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Ukrainian artists from Zenyk Art Gallery will visit Western Washington from July 17-26“A delegation of Ukrainian artists will visit Western Washington from July 17-26. The trip is part of the Kozytskyi Charity Foundation’s cultural diplomacy initiative, “We and the World.” The initiative is dedicated to promoting Ukrainian art internationally while supporting urgent humanitarian needs in Ukraine. Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and the state Department of Commerce are supporting the visit. The delegation includes representatives from Ukraine’s renowned Zenyk Art Gallery (ZAG), which describes itself as “the first art institution in Ukraine to combine contemporary art, innovation, accessibility, and an educational mission within the context of wartime.””
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The visit is supported by Governor Bob Ferguson“Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and the state Department of Commerce are supporting the visit.”
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The visit is supported by ArtsWA“Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and the state Department of Commerce are supporting the visit.”
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The visit is supported by the Washington State Department of Commerce“Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and the state Department of Commerce are supporting the visit.”
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The delegation will showcase works at the Seattle Art Fair“The delegation will also have a booth at the Seattle Art Fair from July 23-26.”
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The delegation will showcase works at a Bellevue exhibit titled 'Life is Beautiful. Isn’t It?'“In confluence with the delegation’s visit, Bellevue’s Toloka Ukrainian Cultural Center will host an exhibit from ZAG titled “Life is Beautiful. Isn’t It?” This special exhibit explores the ‘unreal’ nature of everyday life in Ukraine, which continues to be under attack from Russia. It features works by renowned contemporary artists such as Vlada Ralko, Pavlo Makov and Serhiy Savchenko.”
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The Bellevue exhibit features artists like Vlada Ralko“It features works by renowned contemporary artists such as Vlada Ralko, Pavlo Makov and Serhiy Savchenko.”
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The Bellevue exhibit features artists like Pavlo Makov“It features works by renowned contemporary artists such as Vlada Ralko, Pavlo Makov and Serhiy Savchenko.”
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The visit includes Rostyslav Kondrych“The delegation will include Rostyslav Kondrych, whom Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star in 2025 for extraordinary wartime actions.”
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Rostyslav Kondrych is a Hero of Ukraine“Rostyslav Kondrych, whom Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star in 2025 for extraordinary wartime actions.”
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Rostyslav Kondrych was awarded by President Zelensky for wartime actions“Rostyslav Kondrych, whom Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star in 2025 for extraordinary wartime actions.”
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Rostyslav Kondrych's prosthetic recovery was funded by the Kozytskyi Charity Foundation“He received prosthetics in 2025 with support from the Kozytskyi Charity Foundation.”
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The Kozytskyi Charity Foundation will use exhibition proceeds to support Ukrainian veterans“According to the Foundation’s press materials, a significant portion of funds generated through exhibitions and art sales during the trip will be directed to the Kozytskyi Charity Foundation and used for life-changing humanitarian programs in Ukraine. The project supports prosthetic treatment and rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian servicemembers, and medical treatment and prosthetics for injured children.”
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The Kozytskyi Charity Foundation will use exhibition proceeds to support children through medical treatment“According to the Foundation’s press materials, a significant portion of funds generated through exhibitions and art sales during the trip will be directed to the Kozytskyi Charity Foundation and used for life-changing humanitarian programs in Ukraine. The project supports prosthetic treatment and rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian servicemembers, and medical treatment and prosthetics for injured children.”
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The Kozytskyi Charity Foundation will use exhibition proceeds to support children through prosthetics“According to the Foundation’s press materials, a significant portion of funds generated through exhibitions and art sales during the trip will be directed to the Kozytskyi Charity Foundation and used for life-changing humanitarian programs in Ukraine. The project supports prosthetic treatment and rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian servicemembers, and medical treatment and prosthetics for injured children.”
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Washington state has welcomed over 79,000 Ukrainian refugees since 2022“Washington welcomed 55,000 refugees before Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and an additional 24,000 since the start of hostilities.”
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Washington state has welcomed over 79,000 Ukrainian refugees since 2022“Washington welcomed 55,000 refugees before Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and an additional 24,000 since the start of hostilities.”
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Washington state leads the nation in refugee per capita“Washington state leads the nation in Ukrainian refugees per capita, and many Washington-based companies have an active role in Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts.”
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The exhibition aims to highlight Ukrainian art born of wartime“This special exhibit explores the 'unreal' nature of everyday life in Ukraine, which continues to be under attack from Russia. It features works by renowned contemporary artists such as Vlada Ralko, Pavlo Makov and Serhiy Savchenko.”
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The exhibition aims to foster cultural connections“Partnerships like these foster connections between cultures, showcasing the beautiful art of Ukrainian artists, while also supporting Ukraine’s veterans.”
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The exhibition aims to support humanitarian needs in Ukraine“The initiative is dedicated to promoting Ukrainian art internationally while supporting urgent humanitarian needs in Ukraine.”