While their classmates were climbing Mount Katahdin or sea kayaking, a group of Bowdoin first years stayed right here in Brunswick to work with VSA arts, a non-profit organization that fosters creativity in children and adults with disabilities by introducing them to educational, cultural, and artistic opportunities. VSA arts support numerous programs in the area, geared not only toward those with disabilities, but also professionals who work with children and adults living with disabilities. As part of their Pre-Orientation trip, some students worked at an ArtVan event in Perryman Village. ArtVan, a mobile art therapy program in Bath that works with VSA arts, was in Brunswick to create art with children in the community.
ArtVan is only one of the many programs run by VSA Arts. The group's new gallery has its grand opening tonight at 5 p.m. in its new space at the Eleven Pleasant Street Center for the Arts.