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APR 10

Drink & Draw

6:00–9:00PM

No artistic experience is necessary for this fun evening of drawing and cocktails. As we talk about veteran artists, participants will sketch objects and photos from our collection. Experienced artists can join us and draw at your own pace with limited guidance.

FREE ADMISSION: INCLUDES DRINKS & SNACKS

$10 ADMISSION: INCLUDES 2-ADULT BEVERAGE TICKETS

MUSEUM MEMBERS RECEIVE 2-COMPLIMENTARY ADULT BEVERAGE TICKETS & SNACKS

MAY 1

SPRING GALLERY NIGHT

5:00–9:00PM

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day and join us as we participate in the Spring Gallery Night 2020 presented by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA). Explore the museum and visit our temporary exhibit, IN MY SPARE MOMENTS: THE ART OF HAROLD F. SCHMITZ one last time before it closes in the fall.

5:30–8:00PM

Join Shayne A. Jarosz, Director of Special Events at the Iwo Jima Association of America, Inc., as he presents, IWO JIMA, THE ICONIC BATTLE & LEGACY. When Iwo Jima was returned to the Nation of Japan in 1968, the U.S. had an agreement that the veterans or family would be able to visit the island anytime they wanted to return. 75 years after the battle the island is now completely closed and is currently called Iwo To by the Japanese. The Iwo Jima Association is the only organization authorized to travel to the island. This lecture informs the public of the battle, the legacy, and how Americans can keep the island open.

$30 Members| $ 38 Non-Members|$25 Students (w/ID)

MAY 8

SPECIAL!

Drink & Draw

6:00–9:00PM

*Program location is at Wisconsin Veterans Museum, unless otherwise specified. For detailed information visit: www.WisVetsMuseum.com/events

Spend some time with our returning guest artist, Jessie Cance, and create a still life drawing using charcoal. Focusing on items from our study collection, artists of every skill-level will explore hand blending techniques, creative line work, and tips for using a kneaded eraser to add dimension and light. Experienced artists can join the group or draw at your own pace with limited guidance.

FREE ADMISSION: INCLUDES DRINKS & SNACKS

$10 ADMISSION: INCLUDES 2-ADULT BEVERAGE TICKETS

MUSEUM MEMBERS RECEIVE 2-COMPLIMENTARY ADULT BEVERAGE TICKETS & SNACKS

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation is teeing up to host its 16th Annual Golf Outing sponsored by WPS Health Solutions on Monday, July 13, 2020 at The Oaks Golf Course. Every year golfers from across the state join us to golf and raise funds for the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Last year we raised over $34,000 for the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s exhibits and programming.

Will you join us in making 2020 an even bigger success?

This year’s outing will be a four-person scramble, featuring prizes for a hole-in-one, a putting contest, and a golf ball toss. Also, participate in our prize drawing contest, with an opportunity to win a 55’ inch flatscreen television and other great gifts. Lunch will be provided and heavy hors d’oeuvres following golf. This is a great opportunity to mingle with the state’s military and veteran leaders.

Your support is crucial to sharing our veterans’ stories! The proceeds from the golf outing this year will support the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s upcoming exhibit, Souvenirs of Service: The Things They Kept. You can help us share even more of our veterans’ stories with an additional 100,000+ people across the State and Midwest. Your continued support ensures the museum will properly honor and preserve the legacy of Wisconsin’s veterans, and share their stories with the more than 20,000 students and 90,000 visitors that enter our doors each year.

Registration opens online Monday, April 15th at: https://www.wisvetsmuseum.com/foundation/special-events/. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, call (608) 261-0536 or email Jennifer.carlson@ wvmfoundation.com.

We are delighted to announce a new addition to our Foundation Board of Directors!