What:
The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF) is the celebration and grand finale stage and art show which is the culmination of talent competitions in music, drama, dance and art for veterans treated in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national health care system.
Who :
Approximately 140 veterans will exhibit their artwork or perform musical, dance or drama selections in a gala variety show. A professional orchestra will accompany the performance. All veterans invited to participate are selected winners of year-long, national fine arts talent competitions in which thousands of veterans enter, from VA medical facilities across the nation.
Where:
Festival: Marriott Salt Lake City University Park Hotel Gala Performance: Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah campus Art Exhibit: Gardner Hall, Edgar J. Thompson Chamber Music Hall , University of Utah campus
When: Festival: October 9-16, 2004 Art Exhibit: Friday, October 15, 6 pm to 7:15 pm Gala Performance: Friday, October 15, 7:30 pm
Why:
VA medical facilities incorporate creative arts into their recreation therapy programs. This annual competition recognizes the progress and recovery made through that therapy, and raises the visibility of the creative achievements of our nation’s veterans after disease, disability or life crisis.
Sponsors:
Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion Auxiliary, and Help Hospitalized Veterans.
Host:
George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center ; VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHCS) Contact: Brian Murphy, Site Coordinator (801) 582-1565 , extension 1578
Admission: Free! The public is invited with an admission ticket.
Media Contacts:
Kim Byers, VA Public Affairs, NVCAF, (734) 761-7824
Susan Huff, Public Affairs, VASLCHCS, (801) 584-1252
Page Last Reviewed/Modified:
Thursday, October 14, 2004 10:46 AM
