16Mar/101
VSA Arts in Detroit
VSA was created as a national organization 35 years ago by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith. The group aims to help people of all ages with disabilities learn through the arts. The local chapter in Detroit operates out of The Children's Center on on West Alexandrine, just a few blocks south of Wayne State University.
Among other things, VSA offers after-school programs in dance, visual arts, and music for teens from local high schools who might not otherwise have a chance to experience the arts. When I visited last week, about 7 teens were in the midst of a performance with African drums, led by an older, experienced musician. They've been chosen to perform in Washington D.C. this June at the 2010 VSA Arts International Festival.
March 17th, 2010 - 09:30
Thank you so much WDET!