About VSA arts of Nevada
What is VSA arts of
Nevada?
What does VSA arts of Nevada do?
Mission Statement
Programs
Staff and Board of Directors
Artists
Art Classes
Lake Mansion
Location/Contact
For 22 years, VSA arts of Nevada, formerly Very Special
Arts Nevada, has provided quality performing and visual arts programs for
ALL ages and ALL abilities throughout Nevada.
The non-profit organization was incorporated in 1986 and is a member
of the international network of VSA arts, an affiliate of the Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts. VSA arts of Nevada is creating a community where
ALL people learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.
What
does VSA arts of Nevada do?
VSA arts of Nevada conducts over 3,000 art workshops each year in numerous settings. Approximately 800 workshops and camps each year are open-to-the-public (see inside for schedule). About 2,500 annual workshops are conducted for individual public and private schools, general and special education classes, and special settings including nursing homes, after-school facilities, and residential facilities. VSA arts of Nevada partners with Artown, Tune Into Kids Fair, Arts in Bloom, and many other special events to bring the arts to as many Nevadans as possible.
Since 1996, VSA arts of Nevada has been an integral part of the historic Lake Mansion located on the corner of Arlington Avenue and Court Street in Reno. In 2004, VSA arts of Nevada moved the mansion from the Convention Center site (Kietzke Avenue and Virginia Street) and renovated it to house VSA arts administrative offices, an art studio and the historic main floor. VSA arts of Nevada now owns the mansion and is responsible for its thoughtful restoration, preservation and year-round use as a cultural and historic site. In 2007, VSA arts built the adjacent Garden Pavilion for year-round use as a program and rental space.
Two rooms of the Lake Mansion are devoted to the Art Access Gallery featuring work created by emerging and professional artists with disabilities. Artists receive 85% of whatever is sold with 15% to VSA arts to help promote the Art Access Gallery. In typical gallery settings, the split is 50/50.