SPARK Creative Lab

09/01/2026

Veterans: Choose your September creative workshop - https://mailchi.mp/sparklahoma.org/september-2026-events

08/18/2026

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08/18/2026

THANK YOU SKIATOOK! We're still riding high from our time with you! This is what connecting through art, open dialogue, and community looks like. Veterans from the Army, Navy, and U.S. Air Force joined us for an afternoon of storytelling, mask painting, reflection, and plenty of laughter. And we could not ask for better hosts than the good folks at the SAC Gallery of Skiatook & Skiatook Arts Center!

We can't wait to go back 😎

Thank you to Robby Hedrick and the Wounded Warrior Project for helping make this workshop possible. Images by Zachary Burns. Created and shared with consent.

08/11/2026

Hey Skiatook! Are y'all ready to feel the ⚡SPARK⚡?

We're hosting a FREE creative workshop for Veterans THIS SATURDAY 8/15 from 3-5pm at the Skiatook Arts Center!

Come out and connect with us and other Veterans through art, listening, and community.

As always, no experience required. Just bring yourself and an open mind.

RSVP through the Wounded Warrior app and find out more at www.sparklahoma.org

08/06/2026

WOW! What an incredible time we had with Warriors For Freedom Foundation last Saturday! A powerful experience hearing the stories shared by these Veterans bonding in a safe space with art.

Next time, we hope you'll join us! Check www.sparklahoma.org for upcoming workshops and opportunities to share time with us!

📸 Zachary Burns
Photos captured & shared with consent

08/05/2026

BIG NEWS! SPARK! received a national Creative Forces® grant to expand free, Veteran-led arts programs statewide. We’re one of 48 recipients nationwide—and Oklahoma’s only recipient. Veterans bring the mission. Artists bring the medium. Oklahoma is invited to listen. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/sparklahoma.org/creative-forces-grant-2026

08/04/2026

Ok so we did a thing ❤️😎❤️ More verrrrry soon!

The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance, welcomes and congratulates the 2026 Creative Forces® Community Engagement grant recipients!

Creative Forces Community Engagement projects support non-clinical arts programming in the arts to foster creative expression, strengthen social connections, build resilience, and support successful transitions for military-connected individuals.

Today, we're excited to announce over $888,000 in grant funding for 48 organizations in 30 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Read more about program and this year's Creative Forces projects at https://www.maaa.org/programs-grants/creative-forces/

07/31/2026

We'll be representing Veterans + Arts tomorrow at 6 in OKC! Come on out!

07/31/2026

It’s hot - and SPARK! is on fire 🔥 - https://mailchi.mp/sparklahoma.org/june2026_newsletter-18133491

07/30/2026

Congratulations Zack Milner! You do so much for so many!!!

Four Oklahoma veterans got some life-changing news Wednesday morning. All of them were given completely refurbished cars as a salute to their many years of service.

Link to the full story is in the comments below.