State funds support unique arts programming to enrich the lives of veterans
The California Arts Council announced its plans to award $16,200 to Homes 4 Families as part of its Veterans in the Arts program.
The Veterans in the Arts program is rooted in the California Arts Council’s desire to address the needs and improve the lives of California’s veterans through the arts. The program seeks to increase equity, access, and opportunities for veterans to participate in quality arts programming that is sensitive and responsive to their unique experiences. Grants support projects by nonprofit arts organizations, local arts agencies, and veteran’s assistance agencies to reach veterans, active military, and their families.
With support from the California Arts Council, we will continue to develop and conduct trauma-informed art workshops to help veterans, military spouses, and their families face, overcome, and manage the struggles that come with the military experience. We will also engage and educate the greater community on the often stigmatized veteran-specific invisible wounds of war such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Military Sexual Trauma.
Homes 4 Families is one of 34 grantees chosen for the Veterans in the Arts program. The award was featured as part of a larger announcement from the California Arts Council.
“Veterans come home as changed people. Often the impact of their service is not readily visible, or easily understood, by those they’ve come home to,” said Nashormeh Lindo, California Arts Council Chair. “The duty is ours to respond to the needs of our veterans and ensure they are not lost. The work of Homes 4 Families honors its veteran community by providing a venue for creative expression, camaraderie, and compassion.”
To view a complete listing of all Veterans in the Arts grantees, visit http://arts.ca.gov/programs/files/FY1718_ProjectDescriptions_VIA.pdf.
About the California Arts Council
The mission of the California Arts Council, a state agency, is to advance California through the arts and creativity. The Council is committed to building public will and resources for the arts; fostering accessible arts initiatives that reflect contributions from all of California’s diverse populations; serving as a thought leader and champion for the arts; and providing effective and relevant programs and services.
Members of the California Arts Council include: Chair Nashormeh Lindo, Vice Chair Larry Baza, Phoebe Beasley, Christopher Coppola, Juan Devis, Kathleen Gallegos, Jaime Galli, Donn K. Harris, Louise McGuinness, Steven Oliver, and Rosalind Wyman. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov.