Local Art Gallery Hosting Veteran Tribute Show

MAGNOLIA, TX -- Ardest Gallery, within The Bella Bottega working artist community located in Magnolia, TX, is set to host their November event entitled “SALUTE”, an art show saluting Veterans.

“In celebration of Veteran’s Day, we are highlighting local Veteran artists and works that salute them. The upcoming curated show provides a platform to showcase a variety of fine art works from local Veteran artists, in a variety of styles and mediums,” said Julie Verville, Gallery Director and Curator. “This particular show was also open to artist works that salute veterans in their style or messaging.”

The Bella Bottega is a working artist community located in Magnolia, consisting of 10 working artists and a fine arts gallery. Veteran support is an ever-present thread in the community, as one artist is a Vietnam Veteran 2 are retired military spouses, and yet another’s son served.

To further our support of the local Veteran community, a percentage of proceeds from the SALUTE art show will benefit VFW Post 4709 serving the 35K+ Veterans in Montgomery County. And, artist Melanie Wade Leslie will be offering financial support by donating a percentage of her art sales to Henry’s Home, an organization offering equine therapy for Veterans and their family members.

The show’s opening reception is Saturday, November 12th from 5-8 p.m. followed by a community open studio and art walk on Sunday, November 13th from 1-4 p.m.

This November art show event will feature local guest artist works from the following Veteran artists:
• Dan Hayes- United States Air Force
• Gaw Jones- Master Sergeant, Infantry Marines
• Bonafacio Luna- US Army
• Kate Rhoad- Spec 5 Medical Service Corps, US Army
• Ron Robare- Vietnam Veteran, Land Based Sailor
• Jason Turner- US Army, 1st Calvary Division

And, works that salute veterans from the following artists:
• Abigail Gomez
• Michelle L Huff
• Jay Laxton
• Jeffrey Lung
• Michele Patton
• Rusty Rhoad

“This event supports our artist collective’s mission to support the local arts community through collaboration,” added Verville.