Resources for Artists

VSA arts produces numerous publications geared toward assisting professional and aspiring artists with disabilities.

Publications for Artists
Read useful publications for artists with
disabilities produced by VSA arts and other organizations.

Opportunities
Discover opportunities to increase exposure of your work, including calls for art/artists, calls for entry, casting calls, and funding opportunities.

Career Development Tips
Explore information on developing a career in the arts. Learn about copyrights, contracts, preparing a portfolio, and more.

Adaptive Resources
Our adaptive resources list can help you find art supplies, adaptive tools and instruments, and resources of interest.

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VSA arts' Artists Registry

Pursuing a career in the arts is a difficult task for any artist. Artists with disabilities who are interested in learning more are invited to join VSA arts’ Artists Registry. Registration is free and entitles artists with disabilities to numerous resources, technical assistance, and opportunities for exposure, including our online Artists Registry - all geared to address career development needs of artists with disabilities. Learn more about how to join the Artists Registry.

Literary Submissions

Literary artists are encouraged to submit entries to KALEIDOSCOPE magazine, an award-winning publication that explores the experience of disability through literature and the fine arts. Kaleidoscope challenges and overcomes stereotypical, patronizing, and sentimental attitudes about disability. The criteria for good writing applies: effective technique, thought-provoking subject matter, and in general, a mature grasp of the art of story-telling. Kaleidoscope is published twice a year, in January with a submission deadline of August 1, and in July with a submission deadline of March 1.