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Applications Now Open! “This program is making my goals a reality.”—2023 Participant Know a talented young writer or musician who is part of the disability*community? Make sure they know about our creative careers programs and encourage them to apply. In addition to financial stipends, both programs provide exclusive workshops, connections with professional mentors, a trip to Washington, D.C. and more. *Disability is a broad umbrella that covers a variety of lived experiences. Eligible applicants may have visible, physical, and/or sensory conditions as well as less visible conditions like anxiety, ADHD, depression, chronic illness/pain, PTSD, OCD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, neurodivergence, and more. Entry Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program Young writers with disabilities enrolled in high school (generally, ages 14-19) are invited to submit a ten-minute script for the opportunity to participate in a playwrights program. The script should incorporate an engaging plot and move the audience through an emotional or entertaining experience all within ten minutes (this is usually eight to ten pages in 12pt. Arial font). Review eligibility requirements and application details on our website. Register to join our Application 101 Webinar on Wednesday, October 22 at 7p.m. ET for answers to frequently asked questions and tips on preparing a successful PDP application. |
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Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program Young musicians (ages 14-25) with disabilities compete to participate in the Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program and for an opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This program is open to musicians of all genres (classical, jazz, hip-hop, bluegrass, rock, and more). Review eligibility requirements and application details on our website. Register for our Application 101 Webinar on Tuesday, October 21 at 7p.m. ET for answers to frequently asked questions and tips on preparing a successful IYM application. |
