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Mary Whyte and We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America Symposium

Chris Hauff Nov 07, 2019

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a free public symposium Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. aboard the USS Yorktown about internationally-renowned artist Mary Whyte and her We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America art exhibit.

In 2010, Mary Whyte set out on an inspirational seven-year mission to paint 50 large-scale watercolor portraits of current day American veterans.  WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America is Whyte’s remarkable series depicting military veterans of all ages and from all walks of life.  The exhibit is currently on display at the City Gallery in Charleston, SC.

During the symposium at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Whyte will take the stage to describe how she creates her watercolor portraits and share stories about photos taken during her seven-year journey across the United States. At 7:30 p.m., the symposium audience will watch a South Carolina Education Television (ETV) Palmetto Scene newscast feature about the artist as it airs live. Whyte will also discuss her career, experiences, and offer advice for those interested in pursuing a career as an artist.

A cash bar will be available outside the Smokey Stover Theater aboard the Yorktown from 6-8 p.m.

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7 thoughts on “Mary Whyte and We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America Symposium

  1. Marci Hollander says:

    Is any of your art pieces for sale?

  2. Patricia Riffe says:

    Will Mary Whyte’s exhibit We the People travel to American cities? Just watched her on CBS Sunday Morning. This exhibit is amazing!

  3. Carol Smith says:

    I saw a program of this exhibit and fell in love with it. Is it possible to find out if it will be traveling to other museums? I’m in California.
    Thank You

  4. jenny taylor says:

    Please come to Ohio with your50 veterans 50 paintings.

  5. Jame Stormes says:

    Is there a calendar showing the upcoming location of the exhibit of “we the people” by Mary Whyte ?
    Is it a traveling exhibit >?

  6. Norah Williams says:

    Will Mary White’s paintings of veterans (“50 States, We The People”) come to Southern California?

  7. Foster Evelyn says:

    How long will We The People be on display

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