Veteran Art Program The Sonoran Arts League's mission is ‘To give to our community by promoting art, artists and art education through leadership and service in the belief that an artistic awareness is essential to the well-being of life and our community.’ One significant way we accomplish this is through our Veteran Art Program. Honoring those who serve is an important part of our mission. Both active and retired military members can take advantage of our free workshops and other activities associated with our Veteran Art Program. VETERAN ART SHOW OCT. 30–NOV. 16 “A CALL FOR VETERAN ARTISTS” Join us on Friday, November 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. for our opening reception of this inspiring show featuring original work by both retired and active military members! This year’s event will showcase paintings, sculpture and mixed media pieces at the Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek. Bring family and friends and be sure to bid on our silent auction items. GET INVOLVED AND GIVE SUPPORT! Your donations to our program allow us to provide a number of valuable workshops and exhibits to veterans. Here are a few ways to help support the veterans in our community: • Make a donation • Deliver art supplies and gift cards • Volunteer to help with a workshop WEEKLY ART WORKSHOPS Veterans, both retired and active duty military, are welcome to try different art mediums at our free weekly art workshops. Discover a new talent, have fun exploring creative outlets and see how soothing art can be for the soul. Classes range from drawing to metal work to many other mediums. Come enjoy camaraderie with others who have served. Some of our art instructors are also veterans. Classes are held every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek. Free for veterans. THE IMPACT! “I would certainly recommend the program. I’m a budding artist learning new things in every class. I enjoy meeting the other veterans and being introduced to the various types of art. It is a rewarding and interesting experience.” —Jerry K., Retired Air Force "I do recommend the program to other people. I like that you get a lot of personal attention and no stress. Everyone is afraid of art because they know nothing about it. I tell people to give it a try, you might find you like it and have a hidden talent.” —Morrie B., Retired Army 480-575-6624 E FREEVETART.COM This program is supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts. Veteran Art Classes are also supported in part by the Arizona Art Alliance, which receives support from the Arizona Department of Veteran Services. 18 HIDDEN IN THE HILLS ARTIST STUDIO TOUR 2020 | SONORANARTSLEAGUE.ORG