Forward Operating Galleries
Forward Operating Galleries (F.O.Gs)
are pop up gallery events featuring Veteran and military connected artists and artwork.
of Freyja
“Of Freyja” is a collection of works exploring what it means to be a woman at war.
Throughout history women have taken to the battlefield to protect, to serve, to seek retribution, to conquer, and for reasons of their own which have too often been obfuscated in retrospective accounts. This exhibition invites viewers and artists to contemplate what it means to be a woman in battle, what it means to serve and be forgotten, what it means to be a warrior without the recognition, and what it means to have your stories and contributions intentionally erased.
This exhibition is open to artists of all genders, ages, ethnicities, countries of origin, Veteran/Non-Veteran status, and backgrounds. The subject matter must pertain to women who have served in the armed forces or in battle.
Exhibition is planned for June 2025, location TBD
Submission fee: $10
Past F.O.G.s
Here are some of our past events and the artists who participated in them.
Mettle & Honor
May 2023 - Jun 2023
We are kicked off our Forward Operating Galleries with a collaboration with the University of Houston Clear Lake. We were proud to showcase the work of Veteran and Military connected artists in the Bayou Building on the UHCL campus. The theme of "Mettle and Honor" paid respect to the determination, resilience, and pride shown by Armed Service members and their loved ones and the perseverance shown by members of our community on a daily basis. This gallery ran from 22 May 2023 through June 2023. A receptionwas held for artists, friends, and family on 25 May 2023. This event featured the work of: Amanda DeViney, Nicole Harford Dodd, Katharine Graham, USA, Gaw S. Jones, Jr., USMC, Christopher Martinez, USN, James Meyer, USAFR, Jason Turner, USA
SALUTE
Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
We collaborated with Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands to bring together artists from all over Texas to display their works in this beautiful gallery space in celebration of Veteran's Day.
(WAR)RIOR
Aug 2024 - Nov 2024
Hosted by Spring Street Studios in Houston, TX, this exhibition featured the works of more than a dozen Veteran artists as well as some dedicated community members. This series invited viewers to consider how its artists’ range of circumstances, personalities, and artistic expression find common ground and how their shared experiences of war nonetheless remain intensely personal. Viewers were also encouraged to reflect on how the external impacts of service and warfare can both reflect and yet obscure the internal effects.
FAQs
Have a question not covered here?
Send us a message or email us and we'll get you an answer ASAP info@artistsinarms.org
Where will "of Freyja" be hosted?
We have multiple venues looking into hosting this exhibition. We will update our page and any artists with submitted works as soon as one has been chosen. All are in the Greater Houston area.
How much is the submission fee?
The fee for this F.O.G is $10.oo for up to 3 works of art. We do this to cut down on "no shows" and false entries.
When submitting your entry you will be redirected to our secure Givebutter page to remit payment.
Limited scholarships are available.
I'm not a Veteran and/or woman, can I submit art?
Yes! This F.O.G is open to all artists.
When do submissions close?
Submissions close 30 April 2025
Late entry queries should be directed to inf0@artistsinarms.org
What mediums are accepted? Are there size limits?
As always we want to see a diverse range of work in our shows. Any medium is welcome from photography and studio arts to unexpected medium like fabric and botanical matter.
There are currently no size constraints.
Who decides which art is shown?
For this F.O.G we have a panel of women Veterans that will review and choose the pieces that will be included.