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Creative arts therapies provide personalized opportunities for Veterans’ reintegration, adaptation, improved coping, and general wellness.

The pandemic didn’t stop Veterans from submitting visual art and creative writing to the annual Lovell Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Learn more, including who won.

VA’s Recreation Therapy Service helps Veterans deal with challenges. Here are some creative examples of how it works for these Veterans.

The Dallas VA Veterans Day Mask Masking Mural project gave Veterans an opportunity to tell their stories using art. The mural was displayed at Dallas City Hall for virtual Veterans Day event.

February is Recreation Therapy Month, time to recognize the importance of Recreation Therapy and the Creative Arts Therapies (Art, Dance, Drama, and Music) in the rehabilitation and overall improvement of health and wellness for millions of Veterans nationwide.

This annual competition recognizes the progress and recovery made through that therapy, and raises the visibility of the creative achievements of our Nation’s Veterans after disease, disability or life crisis.

Dari Pfeiffer uses dance to tell her story.

Art therapy program partners with Detroit Institute of Arts, which displays participating Veterans’ art.

Tomah VA’s Creative Arts Festival held an award ceremony with 44 participants out of 85 submissions in attendance.

VA and the American Legion Auxiliary present the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

Celebrating Black Veteran artists from the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

Veterans at Battle Creek VA are using music to help them navigate mental and physical challenges.