Patriot Art Foundation

The mission of thePATRIOT ART FOUNDATIONis to use visual arts to honor the veterans who have served our country, celebrate their return to civilian life and assist them in the re-entry process. Our mission is to serve veterans through initiatives in art for healing, as well as by fostering a greater appreciation of our military’s service with the public and in schools. Central to the mission of the Patriot Art Foundation isWE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in Americawhich is acclaimed artist Mary Whyte’s portraits of military veterans reintegrating into society and the workforce. Featuring portraits of current day veterans of all ages, in all walks of life and from every state, Whyte’s 50 large scale watercolors have captured the essence of what it means to be an American veteran today. The collection represents the many educational components of the overall project and vision. https://www.patriotartfoundation.org/index.php#missionsection

ThePATRIOT ART FOUNDATIONwas created as a way to honor our country's veterans through art.
The mission has five key pillars:
• Valuethe veteran’s military service to America
• Celebratethe veteran’s return to civilian life and their contributions to the fabric of American society
• Inspireall Americans to consider national service
• Assistveterans and their families by providing a range of art expression and therapy services.
• Educate:By using an online library of artful educational apps and curriculums available to veterans, teachers and the public to promote art, history, healing and self-expression, while connecting our nation’s veterans with the public.