WNC Creative Arts Festival Showcase
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival WNC VA Health Care System
When:
Where:
Atrium Area/Basement
1100 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC
Cost:
Free
WNC VA Health Care System
Nationwide, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities use the creative arts as one form of rehabilitative treatment to help Veterans recover from and cope with physical and emotional disabilities. For Veterans struggling with mental health and physical challenges, the arts can provide a non-threatening means of communication and insight, while providing motivation and meaning in recovery. The National Veterans Creative Arts Competition gives Veterans an opportunity to showcase their talents and the powerful impact of the arts in recovery.
The top three entries from each category will be submitted to the national competition later this fall. Results from the national competition will be available in December, with first place national winners being invited to the National Festival, Hosted by the Indianapolis IN VA next spring.
Cut-off date for entries: 8/30/24 at 2pm Veterans may enter art work in any of these categories: Fine Arts - painting, sculpture, graphics, pottery, photography, mixed media Applied Art - ceramics, wood-working, jewelry, crocheting/knitting, mosaic, needlework, metalwork, glasswork, beadwork Creative Writing - poetry, essays, short stories Music – vocals, instrumental Dramatic Arts/Spoken Word Craft Kits - leather, wood-building, models, latch hook, poster-art, paint by number, sun-catcher, needlework kits.
For more information, contact Recreation/Creative Arts Therapy Staff Charles George VA Medical Center: 828-298-7911 Rebekah Wiggins Ext. 3413 or 828.450.1626 Bev Bradigan Ext. 5346 Cara Carlson 828-450-5247 Sierra Walker Ext. 3165 Sam Bauer 828.630.2263 All local 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be entered into the 2024 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition https://www.blogs.va.gov/nvspse/national-veterans-creative-arts-festival/