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A white woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing glasses, is smiling and seated in an art studio. Colorful art materials and tools are on the table in front of her.

June 2024|Stories

A conversation with Clare Shepherd, Army veteran and glass artist

Clare Shepherd is a retired Army captain who discovered her passion for glass art after spending eight years in the military. Shepherd has found joy in connecting other veterans to art. She is also a teaching artist at Maryland Hall, a 2023 Creative Forces Community Engagement Grantee.

A multi-color tile mosaic with text in the center that says: Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world. In the center of the text is an image of an Army boot and a red high heel in the center. The center image is surrounded by square tiles that depict images from nature, people, and sayings such as "power and equality" and "puppie love."

August 2024|Stories

Uniting veterans through art: COSACOSA’s Community Engagement Grant Project

A 2023 Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant enabled COSACOSA at large to expand its reach, fostering creative expression and social connection for veterans in the Philadelphia area. Serving Justice, the organization’s Creative Forces-supported military arts program, culminated in a veteran-led mosaic project, spoken word album, and poetry chapbook.

A black woman wearing a white sleeveless gown is seated and holding a microphone while singing. A blue stage curtain and an American flag are in the background.

May 2024|Stories

A conversation with veteran and jazz vocalist Angela Walker

Jazz vocalist and Navy veteran Angela Walker shares her journey from battling health challenges to discovering the healing power of music. Angela has been a featured performer and competitor at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, winning more than ten times. She has also found a community through the arts and enjoys performing for veterans and active-duty service members.