Upcoming events
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Virtual National Military Veteran Artist Network Symposium 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
1200-1300 CST/1300-1600 ESTONLINE
Register for Free for LinkJoin the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago and the Art Students League of New York for a dynamic virtual symposium designed for military veteran artists and creative professionals.
Explore the studio practice of veteran artists across the U.S., discover new calls for submissions, and learn about career-building opportunities in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and more.
Have education benefits? Hear from an expert on how to make the most of them.
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Leopold Segedin: Conflict & Confrontation Exhibition Closing
Thursday, October 9, 2025
National Veterans Art Museum
4041 N. Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60641
Join us for the closing celebration of Conflict & ConfrontationThe National Veterans Art Museum invites you to honor the remarkable life and artistic legacy of WWII Veteran, Leopold Segedin (1927-2025) as we close his solo exhibition Conflict & Confrontation.
Throughout this exhibition, we've been moved by the outpouring of respect and fondness from Leopold's family, friends, former students, and art admirers who came to experience his powerful work. Now we invite you to join us one final time to celebrate an artist whose impact extends far beyond the canvas.
Special items available for purchase:
Art books: Leopold Segedin: A Habit of Art (2018) and The Holocaust Series Paintings & Drawings 1967-1979 (2023)
Puzzles featuring L Station (Three Ages) (2002)
Come honor a veteran artist whose work continues to speak truth, provoke thought, and inspire connection.
Past events Photo Archive

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.

Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Leopold Segedin
Over 200 friends, family, students and fans of Leopold Segedin gathered at the artists’ reception on January 23, 2025.