⁠Art Talk + 5K Run w/ Nicole Bourgea & Jordan Whetstone | America: The Game

Join Us for - America: The Game Artist Talk Series!

As part of the closing weekend of our exhibition, Art, Endurance & Advocacy brings together two visionary women who leverage their disciplines to honor history and inspire social change: D.C.-reared muralist Nicole Bourgea and professional long-distance runner, filmmaker, and activist Jordan Brings Three White Horses Whetstone.

Nicole Bourgea unveils her new portrait series featuring Jordan, capturing her athletic spirit and advocacy for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). Following a 30-minute panel talk, guests will join a dynamic stretch, grab light refreshments, and participate in an all-paces 5K community run down to the National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall.

Schedule:

• 1:30 PM – Doors Open & Portrait Viewing
• 1:45 PM – Panel Discussion: Nicole Bourgea x Jordan Whetstone
• 2:15 PM – Dynamic Stretch, Refreshments & Q&A
• 2:30 PM – 3K Community Run to the National Museum of the American Indian

ABOUT THE PANELIST ___________________

Nicole Bourgea is a D.C.-reared painter and muralist dedicated to using public art as a catalyst for inclusion, hope, and community connection. Raised by a single mother with limited financial resources, Bourgea gained an early artistic education through Washington, D.C.’s free public museums—an experience that deeply rooted her belief that art should be an accessible equalizer for everyone. Today, she partners with businesses, civic organizations, and grassroots initiatives to create vibrant public murals and fine art series that uplift neighborhoods. As a fellow runner, her latest portrait series captures the physical endurance and advocacy of Lakota athlete Jordan Whetstone, highlighting how fine art and movement can unite communities around social justice.

Jordan Brings Three White Horses Whetstone is a professional long-distance runner, filmmaker, and Lakota activist who leverages athletic endurance and visual storytelling as tools for social justice. Through her work on the trail and on screen, Whetstone amplifies Indigenous visibility and leads national awareness efforts for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). Viewing distance running not merely as a sport, but as a sacred form of movement, ancestral connection, and community healing, she brings her platform to galleries, film festivals, and athletic stages across the country. As the featured subject of Nicole Bourgea’s portrait series, Whetstone bridges the gap between distance running, fine art, and grassroots advocacy.

America: The Game

Curated and organized by Brandon Hill (@chickens.of.insta, @alldaymurals1) and Jason Bowers (@jasonabowers, @jab.arts), this is the second exhibit in the pop-up gallery series with Washington Union Station. “America: The Game” also includes a dynamic group of curatorial partners: @domowells, @thebishopgallery, & @halopigg.

FREE OPEN to Public

__________

Exhibition on view: September 10th – October 10th

Open Hours:

Wednesday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Find updates on special events on the calendar and follow on Instagram at @unionstationdc

--------

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

Andy Bittner

Aniekan Udofia

Annie Broderick

Billy Colbert

Bri Pippens

Charles Jean-Pierre

Chris Bailey

Daniel "Halopigg" Weintraub

David Zambrano

Dee Dwyer

Domo Wells

E$

Flip4Eva

G-Pack

Jack Labadie

Jaswant Pakki

Juan Pinada

Kathrine Campagna

Kelly Towles

Kickztopher

MasPaz

Miguel “M.i.G.” Martinez

Naii Vegas

Nia Keturah Calhoun

Nicole Bourgea

Rose Jaffee

Tariq Tucker

Trap Bob

Tucker Eason

Tyler Shea

Xenia Gray