Our Mission

The mission of the National Veterans Art Museum is to inspire connection and dialogue of the impact of war and military service through the collection, preservation and exhibition of art by veterans.

Events & Exhibitions

IL MAESTRO!

WORKS BY MORTON LEVIN

A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

FEBRUARY 6 - JUNE 15

NVAM is proud to host, “Il Maestro! Works by Morton Levin, a Centennial Celebration” open to the public from February 6 - June 15, 2024 on the second floor of 4041 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago, IL 60641).

The exhibition includes a special reception on March 16th from 5:30 - 7:30. Organized by the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (Great Falls, Montana), this two-part reception begins with a film screening for “A Keen Observer” (2022) followed by a Curator's Lecture & tour entitled “Art in The Time of Love and War” with Nicole Maria Evans, Curator of Exhibitions and Collections at Paris Gibson Square Museum along with Alanna Zrimsek, partner of Morton Levin and producer of the exhibition’s documentary film. 

Engage with NVAM

NVAM Community Arts Program – is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages. Whether through educational tours with veteran speakers, discussion panels or lectures, drop-in arts workshops, curriculum development for educators in the classroom and families at home, volunteer days to give back to the veteran community, and more, we are here to build the bridge between the veteran experience and communities they come from.

Join us for our free upcoming programs or reach out to create new partnerships!

For more information, please contact engage@nvam.org

"The Art takes you into the lived experience. You’ll be surprised, you’ll be moved, you’ll be inspired…it’s a deep experience. It’s an experience of the heart and soul."

— Nancy Ronquillo, NVAM Board Member & Gold Star Mother

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