Mission Belonging

Promotional graphic for Mission Belonging’s visual arts workshop titled “Drawing Faces, Drawing Military Memories.” The background features an expressive multicolored line drawing of a face created with overlapping red, blue, orange, and purple strokes. A circular portrait of Yonsenia White appears near the bottom. Text announces the workshop with Yonsenia White, and sponsor logos for the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid‑America Arts Alliance appear in the lower corner.

Wed, 4/15 at 7 PM ET!
🎨 In this workshop we'll learn the basics of drawing faces and create unique, personalized portrait drawings to honor military loved ones who have passed away. Portraits can be submitted to our Memorial Day digital exhibit in May.
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🌟Join a space just for your voice & your story.
Women & non‑binary Veterans are invited to a virtual Orientation for More Than One Story, our creative arts program.

All discharge statuses welcome.

Two sessions next Tuesday, 03/10.

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Black-and-white photo of author Seema Reza sitting cross-legged on a soft surface, smiling gently and looking down. She wears a white shirt and jeans in a relaxed, casual pose. The image promotes a creative writing workshop titled “Write Where You Belong: A Creative Writing Workshop Open to All Voices with Seema Reza,” hosted by Mission Belonging. The Mission Belonging logo appears in the top left corner, and logos for the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid-America Arts Alliance are displayed along the bottom, indicating institutional support for the event.

🗨️ "The workshop was exceptional... Seema is a magician." -Participant

It's our Friday creative writing workshop! In this session we'll consider writing as a tool for communication, expression, & relief. Join us every Friday at 12 PM ET!

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Promotional graphic for Mission Belonging’s visual arts workshop titled “Paint Night.” The background features a painting by Natasha Lewis of a tree with a dark brown trunk and branches, topped with textured purple foliage against cascading blue and teal tones. The Mission Belonging logo appears at the top. Text at the bottom announces the workshop title and facilitator. Sponsor logos for the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid-America Arts Alliance appear in the lower corner.

🗓️ Next Wednesday, 3/11 at 7 PM ET on Zoom!
🎨🖌️ Join artist Natasha Lewis for a fun paint night as she guides you step-by-step through a classic painting. If you're feeling inspired, you can customize your painting however you like. No experience needed!
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Promotional image for ‘Military Voices,’ a creative writing workshop with Kevin Basl. A man with a short beard, glasses, cap, and plaid shirt stands outdoors in front of soft green foliage. Text invites veterans, military families, and caregivers to participate. Logos: Mission Belonging, Blue Star Families, National Endowment for the Arts–Creative Forces, and Mid America Arts Alliance.

Join our creative writing workshop with Veteran/Poet Kevin Basl tomorrow, 3/5 @ 3:30 PM ET on Zoom. Explore writing as a tool for communication, expression, & relief. No experience needed. Open to all who have served, military family members, & caregivers. circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/mil...

🩶Mission Belonging goes platinum again!

We are proud to announce that we just earned our 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid.Org!

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Promotional graphic for “Yayoi Kusama (Artist Study): A Visual Arts Workshop with Valerie Acosta.” The photo shows a colorful artwork by Valerie Acosta inspired by Yayoi Kusama, featuring the word “VAL” in large patterned letters on a black background with intersecting pink lines. Surrounding the artwork are art supplies including colored markers, a ruler, a green beaded bracelet, and sheets of colorful paper. Logos for Mission Belonging, the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid‑America Arts Alliance appear along the bottom.

"Always enjoy @artmayhappen workshops... Such a rich experience!" -Participant
Tomorrow, 3/4 at 7 PM ET: Join our deep dive into Yayoi Kusama’s world. After exploring her life and art, we’ll create Kusama-inspired pieces with simple shapes & bold colors.
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Author Laura Van Prooyen smiles gently, resting her head on her hand. She wears a green scarf and black textured top. In the top left corner, the Mission Belonging logo appears with red, blue, and teal shapes beside the name. Text at the bottom reads: “Poetic Record: A Creative Writing Workshop for Healthcare Workers with Laura Van Prooyen.”

🗨️ "Laura went above and beyond as always. We had a great hour." -Participant

Join Laura for Poetic Record, a FREE ONLINE workshop that blends poetry, connection, & the science of resilience to support healthcare workers.

🗓️ Tuesdays at 7 PM ET!
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Promotional graphic titled “This Week” listing Mission Belonging’s free virtual workshops for March 2–6. The background features geometric pastel shapes, and the Mission Belonging logo appears in the top right corner. Monday 03/02: Intro to Music with Wytold, 3:30–4:30 PM ET. Tuesday 03/03: Poetic Record: A Creative Writing Workshop for Healthcare Workers with Laura Van Prooyen, 7:00–8:00 PM ET. Wednesday 03/04: Yayoi Kusama (Artist Study): A Visual Arts Workshop with Valerie Acosta, 7:00–8:00 PM ET. Thursday 03/05: Military Voices: Writing Workshop open to Veterans, Military Families & Caregivers with Kevin Basl & Blue Star Families, 3:30–4:30 PM ET. Friday 03/06: Write Where You Belong: A Creative Writing Workshop with Seema Reza, 12:00–1:15 PM ET. Footer text directs viewers to missionbelonging.org/events and notes that all workshops are free and virtual unless otherwise noted.

THIS WEEK at Mission Belonging!
🎵Music, ✍️ writing, & 🎨visual art workshops each day! All workshops and events listed above are free and are conducted virtually.

🚀 Registering is easy! Click here and select the workshop you are interested in joining to sign up: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/

Promotional graphic for Mission Belonging’s visual arts workshop titled “Image Transfers & Altered Photos.” The background features a layered mixed‑media collage with textured paint, abstract shapes, and partially visible phrases. A classical sculpture head appears among the collage elements. A circular portrait of Sharon Robinson is placed near the bottom. Text announces the workshop with Sharon Robinson, and sponsor logos for the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid‑America Arts Alliance appear in the lower corner.

Coming on Wednesday, 4/8 at 7 PM ET!
Sharon Robinson explores hands‑on ways to turn photos, magazines, & other printed materials into image transfers for collage & mixed media, plus a conversation on using old photographs to tell your story. Details/RSVP: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/mis...

Promotional image for “Intro to Music,” an online workshop with Wytold. The musician stands center stage in a cathedral-like space, playing an electric cello beneath dramatic red fabric suspended midair. Purple lighting bathes the scene, with fans positioned around the stage creating motion and theatrical atmosphere. Logos for Mission Belonging, National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid-America Arts Alliance appear in the corners.

Monday, 3/2 at 3:30 PM ET!
🎻 Have you played an instrument before but it's been a while? Or maybe you've always wanted to learn one or compose a song but didn't know how to begin?
🎶 Join composer Wytold on Zoom! Instruments are optional!

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A veteran wearing a cap with a cross symbol sits by a sunlit window, reading from his composition notebook. The moment captures his first time sharing his writing at Mission Belonging’s Day of Belonging event in 2023. Text on the image reads: “WRITING IN THE ARENA: A Creative Program for Military & Veteran Men” and “Honor Your Service. Continue your journey.” The Mission Belonging logo appears in the lower right corner.

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A veteran wearing a cap with a cross symbol sits by a sunlit window, reading from his composition notebook. The moment captures his first time sharing his writing at Mission Belonging’s Day of Belonging event in 2023. Text on the image reads: “WRITING IN THE ARENA: A Creative Program for Military & Veteran Men” and “Honor Your Service. Continue your journey.” The Mission Belonging logo appears in the lower right corner.

🎖️ Join #WritingInTheArena, a program for military men to share stories & build community. Start w/ our 3/9 Zoom Orientation Session to meet facilitators & learn about the program. Then, join monthly workshops on identity, creativity, & belonging.
RSVP: missionbelongingwita.eventbrite.com?aff=bsky

When veterans use poetry to heal (Mission Belonging's Seema Reza) | Masters of Scale Summit 2025 YouTube video by Masters of Scale

At the Masters of Scale, our very own Seema Reza shared how poetry workshops help veterans reconnect to themselves & to each other after war.

“Before I knew any of [the research results], I knew I was in the presence of undeniable, life‑saving, repeatable magic.”

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Black-and-white photo of author Seema Reza smiling warmly in a relaxed pose, wearing a white shirt. The image promotes a creative writing workshop titled “Write Where You Belong – A Creative Writing Workshop Open to All Voices,” facilitated by Seema Reza and hosted by Mission Belonging. The Mission Belonging logo appears in the top left corner. Logos for the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid-America Arts Alliance are displayed along the bottom, indicating institutional support for the event.

No experience required! If you can think, you can write. In this creative writing workshop, we'll consider writing as a tool for communication, expression, and relief from holding it all together. Join us.

🗓️ Fridays @ 12 PM ET on Zoom!
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🌟 Junk Journaling: From Mundane to Magic! 📅 Wed, March 18th, 7 PM ET on Zoom.
Join veteran artist Leslie Hidalgo for a workshop on transforming junk ♻️ into art 🎨by creating a personalized journal. No experience needed!
🎟️ RSVP: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/mis...

Promotional graphic for Mission Belonging’s visual arts workshop titled “Open Art Studio.” The background features an abstract painting of an eye in vivid blue, yellow, orange, and green brushstrokes on a textured surface. A small circular photo shows a man with glasses and a beard. Text on the graphic announces “Open Art Studio: A Visual Arts Workshop with Joe Merritt,” along with a note that Glen Kessler of The Compass Atelier will give a talk on their Master Artist Program. The Mission Belonging logo appears at the top, and sponsor logos for the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid-America Arts Alliance appear in the lower corner.

Join our Open Art Studio tomorrow, 2/25 at 7 PM ET, for a collaborative session in any medium. PLUS: Stay for a talk by Glen Kessler, Founder of Compass Atelier, on the Master Artist Program.
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Grayscale promotional poster for Mission Belonging’s creative writing workshop titled “Poetic Record.” Centered is a softly lit portrait of Laura Van Prooyen, a woman with long hair, wearing a dark top and a circular pendant necklace. She gazes directly at the camera with a gentle, knowing smile. The monochrome palette evokes introspection and calm. Above her image is the Mission Belonging logo—a triangle symbol above the words “MISSION BELONGING.” Prominently displayed text reads: “Poetic Record,” followed by “A Creative Writing Workshop for Healthcare Workers” and “with Laura Van Prooyen.” The overall design conveys warmth, professionalism, and a sense of quiet strength, inviting healthcare workers into a reflective, expressive space.

Every Tuesday at 7 PM ET, join our always-free Resilience Writing Workshop designed for healthcare workers. Dive into a virtual space to write, reflect, and engage with fellow professionals. No writing experience needed & sharing is optional.
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Promotional poster for a creative writing workshop led by Ben Weakley. The image features a close-up portrait of Ben smiling warmly, wearing a blue sweater against a softly blurred brick wall. Text reads: “Creative Writing – A Workshop Open to All Voices with Ben Weakley,” hosted by Mission Belonging. Logos for the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals and The Up Center appear near the top, with additional support shown through logos for the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid-America Arts Alliance at the bottom.

✨Tomorrow, 2/24 at 12 PM ET— In this generative creative writing workshop we use the written and spoken word to find healing and self-discovery together in a welcoming, safe community. Open to all voices. No experience necessary. Jou us on zoom!

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Close-up of a person wearing clear-framed glasses and red lipstick, with a softly blurred background. Overlaid text reads: “women and non-binary veterans have MORE THAN ONE STORY.” Below, the Mission Belonging logo appears with the tagline “combat loneliness. build community.” followed by the phrase “share yours.”

A veteran wearing a cap with a cross symbol sits by a sunlit window, reading from his composition notebook. The moment captures his first time sharing his writing at Mission Belonging’s Day of Belonging event in 2023. Text on the image reads: “WRITING IN THE ARENA: A Creative Program for Military & Veteran Men” and “Honor Your Service. Continue your journey.” The Mission Belonging logo appears in the lower right corner.

Please note that registration is closed for this month's MTOS and WITA workshops because a single orientation session is required before admittance. Both program and orientation take place online. See our events calendar link above for orientation session dates for both of these programs.

Promotional graphic titled “This Week” showing Mission Belonging’s schedule of free virtual arts and writing workshops. The Mission Belonging logo appears in the top right corner. Monday, February 23: • More Than One Story, an arts program for women and nonbinary military and veterans, 7–8 PM ET. • Writing in the Arena for military and veteran men, 7–8 PM ET. Tuesday, February 24: • Creative Writing Workshop with Ben Weakley, 12–1 PM ET. • Poetic Record for healthcare workers with Laura Van Prooyen, 7–8 PM ET. Wednesday, February 25: • Open Art Studio with Joe Merritt, 7–8:15 PM ET. • Plus: Glen Kessler of The Compass Atelier with a short talk on the Master Artist Program. Friday, February 27: • Write Where You Belong with Seema Reza, 12–1:15 PM ET. Footer text notes that all workshops are free and virtual and directs viewers to missionbelonging.org/events.

💻✍️ 🎨 Free, virtual workshops all week long! Join us!
🚀 Looking to register? Click the link below then select the workshop you are interested in joining to sign up: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/

#ArtSavesLives

Promotional graphic for Mission Belonging and FAWC’s 2026 Summer Workshop Scholarships for Veterans. The background features a repeated pattern of the word “summer” in bold blue letters. In the top left corner, the Mission Belonging logo appears. At the bottom, white text on a dark blue gradient reads: “FAWC & Mission Belonging Announce 2026 Summer Workshops and Scholarships for Veterans. Apply by March 1, 2026."

✨ In collaboration with the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, we offer 2 scholarships for our Veteran & Military participants. Enjoy a week of writing & visual art workshops in Massachusetts, covering tuition & housing.
⌛ Apply by 3/1/2026 — More info: missionbelonging.org/blog/fawc-mi...

Promotional graphic for a Mission Belonging and Strathmore workshop. The Mission Belonging and Strathmore logos appear at the top. A portrait of Allison K. Williams shows her smiling, with red hair and wearing a green top against a softly blurred background. Text on the graphic reads: “Choosing Your Publishing Path in 2026 — a workshop for writers with Allison K. Williams."

💫 Join our April Strathmore workshop on Thurs, 4/16 at 7 PM ET via Zoom: Learn to publish your story by exploring legacy, self-publishing, hybrid services, and more. Discover scams to avoid, useful industry info, and choose the right path for you.
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ℹ️ This workshop is offered on a “pay what you can” basis. Enter any amount, including $0 for free registration. Contributions aid Strathmore’s education programs. The workshop will be recorded for registered participants, focusing on the instructor’s lessons while ensuring participant privacy.

Promotional flyer for a creative writing workshop featuring Luisa Caycedo‑Kimura. She stands smiling outdoors in front of green trees, wearing glasses and a dark jacket. Logos for Mission Belonging and Strathmore appear in the top left. Text reads: “Mission Belonging & Strathmore Present: Using Shifts and Turns to Bring Life to Your Poems — a creative writing workshop with Luisa Caycedo‑Kimura.”

Join us on Thurs, 3/19 at 7 PM ET as Luisa Caycedo-Kimura leads us through generative exercises where we will examine how poets have used shifts & turns, using these techniques to awaken our poems & take them to surprising places.
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Black-and-white promotional image for a creative writing workshop. Seema Reza, a woman with dark hair, rests her hand on her head and looks directly at the camera through a dreamlike, reflective lighting setup. Text reads: “Write Where You Belong, A Creative Writing Workshop Open to All Voices with Seema Reza.” Logos for Mission Belonging, National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid-America Arts Alliance appear in the corners.

If you can think, you can write! In this creative writing workshop, we'll consider writing as a tool for communication, expression, and relief from holding it all together. Join us. Its free!

🗓️Fridays, 12 PM ET on Zoom!
🎟️RSVP: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/wri...

Promotional image for ‘Military Voices,’ a creative writing workshop with Kevin Basl. A man with a short beard, glasses, cap, and plaid shirt stands outdoors in front of soft green foliage. Text invites veterans, military families, and caregivers to participate. Logos: Mission Belonging, Blue Star Families, National Endowment for the Arts–Creative Forces, and Mid America Arts Alliance.

🗓️ Tomorrow, 2/19 at 3:30 PM ET on Zoom 🎖️ Join Veteran Author Kevin Basl for a virtual writing workshop, open to veterans, military family members, and caregivers. Use writing as a tool for communication, expression, and relief.
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ℹ️ This workshop is "pay what you can," including an option for free registration. Contributions support Strathmore’s education programs. The session will be recorded for registered participants, with edits to ensure privacy and focus on the instructor.

Author Maya Marshall stands in front of a bookshelf filled with books, her long hair framing her face as she looks toward the camera. The warm, book-lined setting evokes a creative, literary atmosphere, complementing the promotional text for her upcoming workshop, “Writing in Times of Conflict,” presented by Mission Belonging and Strathmore.

⌛ Sign up by 4 PM ET tomorrow, 2/19 to join Maya Marshall for a workshop on writing & activism, exploring political poetry & protest poetics. Thursday 2/19 at 7 PM ET.
Don't miss out! RSVP here: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/wri...

Promotional graphic for Mission Belonging’s visual arts workshop titled “Paint Night: A Visual Arts Workshop with Natasha Lewis.” The background shows a vibrant, paint‑splattered surface filled with colorful brushes, palette knives, and paint tubes, all showing signs of active use. The Mission Belonging logo appears at the top. Centered text announces the workshop title and facilitator. Sponsor logos for the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Forces, and Mid‑America Arts Alliance appear at the bottom.

🗓️ Wed, 3/11 at 7 PM ET on Zoom!
🎨🖌️ Join Veteran/Artist, Natasha Lewis, for paint night as she guides you step-by-step through a classic painting. Follow along and if inspired, customize your painting however you like. No experience needed!

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