Events
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UPCOMING AND CURRENT EVENTS
To bridge the gap between the perception and the reality of combat, the National Veterans Art Museum offers a place where all can experience veteran-created art inspired by combat and military service. NVAM provides both a physical and emotional space for veterans and civilians of all ages to come gain a new appreciation for how the split-second decisions made in combat can impact a lifetime. |
Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Black Heart
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Honeycomb Project: Make Cards for Vets | 2:00-3:30 PM
Sundays - February 9, March 8, April 19
Join us for special open hours at the National Veterans Art Museum to explore works of art and meet a veteran, providing a unique and personal perspective on the subject of military service experience. Using the exhibitions for inspiration, family volunteers will create art for veterans! Volunteers make handmade block-print cards to bring cheer to veterans receiving treatment and services at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. This project provides a sense of community support and appreciation for veterans in our Chicago community. Registration required. Registration through the Honeycomb Project website opens the 15th of the prior month. Questions? Contact Sydney at sydney@thehoneycombproject.org
Quilts of Valor Monthly Sew-In | 12:00-4:00 PM
Third Saturdays - February 15, March 21, April 18
Please join the Quilts of Valor Chicago Chapter for our monthly Sew-in to assemble quilt tops at The National Veterans Art Museum. Feel free to bring your own machines, tools, and sewing projects, but not necessary. Never quilted before? No worries! No sewing experience required to come volunteer and learn about the craft of quilting. Questions? Contact Morgan Holtz at morgalee@gmail.com.
Articles about Quilts of Valor:
VA Blog | Chicago Reader | QOVF.org
Quilts of Valor Presentation | 11:00 & 11:30 AM
Saturday February 29th, 2020
“The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover all combat service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.”
Join the National Veterans Art and Quilts of Valor Chicago Chapter for the presentation of two completed quilts for two veterans. First presentation is at 11:00 AM, second at 11:30 AM. Presentations will be followed by a guided tour of the current exhibition by Education and Programs Manager, Moki Tantoco. Feel free to grab lunch across the street at Fannie's Cafe afterwards!
Sundays - February 9, March 8, April 19
Join us for special open hours at the National Veterans Art Museum to explore works of art and meet a veteran, providing a unique and personal perspective on the subject of military service experience. Using the exhibitions for inspiration, family volunteers will create art for veterans! Volunteers make handmade block-print cards to bring cheer to veterans receiving treatment and services at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. This project provides a sense of community support and appreciation for veterans in our Chicago community. Registration required. Registration through the Honeycomb Project website opens the 15th of the prior month. Questions? Contact Sydney at sydney@thehoneycombproject.org
Quilts of Valor Monthly Sew-In | 12:00-4:00 PM
Third Saturdays - February 15, March 21, April 18
Please join the Quilts of Valor Chicago Chapter for our monthly Sew-in to assemble quilt tops at The National Veterans Art Museum. Feel free to bring your own machines, tools, and sewing projects, but not necessary. Never quilted before? No worries! No sewing experience required to come volunteer and learn about the craft of quilting. Questions? Contact Morgan Holtz at morgalee@gmail.com.
Articles about Quilts of Valor:
VA Blog | Chicago Reader | QOVF.org
Quilts of Valor Presentation | 11:00 & 11:30 AM
Saturday February 29th, 2020
“The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover all combat service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.”
Join the National Veterans Art and Quilts of Valor Chicago Chapter for the presentation of two completed quilts for two veterans. First presentation is at 11:00 AM, second at 11:30 AM. Presentations will be followed by a guided tour of the current exhibition by Education and Programs Manager, Moki Tantoco. Feel free to grab lunch across the street at Fannie's Cafe afterwards!
