Community Engagements

Community Forklift Mural Unveiling

Pins Leese, professional Uniting US artist unveils Lifting Communities Since 2005 mural. Celebrating CF’s waste diversion program in a healthier environment recognizing, retaining, and returning value to the community.

 Uniting US veterans, military, and family members share works reflecting personal experiences while honoring therapeutic benefits in finding comfort and peace through creativity and community. environment recognizing, retaining, and returning value to the community.

Community Forklift Mural Unveiling

Pins Leese, professional Uniting US artist unveils Lifting Communities Since 2005 mural. Celebrating CF’s waste diversion program in a healthier environment recognizing, retaining, and returning value to the community.

A celebration of the benefits for individual choice, freedom of speech, and the right to vote with a universal allegiance to our nation. Upholding the nation’s freedoms and ideals, we rise together, gaining wellness and strength through unity through art and storytelling.

Upholding the nation’s commitment to freedoms and ideals with her allies, we rise together, gaining wellness and strength through unity.

Blessed with the opportunity to showcase 52 veteran artists (from 29 different states and one country), Uniting US provided 410 live art demonstrations, five brass quintet performances, one duet, and once comedy show.  In total, 160 artworks were exhibited  by 70 Uniting US artists and more than 12,000 visited our art festivals at the MLK Jr Library and Library of Congress programming.  

Invited back to Takoma Park, the Uniting US Artwork by Veterans 2022 exhibit features artists from around the country.  Stay tuned for Radio and Cable TV features on Uniting US and be sure to check out the You Tube links from previous Takoma Park and Uniting US events.

This Uniting US group exhibition at Honfleur Gallery embodies continuity of service by veterans as leaders in the art world.  The space between veteran and civilian fades as visual and audio forms of expression connect both of their worlds. Examine sometimes difficult and personal subject matter through art.  While often taken for granted, artistic exploration of controversial topics is possible through freedom of expression.

 In partnership with the Military Women's Memorial at the formal entrance of the Arlington National Cemetery, Uniting US provided five exhibits celebrating Honor, Freedom, Family, Celebrating Women Veterans, 911, and Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  More than 300 pieces of artwork from approximately 130 artists were featured during this exhibition and three art festivals.

 Uniting US musicians, theatre,  dance, comedians, and writer's performed at six arts festival events.  Check out the Uniting US performance links on You Tube!

 Terminal A at Dulles International Airport Highlights the first Uniting US,  stand-alone creative writing exhibition.  Veteran's poetry (to include visual poetry), books, short stories, and other written content provide inspiration to passengers, airport staff, and travel industry employees.  

 In partnership with the Military Women's Memorial at the formal entrance of the Arlington National Cemetery, Uniting US provided five exhibits celebrating Honor, Freedom, Family, Celebrating Women Veterans, 911, and Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  More than 300 pieces of artwork from approximately 130 artists were featured during this exhibition and three art festivals.

 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/    

After more than a year COVID delay, Uniting US installed more than 70 pieces of artwork in the beautiful and stunning City of Takoma Park Community Center Gallery.  Combined with an exhibit opening in September and a Spectrum of the Arts program in November, community members, Uniting US artists and supporters gathered together in celebration of the arts and community!

  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 

The 18th 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 included several Uniting US artists and a Spectrum of the Arts facilitated panel discussion. 

As part of Veterans Day celebrations and events, Uniting US is scheduled to exhibit artwork in major United States International airports.  We are installing a second exhibit location at Dulles International  on May 19th!

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.                                                                                  

 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/  

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!

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

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.