Veteran Art Summit: Day 4
Sunday, March 19, 2023 | Chicago Cultural Center
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Coffee, Registration, Reception, and Coat Check/Green Room
10:00am – 12:00pm CST
Chicago Cultural Center - Grand Army of the Republic Hall Rotunda
Iraq War Memorial Activation
The emerging Veteran Art Movement, in collaboration with Veterans for Peace and About Face: Veterans Against the War, will host a vigil and silent walk to mark the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq.
Closing Performance with Starla Thompson
At the closing event of the Summit, Starla Thompson (Potawatami)—Indigenous educator, scholar, and advocate—will perform and share her story about the significance of the traditional Native American ceremony called the “Jingle Dress Dance,” or the “Healing Dance.”
Closing Circle with Anthony Torres and Andrea Assaf
Join NEH Veteran Fellow Anthony Torres and performer and writer Andrea Torres for a closing circle.
Welcome & Grounding with Joseph Lefthand
Join Joseph Lefthand (Cheyenne-Arapaho, Taos, and Zuni tribes) for a grounding at the start of the day.