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 - June 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Hospital Lobby 
• Lake Baldwin VA Clinic - June 18th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • South entrance hospital lobby by the information desk
• Orlando VA Medical Center 
  (Lake Nona campus) - June 25th, 26th, 27th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Hospital lobby by the Grand Piano

Music Recording Sessions:

• June 3rd, 4th, 5th 
  • 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 June 30th.

  * All writing must be submitted in a Word document

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 Friday, July 11th  from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 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 2025 National Veterans Creative Arts Show.  

“The local Veterans Creative Arts 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. Events like this reflect the resilience and creativity of our Veteran community, and we are honored to provide them with this platform.”

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

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