Veterans Creative Arts Competition at Minneapolis VA
September 9-12, 2024 | Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Creative arts competition and exhibition
2024 Minneapolis Veterans Creative Arts Competition Exhibition & Showcase
Minneapolis VA Medical Center | Flag Atrium & Auditorium | September 9-12, 2024
Join in on the Minneapolis VA’s annual celebratory event showcasing the creativity of our Veteran community. This four-day event will feature art & writing exhibits, live performance, creative arts workshops, and an opportunity to learn more about community arts resources. The mission of this program focuses on empowering the Veteran voice through accessible arts opportunities to promote self-expression and community connection, honor Veterans unique personal and military contributions, and showcase the vital role the arts play to transform the healthcare experience.
Schedule of Events
Monday, September 9
- Noon-3:00 p.m. - Exhibition Open Hours (public welcome)
Tuesday, September 10
- 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Exhibition Open Hours (public welcome)
- 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Creative Writer Showcase (public welcome)
- Veteran writers will read poems and excerpts from short stories and works of fiction.
Wednesday, September 11
- 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Exhibition Open Hours (public welcome)
- 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Performing Artist Showcase (public welcome)
- Veteran performers will shine on stage as they share song, dance, and music.
Thursday, September 12
- 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Exhibition Open Hours (public welcome)
- 1:00-2:30 p.m. - Visual Artist Showcase (public welcome)
- Visual artists share insights on their creative process and how engaging in art-making supports wellbeing.
How to get involved
Visual art | Creative writing | Performing arts
2024 competition submission collection is CLOSED.
To participate in future competitions, Veterans must be enrolled in the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.
All participants must fill out the consent form.
Follow the 2024 Minneapolis VA Creative Arts Competition submission instructions for your division, listed below.
Visual art
2024 competition submission collection is CLOSED.
Creative writing
2024 competition submission collection is CLOSED.
Performing arts
- Dance Division – 2024 NVCA Competition Handbook
- Drama Division – 2024 NVCA Competition Handbook
- Music Division – 2024 NVCA Competition Handbook
2024 competition submission collection is CLOSED.