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Original Works By Veterans Of The U.S. Armed Forces

BraveHeARTS: Training Participating artists were Claudia Boyer, Delores The mission of the

Emerging Artists Of United Caffey, Patricia Cenek-Campbell, Peter Dascanio, Evelyn Armory Art Center is
Dodd, Megan Dirsa-Dubois, Christina Fox, Randy Hamiln,
to inspire the creation
States Veterans Reveals Jim Hawkins, Jennifer Hughes, Judy Kephart, Margaret and experience of art
and the Armory’s vision
Kozyra, John Madden, Jose Madera, Judith McDermott,
Stunning Showcase Of Corky Mitchell, Chris Outlaw, Jim Perkins, Frank Plescia, is to be the leading
Deborah Quon, Yolette Sanguinetti, Mildred Smith, Walter
community resource
Healing And Reprise “2 E” Smith, Pam Speers, Patricia Stephens, Robert for arts education. For
Stinnette, Kortney Trebnik, Michael Vascellaro, Melissa more information, or to
Amid a shining showcase of original artist works Wade, Marion Wells, Karen Wheelhouse, and Daniel make a donation, visit
by veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, 100-plus guests Wilkerson. www.armoryart.org or
gathered to celebrate, honor, and meet the artists at a About The Exhibition call (561) 832-1776. Sara Windrem, Creative
special VIP reception, held on Jan. 10, at the Armory BraveHeARTS: Training Emerging Artists of United To support our Arts Therapist, VA Medical
Art Center, 811 Park Place, in West Palm Beach. States Veterans, an annual, multimedia exhibit features healing arts programs, Center and Liza Niles, Chief
BraveHeARTS: Training Emerging Artists of United artwork created at the Armory Art Center by U.S. veterans, visit armoryart.org/ of Education and Exhibitions
States Veterans, displayed in January at the Armory’s East in partnership with the VA Medical Center of West Palm healingarts or contact co-created and implement the
& Greenfield Galleries, offered a truly powerful showcase Beach. During the BraveHeARTS sessions, these emerging Natalie Beck at (561) BraveHeARTS program.
of healing and reprise. artists learn to rejuvenate past artistic skills, improve their 832-1776 Ext. 100.
While attendees perused the galleries, taking in the talents, heal with art, connect with others, and be a part Veterans should contact Sara Windrem, Creative Arts
diverse collection of unique works created from an of a creative venue for expression. Therapist, VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach at (561)
exciting variety of mediums of metalsmithing, textiles, The diverse visual arts program is designed to promote 422-7309 for preapproval and enrollment.
painting, and printmaking, they enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, the rehabilitation of military service veterans, foster self-
beverages, and conversation with the artists. Highlighting esteem, nurture talent, and develop new skills. Objectives Photos by Jeanne Martin
a short program were remarks by Tom Pearson, executive of the program are to help veterans with being present,
director of the Armory Art Center. improving dexterity, a sense of accomplishment, learn new
“It is our privilege to nurture and showcase the talents skills, and rediscover strengths, while increasing use of
of our brave veterans, and honor them in person with community resources and community re-entry skills.
friends and guests here tonight,” Pearson said. BraveHeARTS’ vision is to provide the opportunity
Also on the program, Buzz Bryan, outreach coordinator for veterans to improve overall health and well-being
of the Veteran’s Administration, a partner in the program’s through active participation in visual arts programs,
success, remarked that to date, there have been more than with co-teaching with an Armory Art Center instructor
200 veterans who have been working with the Armory and an art therapist/mental health counselor. The scope
instructors and mental health therapists. “It is amazing of the program is to achieve optimal health benefits for
to me what some of you have created in here … Art is veteran participants through various art mediums, such
bridging the military and civilian divide,” Bryan said. as ceramics, printmaking, jewelry and metalsmithing,
Artists Who Exhibited In BraveHEARTS: Training sculpture, textiles, painting, and photography. Course
Emerging Artists Of United States Veterans, Include offerings run in 5 to 7 week sessions; each session-medium
A highlight of the evening was laced in the stories shared by varies. All courses are organized by the Chief of Education
the artists. One exhibiting artist, who moved a few weeks ago, and Exhibitions at the Armory Art Center.
drove more than 100 miles to appear at the opening reception; About The Armory Art Center
another shared that he struggled with grief after losing his The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries Evelyn Dodd had a creative and healing breakthrough with
spouse a year ago, sharing with guests that they found a new provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The the quilting created in the BraveHeARTS program.
creative outlet by coming to the Armory Art Center. Armory has served the community for over 30 years.

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ry, M.S. a chance to meet the right mugs he created at the Armory
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person at the right time.

- Joella Cain, Publisher
Florida Woman Magazine

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Navy veteran, Walter “2E” Smith exhibited Native American
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