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NORTH CAROLINA VETERAN
ART SHOW

IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY
NOVEMBER 18th - 23rd
DAG GOLDEN BELT GALLERY
MILL NO. 1 AT GOLDEN BELT CAMPUS
800 TAYLOR ST.
DURHAM, NC 27701

CAMPUS DETAILS

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SUBMIT ARTWORK
Please join us for the North Carolina Veteran Art Show
from Tuesday, November 18th – Sunday, November 23rd. 
 
The Joel Fund and Heart2Hand Veteran artist Lt. Colonel (retired), Bernardine Donato, are excited to host the six-day art exhibit in partnership with Durham Art Guild.
 
This art show will contain original pieces created by North Carolina Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This family-friendly event will showcase art from North Carolina veterans of all backgrounds, art levels, and branches of service.
 
An online gallery will also be on The Joel Fund’s Operation ART Online Gallery. We also have the opportunity to showcase Veteran artwork in an online gallery on the DAG website and during Third Friday Durham which is a monthly art walk and gallery crawl. Click here to see DAG Gallery at Golden Belt.
 
During the Third Friday Durham Art Walk, an Artist Talk and Reception is planned for November 21st, 6:00-7:15 pm, with a reception and light refreshments until 8:00 pm. 
 
What: Veteran Artist Talk and Reception during the Third Friday Durham Art Walk. This event is designed to foster community engagement and honor the service and artistic talent of North Carolina veterans.
When: Friday, November 21st, 6:00-8:00 pm. The structured program, from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM, will feature a moderated Artist Talk panel, audience Q&A, an art tour, and a meet and greet with veteran artists.
Who: Hosted by The Joel Fund, Heart2Hand, and the Durham Art Guild, local government officials and veteran leadership have been invited, as well as the general public.
Where: Mill No. 1 AT Golden Belt Campus, 800 Taylor St., Durham, NC 27701

Please visit this website to see the other events and galleries that are open for the evening! https://downtowndurham.com/thirdfriday-2/
 
The hours to view the artwork are as follows: 
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov 18th – 22nd, 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, Nov 23rd, 12 pm – 4 pm
 
The Closing Reception will be 2:00-4:00 pm on Sunday, November 23rd at family-friendly Hi-Wire Brewing around the corner from the DAG Golden Belt Gallery. 
 
There is free, paved parking on site with accessible entrance. 
 
If you have any questions please contact Isabella Brezenski
at 919 200 0886 or via email at isabella@thejoelfund.org.
About the Organizations ⟶
North Carolina Veteran Art Show

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The submission process is to make sure the size of each piece will fit in the limited space we have. Please provide an artist statement along with your submission(s). 

Artist Statement:

Please adhere to the 250 word count maximum. Include the following information in your artist statement:

  • How long did you serve in the military?
  • How has art helped you after your time in the military?
  • How does your chosen art medium help you express yourself creatively?
  • How long have you been practicing art?
  • What inspired you to create this piece of art?


Submission open date: August 4th, 2025

Submission end date: October 17th, 2025 at 12 PM (Noon)

This is the deadline to submit artist information and images of artwork. Artwork drop-off information will be shared via email upon approval of your work. This is not a juried show, but pieces will be selected due to limited space.

Submission criteria: 

  • Must be a US Military Veteran, Active Duty, Reservist, and/or National Guard service member located in North Carolina 
  • All art mediums accepted – 2D, 3D, literary art, and more 
  • Artwork must be original and owned by the artist
  • Artists may submit up to 2 artworks for consideration
  • All experience levels accepted

Artwork criteria: 
Due to space restraints, artwork must be no larger than 36″x36″ for 2D pieces (including the frame). 3D pieces are to be no larger than 36″x36″ and no more than 50 lbs.

Veteran artists may submit up to two pieces of artwork to the North Carolina Veteran Art Show. The size of the submitted 2D visual art should not exceed 36 x 36 inches, including the frame (if a framed piece). 

In order for every veteran to have the opportunity to display their artwork, it is possible only one of the two submitted artist pieces will be shown due to space limitations on the gallery walls. This will be determined after the submission process is complete.

  • 2D artwork should be wired or framed and be ready for hanging
  • Title of artwork required 
  • Artist Statement required with submission. More details below.
 

For 2D and 3D submissions: a picture of each piece (attachment) 

For literary submissions:* Typed up, each separate submission should be a separate attachment

If you have any questions or concerns regarding subject matter, please contact Isabella Brezenski by email at isabella@thejoelfund.org or by telephone at 919 200 0886.

ART SUBMISSION FORM

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS

The Joel Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to reconnecting veterans to life at home located in Wake Forest, NC. The Joel Fund’s Operation ART Program offers low cost art classes for veterans and their families.
Operation ART program students will showcase their work created in art classes alongside submitted artworks.

Bernardine Donato retired after serving 24 years in the US Navy and the CA Air National Guard. She is a veteran artist who currently resides in Durham, NC.

The Durham Art Guild’s mission is to enrich and connect our communities by creating opportunities and providing leadership for current and future visual artists and art enthusiasts.The Guild is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization established in 1948. For over seven decades we have supported local artists and advocated for the arts in our region.

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