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  • Veteran’s rekindling with art lands him in National Art Festival

    Veteran’s rekindling with art lands him in National Art Festival

    Veteran John Lewis' lifetime love of art now helps him and others find healing.

  • Creativity races into Indianapolis with arts festival

    Creativity races into Indianapolis with arts festival

    The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is being held May 11-18 in Indianapolis.

  • Creative Arts further rehabilitation goals for Veterans

    Creative Arts further rehabilitation goals for Veterans

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

  • Music by Veterans for Veterans

    Music by Veterans for Veterans

    CreatiVets provides the public and Veteran community with the opportunity to stream songs written by Veterans for Veterans for free.

  • Veterans leather competition now accepting submissions

    Veterans leather competition now accepting submissions

    The Veterans Celebrating Autumn Leather Crafting Competition is accepting competition submissions now through Sept. 22.

  • Artist designs creative guitars for Veterans’ music therapy

    Artist designs creative guitars for Veterans’ music therapy

    Gabriela Mejia is an artist using her talents to decorate guitars for Veterans participating in Challenge America's Music Therapy Program.

  • National July 4th Veterans Art Competition now accepting submissions

    National July 4th Veterans Art Competition now accepting submissions

    Calling all Veteran visual artists! The National July 4th Veterans [...]

  • Veterans, communities connect through art, writing workshops

    Veterans, communities connect through art, writing workshops

    Community Building Art Works helps Veterans connect with their communities through free online art and writing workshops.

  • Share some cheer with a fellow Veteran for the Holidays

    Share some cheer with a fellow Veteran for the Holidays

    Veterans can share some cheer with a fellow Veteran this holiday season by sending a creative note letting them know they're not alone.

  • Operation Gratitude 9/11 digital letter writing campaign

    Operation Gratitude 9/11 digital letter writing campaign

    In honor of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and National Day of Service, Operation Gratitude welcomes grateful Americans to express their appreciation for the service and sacrifice of first responders, service members, and Veterans through our digital letter writing campaign.

  • Challenge America Veteran Arts Community, a new national arts initiative for Veterans

    Challenge America Veteran Arts Community, a new national arts initiative for Veterans

    Challenge America Veteran Arts Community, CAVARTS.org, offers an inclusive community where Veterans with an interest in the arts can support each other.

  • Veterans make it a family affair at National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

    Veterans make it a family affair at National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

    A total of 115 Veterans from across the country will showcase their talents at this year's National Creative Arts Festival in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Last updated January 22, 2026

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