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Uniting US
  • Home
  • Who is Uniting US
  • Artists
  • Empower
  • Press
  • Contact Us
  • British Embassy
  • Veteran History Project
  • For the Ukrainian People
  • Honfleur Gallery Exhibit
  • Capturing Calm in Public
  • Newsletter
  • Shop
  • Uniting Innovator Award
  • Women's Rise in Military
Professional Dutch Artist Jolanda Aucott leading Uniting US veterans in community artwork creation.
Empowering People, Communities, and Countries to Unite

Community Engagements

Community Engagements start with an idea that grows into a visual representation of humanity, captured by a cohort of Uniting US participants led by professional artists.  Timely and relevant themes emerge as the community artwork takes shape for public exhibition in high profile locations to share hope and unity.

Empowering

The Uniting US team and partnership network stands together to support honor service and celebrate the healing and uniting power of the arts!

    Events

    Art Festivals, Exhibitions, Performances, Events...

    Past Programming

    A national dialogue and artworks focusing on Equality in the Arts for all people.

    Transitions: Degenerative Disabilities

    Sep - Oct 2024

    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.

    In Recover: Arts and Humanities Celebration

    Sep 2024

     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.

    Lifting Communities Since 2005

    Sep 2024

    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.

    Together We Rise: United

    May 2024

      

    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.

    Together We Rise United With Allies

    Jan 2024

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

    Library of Congress: From Conflict to Creativity: Veteran Artists Showcase

    Jun - Jul, 2022

    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.  

    Artwork by Veterans 2022

    Feb - Apr 2022

    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.

    From Conflict to Creativity: Transitions

    Nov 2021 -Jan 2022

    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.

    Veteran's Day Celebration

    Nov 11, 2021

     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.

    Performances

    2021

     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!

    Veteran's Vernacular-Dulles International Airport

    2021-2022

     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.  

    Uniting US Summer With The Arts

    May 2021 - Nov 2021

     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 - Veteran Art Show

    Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

     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/    

    Artwork by Veterans

    Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

    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!

    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 

    Walter Reed Healing Arts Exhibit

    Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

    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. 

    Uniting US International and National Airport Exhibits

    2020 - Ongoing

    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!

    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.                                                                                  



    Prior Exhibits

    Sample of 2020 Exhibitions

    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.  

    Donations to Uniting US (a 501c3) are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

    ANNOUCEMENTS!

    2023 Events

    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

    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 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.   

    In Recovery: Arts and Humanity Event September 27, 2024


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