The VSA arts of Montana affiliate originated in the "Magic Movers", a creative movement / creative dramatics company affiliated with the University of Montana. As the "Magic Movers" project evolved, VSA arts of Montana emerged as an independent community-based 501(c)3 organization using the concepts of the "Magic Movers" to create a more broad-based program serving disabled populations in the arts. VSA arts of Montana was recognized as a special project site by the National Committee, Arts for the Handicapped, now known as VSA arts, and continues to be an educational affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
VSA arts of Montana partners with arts organizations and institutions throughout the state, working together to support inclusive
arts education.
Our partners:
- Art Museum of Missoula - Missoula
- Beall Park Art Center - Bozeman
- Custer County Art Center - Miles City
- Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art - Great Falls
- Holter Museum of Art - Helena
- Lewistown Art Center - Lewistown
- Montana Art Gallery Director’s Association
- Missoula County Public Schools: Deaf Education and Special Education
- Montana School for Deaf and Blind Children - Great Falls
- Montana State Hospital - Warm Springs
- Opportunity Resources, Inc. - Missoula
- University of Montana: Departments of Dance and Music - Missoula
- University of Montana - Rural Institute - Missoula
- Missoula Children’s Theatre - Missoula
Funders include the Montana Arts Council, the Montana Cultural and Aesthetic Trust, the Montana Alliance for Arts Education, the F. Morris and Helen Silver Foundation, the Max and Betty Swanson Foundation, and VSA arts.