Co-presented by the VA and American Legion Auxiliary, two events highlighting the artistic work of veterans are open to the public.
The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is in Indianapolis to celebrate 44 years of showcasing the artistic achievements of veterans. The festival is co-presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion Auxiliary. This is the Auxiliary’s 25th year supporting the festival through donations, volunteerism and its mission of “Service Not Self.”
Since its inception in 1981, the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is the final round of yearly VA facility competitions in five divisions: art, creative writing, drama, dance and music. Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system are eligible to participate.
There are two events open to the public:
Thursday, May 15, 4-6 p.m.– Art and Writing Exhibition, held at Newfields Indianapolis Museum of Art (4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis)
Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m.: Stage Show Performance, held at Butler University Clowes Memorial Hall (4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis)
The festival features veteran winners of regional creative arts competitions exhibiting their artwork and original writing or performing musical, dance or dramatic selections in a live stage show performance. Creative arts therapists and other VA health care professionals use the arts as a form of rehabilitation for veterans.
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