Friday, August 28, 2026
Reno Elks Lodge • Reno, Nevada
THANK YOU
FOR AN INCREDIBLE EVENING
The Veterans Art Garden Fundraiser has come and gone, but the generosity, fellowship and spirit of the evening will stay with us for a long time.
Our Aug. 28 gathering was a tremendous success and a memorable celebration of community, creativity and our shared commitment to honoring and supporting veterans. We are deeply grateful for the extraordinary outpouring of support from our sponsors, donors, community partners, volunteers and guests who made it all possible.
Whether you contributed financially, donated goods or services, volunteered your time, helped spread the word, or simply joined us for this special evening, you were part of its success.
Thank you for believing in our veterans and in the vision of the Veterans Art Garden. Your generosity is helping create a lasting place for connection, reflection, creativity and healing.
From all of us involved with the Veterans Art Garden, thank you for making this an evening to remember.
Thank you to our sponsors for helping create a lasting place of healing, creativity, and connection.
★★★★ SILVER SPONSOR
★★★ BRONZE SPONSORS
Thank you to SALLY WATERMAN, spouse of Veteran Bill Waterman, for a BRONZE level gift.
★★ SUPPORTING SPONSORS
★ PROGRAM SPONSORS
June 2025 aerial view of the Veterans Art Garden in Northern Nevada.
Help bring the Veterans Art Garden to life. A place where veterans, families, caregivers, artists, and neighbors come together through creativity, connection, and healing. Fundraising efforts are underway to bring approved artwork from concept to completion. Together, we have the opportunity to create something meaningful for the veterans who live at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home.
This endeavor is rooted in a simple but profound idea. Healing can emerge from tested hardship.
One of the project's defining symbols is a combat boot giving rise to floral blooms.
“The boot is not a vase holding something beautiful. It is the soil from which beauty grows. - Larry Quinn (1944-2024) veteran, artist, and inspiration behind the Veterans Art Garden.
This concept represents service, sacrifice, and the realities of war. The flower represents healing, renewal, and the possibility that creativity and connection can flourish even under the stress of and after difficult experiences.
Together, these images remind us that while war leaves lasting marks, it does not have the final word. Through art, nature, and community, renewed growth can emerge.
VETERANS: Healing through nature, creativity, and connection.
FAMILY: A place to gather, celebrate, and create memories.
ARTISTS: Opportunities to contribute creative talent and leave a lasting legacy.
COMMUNITY: A cultural destination that enriches Northern Nevadans.
The Veterans Art Garden is proud to partner with Makers Paradise as the nonprofit fiscal sponsor for this fundraising campaign. Through this partnership, every ticket purchase, sponsorship, and charitable donation is securely processed through Makers Paradise, in direct support of the Veterans Art Garden project.
Martin-Harris Construction is an award-winning industry leader providing an extensive portfolio of services, including General Contracting, Preconstruction, Design-Build, and Construction Manager-at-Risk. Beyond its professional expertise, Martin-Harris Construction has been at the forefront of planning this community fundraiser, helping bring together the people, resources and relationships needed to make the event possible. We are deeply grateful for the team’s leadership, generosity and commitment to advancing the Veterans Art Garden project.
