BRUNSWICK — VSA arts of Maine – an affiliate of VSA arts, a program of the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts – is seeking outstanding musicians from the state who have a disability to enter the 2009 Young Soloists Award competition.

The top entry in Maine will receive a $200 stipend and will move on to compete in the VSA arts national competition with an opportunity to win $5,000 and a performance in Washington, D.C.

Application and guidelines for entry can be found on the VSA arts Web site at http://www.vsarts.org/x2283.xml. Submissions are due by Oct. 1.