This won’t be a very long diary, but felt it was the perfect time to tell you about the Veteran's Artist Program. I became aware of the program not that long ago, and that was through my daughter’s beau, Shawn Ganther, a visual artist who served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Northern Watch.
Today, he is in NYC at the Lincoln Center along with other artists, which goes through tomorrow as well. The VAP began in 2009 and this is their statement on who they are about:
A 501c3 nonprofit, takes artists who are also veterans, and propels their works and careers into the mainstream creative arts community through networking, mentorships, collaborations with professional artists, and original productions. We are based in New York City but are currently creating programming across the country to expand the network and visibility of veteran artists.
VAP focuses on five disciplines: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Writing/Literature, Film/Video, and New/Interactive Media. We also provide high quality, veteran-led, professional services such as event and film production, documentation through video and photography, gallery exhibitions and much more.
Info about the show is here. Veteran’s Artist Program presents, The Home Show, presenting sponsor is Wild Turkey Bourbon. It’s a very worthwhile program. Shawn Ganther will be awarded as the winner of the new label for Wild Turkey tomorrow.
Thank you for reading.
