Now open on the main floor of the Museum of Danish America:
Vetted View II -an exhibition of New Century Art Guild’s U.S. Military veterans that have studied or are currently studying photography.
This exhibition is curated and co-sponsored by New Century Art Guild. Reminder: admission is free for past & present members of the military!
New Century Art Guild is a non-profit arts organization co-founded by veterans and artists that was established to transform veterans’ lives through the power of art. The organization offers valuable resources to vets just looking for a little relaxation, to those seeking a new career in the arts. They have the combined experience and resources to assist veterans making the transition into the mindset, or career, that they want.
“Art is a powerful force. It has the ability to tell stories and to express deep emotions; it has the ability to relax the mind and encourage creative problem solving. It is a force perfectly suited to helping veterans and military families in their readjustment to civilian life.”
Twice a month, Troy Muller visits the Douglas County Correctional Center to run an art class for incarcerated veterans. Tattoos are the theme of Muller’s first class in September. He lays out elaborate drawings of…
Have fun with your fellow veterans and family members! Join “Vet-X-Press”, a peer support group of Military Veterans (and their friends and family) interested in the common goal of sharing experiences, “venting” and just hangin’ out.
In these workshops, you will use a different artistic media each week. All experience levels are welcome and no previous art experience is required! You have a lot to say…express yourself through art!!
Omaha Gives campaign starts midnight May 24th! Please consider supporting our mission to help veterans seeking new careers in the creative arts.
Our primary goal is to use the expressive and healing powers of artmaking with veterans and their family members, and ultimately transform their lives through the power of art.
In addition to therapeutic artmaking, NCAG also provides training in art and business-of-art education to motivated military veteran artists in order that they may successfully pursue new careers in the fine arts as artists, teachers, or administrators as they reintegrate into civilian society. NCAG is a Better Business Bureau approved 501c3 charity.
