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Our Mission & Goals

VSA arts of California at Sacramento (formerly Very Special Arts California at Sacramento) is an affiliate of VSA arts of California, National VSA arts, and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The National Very Special Arts program, which became National VSA arts in 1999, was established in 1976 by Jean Kennedy Smith. National VSA arts mission at all levels is to promote the creative power in people with disabilities.

VSA arts of California at Sacramento has adopted and adapted the mission of National VSA arts within Sacramento County. Our goals are twofold:

  1. To promote artistic excellence and provide educational opportunities through the Arts for children of all abilities
  2. To educate the general public, reduce fear, and promote awareness regarding the capabilities and accomplishments of people with disabilities.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
VSA arts of California at Sacramento
4660 Natomas Blvd. #120-225
Sacramento, CA 95835
Fax: 916.277.6806
Executive Director:
Alice Parente
vsas77@earthlink.net
916.277.6747 (voice only)
Program Assistant:
Amy Picard
vsasamy@earthlink.net
916.601.7214 (voice only)

Executive Director:

Alice Ball Parente
Program Assistant:
Amy Picard
 
Board of Directors:
 
Chairperson
Kelly Wiltermood
Vice-Chairperson
Nydia Gonzalez
Treasurer
Robert Reich
Members
Phyllis Berenbeim
Laura McNamara
Suzy Boyett
Kate Marusina
John Russell-Curry
Elise Tran

Expanded Bios

 
VSA arts of California at Sacramento programs are made possible in part through funding provided by the central office of National VSA arts, under an award from the US Department of Education.
 
VSA arts of California at Sacramento and VSA arts of California are members of the international network of VSA arts and affiliates of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
 

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