Grant Project

Birmingham, Alabama

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Creative Arts for Alabama Veterans

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Creative Arts for Alabama Veterans project offers virtual arts workshops to at least four veterans groups through the Birmingham VA. Veterans can participate in any of the four ten-week workshops, covering creative writing, visual arts, mindful movement, theater, and reflective visual artmaking with compassionate listening. The workshops aim to reduce anxiety and perceived pain, improve self-confidence, provide a sense of control and autonomy, and create space for social connection, aligning with the goals of the Whole Health program.
(External link) University of Alabama at Birmingham
Partner Organization:
Birmingham VA Healthcare System
(External link) va.gov/birmingham-health-care
Grant Amount and Tier:
$10,000, Emerging
Grant Period:
2023-2024