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In partnership with the Orange County Department of Education and VSA Orange County, the annual "Very Special Arts" Festival is held each spring to culminate year-round, school and community based arts program efforts, including hands-on workshops, demonstrations, performances, and a visual art exhibit, serving all ages and all disabilities. Although we are unable to gather in person this year, we hope that you will join us in celebrating the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities by browsing the online art gallery, performance videos, and educational activities throughout this site.

Student Themed Artwork -PD: Colored pencil drawing of a boy wearing a blue super hero cape sitting in a wheelchair next to an apple tree. He is holding a book with a red cover titled "Willy Is Kind"

Themed Art Winner: Timothy Hammett, for "Willy is Kind" Grade 11 Saddleback High School
Teacher: Lindsey Barfield

A Message from our Master of Ceremonies, William Allen Young

A two-panel art display of various colorful art pieces. This link connects to the art gallery.

Browse an online gallery of visual art created by children and adults with disabilities.

A young man in a wheelchair dancing with a woman standing with outstretched arms. This link connects to the performance video gallery.

Enjoy performance videos of our amazing performing artists!

A young boy sits at a table coloring a page with crayons. This link connects to the Education Station.

Participate in activities to learn about the Superpowers of differently-abled people and find the Superpowers within yourself!

A small collection of paint brushes lying on a colorfully splattered pain canvas. This link connects to the OC Arts for All page.

Join the movement and learn more about OCDE's VAPA campaign to spotlight student art in Orange County!

A scene from a previous VSA Festival with a man and woman on a stage with a VSA Banner in back of them, and a large dance group of children on the floor below the stage. This link connects to the About VSA page.

Learn more about the county arts and disability organization that has existed for over 40 years!

A man holding a microphone and a woman ASL interrupter on a stage. This link connects to the Acknowledgements page.

Join us in thanking those who made this Virtual Festival possible.

VSA Orange County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education. VSA Orange County's mission is to provide arts, education, and cultural opportunities by, with, and for people with disabilities, making the arts accessible to people of all abilities. All artwork and performances were provided for this virtual festival with special permission from participating students, their guardians, teachers, and community organizations.

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