This page includes a complete “Media Kit” for members of the press attending or interested in reporting on the event. In addition to the press, troops, military leaders, community leaders and others who love supporting our nation’s veterans may use the information provided below to promote the Second National Military Experience & the Arts Symposium in Lawton, OK on May 14-17, 2015.
Military Experience & the Arts / MEA2 Basic Info
Inquiries related to press-coverage, organizational/event promotion, and mass communications can be directed to the MEA Public Affairs Director, Robin Brooks, at robinbrooksinfluentialpublicaffairs@nym.hush.com. For more information about MEA contact the MEA President, David P. Ervin, at president@militaryexperience.org. For more information about the Second National MEA Symposium in Lawton, OK, email the MEA2 Symposium Director, Jason, Poudrier, at jpoudrie@cameron.edu.
- MEA Bibliography
- MEA Boilerplate Statement
- MEA Facebook Page
- MEA Federal 501(C)(3) Information
- MEA Historical Summary
- MEA Mission Statement
- MEA Publications
- As You Were, Vol. 1
- As You Were, Vol. 2 (Coming Soon!)
- The Blue Falcon Review, Vol. 1
- The Blue Falcon Review, Vol. 2
- Blue Nostalgia: A Journal of Post-Traumatic Growth, Vol. 1
- Blue Nostalgia: A Journal of Post-Traumatic Growth, Vol. 2 (Coming Soon!)
- Blue Streak: A Journal of Military Poetry, Vol. 1
- The Journal of Military Experience, Vol. 1
- The Journal of Military Experience, Vol. 2
- The Journal of Military Experience, Vol. 3
- MEA Staff Bios
- MEA Transparent Finances
- MEA Twitter Page
- MEA2 Facebook Events Page: Symposium
- MEA2 Facebook Events Page Exit 12 Dance Co.
- MEA2 Facebook Events Page: Ben Patton
- MEA2 Facebook Events Page: Doug Berky
- MEA2 Facebook Events Page: Albert Gray Eagle
- MEA2 Fact Sheet
- MEA2 Families Disclaimer
Press Releases (Listed Chronologically)
- Dec. 2014 – “Oklahoma City University’s Red Earth Creative Writing MFA Program Lends Fiscal Support to 2015 Veteran Symposium!”
- Jan. 2015 – “Rush Springs Resident Receives Donation from Oklahoma City University’s Red Earth MFA Creative Writing Program to Support 2015 Veteran Symposium
- Mar. 2015 – “Inviting All Oklahoma Military Veterans to Experience the Powerful Force of Artistic Expression”
- Apr. 2015 – “Oklahoma Hosts May 2015 National Military Experience & the Arts Symposium to Include Filmmakers, Poets, Flute Makers, Actors and Marine-led Dance Troupes”
- May 2015 – “Decorated Army Veteran to Read Combat Poetry At The Bakery Emporium in Lawton”
- May 2015- “Military Experience & the Arts: National Symposium Welcomes Oklahoma Veterans, Families and the General Public”
- May 2015 – “ART-ifacts Veteran Art Exhibition Opening as Part of Oklahoma’s Military Experience & the Arts National Symposium”
Quick Links (Listed in Alphabetical Order)
The following list contains links to all MEA2 related content on the Military Experience & the Arts website
- Creation Station
- Featured Events
- Healing Threads Exhibit and ART-ifacts Information
- Medical & Mental Health Resources
- Points of Contact
- Registration – Active Duty
- Registration – Veterans, Spouses, Volunteers
- Registration Fee Q & A
- Sponsors
- Symposium Highlights – 2012
- Symposium Homepage
- VIP Tickets
- Virtual Tour of the Conference Location
- Women Veterans
- Workshop Preregistration Form
- Workshops
Posters (As Images)
The following images can be shared through social media to promote the symposium and each of its major events.
- MEA Social Media Poster – Standard
- MEA Social Media Poster – Exit 12 Dance Co.
- MEA Social Media Poster – Ben Patton
- MEA Social Media Poster – Doug Berky
- MEA Social Media Poster – Albert Gray Eagle
Posters (As PDFs)
The following PDFs, which are higher resolution than the above images, can be shared on personal or organizational websites, through email, or printed and distributed in your local area.
- MEA PDF Poster – Standard
- MEA PDF Poster – Exit 12 Dance Co.
- MEA PDF Poster – Ben Patton
- MEA PDF Poster – Doug Berky
- MEA PDF Poster – Albert Gray Eagle
Other Images
The following images and logos will prove useful for those interested in creating original content to promote MEA2.
- Albert Gray Eagle 1
- Albert Gray Eagle 2
- Ben Patton
- Ben Patton Book Cover
- Doug Berky 1
- Doug Berky 2
- Exit 12 Performs 1
- Exit 12 Performs 2
- MEA Logo 1
- MEA Logo 2