Artist Residencies for Adults with Disabilities

Program Founded in 1995 by Art Access/VSA Utah

This fully participatory program provides adults with disabilities the opportunity to be creatively engaged and to have direct access to professionals in the arts. Residencies are conducted year-round for groups of adults at community partner venues where adults with disabilities live or gather, such as rehabilitation centers, care centers, senior centers and other public or private service organizations.

The professional artists who teach the program are contracted from the Teaching Artists Roster of the Division of Arts and Museums, which includes well-trained and qualified artists who are able to work in various circumstances and with a wide range of age groups and abilities.

Proposal Deadline: September 1st of each year

Eligible Participants: adults with disabilities in Utah

Project Dates: TBD by artist and facility (October 1 – September 30)

Program Allocations: $200 to $2,000 according to project need

2011/12 Adult Residency Programs:

  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Aspen Senior Center
  • Utah Independent Living Center (Main)
  • Lutheran Social Services of Utah
  • Neighborhood House Adult Day Services
  • Palmer Court
  • Southwest Behavioral Health Center
  • Tri-Country Independent Living Center of Utah
  • Utah Council of the Blind
  • Work Activity Center

Contact:

To request information about proposal materials and requirements for your organization, please contact Amanda Finlayson at 801-328-0703, opt. 5 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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