BRUNSWICK — VSA arts of Maine invites students with a disability or with a connection to someone with a disability, to submit their works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry to the 2010 VSA arts Call for Student Writing: “EsSence.” The theme of the competition is “Essence,” and students’ writings should strive to reflect the ‘essence’ of their world, as characterized by one of the five senses.

The top entry from Maine will receive a $50 stipend and may be selected to become part of VSA arts’ online writing journal, Infinite Difference. For more details about the theme of this competition, or for application/entry guidelines, go to VSA arts’ website at www.vsarts.org/x889.xml. Submissions are due to VSA arts by Nov. 20. For additional information or questions, contact VSA arts of Maine’s Education Director, Rachel Spatz at [email protected] or (207) 930-0190.

VSA arts of Maine is an affiliate of VSA arts’ international network, dedicated to promoting education and lifelong learning opportunities in the arts for people with disabilities. Founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith, VSA arts is an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.