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OPERATION: ART OF VALOR

Operation: Art of Valor is a community-based art program that provides opportunities for creative self-expression outside of clinical care.

It began in 2018 as a partnership with the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital to offer glassblowing to military patients and veterans through structured, hands-on learning that focuses on improving cognition, teamwork, and confidence. Since 2018, the Morean Arts Center has expanded into photography and ceramics.

FREE to participants, it is limited to Active duty Military referred by a therapist and Veterans

New participants are advised to register for the first Sunday of the month. 

*only first Sundays are available for online registration, for all other dates please call or sign-up in person. 

Returning students can register in person or over the phone at: 727-822-7872

Register Here!

Glass: Class meets every Sunday morning at the Morean Glass Studio from 8am-12pm, Veterans feel free to pop in and meet the group!

Veteran Scholarships for Additional Art Mediums:

The Morean Arts Center is proud to offer free art classes for veterans through Operation: Art of Valor.

 Thanks to the generous support of the Speer Dream Foundation, veterans may participate in classes across the Morean at no cost.

Whether you are interested in ceramics, glass, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, jewelry, or another artistic medium, the Morean provides a welcoming environment where veterans can explore their creativity, learn new skills, and connect with others.

Getting started is easy. Browse our current class offerings and choose the class that interests you. Then call our Guest Services team at 727.822.7872, and we will assist you with registration and enrollment through the Operation: Art of Valor program.

No previous art experience is necessary.

We are honored to serve those who have served our country and invite you to discover the healing power of the arts through Operation: Art of Valor.

Honor the veteran in your life and support Operation: Art of Valor by purchasing a red, white, and blue glass flower made by veterans in the glass program. You are also welcome to stop by the Morean Glass Studio to hand-pick your glass piece.  If you would like to make an additional gift to support this important program for local veterans, please click below.

Purchase your Glass Flower Here
Donate Now to Support the Program
This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture, and the State of Florida and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Funded in Part By:

Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants are part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces® initiative, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance. 

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