CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, & EVENTS
Welcome to the Veterans Creative Arts Program!
Our events provide a safe space for veterans, active-duty military, and first responders to explore creativity, connect with others, and find healing through the arts. Whether you're interested in painting, music, writing, or other forms of expression, we offer a supportive environment to foster personal growth and
well-being. Join us in celebrating the power of art to uplift and empower.
Creative Writing Class Spring 2025
Telling Our Stories
Teaching Artist Kristen Dorsey
Every Tuesday, January 7, 2025 until May 20, 2025
12:00 PM- 2:00 PM
GS Davis Center at Maides Park
1101 Manly Ave. Wilmington, NC
*you are not required to attend every class session
Visual Arts Class
Spring 2025
Creating in Community
Teaching Artist Cammeron Batanides
Every Tuesday, January 7, 2025 until May 20, 2025
12:00 PM- 2:00 PM
GS Davis Center at Maides Park
1101 Manly Ave. Wilmington, NC
Co-Sponsored by City of Wilmington
*you are not required to attend every class session
Community Dinner & Karaoke Doors at 6:30 p.m.
May 14, 2025 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Musician, Veteran, & Host Leme Nolan
Karaoke Experience Provided by Veterans Vocal Vibe
Musician & USMC Ulrik Merstrand
Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center
120 S. 2nd Street, ILM, NC 28401 *Street Parking (free after 6:30 p.m.)
Each member of your household who plans to attend must register separately.
A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsor! Thank you, Humana.
*Community Dinner Inspired by Northside Food Co-op
Online Veteran Creative Writing and Conversations
Spring 2025
Teaching Artist Stan Lake
Thursdays, 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. EST
April 10 - May 29, 2025
National Distance Learning Program
*you are not required to attend every class session
Veteran Art Exhibit
Join us in celebrating these talented artists!
Exhibit on display June 2 - July 31, 2025
Artists: Kobe Kelley, Zerick Jones,
Arial Fitzner, Dada, MHJ, James McCoy
Artist Reception
Friday, June 27, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
24 South Coffeehouse
24 South Front Street, Wilmington, N.C. 28401
Co-Sponsored by City of Wilmington
Free and open to the public
Creating in Watercolor
Teaching Artist Kristen Dorsey
Wednesdays, June 18 - July 30, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Davis Center at Maides Park,
1101 Manly Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28405
Free of charge
Co-Sponsored by City of Wilmington
*you are not required to attend every class session
Women Veteran Luncheon
Saturday, May 24, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration is Required.
The Garage at DREAMS Center for Arts Education
901 Fanning Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Free of charge
A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsor! Thank you, Humana.
Visual Arts Class
Summer 2025
Creating in Community
Teaching Artist Cammeron Batanides
Every Tuesday, June 10, 2025 until August 5, 2025
2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
GS Davis Center at Maides Park
1101 Manly Ave. Wilmington, NC
Free of Charge
Co-Sponsored by City of Wilmington
*you are not required to attend every class session
Your Creations
Explore Exhibit Quality Soft Pastel Portraits
Teaching Artist Zerick Jones
Co-Sponsored by City of Wilmington
Thursdays, June 12 - July 24, 2025
No class on Juneteenth. (June 19)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Davis Center at Maides Park
1011 Manly Avenue, Wilmington, N.C., 28405
*You are not required to attend every class