From Mia staff, Jeanine Pollard, an interesting event in May:
NVAM TRIENNIAL & VETERAN ART SUMMIT
On War & Survival
Exhibition May 3, 2019 – July 29, 2019
Exhibition May 3, 2019 – July 29, 2019
Summit May 3, 2019 – May 5, 2019
Register: https://bit.ly/
With a focus on the visual, literary, performative and creative practices of veterans, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) Triennial explores a century of war and survival while challenging the perception that war is something only those who have served in the military can comprehend. Throughout history, art has provided a frame to create meaning out of the complicated experience of war, seek justice and imagine reconciliation. The NVAM Triennial draws on this history to connect today’s veteran artists with the history of veteran creative practices and their impact on society over the past century. The NVAM Triennial exhibition opening coincides with the Veteran Art Summit. A series of presentations, workshops, panels, and discussions will be held May 3 – 5 at the Chicago Cultural Center, National Veterans Art Museum, and the DePaul Art Museum.
Triennial & Veteran Art Summit Schedule
Summit Programs | Chicago Cultural Center
Friday, May 3, 2019 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 10:00am – 3:00pm (Afternoon session at DePaul Art Museum)
Triennial Exhibition Openings
Friday, May 3, 2019 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Open/Closed at the National Veterans Art Museum (With open mic hosted by Warrior Writers)
Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm | Making Meaning, Convergence, Conflict Exchange, & Veteran Movements all open at the Chicago Cultural Center
Additional Triennial Exhibition Openings
Thursday, April 25, 2019 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Eric J. Garcia: The Bald Eagle’s Toupee at the DePaul Art Museum