Artist works by veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces on display through Nov. 21st at the Armory Art Center
Art of the BraveHeARTS reveals stunning showcase of healing and reprise
November 9, 2020 – West Palm Beach, Fla. – Amid a shining showcase of original artist works by veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, the community gathered to celebrate, honor, and meet the artists at a special, opening reception, on Nov. 6, in the East Gallery of the Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, in West Palm Beach. BraveHeARTS: An annual, multimedia exhibit, featuring artwork created by U.S. Military Veterans, through a partnership with the Armory Art Center and the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, offers visitors a truly powerful showcase of healing and reprise. Exhibition on display through November 21st.
Exhibit is free and open to the public Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Facial coverings and temperature checks required.
Visitors to BraveHeARTS are invited to peruse the gallery, taking in the diverse collection of unique works created from an exciting, virtual collage class, hosted by the Armory.
“It is our privilege to nurture and showcase the talents of our brave veterans, and honor them with this exhilarating display of amazing works,” said Tom Pearson, Executive Director of the Armory Art Center.
To date, through a partnership with the Veteran’s Administration, there have been more than 250 veterans who have been working with Armory instructors and mental health therapists, through its ‘Healing Arts’ program.
To support the Armory Art Center’s Healing Arts Programs, visit armoryart.org/healingarts or contact Natalie Beck at (561) 832-1776 x100. Veterans should contact Sara Windrem, Creative Arts Therapist, VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach at 561-422-7309 for pre-approval and enrollment.
About the Exhibition:
BraveHeARTS: Training Emerging Artists of United States Veterans, is an annual, multimedia exhibit featuring artwork created at the Armory Art Center by U.S. Veterans, in partnership with the VA Medical Center of West Palm Beach. During the BraveHeARTS sessions, these emerging artists learn to rejuvenate past artistic skills, improve their talents, heal with art, connect with others, and be a part of a creative venue for expression. Most recently, these courses were offered livestream via Zoom.
The diverse visual arts program is designed to promote the rehabilitation of military service veterans, foster self-esteem, nurture talent, and develop new skills. Objectives of the program are to help veterans with being present, improving dexterity, a sense of accomplishment, learn new skills, and re-discover strengths, while increasing use of community resources and community re-entry skills.
BraveHeARTS’ vision is to provide the opportunity for veterans to improve overall health and well-being through active participation in visual arts programs, with co teaching with an Armory Art Center instructor and an art therapist /mental health counselor. The scope of the program is to achieve optimal health benefits for Veteran participants through various art mediums. Course offerings run in 5-7 week sessions; each session-medium varies. All courses are organized by the Armory Art Center.
About the Armory Art Center: The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading artistic and cultural center that provides community resources for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public. For more information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.