Upcoming events

  • Honeycomb Project - Second Saturday Art & Service Volunteer

    Saturday, December 13, 2026

    10:00am - 12:00 pm CST

    National Veterans Art Museum
    4041 N. Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60641

    Head to the National Veterans Art Museum before open hours to learn printmaking techniques to create handmade cards to bring cheer to veterans and their families receiving care at Jesse Brown VA and military-connected kids served by Kids Rank.

    Imagine moving to a new town every year...many military families struggle to feel at home after moving around to different bases around the world. Using the exhibitions for inspiration, your family will create handmade block-print cards to help welcome military families into our community. Your work at this project provides a sense of community support and appreciation for military members in our Chicago community.

    Register to Volunteer

  • Honeycomb Project - Second Saturday Art & Service Volunteer

    Saturday, January 10, 2026

    10:00am - 12:00 pm CST

    National Veterans Art Museum
    4041 N. Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60641

    Head to the National Veterans Art Museum before open hours to learn printmaking techniques to create handmade cards to bring cheer to veterans and their families receiving care at Jesse Brown VA and military-connected kids served by Kids Rank.

    Imagine moving to a new town every year...many military families struggle to feel at home after moving around to different bases around the world. Using the exhibitions for inspiration, your family will create handmade block-print cards to help welcome military families into our community. Your work at this project provides a sense of community support and appreciation for military members in our Chicago community.

    Register to Volunteer

  • NVAM Conversations - Artist Talk with Jeremiah Foxwell

    Saturday, January 17, 2026

    1:00 pm CST

    National Veterans Art Museum
    4041 N Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60641

    Join the National Veterans Art Museum in welcoming veteran artist Jeremiah Foxwell (US Navy Veteran). Foxwell’s painting Long Walk, originally exhibited at Behind the Uniform(Washington DC) and now is on exhibit as part of NVAM’s permanent collection.

  • Community Arts Project with NVAM Artist Fellow Jenn Hassin

    Weekend of Paper-making with Jenn Hassin (US Air Force)

    Save the Date!
    Registration Opens Soon
    (Limited Spots)

    May 14-16, 2026

    National Veterans Art Museum
    4041 N Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60641

    Learn more about Jenn Hassin

Past events Photo Archive

Behind the Uniform
Giselle Futrell Giselle Futrell

Behind the Uniform

The National Veterans Art Museum was honored to take part in the official opening of “Behind the Uniform”, an exhibition in Washington, D.C., featuring artwork by 124 U.S. Veterans, service members, family and caregivers, sharing the stories of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

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