Place of Peace Exhibition | Opening Reception

Join the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center Culture Division and the Arts Council of Johnson County on Thursday, May 11th from 6pm-8pm for the opening reception of the Place of Peace exhibition featuring artwork by veterans and active members of the military in the Kansas City area. The reception will take place at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS 66212. Light refreshments will be served.

The arts can help veterans find support and community, process trauma, and combat challenges such as PTS and depression. The mission of our collaborative veteran arts programming is to provide a creative outlet for veterans and community members to interact with and understand each other’s experiences; serving as an opportunity to help veterans transition to civilian life but also as a chance for participants to learn from each other, regardless of their veteran or military status, build communication and dismantle per-conceived notions and stereotypes.

Finding a “Place of Peace”, be it a spiritual center, a garden, painting, theatre performance, or spending time with friends and family, is absolutely essential.