The Graffiti of War Project
Art Exhibition Tour Schedule
Helping The Heroes Benefit Concert - Richmond Virginia
Join the Global Campaign Against IEDs and the Graffiti of War Project Sunday, October 5, 2014 for a special night with Ian Anderson to honor our veterans, first responders, and to raise awareness of the global threat from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). All proceeds from the concert will go to support programs helping our heroes and responding to the threat from IEDs.
Over 84% of all Service member injuries and deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq were due to IEDs. No other weapon in U.S. Military history caused more casualties. An average of 500 IED events occur each month worldwide - and those exclude Afghanistan and Iraq. Where IEDs are used in populated areas, over 91% of the victims are civilians. In the U.S. IED use by juveniles in connection with school violence is on the rise placing first responders at particular risk.
Over 84% of all Service member injuries and deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq were due to IEDs. No other weapon in U.S. Military history caused more casualties. An average of 500 IED events occur each month worldwide - and those exclude Afghanistan and Iraq. Where IEDs are used in populated areas, over 91% of the victims are civilians. In the U.S. IED use by juveniles in connection with school violence is on the rise placing first responders at particular risk.
The Show
The concert will raise funds for Partners International Foundation and its Global Campaign against Improvised Explosive Devices including support to wounded veterans and other IED victims. Legendary progressive rock musician Ian Anderson, together with his band, will perform a selection of Jethro Tulls’ greatest hits. Special guests include honored veterans and performances by the Virginia Military Institute Commanders.
Pre-Show VIP Reception
Major sponsors and special guests will have the opportunity to mingle and enjoy a light pre-show fare at a special VIP reception inside the National Theater and access to the VIP bar during the show. A small number of tickets are available. Please contact us for more information by clicking HERE.
Dinner in the Dark
For a truly singular experience, join us in Richmond on the evening of October 4th for a Dinner in the Dark to raise awareness of vision-related injuries our veterans and other IED survivors face every day.
Dining in the Dark is a unique sensory deprivation experience that gives guests a first-hand glimpse into the lives of the over 198,000 vision impaired veterans. This is a one-of-a kind experience and a culinary encounter of heightened senses. During dinner, guests are challenged to navigate a meal without sight. This is an experience you will never forget. To attend contact us by clicking HERE. Veterans Art of War
Before and during the show, guests will have the opportunity to experience art created by veterans who are using art therapy to recover from visible and invisible wounds of war. This moving experience offers profound insight into and an appreciation of our military and their experiences defending our country under the most arduous conditions. The art will be for sale, with the proceeds going to help these brave men and women as they recover from the experiences of war.
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Meet & Greet with Ian Anderson
A special after show “Meet and Greet” is held for VIP sponsors where they can personally meet and have a photo taken with Ian as well as meet our veterans and other special guests. A small number of tickets are available. To participate contact us for more information.
Help the Heroes and win the ultimate fan experience. The first place winner will receive: four(4) VIP tickets to watch the show from their own private backstage box at the National Theater; access to the VIP pre-show reception; a photo with Ian Anderson; an official concert poster, and four(4) commemorative concert T-Shirts. There will also be great prizes for the second and third place winners. The contest runs from June 30, 2014 until September 30, 2014. Enter today using the form below to help the heroes and check back to see who our current contest leaders are.
Special Guests & Honored Veterans
Special guests include a performance by the Virginia Military Institute Commanders with war blinded veteran Steve Baskis. Other Special guest include Lt. Gov. of Virginia, Ralph Northam, Army veteran and artist Brian Rock, and others.
If you are unable to attend the concert or associated events, you can still help support our brave veterans and programs to stop the violence by making a tax deductible contribution HERE.
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To be among the first to reserve your tickets contact us for more information using the pre-registration form below.
Warrior Thunder Foundation - Until IT IS Zero Project
The Graffiti of War Project and the Warrior Thunder Foundation are in the planning stages of bringing the tour to the Boston-area for the third quarter of 2014. This event will be a full exhibit of the project's Conflict Art collection as well as additional pieces on loan from several military and veteran artists across the country and around the world.
As this event develops and dates become more solid, we will update the website as needed. For more detailed information on this event contact Rob Craven. To inquire as to how to participate as an artist or exhibitor, contact Jeremy Mull. To find out how to become a sponsor of this event contact Jaeson "Doc" Parsons or Darren Bean, lead contact at the Warrior Thunder Foundation.
Visit www.warriorthunderfoundation.com for more information on The Warrior Thunder Foundation and how they are on the front lines of raising national awareness for our Nation's injured veterans.
As this event develops and dates become more solid, we will update the website as needed. For more detailed information on this event contact Rob Craven. To inquire as to how to participate as an artist or exhibitor, contact Jeremy Mull. To find out how to become a sponsor of this event contact Jaeson "Doc" Parsons or Darren Bean, lead contact at the Warrior Thunder Foundation.
Visit www.warriorthunderfoundation.com for more information on The Warrior Thunder Foundation and how they are on the front lines of raising national awareness for our Nation's injured veterans.
-More Event Locations Coming Soon-
For booking information or how to help bring the Graffiti of War Project's National Exhibition to your city, please contact us at info@graffitiofwar.com or call 312-805-3470.
Visit www.warriorthunderfoundation.com for more information on The Warrior Thunder Foundation and how they are on the front lines of raising national awareness for our Nation's injured veterans.
