I Was There Film Workshops are sponsored by Patton Veterans Project, Inc. During the workshop, December 16-18, 9:30am-4:30pm, you will work with fellow veterans and professional film instructors to conceive, shoot, and edit a collaborative short film.

This program is specifically designed for veterans coping with stress and transition. Led by filmmaker Benjamin Patton, grandson of General George S. Patton, and his team of professional film instructors to hep veterans express important, service-related experiences - on their terms - in a safe, supportive setting. Note: Limited to 12 veterans - sign up early! 

School Products Yarn, the oldest yarn shop in NYC, offers Free Knitting Lessons for Veterans.

Arts in the Armed Forces presents The Bridge Award, established with the sole purpose of recognizing an emerging playwright of exceptional talent within the United States military. The award consists of a $10,000 prize and an AITAF-produced reading of the winning work. The 2020 final selecting judge will be David Henry Hwang.