Veterans Arts Programming
Our collaborative veteran arts programming provides a creative outlet for veterans and community members to interact with and understand each other’s experiences. We hope the programs are a resource for veterans in their transition to civilian life while also helping participants learn from each other, regardless of their veteran or military status, build communication, and dismantle pre-conceived notions and stereotypes.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of arts programs? Check out the latest updates from the National Initiative for Arts and Health in the Military
Place of Peace Visual Art Exhibition
Place of Peace is an exhibition featuring artworks created by veterans from all branches of the military. The annual exhibit is presented in partnership with Lenexa Arts Council and will be hosted at the Lenexa City Hall Art Gallery.
Application period is June 1–Aug. 31, 2025.
Additional Important Dates
Art Drop-off: Oct. 27, 2025, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Artists’ Reception: Nov. 6, 2025, 6–7:30 p.m.
Art Pickup: Dec. 1, 2025, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Meet the 2024 Artists
Veterans Story Collecting Project
The Veterans Story Collecting Project (2021) explores the experiences of local veterans during their military service and after their return to civilian life. Kansas City area veterans of all branches are interviewed for the project. From these interviews, eight portraits or excerpts were selected to be performed by area teaching artists and actors.
This project is a collaboration between the Fine and Performing Arts Department of the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, The Arts Council of Johnson County, NYU Steinhardt’s Verbatim Performance Lab, and the Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College.
*The Veterans Story Collecting Project was generously supported by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, the Midwest Trust Center and the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center.