VetArtSpan Project

Building a unified community of support for veterans and their families through the arts.

Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble

Stay tuned to learn about upcoming VCAE Showcases.

The Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble is an exciting, creative theatrical experience that brings members of our veteran and active military communities together with members of our civilian community, fostering a shared experience of building understanding and camaraderie.

The VCAE program culminates in a theater presentation hosted at the Straz Center, consisting of original writings, music, choreography, and visual art, all gleaned from the conversations and reflections born from the creative processes during rehearsals. A post-performance Q&A session will be held between participants and audience members.

Join Us! We invite veterans, their families, members of the civilian community, and military-connected individuals to participate. Learn more about our veteran programming, and contact us at communityprograms@strazcenter.org.

Forward March!

Know This

What veterans want you to know about their experience in service and in returning home.

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Podcasts

Hear about the work of veterans, artists, art therapists, and community arts organizations.

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Videos

See documentaries about the creative process as a modality for healing, for veterans, families, and therapists.

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Interactive Gallery

Jump to the VetArtSpan/ArtThread Gallery and join the art-to-art conversation between veterans and the community.

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Sponsors & Partners

These organizations are the sponsors, supporters, and creators of the VetArtSpan project.

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How To Videos

New! Tips and techniques to dive into your creative expression through photography, writing, music, and movement.

About VetArtSpan

VetArtSpan is designed to demonstrate an artistic roadmap that serves to bridge the expanse of health, art and the collaborative efforts of the medical, science and art community in support of the healing, wellness and reintegration of our veteran citizens and their families. The program creates a platform for connecting and informing the civilian population about the structure and cultural nuances of military life and the important way the civilian community can support and enrich the reintegration of our veterans and their families as they return home to their neighborhoods. VetArtSpan is part of Creative Forces^®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts.