OPERATION ART

ABOUT OPERATION ART

Operation ART (Artistry, Reconnection, Transformation) is a community arts program, aiming to provide an expressive outlet for emotional wellbeing in the lives of veterans and their families. We seek to connect veterans and their families with peers in their community through the power of art.

ART always tells a story. Operation ART classes are a way to express emotions without speaking. In 2017, The Joel Fund launched a program to bring ART classes to the Veterans in our community. We have since expanded the program to include Veteran immediate family members and now offer virtual classes across the U.S. Operation ART students have the opportunity to be introduced to new art skills or to continue developing new proficiencies in different ART classes.

OPERATION ART GALLERY

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FAMILY STUDIO SUNDAY

Family Studio Sundays are for military-connected families with children. Families can take home the craft the same day. We will have coloring pages for children under 4 years old.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 2025 | 2 – 4 PM

OPERATION ART EMAILS

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“As a veteran, the Joel Fund has fantastic programs and classes for veterans. As I have been a long time participant in many of the programs and classes, I highly recommend these to any veteran, to learn, achieve, create, and grow by participating. There is something for every veteran's interest.”

“The great unexpected benefit of taking these classes was interacting with other veterans. I've gained some very solid friendships, which I consider a gift beyond a value I can put into words.”

Operation ART classes are for active-duty military, veterans, and their families. The Joel Fund improves the lives of veterans and their families by providing a connection to effective non-traditional services.

The Joel Fund is committed to providing equal access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The Joel Fund’s immediate goal is the readily achievable integration of individuals with disabilities into its ongoing programs. We will continue to plan for improved access to public events, hiring opportunities, and facilities, and to increase awareness of access issues and practices among staff, board members, and participants.

If you would like further information about the Operation ART program or have questions, please contact the program manager, Isabella Brezenski at her email address isabella@thejoelfund.org or by phone 919-200-0886.

GIFT AN OPERATION ART CLASS

An Operation ART gift certificate is a perfect gift anytime of the year!

TEACH WITH US

As an Operation ART instructor, you are not only teaching students art skills and techniques, but you are facilitating a safe space for our students to share and connect with each other.

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Operation ART: Clay Workshops for Veterans with Visual Impairments is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.

The Joel Fund’s Operation ART Program is supported by the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. https://unitedarts.org/

Operation ART is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org.

The Joel Fund is a member organization with Arts North Carolina. You may visit them at https://artsnc.org.