Arts & Military Roundtable
Lt. Governor Howie Morales addresses the New Mexico Arts & the Military Roundtable at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark.
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New Mexico ArtsLocation:
Santa Clara, New MexicoRegion:
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Project Website:
https://www.mimbresarts.org/about-arts-military-initiative-1OVERVIEW
The purpose of organizing a roundtable about the arts and the military is to build awareness about the role the arts can play in service to veterans and military families.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Military veterans face a difficult transition to civilian life and suffer from combat-related disorders such as post-traumatic stress, depression, and substance abuse. As a result, there are rising rates of veteran homelessness and suicides. The Mimbres Region Arts Council will play a leading role in the exploration of how the arts can serve veterans and their families who have served our county.
Topics at the interactive roundtable include:
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How the arts can address health and reintegration challenges
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How creative expression can relieve trauma
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Strengthening bonds between military and artistic communities in New Mexico
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Sharing experiences where the two are already intersecting
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Discussing ways to improve the connections between the arts and the military