Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay
"Force for Art"
Since 2014
Upcoming Events
Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay (VACTB) -
10 Year Anniversary!
Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay (VACTB) is hosting its 10 Year Anniversary Reception at the Hillsborough County Bar Association on September 23, 2023, 7:00pm - 10:00pm.Our theme for the event is "Healing and Unifying" – reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, their Families, and the Local Community.
We are honored to have VIP guests including: Keynote Speaker Congressman Gus Bilirakis; a local Fox News Celebrity will be Master of Ceremonies; Brian Ford COO Tampa Bay Buccaneers will also speak; and Major General (R) Ed Klein – honored guest. We expect additional VIPs and notables to attend and possibly speak.
RECEPTION AGENDA
- Keynote Speakers
- Award Presentation: Corporal Humalhanz, USMC (KIA) – Arts Scholarship
- Recognition: Lance Corporal J.T. John Doody, USMC – Wounded and Paralyzed Veteran Art Works
- Formal Announcement: 2024 Major Exhibit
We hope you will join us as we celebrate the past 10 Years and our future years in providing alternative therapies thru the arts – Mental Health and Healing.
Our Mission Statement
The Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay mission provides Alternative Therapies through the arts for our Military, Veterans, First Responders and Families.
“Mental Health, Healing and Suicide Prevention”
“The Ah Ha Moment”
The Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay, Inc., 501c-3 is a “Force for Art” and the National model needed to help our Veterans, Military, First Responders and their families connect with our communities thru the power of art.
Before retiring from the United States Army my time was spent training future Army Officers. While running with our Cadets one early morning at 530am at University South Florida in Downtown St Petersburg, I realized I had never seen an art center that focused Military and Veteran artists. My thoughts then became my next mission: To pioneer a center for mental health / healing / suicide prevention. I ask a call to action and help build the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay as we create powerful synergies together. Let us selflessly celebrate, honor and commemorate the men and women that serve; past, present and future as we charge into our 10th year.
Programs
Yearly reoccurring programs:
- Veterans History Project
- Yearly Award
- Pinellas/ Hillsborough Jail
- Yoga/ Mediation
- Annual Art Supply Drive
- Community Outreach Food/School/Toy Drive
- Yearly Annual Nominated Eagle Art
- Educational Art Exhibits
- Exact Faunt
- Forceforart PODCAST
Partnerships
Testimonials
Our Blogs
American Soldier Exhibit
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Alternative Arts
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Upcoming News
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