The Veterans Coalition for the Arts (VCA), a collective of military veterans who are studying at the School of Visual Arts, presents “Camaraderie,” an exhibition of work by current and former members of the armed forces from throughout the greater New York area. Curated by Chris Miller and Kylene Kasch, the exhibition will be on view December 8, 2014 through January 31, 2015 in the Atrium of the VA NY Harbor, located at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, 423 East 23rd Street, New York City. Admission is free and open to the public.

“Camaraderie” features paintings, photographs and mixed media work by a variety veterans from all five boroughs representing every branch of the military. Participating SVA students and alumni include Kylene Kasch, U.S. Marine Corps (MFA Art Therapy); Chris Miller, U.S. Air Force, Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran (BFA Design); Hector Rene, U.S. Army (BFA 2014 Photography); Gerald Sheffield, U.S. Army veteran (BFA Design) and JuanPablo Tafur, U.S. Air Force (BFA Design).

Since 2010, VCA has fostered and promoted an environment where military artists can share their artwork within a like-minded community. “Camaraderie” will be the group’s first juried exhibition and the longest-running in its history.

As a community of veteran artists enrolled at SVA, the VCA works to support veterans in their transition to civilian life, encourage dialogue about the causes and effects of war and explore the dichotomy of being a veteran and artist.

The Atrium gallery is located at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, 423 East 23rd Street between First Avenue and FDR Drive. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. The gallery is fully accessible by wheelchair. For more information call Chris Miller at 516-532-1857.

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Camaraderie

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