On August 9, 2024, the North Florida/South Georgia Creative Arts Showcase took place at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. This event, part of the 2024 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition, showcased the talents of 23 veterans who submitted artwork, songs, creative writing, and multimedia videos. One of the highlights was a performance by The Veteran Project band, a group of creative veterans of all ages and service eras. Formed through the Music Skills Open Studio—an innovative clinic-to-community pipeline group supported in part by Creative Forces—they connected virtually and met in person for the first time to perform their original song, "The Veteran." This band exemplifies peer support, camaraderie, and dedication to both their country and their ongoing journey of healing through the arts. Image 1: Photo of The Veteran Project band with Creative Forces Music Therapist Rebecca Vaudreuil, courtesy of Diane Langston. Image 2: Photo of Creative Forces Music Therapists Rebecca Vaudreuil, Diana Langton, and Mark Sauza, a veteran and Music therapy intern at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. Photo courtesy of Matthew Leach. Image 3: Photo of Veteran Project band stage, courtesy of Rebecca Vaudreuil #VeteranArtists #VeteranHealing #VeteransCreativeArts #PeerSupport #MusicTherapy
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Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs that seeks to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for military and veteran populations exposed to trauma, as well as their families and caregivers. Learn more at https://www.creativeforcesnrc.arts.gov/ We reserve the discretion to hide, delete or not allow comments that contain: • Vulgar or abusive language; • Personal or obscene attacks of any kind; • Offensive terms targeting individuals or groups; • Threats or defamatory statements; • Links to any site; • Suggestions or encouragement of illegal activity; • Multiple successive off-topic posts by a single user or repetitive posts copied and pasted by multiple users, or spam; • Unsolicited proposals or other business ideas or inquiries; • Promotion or endorsement of commercial services, products, or entities; or • Personally identifiable information that has been inappropriately posted Visitor-generated comments (including username and any identifying information provided) on any and all Creative Forces social media channels become publicly available, both at the time of posting and later, pursuant to FOIA/Privacy Act requests, as applicable.
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Good Afternoon! Today is the first day of MHSRS. 🎉 👏 If you are here in Kissimmee with us, be sure to join the many HJF experts sharing their research findings during breakout sessions scheduled throughout the day and visit the MHSRS landing page on the HJF.org website to view and download the full schedule of HJF presentations: https://lnkd.in/evzn-z2H #MHSRS2024 #WeAreHJF #MilMed
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Check out our partner, the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE)'s research findings and booth #1203 at the Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) this week.
NICOE’s Deputy Director, Dr. Louis French, presented during the opening plenary session on Combat Casualty Care Across the Continuum - Penetrating Traumatic Brain Injury and Repeated Concussive Events at the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS). #NICoE #MHSRS2024 #MilitaryHealth #BrainHealth #TBI
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CreatiVets, a 2024 Creative Forces grantee, is helping veterans connect and heal through immersive arts workshops. From painting to photography, veterans embark on a journey of social connection and self-discovery. Learn more about how Creativets makes a difference in veterans' lives: https://bit.ly/4dUZBrZ
Check out this segment done by KSL News on CreatiVets to learn more about us and our mission. #creativets #photography #veteran #nonprofit #kslnews
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This weekend, SPARK! CREATIVE LAB, INC., a 2024 Mid-America Arts Alliance and NEA Creative Forces Community Engagement grantee will take the big stage at the Fort Smith International Film Festival. We're excited to see the story of United States Air Force Veteran Dr. Neil Chapman captivate audiences in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Honored to share that *Ditty Bops | The Art of Listening,* a short documentary by SPARK! filmmaker (and international superstar) Zachary Burns, will be showcased at the Fort Smith International Film Festival! 🎥✨ Based on the story of #USAF Veteran Dr. Neil Chapman and our journey of bringing his remarkable story to the stage, this film stands as a powerful work of art in its own right, advocating for Veterans’ care and showcasing Burns’ incredibly storytelling. SPARK! Is committed to employing the arts for individual and social well-being, and through Ditty Bops, we aim to create a community of care centered around our Veterans, listening to, and amplifying, their voices and stories. With the support of our local #OKC community, and a prestigious grant from Creative Forces, we’re eagerly preparing to bring Ditty Bops back to the stage in OKC this winter! ⚡️ Join us at the Fort Smith International Film Festival and experience how art can be a catalyst for healing, connection, and advocacy. Help us continue to support and celebrate our Veterans through the transformative power of the arts. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gfZQAGZj 🇺🇸🎬 #SPARKCreativeLab #DittyBops #VeteranAdvocacy #CommunityOfCare #CreativeForcesGrant #CreativeJustice #OklahomaArts #oklahomafilm #OKCArtists #FortSmithInternationalFilmFestival #ArtForSocialWellBeing #ZacharyBurns
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Over the past four months, Creative Forces Arts Therapist Gretchen Miller, MA, ATR-BC, has led a Meditative Art Series for VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System employees. This offering has provided more than 100 participants an opportunity to practice mindfulness, reduce stress, and prioritize self-care. Through techniques such as mindful doodling, these 30-minute sessions have offered a much-needed respite from the demands of their roles. As we approach National Relaxation Day tomorrow, we invite you to reflect on some of the images generated from these offerings and the importance of incorporating mindfulness and creativity into work routines. Image 1: A colorful, organic artwork made with mindful doodling. Photo credit: Gretchen Miller Image 2: A zentangle drawing with intricate patterns and calming text, "In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." Photo credit: Gretchen Miller Image 3: A vibrant artwork with abstract patterns and colorful shapes. Photo credit: Gretchen Miller #WholeHealth #MeditativeArt #ArtTherapy #ClinicandCommunity #EmployeeWellness
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We're hiring! Apply to be the new Creative Forces program manager. The application deadline is this Monday, August 19th. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7eBWPXF
NEA Creative Forces is hiring a new Program Manager! The position closes on August 19. Please share with anyone you feel would be qualified and interested. More info: The Office of the Senior Deputy Chair is seeking to fill the position of Program Manager (Creative Forces), GS-0301-12/13, advertised under delegated examining procedures. The announcement opens, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 and will close on Monday, August 19, 2024. Applications will be accepted from ALL QUALIFIED U.S. Citizens Delegated Examining (DE), is the authority that OPM grants to agencies to fill competitive civil service jobs with: Applicants applying from outside the Federal workforce; Federal employees who do not have competitive service status, or Federal employees with competitive service status. If selected under the (DE) authority applicants are required to serve a one year probationary period regardless if you are a current Federal employee or not. This position is being advertised under the following announcement number: DE-12382798-24-JC You may access the announcement using the link below: Program Manager (Creative Forces) https://lnkd.in/eqzuSUNz
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Michael D. Harvey is a veteran who has found his voice through spoken word and music with COSACOSA art at large, Inc. His piece, “Serving Justice,” talks about the personal costs of service and the therapeutic power of art. “The arts provide a way for military personnel to express themselves and share their stories. Arts programs give them a chance to rediscover and develop their creativity, providing therapeutic benefits and a sense of community.” - Michael D. Harvey Listen to Harvey’s powerful piece and learn more about the COSACOSA art at large’s Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant project: bit.ly/46xPCX1 Image: The album cover for the COSACOSA art at large, inc. spoken word project, “Serving Justice: Love and Loneliness” #CreativeForces #VeteranArt #SpokenWord
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Learn more about Chair Jackson's recent visit to Straz Center for the Performing Arts, a 2022 - 2024 Community Engagement grantee. #communityengagment
National Endowment for the Arts Chair Maria Jackson recently visited The Straz, learning about Straz Salutes, our multifaceted military outreach program. As one of 11 charter Creative Forces community network organizations, the Straz Salutes program has served Tampa Bay’s military community since 2017. #fromtheblog
Straz Salutes Was Focus of NEA Chief’s Visit
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In January, we hosted our Community Engagement Grantee Convening. We continue to be inspired by the veterans, artists, program directors, administrators, and creative arts therapists who joined the conversation. If you attended the event, what continues to inspire you? #CreativeForces #CommunityEngagement #CommunityArts
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