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veterans and communities through arts healing powers.  Celebrating past, present, and future sacrifice and service.

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About Us

Self portrait by veteran Amber Hoyt

Founders

Founders

Founders

Our core team, of regular and part-time volunteers, is  committed to helping others build wellness and strength.  We provide services at the individual, group, and community levels.  The founding members of Uniting US are a collective group of veterans and family members dedicated to supporting arts engagement activities for active duty, 

Our core team, of regular and part-time volunteers, is  committed to helping others build wellness and strength.  We provide services at the individual, group, and community levels.  The founding members of Uniting US are a collective group of veterans and family members dedicated to supporting arts engagement activities for active duty, veterans, their family members and the communities in which they live.


Note:  Self portrait created by Uniting US veteran artist Amber Hoy.

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Programs

Founders

Founders

Uniting US spectrum of services:

  • Intro to art's healing powers
  • Arts engagements and learning
  • Art exhibit bookings
  • Speaking and engagements
  • Art materials and supplies
  • Mentoring 
  • Facilitate artwork purchases
  • Therapeutic art wellness activities

Uniting veterans and communities! 

Note:  Uniting US artists Michael Green and Maria Frescas sharing art supplies.

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Goal

Founders

Goal

National and International  engaging events  to share ideas and experiences from one individual to another as a means to celebrate resiliency, wellness, and stronger communities . 


Our team brings together passionate people seeking a greater understanding of the world in which we live while honoring life experiences and contributions withi

National and International  engaging events  to share ideas and experiences from one individual to another as a means to celebrate resiliency, wellness, and stronger communities . 


Our team brings together passionate people seeking a greater understanding of the world in which we live while honoring life experiences and contributions within our communities.


Note:  DC Mayor Muriel Bowser proudly posing with  her HEAL US artwork made by Uniting US veteran artist Kasse  Andrews-Weller.

Events

Exhibits

Current, Future, Past

Uniting US - Veteran Art Show

Oct 2020 - Ongoing

 Hill Center aims to broaden the horizons of all who enter by providing high-quality arts, education and cultural programs and other opportunities to engage more fully in the life in DC.  This old  Navy hospital is hosting Uniting US artists in an online show.   https://www.hillcenterdc.org/artist/uniting-us-veterans-art-show/    

Lifting US

Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  In partnership with the amazing Community Forklift nonprofit, the Lifting US exhibition in DC features works of veteran artwork made from materials found and repurposed.   Community Forklift is a nonprofit reuse center where your donations and purchases  build a stronger community!                                                                                             

 Lifting US: Veteran Art Show opens today at Community Forklift! | Community Forklift 

Holiday Sale Takoma Park

Dec 2020 - Jan 2021

In a collaborative effort to fill the void of the annual Holiday Sale at Takoma Park,  Uniting US partnered with the City of Takoma Park to present an art exhibit where the artists donated 10% of the art sales to the local Crossroads Food Pantry.                                                                                  


Walter Reed Healing Arts Exhibit

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

The 17th annual Healing Arts Exhibit at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.  As part of the Art's in Health forward-thinking program, the Walter Reed exhibit includes several Uniting US artists.  

Uniting US National Airport Exhibits

Dec 2020 - Ongoing

As part of Veterans Day celebrations and events, Uniting US is scheduled to exhibit artwork in major Uniting States international airports.  More info to follow.

Creative Arts Exhibits--Nationwide

Winter, 2021

 Uniting US artists around the country are preparing for the 2021 Veterans Affairs Creative Arts Festival.  Dates, locations, and additional information is forthcoming.  

Exhibits being scheduled for 2021 and 2022

2021 and 2022

As exhibits and community event plans are finalized, information will be released on this website page.


Prior Exhibits

Recent Events

Veteran Art Show hosted by Shen Art

Oct 2020

 Check out the Shenandoah Art Council's Veteran Art Show to see the wonderful presentation of  talented artists .  Several of the juried show's artists are part of Uniting US.  https://www.shenarts.org/second-annual-veterans-show/  

Uniting US Coop Exhibit

Labor Day Weekend, 2020

As part of the Uniting US traveling exhibit in Massachusetts, Uniting US artwork was exhibited and sold during a Labor Day weekend show at the Coop restaurant!

Art in The Time of Corona

Aug 1-Sep 8, 2020

 Wood you Remember Gallery in Cape Cod and Uniting US  join together to showcase  service members artistic expression and  shared narrative to engage communities.    

Creative Arts Exhibits

Jan-Mar, 2020

Uniting US artists across the country participated in the Veterans Affairs Creative Arts Festival.  Local and region exhibits took place in early 2020 highlighting the talents and experiences of veteran artists.  Due to COVID-19, the annual festival was canceled.   Many of the Uniting US artists won at the local and regional levels and were in competition at the national level.  

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Success stories

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Cynthia Scott--Sirena SOLD

Sirena found her permanent home yesterday!  Prints are still available.  Congrats Cynthia!

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Cristin Dy--Experience and Impact--SOLD

After exhibiting at Walter Reed for several  months, Experience and Impact paintings were delivered to their new home.  The magic of the healing arts and the power of connection have united the artist and the new owners.    The original artwork and prints are still available.

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Celebrating New Artist: Mark Carson

In November, Mark Carson joined the ranks of the Uniting US artists.  As wood turners, Mark and AnnMarie immediately connected.  Mark's bottle openers, pens, bottle stops, vegetable peelers, etc are proving to be highly popular!  We are so happy that Mark joined US! 

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Birdhouse Art Kit Challenge-Fletcher Family

The retired Navy Fletcher family's birdhouse creations provide perfect residence opportunities as well as colorful additions to anyone's back yard.  James, a rising 9th grader, was the artist who completed the American flag birdhouse.  He wanted to honor the service and sacrifices of military and others that help keep our country strong!  Mrs. Fletcher expressed her gratitude to Uniting US and HHV for giving her family an opportunity to experience the calming and therapeutic affects of art!  

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Michael Green--SOLD

We are excited to announce Michael Green's  artwork selection in the Arlington Public Library Quaranzine: Issue 8 publication.  Michael Green's, "Sometimes You Need a Hug" - reflects a difficult time, there is civil unrest, and we are physically isolated from one another. Sometimes you just need a hug to get though, even if you are giving it to yourself.  Visit the Uniting US Shop to purchase this or other veteran artwork.  Check out Quaranzine:  Issue 8 https://library.arlingtonva.us/2020/06/22/quaranzine-issue-8/

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David Horan and Leigh Cortez--IAD

In our first installation with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Uniting US artist's David Horan and Leigh Cortez artwork brightens the Dulles International Airport (IAD) public area.  Be sure to keep an eye out for more Uniting US artworks on exhibit in both IAD and Regan National Airport (DCA).   

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