Press release from the Charles George VA Medical Center:
WHAT: The 11th Annual Creative Arts Show and Competition is a talent competition in art, creative writing, dance, drama, and music for Veterans who receive care at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
WHO: Approximately 30 Veterans will exhibit their artwork, share their original written work, or perform musical, dance, or dramatic selections a gala variety show. Gold medal winners will participate in the national fine arts talent competition in which thousands of Veterans enter from VA medical facilities across the nation.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (**The Medical Center Director will present winners with awards at 1:30 p.m.**)
WHERE: Charles George VAMC (Lower Level Atrium)
1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805
Asheville, N.C. 28805WHY: VA medical facilities incorporate creative arts into their recreation therapy programs to further the rehabilitation milieu for both inpatients and outpatients. 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.
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