VetArtSpan
This VetArtSpan podcast provides the opportunity for the veteran and civilian community to have a shared experience of hearing from veterans, the artists who serve as art therapists, artists who represent community arts organizations that work in partnership with veteran medical facilities that serve our veterans and organizations that offer resources and outreach to our veteran community. This programming offers the opportunity to share insight into the Military culture and the nuances of Military life. This will serve to inform our civilian population and foster a foundation for clearer understanding and compassionate communication.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 28
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Victor Carlos Alcantara, at the Star Center
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson interviews Victor Carlos Alcantara, a veteran of 20 years with the Air Force as an aeromedical technician. His love of painting started early in life, and after serving i…
Belicia Adams & Alexis STIX Brown, at The Straz Center
VetArtSpan podcast host Fred Johnson talks with Belicia Adams and Alexis STIX Brown, who are the heart and soul of Paint22.com, an organization that provides welcoming art-making experiences to veter…
Erica Guevara
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson has an enlightening conversation with Erica Guevara, wife of veteran Manny. She shares her thoughts on the Vet Civilian Dialog and how the experience brought connection a…
The Bodge Family at The James Haley Veterans' Hospital
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson has an intimate conversation with veteran Ryan Bodge, along with his wife Tiffany, son Garrett, and service dog Bradley. The family speaks of their shared experience duri…
Vet Civilian Dialog at the Inkwell Centre
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson leads a group discussion with veterans, their families, and civilians. This conversation is all about understanding the issues facing veterans, and the idea is to create …
Dale and Valerie Kelley, with Guest Host Cathy DeWitt
Guest host Cathy DeWitt interviews combat veteran Dale Kelley about how tapping into his creative side helped him in his reintegration process after a long stint serving in the wars in Iraq and Afgha…
Matt Piepenbrok from the Morean Arts Center Hot Shop
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson interviews glass studio instructor Matt Piepenbrok about his work with the veterans who come to learn the challenging and sometimes dangerous craft of shaping and blowing…
Merrilee Jorn and Natalie Quintana from the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
VetArtSpan host Fred Johnson interviews music therapist Natalie Quintana and art therapist Merrilee Jorn about the intricacies of their work with veterans in the hospital and the community setting.