![]() ![]() The concept of “The Art Of War” was to match the poetry, prose, and songs of war veterans with visual art created by the Hi-Desert’s local artists. Through Mil-Tree, diverse people in the community come together to increase mutual understanding and respect, and are provided with safe opportunities to express, help process, and support the healing of soul wounds, especially those of war, through the power of storytelling, speak-outs, healing retreats, art, music, movement, and nature. It is our mission to bring together veterans, active-duty military, and civilians in order to help each other to address the wounds of the soul through communication and art. The project successfully fulfilled the mission statement of Mil-Tree: ![]() It was the brainchild of Carey Hayes and Tami Wood and curated by Mil-Tree’s Paula Jeane. It was part of the MBCAC Highway 62 Art Tours co-produced by Mil-Tree and RFJT. ![]() The show’s original opening was in Joshua Tree at the Radio Free Joshua Tree Listening Lounge turned art gallery and spoken word salon on October 25th, 2013. The show was curated by Rebecca Trawick, the director and curator of Chaffey’s Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art. ![]() Mil-Tree’s “The Art Of War” was presented at Chaffey College in the Art Building’s Student Gallery March 12th from 12pm – 2pm. ![]()
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