Home About Us Affiliates United States Affiliates ... Wyoming VSA arts of New Jersey 703 Jersey Avenue New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Ms. Vanessa Young Executive Director Tel: (732) 745-3885 TTY: (732) 745-3913 Fax: (732) 745-4524 info@vsanj.org Website: http://www.vsanj.org Organizational Profile: Full-time Staff Part-time Staff Volunteer Hours : 200/month Projected Total 2005 Income (including in-kind contributions) Direct Participants Indirect Participants Total Congressional Districts Served The mission of VSA arts of New Jersey is to enrich the lives and promote the creative power of individuals with disabilities through the development and support of model and inclusive cultural, educational and recreational programs and services. VSA arts of New Jersey fosters artistic growth, lifelong learning, and strive for personal excellence through programming in all of the arts disciplines. Founded on the principles of accessibility and artistic excellence, the organization is a leader in arts-based programming for New Jersey residents with disabilities. Programming Partners and Other Funders: State Programs Educational Programs and Artist Residencies This comprehensive year-round program provides visual and performing arts workshops for students with disabilities in Mercer County. Through after school enrichment activities designed to teach and reinforce the fundamentals of the art forms, students develop an understanding and appreciation for the arts, enhance their self-esteem, and learn positive social skills. Mentoring opportunities encourage young people with disabilities to develop relationships with adult artists and foster their continued involvement in the arts. | |
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