Northeast News
November 9, 2011

To encourage veterans to showcase their art, Union Station of Kansas City and the Veteran Directed Community Services (VDCS) will host the Inaugural Veterans Art and Poetry Gagla at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.

The gala will be held at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

“Hosting events like this allows us to show veterans our appreciation for their service to our country,” VDCS Founder Moses Artis said. “This event will provide a platform to allow veteran artists the opportunity to showcase their remarkable talents.

“Having Union Station join us in facilitating this gala really emphasizes our shared commitment to helping veterans in our community.”

Another goal of the event is to draw public awareness to the therapeutic benefits of art. In addition to art and poetry, there will be free giveaways and door prizes. All donations received will be used to fund VDCS’ homeless outreach efforts in the community and for developing its art program.

Dress code for the evening is business casual.

Display space is free for veterans and their dependents. Other local artists and poets may also participate with a $25 donation. To register, visit www.vdcs.org/programs/art or call (816) 358-1000.

Tickets for general admission are are $10 each (free for veterans) and tickets for priority seating, which includes a full-course dinner, are $40 each. To purchase tickets, call (816) 358-1000 or visit www.vdcs.org/donation. Since VDCS is a not-for-profit, federal designated 501(c)(3), all contributions are tax deductible.