National Constitution Center Will Present Art of the American Soldier: World Debut Set for September 24, 2010
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Never-before-seen collection of soldier artwork 100 years in the making
PHILADELPHIA, May 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 15,000 paintings and sketches created by over 1,300 American soldiers in the line of duty have been in curatorial storage in Washington, D.C. for decades, seldom made available for public viewing. Art of the American Soldier will bring these powerful works of art into the spotlight at the National Constitution Center from September 24, 2010 through January 10, 2011. The exhibition, featuring a never- before-seen collection, was created by the Center in partnership with the U.S. Army Center of Military History and the National Museum of the United States Army. Following its world debut at the Center, the exhibition will begin a national tour. Beginning today, tickets to the exhibition are available for purchase at 215.409.6700 or on the Center's website at www.constitutioncenter.org.See the full content of this document
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National Constitution Center Will Present Art of the American Soldier: World Debut Set for September 24, 2010
Army Art Program History
The U.S. Army's art program began during World War I, and continued through World War II, resulting in the creation of over 2,000 pieces of art. In 1945, the Army established its Historical Division, with responsibilities including the preservation of these works. The collection also includes artwork by artists who were sent to document the Vietnam War, as well as works from soldier-artists who are currently deployed in Iraq and Af...See the full content of this document
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