Veterans make art for free at Aplomb
Thanks to Joe's Vet Fund
The Aplomb Project offers free creative arts opportunities for veterans in Dover, New Hampshire, and online from anywhere! Through Joe's Vet Fund, veterans can participate in art café sessions, splatter painting, creative workshops, and monthly creative circles at no cost. These welcoming, community-based opportunities encourage creative expression, connection, and personal exploration. No artistic experience is necessary.
Free Art Cafe Sessions
Use the code JOESVETFUND at the final checkout stage for any in-person experience.
Get inspired and relax at the art cafe. Making art can actually reduce stress. No experience needed, our art barista will guide you. Choose objects from the still life buffet, stencils of New Hampshire, florals, abstractions, or guided prompts. Maybe you’re in the mood to work from a photo reference, a self-portrait mirror, or to draw each other! You can even create coasters or cards.
Book your session below or give us a call at 603-208-3300
Click here for live music Saturdays or Splatter Space.
Join our Creative Circle
Veterans + emergency responders
Circle
Third Thursdays 6:30-8 pm
Free Workshops
Select Veteran from the dropdown at checkout and join us in-person or on zoom for a variety of creative workshops at no cost.
This fund has been established in honor of Joseph Boucher to support veterans’ and service members’ access to the healing arts and services provided by The Aplomb Project. Joe donated to disabled veterans throughout his life, and this fund is to continue to help others in his memory.
After returning from Vietnam, Joe tried traditional therapy to help with his nightmares and PTSD, but felt that his therapist at the time didn’t understand his struggles. On his own, he used self-hypnosis and dream work to help heal his trauma. He shared many of his wartime experiences with his oldest child, who began this fund to help carry on the support their father showed to those who had the same struggles as himself and to honor the self work their father made toward healing, even when resources were least available to him.
Joseph O. Boucher
1948-2025
Support Joe's Vet Fund
The Aplomb Project is a 501(c)3 organization that uses the transformative power of art to uplift trauma survivors, promote creative healing, and present inclusive artistic opportunities. Make a tax-deductible donation to a nonprofit that will help support those who have been through major life challenges.