Upcoming events

  • Honeycomb Project - Second Saturday Art & Service Volunteer

    Saturday, February 14 , 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, Hines VA, and military-connected kids served by Kids Rank.

  • Opening Reception of NVAM: 30 Years

    Save the Date
    Friday February 27, 2026

    TBA

    Harold Washington Library Center
    3rd Floor Gallery
    400 S. State Street
    Chicago, IL 60605

    Join the National Veterans Art Museum and the Harold Washington Library Center for an opening reception of an exhibition of National Veterans

  • Honeycomb Project - Second Saturday Art & Service Volunteer

    Saturday, March 14, 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, Hines VA, and military-connected kids served by Kids Rank.

  • 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

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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