One Week Left to Submit VSA Program Contract Proposals 2017-2018
(On behalf of The Kennedy Center – Office of VSA and Accessibility)
LAST CALL!
You still have until March 15, 2017
to submit your proposal
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seeking contract proposals from eligible and qualified nonprofit arts, education, and cultural organizations to perform the VSA programs listed below that provide arts education experiences to students with disabilities. View the Requests for Contract Proposals (RFPs) for specific program details.
Please feel free to circulate this announcement to other arts, education, or cultural organizations that may be interested.
The deadline to submit proposals is Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 11:59 PM EDT
1. VSA Arts Connect All – Professional Development Program
Implement professional development opportunities of 5 or more hours for educators teaching the arts to students with disabilities, ages 3 to 22, pre-kindergarten–grade 12. Serve 50 or more educators of students with disabilities. $3,000–$20,000.
2. VSA Arts Connect All – Workshop/Residency Program
Implement school or community arts education workshops and/or residencies of 5 or more instructional hours for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 22, pre-kindergarten–grade 12. Serve 75 or more students with disabilities. $3,000 to $20,000.
3. VSA Children’s Visual Art Discovery Program
Implement visual art education classes or workshops of 5 or more instructional hours for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 22, pre-kindergarten–grade 12. Use at least 2 activities from the VSA Teacher Resource Guide. Serve 75 or more students with disabilities. $3,000 to $20,000.
4. VSA Playwright Discovery Program
Implement writing for performance classes or workshops for students with disabilities, in middle and high school, grades 6-12, ages 11-22. Explore the theme of the disability experience in 5 or more instructional hours per student. Serve 75 or more students with disabilities. $3,000 to $20,000.
5. VSA TiLT Digital Storytelling Program
Implement digital storytelling classes or workshops for students with disabilities, middle and high school, grades 6-12, ages 11-22. Explore the theme of the disability experience. Provide 5 or more instructional hours per student. Serve 75 or more students with disabilities.
6. VSA Museum Access for Kids Program
Implement accessible arts experiences with related educational programming for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 22, pre-kindergarten–grade 12. Serve 100 or more students with disabilities. $3,000 to $15,000.
7. VSA Performing Arts Access for Kids Program
Implement accessible performing arts experiences with related educational programming for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 22, pre-kindergarten–grade 12. Serve 100 or more students with disabilities. Must be a nonprofit performing arts venue to apply. $3,000 to $15,000.
8. Rosemary Kennedy Initiative
Implement transition opportunities for youth with disabilities, ages 15 to 22, in creative careers, arts, arts education, or arts management internships, apprenticeships, or pre-professional training programs of 40 or more hours. Serve 5 or more students with disabilities. $3,000 to $15,000.
How to Apply: Eligible and qualified organizations are required to submit contract proposals online at the link specified in each RFP. The Kennedy Center will accept one contract proposal per organization for each RFP. Before applying, read RFPs thoroughly as updates have been made for the 2017-2018 contract cycle.
Proposal Submission Deadline: March 15, 2017 at 11:59 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Notification: Selected recipients will be notified on a rolling basis or by June 30, 2017.
For questions and information, please contact Stephanie Litvak, sslitvak@kennedy-center.org
To request an accommodation or receive materials in an alternative format, contact Stephanie Litvak, sslitvak@kennedy-center.org, at least two weeks prior to the submission deadline.
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http://education.kennedy-center.org/education/vsa/programs/requests_for_proposals.cfm
Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Programs
Funding for Access and Accommodation Programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by
Mike and Julie Connors and the U.S. Department of Education.
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The Kennedy Center
Office of VSA & Accessibility
Washington, DC 20566
vsainfo@kennedy-center.org
Tel: 202-416-8898