National veterans creative arts competition | veterans affairs

MORE ABOUT THE NATIONAL VETERANS CREATIVE ARTS COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL Veterans who showcase their achievements in the festival are selected gold medal winners of national art, music,

dance, drama, and writing competitions. The festival is presented by VA and the American Legion Auxiliary and culminates with a stage performance, writing exhibition, and gallery-style

showcase of artwork. Learn more about the National Creative Arts Festival National Veterans Creative Arts Festival Facebook page ABOUT THE ASHEVILLE VA'S LOCAL VETERANS CREATIVE ARTS

COMPETITION Asheville VA hosts a local competition each year to select the best entries to represent our healthcare system in the national-level competition. Veterans exhibit their artwork

and original writings or perform musical, dance or dramatic selections. Selected gold-medal-winning Veterans are invited to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, which is

hosted by a different VA facility each year.  Out of an abundance of caution, this year our Local Veterans Creative Arts Competition will be facilitated virtually. THE WINDOW FOR SUBMITTING

ENTRIES GOES UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8TH . RESULTS WILL BE SHARED ELECTRONICALLY ON SEPT 15TH.  On that date, please visit, Charles George VAMC - Veterans Art Festival,  which will feature work from

the following categories: * Art * Creative Writing * Dance * Drama * Music Thank you to everyone who entered their work for this year's competition! We appreciate your patience and

understanding as we continue working to safe-guard the wellbeing of our Veterans and staff in the face of this global pandemic. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION,

PLEASE CONTACT: VANCE G. JANES  [email protected]