# Event Details - **Event Name**: 17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: The 17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit from Art Spark Texas travels to the Houston Central Public Library Nov 2, 2026 - Feb 4, 2027About this Event17th Distinguished Artist Veterans ExhibitTheme: Service, Practice, VoiceArt Spark Texas presents its 17th annual veterans exhibit in partnership with SHE VET iNspires.In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, this traveling exhibition comes to Downtown Houston at the Central Public Library, on view November 2, 2026 – February 4, 2027.This exhibit celebrates veteran creativity in any medium, subject matter, or career stage. It highlights artists whose work reflects sustained inquiry, technical rigor, and personal evolution beyond military service.Service, Practice, Voice centers artistic practice as an ongoing commitment, shaped by experience, but not defined by it. By centering service as commitment, practice as process, and voice as evolution, the exhibition honors veteran creativity as dynamic, expansive, and fully embedded in the broader landscape of contemporary art.Opening Artist TalkπŸ“… November 7, 2026πŸ•• 4:00 - 6:00 PMπŸ“ Central Public Library, Downtown HoustonFree garage parking on Saturdays.Reception with food and drinks immediately following from 6:00-7:30 pm at Lyric Market, 411 Smith Street. A 4 minute drive or 11 minute walk from the library. Join us to meet the artists and experience a powerful exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of veteran artistic expression. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ebb5c9c0-be95-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w572-h740-dc182838-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/17th-distinguished-artist-veterans-exhibit/100001989925531833 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 6 hours - Location: 500 McKinney St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 500 McKinney St - **lat**: 29.7595164 - **long**: -95.36999209999999 - **full address**: 500 McKinney St, 500 McKinney Street, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a3ede61c102725d3315d25d53b363832bc6265fb9f84f3a5925b86cf6ade4eaa-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc1a273e-gmir.jpg?v=1779473358 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit being held? - **A:** 17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit takes place on Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 500 McKinney St, 500 McKinney Street, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit? - **A:** 17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit is organized by Art Spark Texas. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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