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Dr. Charles Smith is being recognized at the 2023 @intuitartcenter Visionary Ball tonight! This week, @cbsnews sat down with the artist to talk about his process, experience and exhibitions as a combat veteran and an artist. Read more --> cbsn.ws/3qkHSH0

While we will be closed on Monday the 29th, we hope for all to take a moment to remember those that were lost and the families and friends whose lives were forever changed. We remember.

NVAM was founded by Vietnam Veterans in 1981. We honor the continued contributions of our Vietnam Veterans and their families, today and every day.  Learn more at nvam.org

NVAM is excited to welcome Giselle Futrell to her new role as Executive Director. She is a second-generation U.S. #Marine with over 10 years of experience in non-profit leadership. We are grateful for her commitment to the #NVAM mission. Welcome!

A meaningful way to observe Veterans Day is to visit our museum--open 10am to 5pm on 11/11. You might want to take a 1pm tour with Vietnam War veteran & NVAM volunteer Ned Ricks. Free admission; everyone is welcome!

The Marine Corps motto is Semper Fidelis, Latin for "always faithful." On this, the Marine Corps' birthday, it is customary to shout "Happy birthday, Marine!" and it is customary for the Marine to respond "Semper Fi!" Happy birthday, Marines!

Art exhibition reception this evening, 4 to 6pm. No admission, and everyone is welcome. 4041 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, 2nd floor. Come experience Dr. Charles Smith's "Holding the Dream in My Hand". Sculpture is a self-portrait.

We will be closed Thurs, Nov 10th, 12 to 2pm, for a private event. We regret any inconvenience.

Art exhibition reception. Dr. Charles Smith's Holding the Dream in My Hand focuses on the narratives of African American history & the African American experience. Thurs, Nov 10, 4-6pm. 4041 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago (2nd floor).

We want to give a HUGE thank you to Bank of America community volunteers. They worked hard on Saturday to help in artwork preservation. Preservation is a less-than-glamorous side of museum activities, but it is vitally necessary.

NVAM helps us all “gain a deeper appreciation of the veteran’s contributions to our communities and our country.” Your generous support is needed to support our mission bit.ly/nvam2022 Learn more from a Gold Star Mother & NVAM Board Member. vimeo.com/765880118

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This is the last day to see our exhibition space before we close temporarily for gallery turnover. We will be open 10am to 5pm today, reopening Tues, Nov 1st. We will be de-installing SCENE | UNSEEN and installing an exciting new exhibition.

We will be installing an exciting new exhibition! You can still stop by Fri, Sep 9th and Sat, Sep 10th, 10am to 5pm, but then we will be closed temporarily for gallery turnover. We will reopen Tues, Nov 1st. Stay tuned for more details.

James “Jim” C. Moore, 1948–2022. Jim served in the 13th Marine Regiment in Vietnam & was a strong supporter of veteran issues. He was a fixture at the museum, & his absence leaves a huge hole. Semper fidelis! For more about Jim, go to nvam.org/james-jim-c-mo…

In honor of Memorial Day, the museum will be open to visitors Monday, May 30th, 10am to 1pm. We are offering a guided museum tour of our current exhibits at 11am, led by an NVAM Permanent Collection Artist and Veteran. Click bit.ly/NVAM5m3022 to reserve your spot.

Today we commemorate, honor & reflect on the sacrifices of our fallen service members. Many of the works in our permanent collection and rotating exhibitions pay tribute, such as Leo McStravick’s "Falling Airman" (oil on canvas). Today we are open 10am-1pm.

Featured is a tribute from our We Remember page. To contribute a written memorial, click nvam.org/we-remember-in… and follow the prompts.

Yesterday we welcomed visitors from the area and from out of town. This family visited the museum as part of their Memorial Day weekend activities in Chicago. They were attracted to several works, including these from our permanent collection.

On Memorial Day, Mon, May 30, we will be open 10am to 1pm. A guided tour by a retired veteran is offered at 11am. Click bit.ly/NVAM5m3022 to reserve your spot, or find the link via our website at nvam.org.