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VSA Iowa is always looking for new artists to join the roster. As a VSAI artist, you will be eligible for a variety of promotional opportunities, participation in VSAI fairs and festivals, and numerous workshops and training seminars. Additionally, training is available for those that wish to participate in our Arts for Children program.

You can apply online, or download our artist application

VSA Iowa - ARTIST - ONLINE APPLICATION

Name:
DOB:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:

ART FORM: (Check appropriate form/s in which you are proficient)

Dance Drama Visual Arts Creative Writing
Music Mime Puppeteer Interpreter
Other      


EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

High School College Other Training

Please explain

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: (Content, age level, special needs students if any)

Please explain

Would you be interested in participating in the Artists in the School program and teaching your art form to students?

If you have a profession other than that of an artist, please tell us what it is.

Why are you interested in becoming a VSA Iowa artist?

How did you learn about VSA Iowa?

Have you attended or participated in any activities of VSA Iowa?
Please specify

If selected, would you be willing to attend a workshop to orientate you to VSA Iowa and its program?

PLEASE LIST

Activities in which you presented your art form, exhibits entered and placements, and presentations you have made. 

What, where and when, and any awards you received.

Any galleries or shops where your work is available if you are a visual artist.

DISABILITY: If so, specify

Are you willing to share knowledge of your disability with others when appropriate?

Would you be available for participating in VSA Iowa activities? 
This includes festivals, hands-on art activities, and meetings.

Would you be able to travel to the activities? 
If you would have limitations, please specify.

Would you need assistance traveling to and from or during activities?

REFERENCES

List those who have knowledge of your artistic expertise, education and/or teaching experiences.  Minimum:  two references with complete name, address and telephone numbers.

Other information you would like to share with us; hobbies, how you got started in the arts, etc.

Special Notes:

  • Please send slides, manuscripts, or video/tapes of your art form and copies of publications or press releases about your work for review.
  • You will be required to have a personal interview.  At that time, your slides, manuscripts or tapes will be returned.
  • Training may be required if you are interested in doing workshops, presentations or demonstrations.
  • Upon acceptance of your application to become a VSA Iowa artist, we would require a black and white photograph of you for our files.
  • Please attach your resume to this completed application.
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