We work to transform veterans’ LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF ART
PROFESSIONALLY, RECREATIONALLY, & THERAPEUTICALLY.
HOW WE SERVE VETERANS
By fostering new careers, new directions, and new possibilities for artists and veterans.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Career Guidance
Business Training
VA benefits Navigation
Artist Exhibitions
Veteran Artist Grants
Artist Mentorship
RECREATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Free Creative Workshops
Welcoming Environment
No Experience Required
VA Creative Arts Festival
THERAPEUTIC HEALING
Managing PTSD
Supportive Community
Connecting Artists & Service Members
Resources for Families
PROGRAMMING
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Learn the business side of being a professional artist. From pricing your work to navigating galleries, we provide the training and mentorship veterans need to build sustainable art careers.
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Workshops
Hands-on programs exploring different artistic mediums. No experience required. Connect with fellow veterans, discover new skills, and create in a supportive environment.
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Exhibitions
Showcase your work and connect with the community. We provide exhibition opportunities that give veteran artists visibility, recognition, and a platform to share their stories through art.
Our Team
Chicago Region Art Director
mbever@newcenturyartguild.org
michaelbeverart.comMICHAEL BEVER
Michael Bever is a U.S. Army Ranger veteran and professional artist whose military service fundamentally shaped his creative practice. As a Ranger, he learned to push past limits and embrace constant evolution—disciplines that now define his artistic journey.
Understanding firsthand the power art has to free the mind, Michael is passionate about helping fellow veterans discover their own creative voice, whether they're picking up a brush for the first time or pursuing art professionally.
Troy J. Muller
Executive Director
tmuller@newcenturyartguild.org Troy Muller is an Omaha based artist and art instructor. In his painting and sculpture, he combines techniques of past masters and fuses them with contemporary issues. He graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA in painting in 1996 and earned an MFA in Creative Writing/Poetry at the University of Nebraska. Troy began teaching art classes in 1997. He was an instructor of art classes at Iowa Western Community College for 11 years and Metro Community College for over 20 years. He has an avid interest in military history and is a strong advocate for veteran benefits.
Mario Lopez
Southwest Region Art Director
lopezartist@yahoo.comMario Lopez is a wounded warrior and talented artist. His style is eclectic, colorful and often abstract. He has been featured in art shows around the country. He sustained burns to over 54% of his body and lost his right arm, vision in his right eye and four fingers on the left hand. Mario began his artistic endeavor as a healing therapy during his recovery. Mario’s passion is to bring hope to our wounded Veterans and community in general.