Photo by LaTurIn August, we learned that the Kennedy Center made drastic reductions in programs, funding and staff to VSA, the nation’s leading arts education organization for the disabled. The organization’s D.C. affiliate, located at 16th and L Streets NW, closed this summer.
From their website:
Due to budgetary issues, VSA Washington DC and has been forced to close its doors. Since its inception in 1981, VSA DC has served at-risk young adults with disabilities by providing arts-infused educational and vocational transition programs. We are proud of our history and our students’ success. Thank you to all who have supported VSA DC over its 30 years of service. The corner of 16th and L St will never be the same.
On Thursday, Lydia DePillis reported that VSA put the building at 16th and L Streets on the market for $8.5 million, which is $1.8 million more than its current assessed value.
