VETART'S POP UP CAFES
Healing Through Art and Conversation
Stories, Support, and Self-Expression
Get to Know Our Pop-Up Cafes
VETART hosts community art events across California where Veterans and their families connect, share stories, and explore healing through creativity. These gatherings, supported by MHSOAC, also offer access to mental health resources and insights to inform state and local care.
California State Capital Pop-Up Cafe
The Veterans Art Project (VETART) hosted its second-annual Statewide Veteran's Pop-up Arts Café on October 17, 2023, at the California State Capitol, featuring performances, workshops, exhibits, and demos by 40+ Veteran artists from across the state.
How to Start a Pop-Up Café for Veterans in Your Community
Interested in bringing a pop-up art café to your community? VETART offers full support — from artistic training to marketing and advocacy — for groups of 10 to 100+ Veterans. Led by Steve Dilley, MFA, the team helps build lasting creative spaces and strong community networks.