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Summer Painting Class
Nothing evokes the arts more than painting. We now have a new partner, the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, to give us the opportunity. What better time of year than summer with all its glorious color to inspire us. … Read more
“This is Our Work”
Nineteen veterans have come together to share their recent work as artists with fellow veterans and with the public. Some of the work represents what is close to our hearts. Some of the work represents the subject of war. Much … Read more
Our First Commission
Twenty four veterans answered the call to come to the clay studio and try their hand on 9×9 inch tiles. The 72 tiles will now be fired and glazed and fired once again. Ultimately, they will be mounted in the … Read more
Veterans Play Project Continues
Come for an evening and participate in this fascinating process of creating a play from the community itself. Workshops are scheduled for early December – sign up for one! For more information, click on Theater under Classes. Also, we list … Read more
Holiday Shows on Hennepin Ave
A special grant has made FREE tickets available to veterans (limit of 2 each) to several holiday shows in December/January. Catch Me if You Can about a young man’s search for the easy life, All is Calm about the impromptu … Read more
Play & Pizza Evening
New plays begin with readings. How do the words flow? Does the story make sense? The playwrights then make revisions. Eventually, a script is ready and a company of actors takes it on. Veterans in the Arts is going to … Read more
Drums & Guitars
Music at the new MacPhail Center for Music on 501 South Second Street in Minneapolis is awesome. And as veterans, we are especially welcome. There are two groups to play with – percussion and guitar. Both give a relaxed hour … Read more
Registration Launch
We enjoyed a great day at the Minnesota State Fair. Maybe you saw us. We talked to many people and described our program to them. Referrals. Make us known to the veterans in your life. So sorry we can’t serve … Read more
Minnesota State Fair
Military Appreciation Day will be on Tuesday, August 28th. The National Guard will be sponsoring many events at Carousel Park as part of a big welcome home. Be sure to come to all the booths that will be set up … Read more
Want a Theater Experience?
Veterans in the Arts will be partnering with two local theater groups to provide veterans with unique opportunities to explore and participate in creating professional productions. The first partnership will be with the Phoenix Theater who will be producing Yasmina … Read more