#MissionBelonging
Wednesday, 8/13 @ 7 PM ET over Zoom!
✨ Join us as we welcome artist Nerissa Alford for a workshop on creating Artist Trading Cards! All skill levels can join in this free, virtual workshop!

🎟️Learn more and register for free: cbaw.org/event/artist...

#MissionBelonging
July 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Through December 31st, with your help, we will raise $125,000 to fund our 2025 #MissionBelonging programs, and support research efforts to prove the power of creative community experiences to counter the devastating effects of loneliness.

Support #MissionBelonging at cbaw.org/givebelonging/
November 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM
🎨 Join artist Nerissa Alford on Wednesday, 8/13 on Zoom for a workshop on creating Artist Trading Cards: A way to exchange art with other artists! Find details (including suggested supplies list) and get signed up here: cbaw.org/event/artist...

#MissionBelonging
July 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
THIS WEEK: Writing Workshops for all w/ Amelia Bane & Shuly Cawood, Paint Night for all w/ Margaret Jacobson, Poetic Record for healthcare workers w/ Laura Van Prooyen, & our #MoreThanOneStory orientation sessions. Full details and registration here: cbaw.org/events/

#MissionBelonging
March 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
April 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
THIS WEEK at #MissionBelonging !

Workshop on music, art and writing for everyone (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday), plus our workshop for Military Voices (Thursday) and Healthcare providers (Tuesday!)
Tap the link below to sign up for all of these! All free & virtual!
missionbelonging.org/events/
June 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Wednesday, 8/13 @ 7 PM ET over Zoom!
✨ One week from tonight: A workshop from Nerissa Alford focused on creating your own Artist Trading Cards! All skill levels can join in this free, virtual workshop!

🎟️Learn more and register: cbaw.org/event/artist...

#MissionBelonging
August 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
THIS WEEK at #MissionBelonging! Creative Workshops Tuesday thru Friday for Veterans, Healthcare workers, and civilians too!
🚀 Looking to register? It’s easy! Click the link below and then select the workshop you are interested in joining to sign up!
🗓️ Register here: missionbelonging.org/events/
July 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Coming in June— A special guest facilitated workshop with Veteran Artist Renee’ that's all about being free & learning to incorporate DIY textures in your art. Please bring your open mind, soul and creativity! Learn more and register here: cbaw.org/event/diy-te...

#MissionBelonging
May 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
February 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
April 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
April 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
May 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
THIS WEEK at CBAW!
Our Program for Women & Non-Binary Military*, Writing and visual art for all with Ben Weakley, Seema Reza, & Joe Merritt, and Poetic Record for healthcare workers w/ Laura Van Prooyen!

Full details and registration: https://buff.ly/3EOrSPQ

#MissionBelonging
February 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“They taught me how to like me again.” —Lesley Mose, Army Veteran (Ret)
Lesley found healing through CBAW #MissionBelonging, using art to overcome PTSD & injuries. “A community of people you didn’t know... taught you how to love yourself unapologetically.”
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#MissionBelonging: Lesley, US Army Veteran (Ret) - Love Yourself Unapologetically
“They taught me how to like me again." — Lesley Mose, U.S. Army Veteran (Retired)Lesley, a retired Combat Veteran, found her identity through her military ca...
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November 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM
🗓️ Friday, 9/12 @ 7 PM at The Mansion at Strathmore
✨ Join us for an evening of poetry & performances by the #MissionBelonging Community, hosted by Seema Reza.

Light Refreshments served. This event is free and open to all ages 16+.

Learn more & Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/united-aga...
August 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎨🧑Check out the #MissionBelonging July Visual Arts Workshop schedule! Join Veteran artists, Val Acosta, Shaun Smith, Joe Merritt, and special guests Liz Lockett & Lisa Solomon! Learn new art techniques from pros over Zoom. All are welcome— no experience is necessary! 🚀 Details here: bit.ly/MBVisArt
June 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"It just brings you so much energy, resilience, strength, fortitude. That's been as empowering as the writing itself." - U.S. Army Vet., (Ret) Alleria on fostering & sharing her creativity in community with CBAW.

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#MissionBelonging: Alleria, US Army Veteran (Ret) - It Is My Story
"To share it and to feel it with others. It just brings you so much energy, resilience, strength, fortitude. That's been as empowering as the writing itself....
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November 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Fridays at 12 PM ET, join us. We read together, write together, & enjoy our time together. Author Seema Reza hosts this free-for-everyone, no writing experience required poetry workshop. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/cbaw-onlin...

#MissionBelonging
May 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
May 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
📅This week:
06/24: Women & Non-Binary Military Program 06/25: Writing Workshop (12 pm ET) & Healthcare Resilience Workshop (7 pm ET).
06/26: Open Art Studio
06/28: Creative Writing.

All free & virtual!

Details & Registration: cbaw.org/events

#ArtSavesLives #MissionBelonging
June 24, 2024 at 7:32 PM
THIS WEEK!
- #MoreThanOneStory for Women & Non-Binary Military
- #PoeticRecord for Healthcare Workers w/ Laura Van Prooyen
- Open Art Studio w/ Joe Merritt
- Creative Writing w/ Seema Reza

All details: https://cbaw.org/events/

#MissionBelonging
October 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM
#MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
January 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
December 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM