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NCAG HONORS LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF JIM O’KEEFE

Photo courtesy of Danish Villages Voice
Photo courtesy of Danish Villages Voice

New Century Art Guild, its board and membership wish to bid farewell to our late NCAG President, Jim O’Keefe. After an interesting and much-storied life, and subsequent battle with cancer, Jim passed away in his sleep early this morning, one day after his 69th birthday. We send our prayers best wishes to Jim’s wife, Phyllis, to all his family members, Naval buddies and dear friends.

We are truly honored that a man of Jim’s character and wisdom took an interest and then a commanding presence in our organization. Jim had a gift to bring fun and lightheartedness to almost any situation…he was truly was one of a kind. His wisdom and legacy will continue in the lives of the veterans and families that NCAG reaches.

As a lasting symbol of our gratitude, Jim was made an NCAG lifetime member this day, Feb. 5th 2019. We salute you, Commander O’Keefe!

DANISH AMBASSADOR VISITS NCAG KIMBALLTON GALLERY

Danish Ambassador Lars Get Lose receives NCAG Lifetime Membership
Danish Ambassador Lars Get Lose receives NCAG Lifetime Membership

The New Century Art Guild hosted the Ambassador of Denmark to the United States on April 4th at the New Century studio in Kimballton, Iowa. Guild members provided the Ambassador, Mr. Lars Gert Lose, with a tour of Kimballton’s Hans Christian Anderson sculpture garden, and concluded the visit with a reception at the New Century art gallery. The Ambassador met with New Century’s President Jim O’Keefe, Art Director Troy Muller, and was gifted a photograph by Veteran Artist and long-time New Century Art Guild member Bert Leaverton. The Ambassador expressed his sincere respect for American veterans, and hopes to collaborate with the New Century Art Guild on international veteran art projects in the near future.

NCAG COSPONSORS EXHIBITION OF VETERAN PHOTOGRAPHY AT MUSEUM OF DANISH AMERICA

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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.

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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.”

— Troy J. Muller, NCAG Co-Founder & Instructor

Museum and Exhibition info:

https://www.danishmuseum.org/explore/exhibitions/vetted-view-ii

OMAHA GIVES CAMPAIGN WED MAY 24th

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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.

LINK TO DONATION SITE:

https://www.omahagives.org/NewCenturyArtGuild/overview

thanks for your confidence in our mission!