National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
Since 2000 the American Legion Auxiliary has played a key role in NVCAF as one of three $100,000 cosponsors of the event, along with Department of Veterans Affairs and Help Hospitalized Veterans. In addition to raising funds, Auxiliary Departments also provide volunteers who assist with everything from punching meal tickets to stuffing programs to ironing costumes for the stage show. Best of all, Auxiliary members have the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with the veterans who participate.
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American Legion Auxiliary National HeadquartersAttn: Development Dept.
8945 N Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46260
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About the Festival
The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF) annually showcases the artistic achievements of veterans being treated at Veterans Administration (VA) facilities across the country. More than 140 winners of art competitions at local VA facilities are invited to participate in the national festival, which includes a week of workshops and tours as well as a grand finale stage show for the singers, dancers, musicians, writers, and actors, and a public exhibition for the visual artists. The Auxiliary is a cosponsor of NVCAF, along with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Help Hospitalized Veterans.
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NVCAF Participants ShareI began writing after I returned from my tour of duty in Iraq. Once I get my thoughts, emotions, and feelings on paper, I can begin to control them rather than them controlling me.
—Penny, Army Veteran from Arkansas