VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), in partnership with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76, will co-host its fourth annual Southern Nevada Veterans Creative Arts Competition Sept. 13. The event will be hosted in conjunction with a Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. Registration for the arts competition is from 10 – 11 a.m. near the auditorium. The resource fair also begins at 10 a.m. and will feature representatives from various Veteran support services including My HealtheVet, Enrollment and Eligibility, Caregiver Support, and more. Judging for the Creative Arts Competition will begin promptly at 11 a.m. during the Veterans Town Hall, followed by an awards presentation at noon. The Veterans Town Hall is a 60-minute moderated discussion with representatives from the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and Nevada Department of Veterans Affairs on local, state, and national activities and initiatives. Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors can join the conversation in person or online. VASNHS conducts Veteran town hall meetings to communicate the most up-to-date information and provide Veterans, their families and caregivers with a platform to direct their questions to their support team leaders. The Creative Arts Competition will celebrate and showcase the works of local artists and musicians and is open to Veterans treated in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. Entrants can compete in more than 130 categories including art, creative writing, dance, drama, and music. Veterans may exhibit their artwork and original writings or perform musical, dance or dramatic selections in a live stage show performance. A comprehensive list of categories and guidelines can be found at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival website. Veterans who are interested in participating or would like to submit questions for consideration to be addressed during the town hall can send an email to vhalaspaomailbox@va.gov
- This is an Hybrid - In Person or Virtual event
- VA Sponsor: Veterans Health Administration
- VISN: VISN 21
- Event Categories: Caregivers, Disability Claim Questions, Health Care Enrollment, Mental Health, PACT Act, VA Eligibility, Veteran ID Card, Women Veteran Health Care
