Ralston Middle School in Ralston, Nebraska will host New Century Art Guild on Tuesday, November 10th at 2:30 p.m. for a veteran symposium and presentation by NCAG’s Jim O’Keeffe. NCAG Artist and Military Consultant Bert Leaverton will also display some of her newest artwork that deals with veteran issues.
NCAG WORKSHOP ENJOYED AT V.A. GOLDEN AGE GAMES
Sunday’s art workshop sponsored by NCAG provided veterans and family participants an option for a non-sport related activity at the 2015 VA Golden Age Games. Participants “painted” with colored sand to create vivid and temporary mandala designs.
LIVING LIBERTY MONUMENT UNVEILING AT CENTURY LINK CENTER
Several completed maquettes (scale versions of larger sculptures)and virtual model images from the Living Liberty Monument and Sculpture Park will be unveiled Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at NCAG’s booth at the VA’s Golden Age Games at the Century Link Center in Omaha.
Some views of the proposed Sculpture Park and Welcome Center:
NCAG ART WORKSHOP AT GOLDEN AGE GAMES
New Century Art Guild is sponsoring an art workshop at the 2015 Golden Age Games. The workshop will feature mandala sand painting. The event is free and open to participants of the Games.
NATIONAL GOLDEN AGE GAMES FOR VETERANS
Hundreds of Veterans will converge at the Qwest Center in Omaha for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG), Aug. 8–12, 2015.
The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VA NWIHCS) is hosting the event at venues across Omaha. The theme for the 2015 games is “Patriots on the Plains.”
In its 29th consecutive year, the NVGAG is the premier senior adaptive rehabilitation program for military Veterans who are 55 years and older, and are enrolled in VA health care.
Competitive events for the games are air rifle, bowling, checkers, cycling, dominoes, track & field, golf, horseshoes, nine ball, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis and badminton. Two exhibition events will be held: bocce ball and 3-on-3 basketball.
“This is an exciting opportunity for our local VA health care system and Omaha to host this premier Veterans’ sporting and rehabilitation event,” said Eileen Kingston, acting director, VA NWIHCS. “We are excited to work closely with community partners to not only make this a successful event for Veterans, but to also showcase the Omaha metropolitan area to the hundreds of visitors who will come for the event.”
Registration for the games will open in December and run through March 2015.
For more information, visit www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov or call Anna Morelock, the 2015 games local coordinator, at 800-451-5796, ext. 95748.
The National Veterans Golden Age Games is the only national multi-event sports and recreational seniors’ competition program designed to improve the quality of life for all older Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. The NVGAG is one of the most progressive and adaptive rehabilitative senior sports programs in the world. The games serve as a qualifying event for competition in the National Senior Games in a number of competitive events.
New Century Art Guild will have a manned information booth for most of the duration of the games.
NCAG ART DIRECTOR HIGHLIGHTED IN SUMMER EXHIBIT
NCAG Art Director, Toy J. Muller, will exhibit several new artworks at Modern Arts Midtown Gallery in Omaha, NE through the month of July, 2015. The show, titled “Pop Meets Street” is a group show of artists that defy conventional categories and definitely promise the elements of surprise, whimsy and satire.
The Opening Reception will be held at the gallery on First Friday, Jul 3, 6:00-8:00PM. The show will run July 3-July 31, 2015
More information about the exhibit may be viewed at this link:
http://www.modernartsmidtown.com/events/modern-arts-midwest/coming-soon-pop-meets-street
SATURDAY, JUNE 6th–First Annual New Century Art Guild Freedom Rock Ride
Saturday June 6th–Mark your calendar for some hometown fun!
In conjunction with Loess Hills Harley Davidson and the 5th annual Thunder Alley Car Club Charity Show in Kimballton, Iowa, NCAG is proud to sponsor a combined motorcycle and car ride from the Loess Hills Harley Davidson parking lot to the Freedom Rocks of western Iowa, ending at the Little Mermaid Park in Kimballton. The event will feature live music by The Polka Police, beer, food, prizes, and an art show featuring veteran and local artists. Participants will also receive a t-shirt and commemorative “challenge” coin!
Don’t ride a bike or drive a hot rod car? No problem…still come to enjoy the party and the succulent roast pork!
Register for the ride by mail or online using the PayPal button on our “Events” page -or in person, the day of the ride. Ride starts at 10am, registration for the car show at 9am.
Your tax-deductible contribution will play an important role in realizing our goals. We thank you for your generosity and confidence in our mission!
NCAG AND VETERAN ARTIST FEATURED ON LOCAL NEWSCAST
Here is a link to the WOWT News story video:
Here is a transcript of the news story:
In the corner of his basement, Bryon Line is hard at work. When he’s not painting a scene made by Mother Nature, he’s recreating an image from his 15(??) years in the army. “You get reminded if you ever did it, what it felt like to be one of those guys,” Line said. Like Bryon, many veterans find therapy in art. “You found energy, you felt motivation, and you felt comraderies,” Line added.
Bryon’s paintings are on display at this gallery – 75 miles away in the quaint town of Kimballton, Iowa. Line says, “I’m very much impressed with the way they’ve helped revive Kimballton, Iowa.
But the connection between Bryon Line and Kimballton is thicker than the oil based paints on his canvas. “I served in the marine corp from 70-74 and I was in the air wings,” Scott Smith, Director of the New Century Art Guild said. Like Bryon, Scott Smith is a veteran. Eight years ago he helped create the New Century Art Guild – an art organization created by Veterans for Veterans.
“One veteran in particular, I challenged to make a series of paintings about his experiences and it changed his life,” Troy Muller, art instructor and board member of the New Century Art Guild, states proudly. Through funding and workshops the Guild helps Veterans reconnect with Society and recapture the comraderies experienced in the armed services. “Like I said before, those kids (using the brush) and getting into it and forgetting all that stuff that was scaring them, it talks to you,” New Century Art Guild board member, Jim O’Keefe adds.
A movement started by a handful of guys, making a difference in veterans lives, one brush stroke at a time.
The Art Guild is undertaking a massive project. They’re planning on building a Living Liberties sculpture park that will feature up to 30 life size statues. These monuments will be dedicated to American servicemen and women who fought for our freedom. The price tag is hefty… 2.7 million dollars… and it will be funded mostly through private donations.
NCAG WELCOMES TALENTED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
- Troy E. Blaine, CLF, LUTCF, FSS
New Century Art Guild welcomes Troy E. Blaine, CLF, LUTCF, FSS from Omaha, NE as a financial consultant that has volunteered to advise NCAG’s Board of Directors on matters of financial growth. Troy is an experienced insurance executive and investment professional. He is an accomplished financial leader that has been recognized by the insurance industry for the teams that he has led and developed.
Troy has a warm, friendly personality and is open to new opportunities and expanding his already impressive professional network and technical expertise. Troy has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has served on numerous boards and is a member of several business associations. NCAG’s Board of Directors has already benefited greatly from his pearls of wisdom and we look forward to a fruitful partnership!
Tivoli Fest 2015
Tivoli Fest, The Danish Villages’ annual Danish celebration, is held Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy Danish foods and specialties such as smorrebrod, aebleskiver and medisterpolse. Tours of the Danish Windmill, Bedstemor’s Hus, The Museum of Danish America and visits to unique gift shops add to the experience. Including the annual Tivoli parade, Tour de Tivoli, an entertainment stage and vendors, there is something for everyone! The Danes of Kimballton have been folk dancing since the town began. It is the longest lasting activity of our Danish heritage.
Tivoli Fest 2015 will take place on the weekend of May 23rd & 24th. The 35th annual celebration is themed “Where memories and movies are made”.