Virtual National Military Veteran Artist Network Symposium 2025

Join the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago and the Art Students League of New York for a dynamic virtual symposium designed for military veteran artists and creative professionals.

Explore the studio practice of veteran artists across the U.S., discover new calls for submissions, and learn about career-building opportunities in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and more.

Have education benefits? Hear from an expert on how to make the most of them.

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Schedule

1:00 pm - Introduction from National Veterans Art Museum (Chicago)

1:20 pm - Studio Visit (Amber Zora, South Dakota)

1:40 pm - The Comics and Narrative Arts Industry: From Will Eisner To Today (Denis Kitchen, Todd Depastino, Andrew Drilon)

2:05 pm - Studio Visits (Curtis Dorval, NYC and Stephen Knight, Illinois)

2:25 pm - The Artist Fellowship Program Overview at the National Veterans Art Museum

2:50 pm - Studio Visit (Amanda Raquel Dorval, NYC)

3:00 pm - Studio Visit and Professional Topics (Steve Rands, Metal Sculpture and Fabricator - Lawrence, Kansas)

3:15 pm - How To Become A Medical Illustrator (Andrew Swift)

3:30 pm - About the Art Students League of New York

3:35 pm - Navigating Your Educations Benefits

3:50 pm - Closing Ceremony (and raffle!)

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