VSA arts of Egypt

VSA arts of Egypt 74 Sawra St. Heliopolis Cairo 11341, Egypt	Dr. Mohammed El Banna Ms. Nadia Adib Ms. Nadia Elarabi
Tel: 20-2-2368-2827 Fax: 20-2-2365-0429	mbanna@starnet.com.eg

Organizational Snapshot:

VSA arts of Egypt is dedicated to the integration of people with disabilities into society through skills enhancement and equal access to opportunities in the arts. Working in collaboration with the Ministry of Education’s Art Department for Special Education and the art faculty of Helwan University, VSA arts of Egypt has developed a comprehensive program of trainings for art and special education teachers, as well as artists with disabilities. Additionally, the organization has a rich and varied program base consisting of national and international art exhibitions, festivals, and workshops in the visual arts and theater. VSA arts of Egypt is now developing an online gallery and a revolving loan fund for artists. A testament to the success of their programs, VSA arts of Egypt is proud to lay claim to the Team for Deaf Theater, an adult theater troupe that travels internationally offering theater workshops for organizations and community groups working with people with disabilities. The Team for Deaf Theater also performs at least once a year at the renowned Al- Salam Theater in Cairo.