We support each individual


by creating the opportunity to discover their own story, artistic path, and voice on their own terms and at their own pace.

We bring healing and progress


by creating the opportunity to discover their own story, artistic path, and voice on their own terms and at their own pace.



Warrior Arts Studio (WAS) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to honoring the stories and experiences of our military veterans. By bringing artists and veterans into a common space, we foster an environment of community support, positive learning, artistic collaboration, and honest storytelling. We believe that everyone has a story to tell. The arts provide a perfect medium for that story.

NaNoWriMo Extended!

Mondays in December 630-830pm

(Writing) National Novel Writing Month! (NaNoWriMo) Participants will write a novel in 30 days. Each week guest authors will discuss process, plot, tips and tricks of good writing and the secrets of reaching 50,000 words in 30 days. Class is FREE to veterans! (*All levels of experience welcome.)

WAS Open Studio Hrs

Sundays from 2-7pm

Missed a class? Need some extra time to work on a project? Want to come learn more about WAS? Join us during our Open Studio Hours for some good company, a cup of coffee and creativity. We'll see you there! Remember our classes are FREE to veterans!

Expressive Self Portraiture

Saturdays in October, 3-5pm

(Painting) Participants will explore, study and create expressionist self portraits. Artists who use expressive style to convey feeling and emotion will be discussed and used as inspiration as we learn how to draw and paint self portraits with expressionist qualities. Class is FREE for veterans! (*All levels of experience welcome.)


The WAS Gallery

Photos and Artwork

Currently under construction, this page will show a fine collection of art and imagery from our WAS workshops and classes.

Upcoming Events!

Calendar of WAS Happenings

View our Events page, which will connect you to everything going on at WAS and to several outlets within the veterans community.

WAS Blog

New Developments

Here's where to go to learn what's been going on at WAS lately.