Do you or your child on the spectrum have a talent for visual arts? If so, you may be interested in an opportunity presented by VSA arts and Volkswagen of America. The organization is seeking artwork from young artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, living within the U.S. The contest challenges artists to depict a place where the viewer might take a trip they never expected. According to the press release, "Fifteen finalists will be awarded a total of $60,000 during an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill and artwork will be displayed in a nation-wide touring exhibit that will debut at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C."

All art entered in the contest must be original, but media may include paintings, drawings, fine art prints, photography, computer generated prints, and mixed media. There is no fee to apply.

For more information or entry instructions, visit VSA Arts or contact Jennifer Colaguori, visual arts coordinator, at jenniferc@vsarts.org or 800-933-8721 ext. 3885.