VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #5 — Combat Paper-Papermaking

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

Inspired by a project developed by Iraq War veterans trying to process their experiences through the art of paper making. We will mash writings and other materials into pulp to create sheets of hand-made paper

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VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #6 — Sands of Normandy

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

Honor the veterans of D-Day by creating a vivid and temporary “painting” using chalk and colored sand. This centuries-old meditation technique is a great way to reflect and work as a team to create an incredible abstract artwork!

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VET-X-PRESS VETERAN CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #8 – The Funny Pages

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

Learn about drawing cartoons and comics. Invent your own super-hero or draw funny characters from your imagination. Select your favorites to print in a small-group edition.

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SUMMER PARTY AND RIBBON CUTTING OF NCAG’s CANTEEN GALLERY

NCAG CANTEEN GALLERY & WORKSPACE 4142 Main Street, Elk Horn , IA, United States

Join us for an afternoon and evening of fun as NCAG celebrates the official ribbon cutting of its new gallery and workspace in downtown Elk Horn, IA. Enjoy grilled food, music, art workshops and then head to the Danish Museum for more fun, including exhibits and a bonfire. Activities include: art workshops (for all ages)       … Continue reading SUMMER PARTY AND RIBBON CUTTING OF NCAG’s CANTEEN GALLERY

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VET-X-PRESS VETERAN CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #11 – The Ekphrastic Poem

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

This group will have a unique opportunity to combine visual art with poetry. Participants will create collages and use them as “prompts” to create unique poetry that can be shared or kept.

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NEW CAREERS, NEW POSSIBILITIES, NEW DIRECTIONS FOR ARTISTS AND VETERANS