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Art Exhibit: Place of Peace

Exhibit dates

Oct. 29–Nov. 24, 2024

Join us for a reception and panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lenexa City Hall Art Gallery.

Arts and creativity have long been known to help veterans find support and community, process trauma, and combat challenges like PTSD and depression. The aim of this exhibit is to encourage community, sharing, and artistic expression between veterans and civilian members of our community.

About Place of Peace

The Place of Peace exhibit brings light to the veteran experience. As veterans transition to civilian life, they are often met with challenges of depression and anxiety and must suddenly cope with the complete upheaval of a life once known with very little transitional support.

This show features the work of 32 military veterans. Each artist’s personal journey is unique, and the art presented in this show reflects their creativity. Visitors will see everything from wood sculptures, and sculptures made from recycled or found objects to paintings, photography, colored pencil and drawings.

While many of the artists in this show have many years of artistic experience, some artists are newer to their art mediums as they explore and develop their creative expression.

The Place of Peace Veterans' Art Exhibit was created by the Arts Council of Johnson County.

Learn more about the artists by visiting the City Hall Art Gallery.