Join us again for food, fun, and cool projects!
NCAG CO-SPONSORS VA’s NATIONAL VETERANS CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL REGIONAL ENTRIES
Here are the necessary forms for submitting veteran artists to fill out/sign on the highlighted areas:
Here are the VA rules for visual art division:
Art_Division_Rules_and_Categories
Regional entries are due March 15, 2018!
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVTY WORKSHOP #9 — Join the (Wax) Resistance!
Use a variety of oil pastel and painting techniques, including layering and washes, to bring vitality to your artwork! Experiment with dry brush, wet on wet, masking, resist and other experimental mixed-media techniques.
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVTY WORKSHOP #8 — St. Patty’s Patently Popular Puppets
Make your own lively marionette figure. Use plaster, wire, wood (and maybe some luck-‘o-the-Irish) to create interactive and entertaining 3-D kinetic sculptures.
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVTY WORKSHOP #7–Year of the Dog! Chinese New Year Lanterns
Investigate this classical Asian art form. You will learn the basic brushwork, sumi-ink application, and fundamentals of Asian painting…also we’ll order Chinese takeout!
NCAG COSPONSORS EXHIBITION OF VETERAN PHOTOGRAPHY AT MUSEUM OF DANISH AMERICA
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.”
— Troy J. Muller, NCAG Co-Founder & Instructor
Museum and Exhibition info:
https://www.danishmuseum.org/explore/exhibitions/vetted-view-ii
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #6 –Pullin’ Rank! -Origami
Learn (or teach) about the multitude of uniforms, rank, ribbons and awards of each branch of US Military service. Also make a small origami paper uniforms to keep or give away!
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #5 –Wearable Art– Jewelry
Use glass, plastic, and wood beads with leather and elastic thread to create works that can be worn as necklaces, bracelets and as other cool pieces of handmade jewelry.
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #4 –Valentines Day Cards
Honor you loved ones with a handmade card using a smorgasbord of paper crafts and decorative elements. Use colorful papers, stickers and designs to create unique handmade cards and envelopes!
VET-X-PRESS CREATIVITY WORKSHOP #3 –Are You Ready to ROCK?!
Find out how to turn your thoughts and emotions into a meaningful folk or blues song. Learn some basic techniques of songwriting and music composition. A professional band will even perform your brand new songs!