Exhibition: Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values

Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values

Exhibition: Abbott Pattison: The Figure Forward

Abbott Pattison: The Figure Forward

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Fall Free Days

Join us for exhibition tour of *Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values* led by Curator and Iraq War veteran, Aaron Hughes. 

Aaron Hughes is an artist, curator, and anti-war veteran. Working through an interdisciplinary practice rooted in drawing and printmaking, Hughes works collaboratively to create meaning out of personal and collective trauma, transform systems of oppression, and seek liberation. He develops projects that utilize popular research strategies, experiment with forms of direct democracy, and operate in solidarity with the people most impacted by structural violence.

Along with Amber Zora and Mohamad Mehdi, he is co-curator of the Veteran’s Art Triennial

Hughes works with a range of art and activist groups including Justseeds Artists' Cooperative, About Face: Veterans Against the War, emerging Veteran Art Movement, and Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project.

Hughes lives and works in Chicago.

*Featured artwork: Eric J Garcia-Uncle Sam’s Dirty Laundry-Paño-Cuba_Guantanamo-2014*


Aaron Hughes Exhibition Tour 

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The evening includes:

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• Complimentary cocktails & delicious bites

• DJ and dancing 

• Raffles, artful prizes & surprises

__Special thanks to the *Aces & Art* Committee:__

- Lindsay Brehm
- Alina Cahill
- Angela Coster
- Kristi Bieber Gibbs
- Christina Kanno
- Karen O'Keefe
- Dierdre Wicklow

__Thank You to Our Sponsors!__ 

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Aces & Art 2026

Meet exhibiting artist and veteran, Eric Perez! Learn about his practice and create a piece of art inspired by his work. 

Perez will also take family portraits for veterans. Advance sign up is required and spots for portraits are limited. 

__Included with museum admission. Members are free.__


Create With Us: Eric Perez

__Art in Wilder Park__ festival is back for it's 30th Anniversary year! Check back around mid-December for artist and vendor applications and sponsorship opportunities. 

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Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values

A Revolution of Values is one of the four featured exhibitions of the 2026 Veteran Art Triennial, RESISTING THE LONG WAR.

Abbott Pattison: The Figure Forward

This intimate exhibition highlights the midcentury modern sculptures of Chicago-born artist Abbott Pattison

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Fall Free Days

Experience Resisting the Long War: A Revolution of Values and Abbott Pattison with FREE admission on Friday, October 2nd, Thursday, November 5th, and Friday, December 4th

Events

Upcoming Events

Aaron Hughes Exhibition Tour

Aces & Art 2026

Create With Us: Eric Perez

Art in Wilder Park 2027

Mon - Tues	closed
Wed - Thurs	12 – 5
Fri - Sun	11 – 5