GALLERY UNDERGROUND
2023 July 3 - 28, Artist in the Connecting Communities: A Group Show by Veteran Artists, presented by UnitingUs 501(c)3, hosted by Underground Gallery, sponsored by Arlington Artists Alliance and National Landing. located at Art Underground in The Shops at Crystal City, Arlington, VA.
Images provided by Uniting Us/Social Media Public Images. Special Thanks to Good Company Donuts & Cafe for sweet treats and Ted's Montana Grill for catering the Opening Reception.
About Connecting Communities:
The national nonprofit Uniting US presents this hands on event to learn about healing and the arts for veterans and military members.
About this Event
The nonprofits Arlington Artists Alliance and Uniting US present this event as part of a monthlong partnership showcasing veteran and military artists at the Gallery Underground in Crystal City.
Community Day seeks to unite the community and celebrate the healing power of holistic arts. The event features nationally known Uniting US artists who will give 15 minute artist talks, provide cartoon sketches of attendees, and do live demonstrations. The family friendly event will also feature hands- on art activities and information about how to participate with Uniting US programs and support their mission. Special appearance by Fidos for Freedom, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide specially trained hearing and service dogs, combat-related PTSD dogs, and therapy dogs
Refreshments will be served. Scheduled artists include:
12pm - Alicia Christy and Patrick Dowden
1pm - Bill Barns and Annette Polan
2pm - Pins Leese and Anne Chen
3pm - Michael Higgs and TBD."
PARTNERSHIPS
Special thanks to the sponsors and supporters: National Endowment for the Arts, 11th Street Bridge Park, East City Art, Anacostia Arts Center, Anacostia Business Improvement District, DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, and Arch Development Corporation and many others working behind the scenes.