Volunteer

Through online and in-person workshops led by professional artists, Community Building Art Works builds connected communities where veterans and civilians share creative expression, mutual understanding and support. Our art and poetry workshops have reached tens of thousands of service members, veterans, military family members, caregivers, and healthcare workers. CBAW encourages the use of arts as a tool for narration, self-care and socialization for those struggling with emotional and physical injuries caused by trauma.

There are lots of ways to get involved as a participant, audience member, or sponsor. Use the contact form below to get in touch.

I started Community Building Art Works with a group of veterans and artists who believe, as I do, that it takes more than meds and therapy to come through trauma. It takes laughter and friendship and space to tell your story. It takes creating relationships with people who are different from you.

I’ll always be Sgt. Merritt, but I’ll also be a human and an artist and a poet and most importantly, part of a community.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share the programs that helped me with other veterans.

Joe Merritt, Vice Chairman, CBAW