

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Arts & The Military
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 10:00 am – Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Veteran's turn service into art. The Arts &amp; The Military Response To Service. Friday May 23 reception from 6 to 9pm. May 24-26 open from 10am to 9pm.American Legion Post 139 will host its first annual Veterans Art Exhibit Memorial Day weekend May 23–26 2025 at the newly renovated Post located at 3445 Washington Blvd Arlington VA 22201. This free public event invites the community to experience powerful deeply personal works of art created by local veteran artisans.This unique exhibition highlights the creative talents of veterans and family members who have transformed their military experiences into meaningful works of art. The exhibit will feature a wide range of media including hand-drawn illustrations oil paintings handcrafted pottery sculpture and handmade paper crafted from repurposed military uniforms. Many works also incorporate authentic service artifacts—boots gear and supplies—serving as both medium and message. Through these creations veterans explore themes of service conflict healing and duty.Visitors will not only have the opportunity to view and purchase one-of-a-kind artworks but also to speak directly with the artists about their military service and creative journeys.Event Schedule:Private Opening Reception (Invitation Only): Friday May 23 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMPublic Gallery Hours: Saturday Sunday and Monday – May 24–26 10:00 AM – 9:00 PMArtist Talk &amp; Awards Ceremony: Monday May 26 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMThis event underscores the American Legion’s ongoing mission to support veterans and their families advocate for patriotism and promote wellness through community connection. By providing a space for veteran artists to express their lived experiences and creative talents the exhibit helps to destigmatize mental health challenges and encourages healing through art.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/the-arts-and-the-military/80003249615590
- **Event Categories**: art, health-wellness, memorial-day, exhibitions, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/80003249615590

## Event venue details

- **city**: Arlington
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: American Legion Post 139, Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA
- **lat**: 38.8799697000
- **long**: -77.1067698000
- **full address**: American Legion Post 139, Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 8
- **organizer**: American Legion Post 139 (https://allevents.in/org/american-legion-post-139/25617785)

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68090c20bebdc.jpg
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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=The+Arts+%26+The+Military&date=24+May

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** American Legion Post 139, Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** American Legion Post 139
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, health-wellness, memorial-day, exhibitions, mental-health
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Arts & The Military ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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