Join Atherton Arts Foundation and Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America at Holbrook Palmer Park for special programs Nov. 14-16

The Atherton Arts Foundation and Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America invite the community to an inspiring weekend of art, conversation, and connection at Holbrook-Palmer Park, from November 14-16.

“It’s been an honor to work with my daughter, Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, CEO of IAVA, to develop the Veteran Art Show and ‘Beyond the Uniform’ speaker series,” said Dorothy Hunter, Co-President of the Atherton Arts Foundation. “Together we came up with the idea for the show, and it’s incredible to see how it’s grown into a full weekend of activities honoring and celebrating our local veterans. We invite the community to join in the festivities, all of which support IAVA’s mission to connect, unite, and empower our nation’s newest veterans.”

The weekend kicks off with a Friday evening fireside chat, featuring honoree Dr. Dean Winslow (Stanford University), and speakers Tom House (Salesforce) and Tobias Wolff (author), discussing the importance of leadership, resilience, and the power of community. Attendees will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, plus early access to the Veteran Art Show, featuring more than 15 veteran artists and more than a dozen artist family members of veterans.

The Veteran Art Show opens to the public on Saturday morning, with a 10:00 am “vet-together” (coffee, donuts, and conversation) with veterans and neighbors, plus children’s activities (rock and tote-bag painting), and the opportunity to explore antique military vehicles.

Aspiring painters are invited to join artist Mark Stapleton for an evening “paint & sip,” where they will be led through a guided painting session, with wine, appetizers, and plenty of laughs.

The show continues on Sunday, with children’s activities from Noon to 4:00 pm and a finale “art & tea” with British artist Caroline Mustard from 2:30-5:00 pm.

More information about the free events and tickets for the benefit events are available online.