| Art form: | All kind of art forms |
| Type of disability: | All kind of disabilities |
| Main mission: | Providing learning opportunities through the arts for children, youth and adults with disabilities |
Description
VSA arts Philippines is a non-profit, non-government organization dedicated in promoting artistic excellence and providing learning opportunities through the arts for children, youth and adults with disabilities. VSA arts Philippines is one of the 60 countries worldwide that is affiliated with VSA arts International, founded by Jean Kennedy Smith in 1974. The organization offers, music, dance, drama, creative writing and visual arts. VSA arts Philippines' programs are implemented through a network of local and national organization with broad-based community support of artists, teachers, parents, embassies and business. It is in collaboration and in partnership with international and local educational and cultural institutions, art agencies, service organizations, professional associations, recreational and health organizations. VSA arts Philippines serves to communicate the power of art as a means to develop learning skills, encourage independence and promote express diversity.
Programs under VSA arts Philippines:
 Arte Postale |
 Pilipino Teatro Kawayan |
 Performing Arts |
 SAORI Handweaving |
Arte Postale is an international artwork exchange program designed for students with and without disabilities in any classroom. Students ages 7-14 years participate in visual and language arts activities based on a theme, that encourage thoughtful reflection on their lives and cultures.
Pilipino Teatro Kawayan was founded in 2003 under the auspices of VSA arts Philippines and serves as a training ground for young performers with and without disabilities.
Performing Arts presented through a stylized interpretation of an original Filipino play entitled "Odmun" or mother earth. The cast is composed of physically challenged youth who are heartened and motivated by a sense of discipline in theater and dance by continually attending workshops.
SAORI Handweaving, an art expression, that has been bridging the gap of differently- abled individuals through the power of creativity. By making SAORI Handweaving an integral part of the healing process of one's well being, individuals improve their motor coordination, behavior physical limitations and develop positive self-expression, personality and professional growth.
