Continuing Service
Uniting US
Empowering Veterans, Military, and Their Families to Inspire Communities to Heal, Find Wellness, and Unite Through Art
Artist Micki Chavez USMC & Curator AnnMarie Halterman USAF
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Honoring the influence of Hispanic people and culture on the United States and recognizing their courage, strength, and sacrifice in defense of our nation.
ANNOUCEMENTS!
2023 Events
Uniting the World Through Art
Uniting the World Through Art
January - March 2023 Artmaking Workshops
- Community Mural Uniting The World Through Art with Yolanda Aucott, World-Wide Art Project
- Multiple Locations: VA, MD, PA, MI, NC, DC VA Hospital, and the United Kingdom
March 16, 2023 British Embassy: Allies Through Art Festival
- Exhibition and Exploration of Therapeutic Arts for healing, wellness, an
January - March 2023 Artmaking Workshops
- Community Mural Uniting The World Through Art with Yolanda Aucott, World-Wide Art Project
- Multiple Locations: VA, MD, PA, MI, NC, DC VA Hospital, and the United Kingdom
March 16, 2023 British Embassy: Allies Through Art Festival
- Exhibition and Exploration of Therapeutic Arts for healing, wellness, and community building
- Unveiling of Uniting the World Through Art Series 1 Community Artwork
March - April, 2023 Department of Veterans Affairs HQ Peace of War Series
- Exhibition Honoring Women Veterans
- Exhibition Featuring Vietnam Women Faces of the Fallen Presented by Optum Serve
June 16, 2023 DC Vet Center Community Day
- Uniting US artist demonstrations and community engagement
July 3-28, 2023 Connecting Communities Exhibition and Arts Festival
Gallery Underground, Arlington Arts Association
The Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
- July 7 5-7pm Opening Reception
- July 15, 11am-3pm Community Day Arts Festival
April - September 2023 Artmaking Workshops
- Community Mural Uniting The World Through Art Series 2
- Multiple Locations: VA, MD, MA, SC, and United Kingdom
October - December 2023 National Institutes of Health
ONGOING Permanent Uniting US National and International Galleries
- International Art Galleries, IAD
- Capturing Calm Exhibition C/D Gates Presented by Leidos
- Veterans Vernacular Creative Writing Exhibition A Gates
- National Art Galleries, DCA
- Capturing Calm Exhibition Terminal 2 C Gates Presented by Leidos
- Relocation TBD: Capturing Calm Exhibition Terminal 2 B Gates Presented by Leidos
- Expansion Projects
- Upcoming Photography Art Call
- Upcoming Abstract Art Call
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.