Continuing Service
Uniting US
Empowering Veterans, Military, and Their Families to Inspire Communities to Heal, Find Wellness, and Unite Through Art
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
British Ambassador Unveils Uniting The World Through Art
The Uniting the World Through Art: Love & Peace VS Fear & War community collaborative unveiled by The Honourable Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the U.S. on March 16, 2023! Uniting US and World Wide Art Project present 80 military, veteran, family members, and community members from the U.S. and U.K.
ANNOUCEMENTS!
2023 Events
Uniting the World Through Art
Uniting the World Through Art
Department of Veterans Affairs HQ Peace of War Series
- March 2023: Honoring Women Veterans
- March 2023: Vietnam Women Faces of the Fallen Presented by Optum
Gallery Underground, Arlington Arts Association (July 2023)
- Exhibit Opening
- Arts Festival
Uniting The World Through Art
- British Embassy (unveiled March 16, 2023)
- Location TBD (late summer/fal
Department of Veterans Affairs HQ Peace of War Series
- March 2023: Honoring Women Veterans
- March 2023: Vietnam Women Faces of the Fallen Presented by Optum
Gallery Underground, Arlington Arts Association (July 2023)
- Exhibit Opening
- Arts Festival
Uniting The World Through Art
- British Embassy (unveiled March 16, 2023)
- Location TBD (late summer/fall, 2023)
Artmaking Workshops and Training
- Multiple: dates, times, and locations TBA
Public Exhibitions and Performance
- International Art Gallery, IAD (multiple)
- National Art Gallery, DCA (multiple)
- Multiple: dates, times, and locations TBA
British Embassy: Allies Through Art (2023 opening festival)
Uniting the World Through Art
Uniting the World Through Art
Uniting the World Through Art
Enjoy all aspects of the Integrative Arts Activities with the World Wide Art Project and Uniting US! Jolanda Aucott's gender neutral portrait design is the basis for 80 participants to present the artist representation of "Love and Peace" and "Fear and War" on two small canvas. Participant's canvas are reassembled to create two 69"x84" p
Enjoy all aspects of the Integrative Arts Activities with the World Wide Art Project and Uniting US! Jolanda Aucott's gender neutral portrait design is the basis for 80 participants to present the artist representation of "Love and Peace" and "Fear and War" on two small canvas. Participant's canvas are reassembled to create two 69"x84" portraits representing the collective group's expression. The resulting Uniting the World Through Art portraits are than exhibited in Uniting US public gallery locations for artists, friends, and communities to enjoy. The British Embassy Uniting the World Through Art portraits are currently being relocated for the second public exhibit. The second series of portraits are about to get underway and will be unveiled in the London Uniting the World Through Art exhibit.
Uniting Allies Through Art
Uniting the World Through Art
Uniting Allies Through Art
In preparation of the 5th year of programming, the Uniting US team will be releasing two artist calls later this year. Just announced is our 2024 theme "Uniting Allies Through Art"! Stay tuned for more information.
Healing and Uniting Through Art
About Us
Founders
Founders
Founders
The Uniting US (US) founding members, a collective group of volunteer veterans and family members, are dedicated to:
- Inspiring participation in therapeutic art
- Empowering and supporting engaging activities
- Uniting service members and communities in which they live
Committed to helping others experience the healing and uniting power of the arts.
Note: "Self Portrait" by US veteran artist Amber Zora
Programs
Founders
Founders
Uniting US spectrum of services:
- Intro to art's healing powers
- Art materials and supplies
- Therapeutic art experiences
- Art technique skills building
- Art exhibit bookings
- Speaking and engagements
- Mentor/Mentee relationships
- Facilitate artwork purchases
Note: Artwork created by US veteran artist Christine Helferich-Polosky "Her Voices" featured at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Goal
Founders
Goal
Provide engaging events to share ideas and experiences from one individual to another as a means to celebrate healing, wellness, and uniting communities.
Join US, people looking for a greater world understanding while honoring life experiences and service contributions.
Note: Artwork "Fireworks" created by the talented Benjamin "Pins" Leese.
Uniting US Donation
$0.00
Thank you so much for your consideration and support. Your donations go directly to support the creation and exhibition of meaningful military, veteran, and family member artwork. (Artist Credit Bethany Ryan, Bursting Out of Silence)
Success stories
Uniting US Artists Lead Jiggy Puzzles
Uniting US artists Christina Polosky, Maria Carrion, and Bethany Ryan were selected as the national ArtHouse and Jiggy Puzzle competition based on the themes of Hope, Inspiration, Transformation, and Possibilities. Limited edition signed puzzles available in the Uniting US shop. If you have a special request, please use the contact us form.
Announcing Nation Mentorship Selection
On special occasions the Uniting US mentoring program has unique opportunities. Sushobha Jenner, a leader in large scale community art in the United States. Under Sushobha's design and direction, the Uniting US artists and a group of community volunteers painted the Celebrating Our Nation: Together mural at MLK Jr Library. (Photo L to R: Rich Helferich, Christina Helferich-Polosky, Jara Fatout Lang, Leslie Fatout, Sushobha Jenner, Kimberly Johnson, Jerry Benson, Erin Colson
Sponsor Veteran Artists
$100.00
Your contributions will provide supplies and materials to veterans, military members, and their families to create innovative, narrative driven artwork. Artwork: US veteran artist Scott Hickey, concept sketch of completed bronze work.