Show Summary
This episode features a conversation with Kathleen Ellertson, the Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute. The Veteran Art Institute is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit dedicated to honoring and empowering active-duty military and veterans through the arts.
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About Today’s Guest
Kathleen Ellertson is the dedicated Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute (VAI). Inspired by her father, an Army Air Forces Veteran and WWII Bronze Star Medal recipient, Kathleen has channeled her lifelong passion for the arts into a mission to honor veterans through creative expression. With a BFA in Art History and years of experience curating veteran art exhibits, including a notable year-long exhibit at the Pentagon, Kathleen has established VAI as a platform for veterans to showcase their work both online and in local galleries. Since its inception in 2019, VAI has not only hosted numerous art exhibitions but has also cultivated a nurturing community where veteran artists can share their stories and find solace. Kathleen's unwavering dedication to giving back to the veteran community continues to drive her work, making a meaningful impact through art and advocacy.
Links Mentioned During the Episode
Veteran Art Institute Web Site
PsychArmor Resource of the Week
This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Telling Your Story. Your experience in the United States military is one only you can tell and it’s up to you how much you choose to share with others. In this course, four Veterans share their personal stories and offer insight.
You can find the resource here:
https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-s-a-v-e
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Theme Music
Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.
Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com