National Veterans Art Museum

The National Veterans Art Museum lends a selection of works from its permanent collection for a special collaborative exhibition, “Behind the Uniform, an exhibition by U.S. veterans and service members”, to open at the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Gallery (200 I (EYE) Street SE, Washington, DC) on April 4, 2025. An opening reception will be held on April 10 from 6 - 8 pm for the general public to include special remarks beginning at 6:15 pm. Doors open at 5 pm for those requiring accessibility accommodations. Kasse Andrews-Weller, grantee and curator of Behind the Uniform says, “The goal of the exhibition is to increase public awareness of military-affiliated artists who have discovered art as a resource of self expression which conveys a means of personal healing and identification.” In a collaboration by 124 artists spanning from across the country, Behind the Uniform features artwork that represents those who served, are serving and will serve and includes the voices of their families and care providers. Artists in this exhibition describe their work as being created for the purpose of self expression, community and practice. Visit the digital gallery at https://bit.ly/btu2025

Join NVAM on the course for a day of Golf, Art, and Giving – The Perfect Stroke! Learn more —> https://lnkd.in/gSdBaG3m

Are you a practicing veteran artist? Do you want to be engaged with the veteran artist community in practice and conversation? Are you at a stage in your career where community, leadership development, mentorship, and an exhibition will be impactful in your growth as an artist? Consider applying to the NVAM Fellowship program. Application closes January 15 for the 2026 NVAM Fellowship. Learn more at nvam.org

Join us as we ring in the new year with a new exhibition. Leopold Segedin: Conflict & Confrontation will be shown at NVAM from January 7th to October 17th with a special opening reception on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. We hope to see you at the museum!

Happy New Year, NVAM Friends! As we reflect on the past year and look forward to the one ahead, we want to thank you for your support. Your belief in the transformative power of art has made a lasting impact on our community of veteran artists. Together, we've celebrated creativity, honored stories of service, and fostered understanding through powerful exhibitions and programs. Here's to another year of inspiration, connection, and the incredible art yet to come. ??? See you in 2025! ??

"The healing power of the arts is on full display at the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago." CBS All of our art at NVAM represents a voice, a story, a bridge between experiences. Through the eyes of veteran artists, we’re reminded of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of creativity to heal, connect, and inspire. Join us in amplifying these voices and supporting the transformative impact of art. Visit our next exhibition, opening January 7th or donate today to help continue this important work. Click here to donate --> https://lnkd.in/e8J_bg9j #VeteransVoices #HealingThroughArt #NVAMcommunity https://lnkd.in/eJrBffaH

We will be temporarily closed for installation from Monday, December 16 through Monday, January 6, 2025. We will be open on Tuesday, January 7 from noon to 4. Wishing you all a joyous holiday and a happy New Year!

Understanding starts with listening. At NVAM, we amplify veterans’ voices to bridge communities and foster empathy through the transformative power of art. Your support fuels this mission, helping us share their stories and spark meaningful dialogue about the lasting impacts of war and military service. Help us reach our end-of-year fundraising goal so we can continue creating spaces for connection, healing, and transformation. Donate today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gjQWNTyp #veteranartists #NVAM #supportveterans

Thank you to all who joined us for our Veterans Day events! It was a wonderful weekend full of community, curiosity and conversation. From our time with inaugural NVAM Fellow, Steven Luu, to art making with the The Honeycomb Project to our open mic and music session, we are deeply humbled that you chose us to spend your time with. If you missed the event but would like to contribute to amplifying the voices of our veterans, click the link in post to donate and share this post. https://lnkd.in/gM8PqVrv To all who served, we see you and honor you, every day.

Veteran’s Day programming starts tomorrow evening! We welcome back inaugural NVAM Fellow, Steven Luu for a special conversation. Over the weekend we’ll welcome visitors to our space for an artmaking workshop as well as a reading from author and Vietnam Army veteran, Ned Rick’s at the Glen Ellyn Public Library. We’ll keep our doors open to the public on November 11th from 4 - 12. Visit nvam.org for more details.