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CreatiVets at Heartland Community College

CreatiVets

CreatiVets

Healing through art. 

Making art can help reduce the stress and anxiety that may come with military service and can give veterans the chance to tell their story in a safe and supportive environment.  

ART 120-01: CreatiVets: Intro to Studio Art

1st 8 week semester (8/17/2026 - 10/9/2026)
Meeting time: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Meeting Days: Thursdays
Credits: 1 Credit
Lab Hours: 3 hours

ART 120-02: CreatiVets: Intro to Studio Art

2nd 8 week semester (10/12/2026 - 12/4/2026)
Meeting time: 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Meeting Days: Thursdays
Credits: 1 Credit
Lab Hours: 3 hours

ART 120-03: CreatiVets: Intro to Studio Art

HCC Lincoln
1st 8 week semester (8/17/2026 - 10/9/2026)
Meeting time: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Meeting Days: Tuesdays
Credits: 1 Credit
Lab Hours: 3 hours

ART 120-04: CreatiVets: Intro to Studio Art

HCC Lincoln
2nd 8 week semester (10/12/2026 - 12/4/2026)
Meeting time: 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Meeting Days: Tuesdays
Credits: 1 Credit
Lab Hours: 3 hours

*Veterans are allowed to take two 8 week courses. Tuition paid by Heartland Foundation.

*Veterans, Veteran Spouses, and HCC Student Military-Connected Dependents are eligible to attend this course.

*Caregivers attending to aid Veterans with accessibility are additionally permitted to register for this free course with the Veteran.

Course Description: This course, imagined in consultation with CreatiVets, is envisioned as a place where veterans of the US military can explore their experiences through art making.

Students will learn the fundamentals of working hands-on in selected media that may include collage, sculpture, ceramics, photography, painting, drawing. The course covers concepts of art creation, historical and contemporary visual culture, and an exploration of the creative process. Using these resources, students will examine and express their experiences of military service, with an emphasis on process, exploration, and peer/instructor discussion. Content varies each semester. With permission of the program, ART 120 can be repeated for a total of two credit hours towards graduation.

To get started, visit Admissions to enroll as a new or returning student. 

 

For more information about this course, contact:

Jerry Andrew, Assistant Director, Veterans Center
309-268-8782
Jerri.Andrew@heartland.edu 

 

Contact Us

Jerri Andrew

Assistant Director, Veterans Center
EmailJerri.Andrew@heartland.edu
Phone: 309-268-8782

Contact Us

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Division Office

ICB 2000 & 2100
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
 
Phone: 309-268-8620
Email: LASS Office
 

Karla Huffman

Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
EmailKarla.Huffman@heartland.edu

Carol Hahn

Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Email: Carol.Hahn@heartland.edu

Emma Grant 

Coordinator
Phone: 309-268-8635
Email: Emma.Grant@heartland.edu

Jazmin Berumen

Program Assistant
Phone: 309-268-8201
Email: Jazmin.Berumen@heartland.edu