Veteran Community Open Mic

Veteran Community Open Mic

Saturday, November 15, 2025

6:30-9pm EDT

@ Florida Museum of Photographic Arts

1630 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Tampa’s beloved Veteran Community Open Mic returns, presented in partnership with Art2Action and the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) as part of a special exhibition, The Soldier’s Lens. Featuring co-hosts Andrea Assaf, BlacJak, and DJ Cotton!

FREE EVENT: ALL ARTISTS, VETERANS, FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS WELCOME!

The Veteran Community Open Mic is a creative space for Veterans, families, community members, caregivers, allies, and Artists of all kinds. It's a creative and courageous space, where all people are welcome regardless of identity, a space where we can bring our full selves, listen, share, and grow together.

Open Mic sign-up spots are up to 5 minutes in any genre or creative form. You can sign-up for the Open Mic in advance through this registration form. OR, you're welcome to just show up, bring friends, and sign-up if you get inspired!

First time on the mic? Seasoned poet, musician or storyteller? Just want to listen? No problem! Your level of involvement is what you want it to be, no pressure! You can sign-up to share, or just listen in.

The Soldier’s Lens exhibition is presented by The Tampa Medical & Research District, with additional support from Tom and Dixie Arthur, Jim and Celia Ferman, Frank E. Duckwall Foundation, Celestar Corp., Vistra Communications, Amalie Oil, and CI Group.