In partnership with the Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System, SPARK! will present Connecting the Dogs: A Creative Workshop for Veterans as part of the EOVAHCS Creative Festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Come out for the workshop, and stay for the rest of the festival!
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System and SPARK! Creative Lab present Connecting the Dots, a free, hands-on creative workshop for Veterans.
Guided by professional Veteran and civilian artists, participants will explore Morse code rhythm and mask painting in a welcoming, low-pressure creative environment. The workshop uses Morse code as both a practical and symbolic starting point, inviting Veterans to experiment with sound, pattern, color, and personal expression.
Connection, belonging, and opportunities for meaningful expression can play an important role in overall well-being. Connecting the Dots creates space for Veterans to make something, try something new, and connect with others. Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they choose, alongside people who understand and value the Veteran experience.
Together, we’ll:
Translate a short word or phrase into Morse code
Turn coded patterns into rhythm and percussion
Explore color, symbol, and visual storytelling through mask painting
Experiment with pattern, structure, and creative problem-solving
Create alongside professional Veteran and civilian artists
No prior creative experience is needed. Veterans from all service branches and eras are welcome. You do not need to be tethered to the VA to participate.
Connecting the Dots workshops are free, non-clinical, and Veteran-led. Participation is always optional, and personal disclosure is never required.
Whether you come to experiment, connect, or simply try something new, you are welcome here.
FREE
NO NEED TO RSVP - JUST SHOW UP!
Questions? Call (405) 254-8623 or email vets@sparklahoma.org