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Veterans Art Initiative

Helping those who have proudly served their country as an Emergency Services Worker or in the Military.

Our Mission

How We're Helping

"Veterans Art Initiative" has started in the city of London Ontario Canada November 2021 by Local Artist James Agesen. This initiative / program is designed for people who have served this country as Emergency Workers and in the Military.

Those who serve their country do it proudly and selflessly. Unfortunately a life of service usually comes with a price; in the form of mental or physical disabilities. I believe that the arts can provide a release or possibly therapy for those suffering the aftermath of such dedication.

The program that James is starting provides a basic set of art supplies or writing materials and access to an instruction video online to those who wish to participate.

Their work will include a brief story about the artist, poet, or writer and their work will be displayed in a physical gallery and online gallery for sale. 80% of sale goes back to the originator and 20% will go back into the program. The 20% is for materials and marketing.

The initiative / program goal is to be non-profit. The benefits will be twofold, an emotional release and possibly income for the participant's and education and a appreciation for the end buyers.

As memberships and interest grows, we hope to eventually expand this valuable initiative / program province wide. The board of directors will be made up of local London Ontario Canada Artists, Poets and Writers

We are always interested in attracting volunteers who are willing to mentor ( artist, poets and writers)

Any corporate or community-based support and funding is always appreciated.

Get Involved

If you are an artist, writer or poet and are willing to mentor beginners of this valuable initiative / program a few hours a week / month please send us a email. Any corporate or community based assistance that is offered to make this initiative / program more successful is greatly appreciated.

Community Support

We are so thankful for our community volunteers and support. If you can assist this valuable initiative / program in funding, promotion (physically or online) or offer retail space for gallery show please email us.

Submit your artwork, poetry or writings

Personalized Art Gallery's Featuring Our Members

We encourage those who served their country to post their paintings, poems and short stories along with a brief biography.

Please submit your artwork, poetry or short stories to be displayed on this website via the members submission form below.

Artist will be required to provide following information; Title, Artist, Brief Biography, Medium, Description and Price. (MEMBERS ARTWORK SOLD ON THIS WEBSITE OR IN OUR SPONSORED GALLERY AGREE TO A 20% COMMISSION AT TIME OF PURCHASES)

Art Gallery featuring Artist James Agesen (Prints Available)

THE POPPY DANCE

Artist: James Agesen

Price: $350