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Founded in 2021, Ukraine House is a cultural and community center in Washington, D.C. that promotes Ukrainian heritage, culture, initiatives, and achievements.[1][2]

History

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Ukraine House works as a ‘home away from home’ for Ukrainians to help support freedom and democracy in the community. The center works in collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States and other partners. Ukraine House opened its doors on September 1, with an honorable event featuring the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. [3] Since its inauguration, Ukraine House has hosted over 220 successful events, welcoming more than 25,000 visitors.

In May 2022, Ukraine House became an official partner of United24, an initiative of the President of Ukraine. Since February 2024, the center has begun offering humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians in need in the United States and in Ukraine.

Activities and Events

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Ukraine House hosts a variety of events and activities, including events that cover various aspects of Ukrainian culture, and business. The center acts as an anchor for Ukraine-related initiatives with NGOs, think tanks, and universities across the USA. Ukraine House also conducts food events that feature traditional Ukrainian cuisines.

To date, Ukraine House has hosted 24 rotating art exhibitions.[4][5][6]The exhibitions that have taken place include:

1.     Mykola Krychevskyi art exhibition “Artist and the World” [7] 2.     “Revolution of Dignity” photo exhibition 3.     “Impressions of War” graphic posters exhibition 4.     “Art saves lives” art exhibition 5.     Holodomor: Through the Eyes of Ukrainian Artists, 1932-1933 6.     “Relentless Courage” photo exhibition[8] 7.     “Mariupol” photo exhibition 8.     “LGBTIQ+ in Defense of Ukraine” photo exhibition [9] 9.     “Icons save lives” art exhibition [10] 10.  “By the footpaths of Taras: from Kachanivka to Washington” photo exhibition 11.  “Bakhmut Stands” photo exhibition [11] 12.  “Colorful Ukraine in Expressive Paintings of Volodymyr Patyk” art exhibition [12] 13.  “Cosmogony” art exhibition [13] 14.  “Culture Fights Back” photo exhibition [14] 15.  “From fire to life” photo exhibition 16.  “Children of War” art exhibition 17.  “Courage of a Nation” photo exhibition 18.  “Origins of Space” art exhibition 19.  “Not All of Them” photo exhibition [15] 20.  “Soulscapes” photo exhibition 21.  “Artomatic” art exhibition 22.  “Creativity without borders” art exhibition 23.  “50 inventions of Ukraine” [16] 24.  “Free Ukrainian prisoners” These exhibitions include vintage paintings, sculptures, modern art, and children’s paintings. The rotating exhibitions provide Ukrainian artists a platform to show appreciation for Ukrainian art and culture among the people. [17][18][19][20] [21]

References

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  1. ^ "UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine". u24.gov.ua. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  2. ^ Brennan, Margaret (2022-06-16). ""I wish I would never need to draw this": Ukrainian graphic artists share work to raise awareness, funds for Ukraine - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  3. ^ "Ukrainian House was opened in Washington with the participation of Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy".
  4. ^ "У Вашингтоні проходить фотовиставка із краєвидами Качанівки – заповідника на Чернігівщині". 0462.ua - Сайт міста Чернігова (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  5. ^ ""Маріуполь мирний" та "Маріуполь героїчний" - фотовиставка у Вашингтоні". Голос Америки Українською (in Ukrainian). 2022-06-30. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  6. ^ "More Fundraisers for Ukraine - PoPville". www.popville.com. 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  7. ^ "Mykola Krychevsky (1898-1961) oils and watercolors". Artfiragallery. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  8. ^ "Relentless Courage: Ukraine and the World at War". omart.org. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  9. ^ "Photo Exhibition in Washington DC: LGBTIQ+ in defense of Ukraine". qua.community. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  10. ^ "Icon saves lives – Ukraine". Artfiragallery. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  11. ^ "В Українському домі у США відкрили фотовиставку «Бахмут незламний» – Шмигаль". www.ukrinform.ua (in Ukrainian). 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  12. ^ "Colorful Ukraine in Expressive Paintings of Volodymyr Patyk". Artfiragallery. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  13. ^ admin (2023-07-16). "'Cosmogony through a Ukrainian Eye' - the largest Ukrainian art project was presented in the USA". msumk. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  14. ^ "Stories". Ukrainian Institute. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  15. ^ new.ndg.lt http://new.ndg.lt/exhibitions/past/not-all-of-them.aspx. Retrieved 2024-08-20. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  16. ^ "50 inventions bestowed by Ukraine to the world". Second Floor Art Center. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  17. ^ "ukraine-house-dc-art-auction".
  18. ^ "revolyucija-gidnosti-obrazi-ukrajinsykogo-majdanu".
  19. ^ "U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)". www.usubc.org. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  20. ^ "SoulScapes Photography Exhibition". United Help Ukraine. 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  21. ^ "Romanian At Heart "Nostalgic" exhibit at Artomatic 25 edition in Washington, DC". Romanian At Heart. 2024-03-06. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
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