MCALLEN VETERANS GREENBELT

We are planning a Veterans Green Belt to highlight our beautiful riparian ecosystem created along the McAllen Hike and Bike Trails. Phase I is planned along the McAllen 2nd St Hike and Bike Trail between Pecan and Firemen’s Park. Phase II is planed along the McAllen Bicentennial Hike and Bike Trail between Nolana and Bill Schupp Park.We plan to clean the trash out of the drainage canals and plant trees along the trail to provide shade to runners and habitat for our native wildlife. We have funding to install signage and QR codes linking visitors to information about the plants and wildlife that naturally inhabit the area. The space would become a living classroom for surrounding schools. We plan to plant 1,500 trees along 1.5 miles of McAllen Parks.We have received private funding from community members and one grant to kick off this project in 2026. This project will be completed with collaboration and donations from corporate sponsors. We look forward to collaborating with City of McAllen and other organizations on this project.Please write us below if you would like to participate as a corporate sponsor.

PHASE 1:

McAllen 2nd St Hike and Bike Trail between Pecan and Firemen’s Park

PHASE 2:

McAllen Bicentennial Hike and Bike Trail between Nolana and Bill Schupp Park.

VETERAN ART SOCIALS

Veteran Art Socials is how we have fun. Veterans & Loved Ones connect with each other, their Veteran support community, and have a great time. Additionally, Veterans who want to sell their art can submit work to our digital art gallery, where they have the opportunity to sell both prints and originals. All art supplies and art classes at Veteran Art Socials are free for Veterans and Loved Ones.

• RSVP for Veteran Art Socials

PAST EVENTS

• Register for Art Workshop

VETERAN ART SUPPLY CAMPAIGN

We’re collecting art supplies to give to Veterans & Loved Ones. Your donations will help create memories through paint, art, and creativity. It’s a way to give back to those who gave for us, spread joy, and celebrate our Veterans, their creativity, and their service.Please write us below where we can pick up art supply donations. Thank you!

BECOME A CONQUISTA PARTNER

Partnerships and private donations is how we are able to provide free art supplies to Veterans and their Loved Ones.It costs $18 to provide Canvas, Paint, Brushes, and Art Instruction per Individual. You can Donate to support Arts for Veterans and Sign up below to join our partner email list. Contact [email protected] for any additional questions.

Mike Landeros by Uriel Landeros. 24”x36” Print Only. Artist Donated 9’x12’ Original. Known as “Conquista,” Uriel Landeros is the brother of Mike Landeros, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 2019-2024. The artist has chosen to donate 100% of earnings from selling prints of this work to helping veterans launch their careers in art.

KOA by Daylen Adams. 24” x 36” Print. 8" x 12" Original.
Daylen Adams served in the US Army from 2005-2020.

Hover by Kaylen Adams. 24” x 36” Print. 8" x 12" Original.
Kaylen is daughter to Daylen Adams, who served in the US Army from 2005-2020.

Gazing at a View by Jazmin Solis. 24” x 36” Print. 8" x 12" Original.
Jazmin is daughter to Sgt. Solis, who served in the US Army from 1997-2013.

Night Comet Hit by Orlando Jose Solis. 24” x 36” Print. 8" x 12" Original.
Orlando is son to Sgt. Solis, who served in the US Army from 1997-2013.

New York City by Xena Rene Solis. 24” x 36” Print. 8" x 12" Original.
Xena is daughter to Sgt. Solis, who served in the US Army from 1997-2013.

Lady Liberty by Uriel Landeros. 24” x 36” Print. 8" x 12" Original. Known as “Conquista,” Uriel Landeros is the brother of Mike Landeros, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 2019-2024. The artist has chosen to donate 100% of earnings from selling prints of this work to helping veterans launch their careers in art.

Flowers in Blue by Uriel Landeros. 24” x 36” Print Only. Contact Artist for Original. Known as “Conquista,” Uriel Landeros is the brother of Mike Landeros, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 2019-2024. The artist has chosen to donate 100% of earnings from selling prints of this work to helping veterans launch their careers in art.

Don by Uriel Landeros. 24” x 36” Print Only. Artist Sold 24” x 36” Original. Known as “Conquista,” Uriel Landeros is the brother of Mike Landeros, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 2019-2024. The artist has chosen to donate 100% of earnings from selling prints of this work to helping veterans launch their careers in art.

Flames by Uriel Landeros. Original Artwork Only. Known as “Conquista,” Uriel Landeros is the brother of Mike Landeros, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 2019-2024. The artist was chosen to donate 100% of earnings from selling prints of this work to helping veterans launch their careers in art.

SUBMIT ART

Art submissions are accepted from Veteran Artists and Artist Family Members of Veterans. All Veteran Family must submit a Veteran Referral Form to be considered. Friends are considered Family Members. Reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions or if you have issues with the Submission Form.

• Submit Art

CURATED ROTATING COLLECTION

Clients have the option to host a curated rotating collection, giving your space a fresh seasonal perspective while creating a continuous impact on the art careers Veterans and their Families. Please fill out the form below for more information on hosting a Rotating Collection. Contact [email protected] for any additional questions.

BECOME A CONQUISTA PARTNER

Partnerships and private donations is how we are able to provide free art supplies to Veterans and their Loved Ones.It costs $18 to provide Canvas, Paint, Brushes, and Art Instruction per Individual. You can Donate to support Arts for Veterans and Sign up below to join our partner email list. Contact [email protected] for any additional questions.

CONQUISTA DOCUMENTARY

This is the story behind one of our founding board members, the story of how Uriel Landeros became the artist known as Conquista. This is the story of stepping over all limits to reach true potential.Conquista Foundation artists include Veterans and their Loved Ones working across all mediums. Their stories and experiences breathe life into their art.