“This evening is our special way of demonstrating our appreciation for the contributions made by current and retired military members and their families,” said Lara Lewis, director of public relations and marketing for the museum. “We value their service to our country.”
The evening’s events included art-making activities, a light dinner, exhibitions and live entertainment by the Capitol City Concert Band.
Exhibitions featured art from The Lincoln Center’s List Art Collection, “Human Traces” by Wayne Sides and print portfolios by African-American artists from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama.
“Hundreds of people attended this year’s open house,” said Lt. Col. Linda Haseloff, chief of civic outreach for the AU public affairs office. “We are truly appreciative to the museum for opening its doors to the military community.”