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2019/11/12
Veterans take away lifelong memories from National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
2020/02/11
Q&A with National Veterans Creative Arts Festival director
2020/02/16
Auxiliary members, returning veterans reflect on healing power of arts festival
2020/03/24
U.S. Navy veteran showcases his lifelong woodworking talents
2020/06/12
Annual festival inspires, motivates veterans
2024/11/06
Voices of Veterans: Robert Nause
2020/11/29
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival reaches milestone year
2021/02/02
Veterans showcase heart through art … from home
2021/04/19
Tips on starting a Veterans Creative Arts Festival in your area
2021/06/11
Music therapy benefits veterans with PTSD
2021/07/07
ALA Foundation grant supports flagship Nebraska Veterans Creative Arts Festival, inspiring expansion
2021/08/27
Wise Person Said: Leif Nelson
2021/09/10
The power of the arts in suicide prevention
2022/03/11
ALA support of NVCAF continues during transition year
2022/04/18
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival back in person
2022/04/20
Support veterans during life-changing NVCAF event
2022/07/05
Creative arts help veterans heal from life-changing events
2022/07/13
Caregivers support their veterans at ALA events
2022/07/15
Veterans reflect on healing power of the arts
2023/01/23
New Digital Media patch, limited edition VCAF patch available
2023/04/10
Veterans ready for a week of camaraderie at annual event
2023/08/04
Navy veteran hopes to inspire others to participate in creative arts festival
2023/08/17
Veterans compete at local Creative Arts Festivals throughout summer
2024/04/10
A generous gesture from New York
2024/05/13
2024 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival underway
2024/06/05
PTSD Awareness Month places extra focus on creative arts therapy
2024/07/25
Voices of Veterans: Jerry Zabel
2024/12/04
Voices of Veterans: Nancy Frideres
2025/04/29
Veteran’s rekindling with art lands him in National Veterans Creative Art Festival
2025/05/08
Veteran dances her way to the Creative Arts Festival
2025/05/12
The national American Legion Auxiliary celebrates 25 years with NVCAF
2025/05/13
‘A powerful tool for healing’
