OVAHCS Welcomes Veteran's Artwork Submissions for Local Creative Arts Competition

This exciting event invites Veterans enrolled for VA health care services at OVAHCS to showcase their artistic talents and participate in a range of categories including visual arts, music, and creative writing.

Applications and artwork submissions are now being accepted for this year’s local Veterans Creative Arts Competition. Deadlines for submissions and drop-off locations are as follows:

Artwork Submissions:

• Daytona VA Clinic - August 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Hospital Lobby 
• South entrance hospital lobby by the information desk
• Hospital lobby by the Grand Piano
• Lake Baldwin VA Clinic - August 12th & 13th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Orlando VA Medical Center 
  (Lake Nona campus) - August 26th, 27th and 28th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Music Recording Sessions:

• July 22nd, 23rd, and 25th
  • Recordings will be held at the Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona campus) Medical Media Studio on the fourth floor of the clinic side of the hospital.
  • All Recording sessions need to be scheduled before July 19th. No drop-in allowed. 
  • Veterans interested in an appointment slot can contact Mary Verbinski at: 407-403-4718 or email her at: mary.verbinski@va.gov. 

Creative Writing Submissions:

• Entries must be submitted by email to mary.verbinski@va.gov no later than August 30th.

Important note: The local Veterans Creative Arts Competition is open to any Veteran enrolled for VA health care services at the OVAHCS. 

This year’s local Veterans Creative Arts Competition will be open to the public on Thursday, September 5th  from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Friday, September 6th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the auditorium, on the fourth floor of the Orlando VA Medical Center, (located in Lake Nona, Orlando Fla.)

Veterans who receive first place at this year’s local competition will be invited to display their artwork at the 2024 National Veterans Creative Arts Show.  

“The local Veterans Creative Art Competition offers a vital opportunity for Veterans to utilize art as a therapeutic tool, allowing them to express their creativity while managing emotional and physical challenges,” said Timothy J. Cooke, OVAHCS Director/CEO. “The artistic submissions we’ve received so far are incredibly inspiring, and I eagerly anticipate this year’s competition.”

For questions, contact Mary Verbinski at 407-403-4718 or mary.verbinski@va.gov.          

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