An overview of existing research published in the Journal of Military and Veterans' Health has found that “art therapy shows promising treatment results among service members,” including both current service members and veterans diagnosed with PTSD.

Here is just a small collection of free art resources for military veterans and current servicemembers.

The Currier Museum's Art for Vets program provides access to art, studio classes, and wellness experiences in our galleries and classrooms year-round. 

It aims to serve veteran and active-service members by creating programs that align with a Whole Health philosophy and promote individual wellness.

Creative Arts for Vets aims to support veterans, service members, and military-connected populations of all ages and abilities through the arts and arts-based approaches that promote connectedness and improve mental health and well-being. The CAV Book is a guidebook for therapeutic artmaking for veterans, those currently serving, and military-connected populations.

Heal Vets carries hundreds of various craft kits that fall within four primary categories—woodworking, leather, painting and scale modeling. The kits are 100% free, including shipping costs.

The Patriot Art Foundation gives veterans a much-needed way to express themselves when words can’t, and to provide a way to navigate a sometimes-difficult world with creativity, purpose, and joy. Programming includes online classes, intimate classes in partnership with the Veterans Administration, Veterans Art Rally, or Art Muster mentorship groups.