSA arts programs through a nationwide network of affiliates and in more than 60 countries around the world. VSA arts is an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

This call for entries is open to young artists ages 16-25 living in the United States who have a physical, cognitive, or mental disability. They are interested in both representational and abstract work, based upon the theme, “Green Light.”

There is no entry fee and prizes are substantial. Art work must be original and created within the past three years. VSA arts and Volkswagen of America, Inc. (co-sponsor) reserve the right to purchase the artwork of the fifteen selected finalists at the artist’s specified price. Deadline is Friday, 11 July 2008, midnight (MST). Visit the site to learn more.