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VSA arts of Wisconsin nationally recognized for Excellence in Education for 2007

National VSA honors for Wisconsin artists, musician, writer and supporter

"My Ab" by Ab Gokhale, click for larger image

Wisconsin student invited to Washington, D.C., for VSA arts reception
"My Ab" (pictured; click for larger image) by Ab Gokhale, 13, of New Berlin, represented Wisconsin in the "All Kids Can ... CREATE," a children's art exhibition at Union Station in Washington, D.C., May 19-June 8. The work was selected from submissions to a national call for art issued by VSA arts and CVS Caremark All Kids Can to advance the role of the arts in inclusive education. Each state is represented in the exhibit; Ab was one of only 10 selected to attend the reception in Washington, D.C., in May, 2008. Visit the VSA arts Web site for an online exhibition of all the selected artwork.

Steve Stricker awarded the 2007 Award for Excellence in Leadership by VSA arts national office

Steve Stricker Each year, the national VSA arts office presents awards for excellence in several categories, including excellence in leadership, which goes to an individual who has made an exemplary contribution or has been an outstanding champion for VSA.

The 2007 VSA arts Excellence in Leadership Award is being awarded to Steve Stricker, PGA Tour pro golfer who lends his name and time to VSA arts of Wisconsin each year to help raise funds and awareness for the VSA Art Center. In the first nine years of the event, nearly $400,000 has been raised to support Wisconsin artists with disabilities.

"Focus 4" by Jon Wos of Oshkosh chosen for VSA arts international juried exhibit called "Transformation" for artists with disabilities.

"Retroland" (left) by Christoph Schuhmacher of Watertown one of 11 selected in national VSA arts Children's Call for Art.

Cellist Brian Sanders receives national Young Soloists Award from VSA arts. Winners receive $5,000 and an opportunity to perform in concert at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Wisconsin writer Kara Reese receives national writing award from VSA arts. Her essay "Metamorphosis" is posted on the national VSA arts web site.