VSA Tennessee opens opportunities for young artists to compete and earn recognition for their exceptional talents at the state and national levels. Here are a few annual events. Watch our news section for additional opportunities each year.

 

CVS CAREMARK "ALL KIDS CAN" CALL TO CREATE

Each year, CVS Caremark holds a Call to Create as part of their "All Kids Can" initiative. VSA Tennessee partners with CVS Caremark in this Call, inviting students with and without disabilities to submit original artwork. Across the nation, thousands of students participate. Two pieces of art are selected from each state to be included  in a national touring exhibition that debuts in Washington D.C. The missions of VSA Tennessee and CVS Caremark's "All Kids Can" have a mutual purpose to improve the lives and learning of children with disabilities. Together, we give students the opportunity to create, share and be recognized for their artistic achievements—perhaps on a national platform. Look for dates and details for the Call here.

 

PLAYWRIGHT DISCOVERY COMPETITION

The Playwright Discovery Competition is open to any middle or high school student with or without a disability. Budding playwrights may submit a play written individually or as part of a group project. All plays submitted must contain a theme of disability or a main character with a disability.

 

VSA arts Tennessee selects two state winners each year and provides them with a plaque and small monetary award. The winning plays are then sent to Washington, DC to compete in a national competition for sScholarship awards and a chance to have the play produced at the Kennedy Center. The VSA Tennessee Playwright Discovery Competition is provided through support from Dr. David and Senator Diane Black.

 

 

YOUNG SOLOIST COMPETITON

The Young Soloist Competition is open to any vocalist or musician under the age of 25 with any form of disability. In addition, bands and musical groups can apply as long as one of the members of the group has a disability. Performers from all musical genre are encouraged to apply. Keep watch on our calendar and news section for exact dates.

 

The winners at the state level receive a small monetary award, a plaque and performance opportunities. Recordings of performances by the top two state winners are submitted to the national VSA Young Soloist Competition. Winners at the national level receive $5,000 scholarships and the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The VSA Tennessee Young Soloist Competition is sponsored Dr. David and Senator Diane Black.