Armed Services Arts Partnership

Create supportive communities for service members and their families.

Overview

The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) connects veterans service members and military family members to their communities through classes performances and partnerships in the arts. ASAP focuses on promoting artistic expression and skill development in supportive six to twelve week classes in stand up comedy improv creative writing and music. Thereafter ASAP partners with local colleges and arts organizations to provide its graduates with continuous opportunities for artistic and personal growth. In the process ASAP s programs can improve well being among participants allow them to develop a renewed sense of identity and purpose and bridge divides by connecting veterans and local communities through the arts.