The Grand Junction Veterans Art Center aka Operation Revamp, Inc. or ORIVAC advances the healing power of art by providing studios, equipment, supplies, and materials for veterans and families at no charge. It's a place where Veterans can engage socially and productively. ORIVAC provides a platform for Veterans in Grand Junction to showcase their work and also provides an opportunity to learn new skills or continue learning skills that Veterans already have.
The vision of possibilities is potentially endless for Wendy Hoffman, President and founder of Operation Revamp, Inc. Wendy and her team will put in every effort to connect Veterans and their families with the resources they need to explore the program. Workshops, classes, open spaces, are available from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays 10am - 4pm.
"I received everything that I requested immediately after requesting, and I am very happy to have found this facility and this program. It is a wonderful resource for the veterans in this area, and I hope that more people will take advantage of this opportunity for the help that is offered, and the resources that are offered." Anonymous.
The ORIVAC has a wide range of subjects to dive into: Leather work, drawing, painting, printing, wood work, modeling, stitching, sewing, reading, epoxy, soap making, stain glass, and if it wasn't listed here it doesn't mean it's not possible to start a new endeavor!!!
Community Connections are important and Wendy stated that the role the community plays is the life blood for the ORIVAC. Anonymous people, The Grand Junction Lions Club, The Catholic Outreach, DMVA, VOA, and Western Region One Source just to name a few make it possible for veterans to have a venue for collaboration and social interaction.
Leading up to the pandemic of recent years ORIVAC was promoting its services to attract visitors and supporting local Veterans at the Grand Junction Airshow, Country Jam, and The Arts and Music Extravaganza.
Grand Junction has many resources for people and veterans but the ORIVAC is one that stands out in its capacity to offer a serious approach to not being so serious, and it should be pointed out, from all appearances it's a place where veterans can work on projects at their own pace.
"We are all here because we are not all there," Wendy told me with a smile. If that rings true to you, you stop on by and introduce yourself! Support with financial donations at www.operationrevamp.org or get involved by stopping in to see what opportunities unfold!
"We are all here because we are not all there."