About

VSA arts is an international non-profit organization founded in 1974 by Jean Kennedy Smith to create opportunities for people with disabilities to learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts. We provide educators, parents and artists with resources and the tools to support arts programming in schools and communities.

VSA arts Tennessee was started in September of 2002 and is made possible in part through funding from VSA arts, under an award from the U.S. Department of Education, and generous contributions from our Sponsors and Volunteers.

VSA stands for Vision, Artistic Expression, and Strength. We live out these valuse in the following three program areas to the right: