Kopecky Wins Second Prize in The Kennedy Center's VSA Young Emerging Artists with Disabilities Program

May Ling Kopecky ’22, MFA, recently won second prize in the Kennedy Center's VSA Young Emerging Artists with Disabilities Program.

The Kennedy Center's VSA programs for artists with disabilities shape the future of the arts. The VSA Emerging Young Artists Program, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program, amplifies the voices of emerging artists with career development and professional empowerment.

This national juried exhibition seeks artwork that demonstrates the excellence and important perspectives of artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, residing in the United States. Fifteen artists will share a total of $60,000 in awards, with a grand prize of $20,000. For winning artists, one of the submitted artworks will be selected for a national exhibition. Artists attend professional development activities provided by the Kennedy Center.

Learn More

• VSA Emerging Artists with Disabilities Program
• Kopecky's Website