UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES
VSA arts of Massachusetts and the Museum
of Fine Arts, Boston have collaborated to offer a series of workshops
benefiting artists with disabilities who wish to enhance their skills
and knowledge in promoting their art.
Workshops are listed below. We will
announce these events in our Patron Mail announcements and online at www.vsamass.org. If you haven't yet signed up for our mailing
list, please sign up soon so you won't miss any announcements or contact .
March 4, 2010, 6-8PM
@ MFA
MFA Tour and drawing in the Galleries,
Part 1
Join other artists for a FREE visit
to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA). Take a tour of selected artwork
from the permanent collection (focusing on art of Oceania, Africa, Europe
and Ancient Rome), with stops along the way for drawing or writing.
At the end of the evening, you will have your own record of your visit,
as well as information about other opportunities at the MFA for artists.
Leon Jerfita will lead the tour in American Sign Language (ASL); it
will be voiced for visitors who are hearing. Tour is from 6-8 pm. Pre-registration
required. Please contact by March 1 to register. You will be sent information about where to meet and what to bring.
April 27, 2010 4-7PM
@ VSAM
"Showing Your Work: A Clinic on Spaces
and Approaches for Studio Artists"
The goal of the session is to give participants
information that will help them think about the appropriate venues for their work
and what is necessary to present their work professionally. Every participant
should leave with some ideas for taking next steps with their art.
Presenters:
Lorri Berenberg, Berenberg Gallery
and curator
Lauren Geraghty, artist and curator
Hannah Goodwin, Manager of Accessibility,
MFA and artist
Jeffrey Melzack, artist and instructor
This session will be held in the Community
Room, 1st Floor at the NonProfit Center, 89 South Street Boston, MA.
This is a Brown Bag Dinner. There are
several eateries nearby.
Please pay securely now by clicking the "Pay Now" button below or send a $10.00 registration fee no later than April 23 to secure a seat. Please make checks
payable to VSAM and mail to VSA arts of Massachusetts, The Non Profit
Center 89 South St, #101 Boston, MA 02111. Some scholarships are available
for those needing financial assistance. Please contact to discuss your request. If you are a current MRC consumer, please inform us in advance or with your registration.
May 6, 2010 6-8PM @
MFA
MFA Tour and drawing in the galleries,
Part 2
Return to the MFA (or come for the
first time) and continue the FREE tour of the Museum's collections.
This tour will explore Art of Egypt, Asian Art and Contemporary Art.
For more information about this program, see the March 4 event listed
above. Pre-registration required. Please contact
by May 3 to register. You will be sent information about where
to meet and what to bring.
VSAM will celebrate
its 30th anniversary on May 22nd! More information will be
forthcoming. Check www.vsamass.org frequently and for e-announcements.
Be sure to sign up for Patron Mail to receive updates relating to the anniversary
party. If you need to update your contact information, please email with your current contact information.
