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Veteran Arts Database

Resources for Veteran Artists

The Veteran Arts Database (VAD) is a growing collection of interdisciplinary arts resources aimed to bridge the gap between professional-level arts and the military-connected community.

Contributing to this project will enable us to empower artists who have served in the U.S. military and highlight the creative work that comes from their creative practice.

This project was made possible by 3Arts and 3Arts Supporters.

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Share information about events, programs, grants, residencies, organizations that offer courses or workshops for veterans, resources for veteran artists, and more. The VAD is made possible by our community making connections and sharing with each other.

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Veteran Art Networks

emerging Veteran Art Movement (eVAM)

Veterans Ceramic Arts Network (VCAN)

Veteran Art Institute

Veteran Studies Association

Fellowships & Residencies

NVAM Fellowship

Chicago, IL

Kala Art Institute Veterans Artist Residency Program

Berkeley, CA

Creative Writing & Journalism

The War Horse

Warrior Writers

I Remember: Continuation Project

Line of Advance

Art Orgs, Classes & Workshops

The Clay Studio — Operation Mud

Philadelphia, PA

Combat Paper

CreatiVets

Firebird Community Arts

Chicago, IL

Frontline Arts

Branchburg, NJ

Trickster Cultural Center

Schaumburg, IL

VETART

Vista, CA

Workhouse Military in the Arts Initiative Program

Lorton, VA

Open Calls, Exhibitions & Conferences

Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Summit 2026

Virtual — October 21–22, 2026

2026 Veteran Art Summit

Chicago, IL — November 5–8, 2026