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Legacy of Service: Stories in Color

Discover healing and connection through the art of our community's veterans.

Arizona State University’s Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement (OVMAE) invites veterans connected to ASU to share their stories through creativity. The inaugural “Legacy of Service: Stories in Color” art exhibit is a local celebration of the artistic talent and diverse perspectives of the military and veteran community.

Whether you’re an experienced artist or exploring art as a new path to healing, this exhibit is your opportunity to express your vision or story, inspire others and make new connections. Showcase your painting, drawing, sculpture, photography or mixed media work that captures the essence of military life or explores a theme close to your heart.

Exhibit opens

Friday, April 11, 2025

Location

Applied Arts Pavilion on ASU’s Polytechnic campus

Call to artists

Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard, Reserves and ROTC alumni and cadets with a connection to ASU or higher education are welcomed to submit their artistic works for the opportunity to have them showcased at our event.

Submission guidelines

Please submit a single piece of artwork, along with a brief paragraph describing

Your background

Your artistic vision

The dimensions of the artwork

Techniques used

Important dates

Submission deadline
Friday, February 28, 2025

Notification of acceptance
Saturday, March 1, 2025

Opening reception
Friday, April 11, 2025

About ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

CISA is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary learning and applied experiences that empower students to become master learners and solution-makers. Its innovative, career-oriented programs emphasize accessibility, creativity and community engagement.

About ASU’s Polytechnic campus

The Polytechnic campus is a nexus for studies in integrative sciences and arts, engineering, aviation, management, technology and education. Industry partnerships are key to the campus’ distinctive course offerings, which provide opportunities for project-based learning within advanced laboratory spaces.