Out in the Community: Supporting Afghan Refugee Combat Women Veterans
Out in the Community:
Supporting Afghan Refugee Combat Women Veterans
In partnership with Honor The Promise, Community Building Art Works had the immense honor to support the AllTru Gather Event 2022 held this past weekend in honor of those who lost their lives in the Global War on Terror.
CBAW offered a virtual writing program and in-person art making workshop to bring together American and Afghan Special Operations Forces (SOF) members to both inspire conversation and strengthen the mentor and mentee relationship as they explored home and journey. They were invited to use a paper mask as a canvas for a self-portrait through the landscapes of their collective and individual journeys. In creating this piece of work, these women considered the journey of where they come from, where they are today, and where they hope to be.
Learn more about these incredible women here.
Through Our Eyes: Military Teen Photo Exhibit Gallery
Military Teens create a special photo exhibit showcasing the experience of a family military move across the country.
On October 2nd, Community Building Art Works and Blue Star Families had the honor of presenting a special art exhibit featuring the work of military teenagers at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
Each year 600,000 military family members change duty stations, leaving behind support networks, community resources, and homes. 80% of military children of active duty members attend public schools throughout the United States–entering communities with little, if any, understanding of their particular challenges.
Through Our Eyes: Finding Home Again is an exhibit by high school students from military families. Through photographs and captions, they tell the stories of their transitions to the National Capital Region during the summer of 2022.
This exhibit features the work of Military Teens describing their experiences in images and words of relocating and “Finding Home Again” in this process. With work that answers such questions as “What Does Saying Goodbye” and “What Does Saying Hello” look like, join us on the journey and also see stops along the way. A moving exhibit for anyone who has relocated often or who is seeking to find home again.
It was an amazing day and we were so thrilled to be there in person with these young artists and their families. Below are some photos from the exhibit opening and reception.
If you are in the DC Metro area, stop by and check out this special showing. The exhibit is open at the Torpedo Factory through November 6th. Click here for the official Torpedo Factory exhibit page. The Torpedo Factory also has a special Late Shift Masquerade event coming up on October 14th. Get more details on those activities by clicking here.
Call for Artwork: Veterans Experience Project Digital Art Exhibit
Calling All Veteran Artists!
This Fall, we have an amazing opportunity to participate in Bastion Community of Resilience’s first ever Veteran Experience Project on Veterans Day in New Orleans. The event will be a day full of programming that explores the military experience through visual art, the written and spoken word, performances, and discussion panels.
CBAW has the opportunity to have Veteran Artists submit their artwork for a Digital Art Exhibit titled In This Together. The theme of this exhibit focuses on bridging the civilian and military culture gap, allowing civilians to slip into the boots of a diverse array of veteran artists.
Open to Veterans, Military Spouses/Family Members, and Caregivers.
Submit a piece (or more) of your artwork which tells your story. Two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and all mediums are welcome! High-resolution images of your artwork must be submitted. Feel free to use your cell phone to photograph your art. We have created a helpful cheat-sheet full of tips and tricks to get the best quality photos of your artwork using your cell phone.
All submissions are due by October 7th. You will be notified by October 15th if your artwork has been selected for the exhibit. Click the link below to submit your artwork.
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