Veterans Day Celebration
November 7 • 5-7:30pm
Free admission for veterans, active-duty military, and their families!
Join Museum of Glass for a special Veterans Day Celebration, featuring a veteran choir, guest speakers, and the awarding of certificates of completion and commemorative glass coins to honor Hot Shop Heroes program participants. The Veterans Day Celebration program will take place from 5-7:30pm in the Museum Hot Shop. Veterans, active-duty military, and their families also receive free admission to the Museum all day.
Guest speaker Saul Velez will speak at 6pm about his service in the U.S. Army and Air Force and his transition to a career in glass. Path with Art Veterans Choir will perform prior to the start of the program.
This Veterans Day event is one of the many ways the Museum demonstrates its commitment by creating a supportive environment where the military community can find both connection and healing through the arts.
About the Speaker
Saul Velez
U.S. Army and Air Force Veteran and Glass Artist
Saul Velez is a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran and glass artist based in the Pacific Northwest. His work explores identity, memory, transformation, and the unexpected, using glass as a way to tell personal stories and connect with others. He is passionate about sharing his craft and encouraging fellow veterans to explore creativity as a path forward.