I Didn't Know How to Tell You: American Veterans Art Show

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Presented by Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center at Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville TN

Jul 13 2019

Aug 11 2019

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, in collaboration with CreatiVets, is proud to host for the second consecutive year the American Veterans Art Show, a free exhibit highlighting the artworks of American combat veterans.

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, in collaboration with CreatiVets, is proud to present, I Didn’t Know How to Tell You, American Veterans Art Show. This powerful exhibition showcases the art of American Combat Veterans who have turned to art, music, and creative writing to heal their unseen wounds of war and honors Veterans who have suffered from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and/or Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). Through CreatiVets’ programs, Veterans learn to use art and music as a form of stress and anxiety relief enabling the veteran to tell his or her story in a way that promotes healing.

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, July 13, 2019 5-8PM

6PM – Veterans Performances.
Opening Remarks, Many-Bears Grinder, Colonel, US Army Retired
Introduction to MACC’s new Veterans Outreach program “Between the Lines” – Dave Moomy, Post Commander, VFW Auxillary #9851 Hendersonville

EXHIBITION
Visitors to The MACC will be able to enjoy the exhibition through August 11, 2019.

COST
There is NO COST to attend.

Note: Times are subject to change

“ It’s hard to express in words how I felt after that experience, but I know I let go of something deep and feel that this experience is going to allow me to maintain that positive attitude while giving me the courage to live a meaningful life with my children. ”
— Veteran Participant, Art Program