Operation: Art of Valor

More Art More Creativity More Experiences More Engagement More Impact

Operation: Art of Valor is a community-based art program that provides opportunities for creative self-expression outside of clinical care.

It began in 2018 as a partnership with the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital to offer glassblowing to military patients and veterans through structured, hands-on learning that focuses on improving cognition, teamwork, and confidence. Since 2018, the Morean Arts Center has expanded into photography and ceramics.

FREE to participants, this offering is limited to Active-duty Military referred by a therapist and Veterans.
Ready to sign up? Choose your interest:

Operation: Art of Valor Glassblowing Group:
This is a weekly offering made especially for Veterans by Veterans.

Class meets every Sunday morning at the Morean Glass Studio from 8am-12pm, Veterans feel free to pop in and meet the group!

New participants are advised to register for the first Sunday of the month.

*only first Sundays are available for online registration, for all other dates please call or sign-up in person.

Returning students can register in person or over the phone at: 727-822-7872

Would you like to try an art medium besides glass?
Veteran Scholarships are available for All Morean Art Offerings:

We are proud to offer free art classes for veterans through Operation: Art of Valor.

Thanks to the generous support of the Speer Dream Foundation, veterans may participate in any class across the Morean, at no cost.

Whether you are interested in ceramics, glass, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, jewelry, or any other offered artistic medium, the Morean provides a welcoming environment where veterans can explore their creativity, learn new skills, and connect with others.

Getting started is easy. Browse our current class offerings and choose the class that interests you. Then, email our Education team at [email protected] to assist you with Operation: Art of Valor registration.

No previous art experience is necessary.

We are honored to serve those who have served our country and invite you to discover the healing power of the arts through Operation: Art of Valor.

You can honor the veteran in your life and support Operation: Art of Valor by purchasing a red, white, and blue glass flower made by veterans in the glass program. You are also welcome to stop by the Morean Glass Studio to hand-pick your glass piece. If you would like to make an additional gift to support this important program for local veterans, please click below.

This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture, and the State of Florida and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Funded in Part By:

Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants are part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces® initiative, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Photo courtesy of Virgil Photography

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