Exhibits

"WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US" Ralph Waldo Emerson

The purpose of VSA arts of Rhode Island's Exhibition Program is

	§ To showcase the artistic accomplishments of Rhode Island artists who have disabilities
	§ To encourage additional organizations and educators to provide high quality art programs accessible to and inclusive of people with disabilities
	§ To increase the public awareness of the talents and esthetic needs of people with disabilities.

VSA arts of Rhode Island sponsors a variety of exhibition opportunities each year in fully accessible locations. This program represents both emerging and established artists with disabilities and serves to encourage artists with disabilities by giving them a place to exhibit and sell their artwork as well as resources to continue developing their artistic skills.

In addition to providing a showcase for artists, VSA arts of RI’s EXHIBITION PROGRAM also has the goals of raising public awareness of our organization and its mission, as well as challenging an audience's assumptions about disability by reminding viewers that every person has unique capabilities and that throughout RI there are many talented artists with disabilities.

Please read our guidelines carefully before contacting VSA arts of RI about upcoming exhibition possibilities and deadlines.