This course introduces service members to the creative representations and expressions of warfighters across history in a way that is both educational and experiential. Participants will explore the historical context and artistic modes of expression from twelve time periods. After each session, participants will engage in brief art therapy exercises using a variety of media, including visual art, poetry, and music. Each project draws inspiration from the materials and practices used by artists of the corresponding historical period.

The course situates contemporary service members within the broader continuum of human history and affirms the value of their stories and creative contributions. The works they create bear witness to their experiences, offering a living narrative that resonates across time and connects them to generations of service members before them.

This session will focus on Week 1: Pre-History and Early Civilization. It is free and open to all service members, veterans, and the greater military community.

This event is free. Please consider donating $10 to Mission United, a nonprofit that builds bridges between veterans and civilians through the arts and creative expression.