PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The VA held the 16th Annual Veterans Creative Arts Competition Thursday showcasing local talented veterans.
The VA uses creative arts as a therapeutic rehabilitative treatment.
The competition recognizes the progress and recovery veterans have made through creative arts therapy.
It also raises awareness of the creative achievements of our nation's veterans.
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"We have a couple different categories, music, we have drama, we have our creative arts here so all of our artwork then we have creative writing," Recreation Therapist Kristie Kendrick explained.
"I performed a lot of places and it's a lot of fun. I just consider it a hobby you know and I enjoy it quite a bit. I hope the other folks enjoy hearing me," said Veteran Wally Sasso.
This was their first live event since the pandemic and they are already taking submissions for next year's competition.
