War on Truth: The Vietnam Saga
The Arizona Military Museum proudly presents artwork created by Arizona Vietnam War veterans commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the war’s beginning. This unique exhibit is compelling on several levels. Historically, the art offers the viewer a personal contact from veterans who experienced being part of a war. Aesthetically, the art is impactful in content and skill. The exhibit underscores the mission of the award-garnering Arizona Military Museum in presenting the military culture of our dynamic state. This art personalizes details of Vietnam military action in this Arizona treasure for history buffs and honors our nation’s largest segment of living veterans. Veteran literary art will dispel much of the untruths about the Vietnam War and extol the service of its veterans. This is a must see exhibition for all who honor those who have served!
The exhibit opens at the museum on Saturday, Oct. 19th, 1- 4pm. There is a special PUBLIC RECEPTION for all to see on Saturday Oct. 26, 1-4pm to meet the artists, discover the museum treasures, enjoy refreshments, entertainment and have a memorable experience. The exhibit will be open each weekend and end on Sunday, December 1. Vietnam related art and museum Arizona history exhibits can be experienced every Saturday and Sunday, 1-4pm. Free admission. The museum is located on the Papago Park Military Reservation. Enter just east of 52nd St. at Bushmaster Blvd. and McDowell on the north side. Please have your driver’s license ready to display as you go through the guard post heading west along the inside of the fence on your left until you arrive at the historical Spanish style fortress where you’ll discover the military history of Arizona and an insightful, interesting art exhibit.
The exhibit curators are John Fontana, Arizona Art Alliance and Jim Covarrubias, Ariztlan, Inc. The museum director is Colonel Joe Abodeely, USA (Ret). For more information on helping with this exhibit as a sponsor or to exhibit your art, contact John @ 480-945-5028, johnfontana@azartalliance.com or Jim @ 602-579-6308, jl.covarrubias01@gmail.com or Joe @ 520-868-6777 or 602-509-8762, joeabo@qwestoffice.net.