EVERYONE has an inner artist, even former President George W. Bush.
Art fans and history buffs can check out Bush’s latest collection of oil paintings and stories about the sacrifices of veterans, which will be on display at Disney World’s Epcot this summer.
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The art exhibition, Portraits of Courage: A Commander-in-Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriorsis comprised of sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural as part of Disney’s tribute to those who served.
The project is made possible by the Bush Institute’s Military and Veteran Families program, which “helps post-9/11 veterans and their families make a successful transition to civilian life.”
“Celebrating those who give so much to our country has been part of the fabric of The Walt Disney Company throughout our 100-year history,” said Josh D’Amaro, president of Disney Experiences.
“We are grateful to the Bush Institute for allowing us to present this special collection and share it with our guests.”
Each piece consists of a portrait of a veteran, accompanied by their story, written personally by former President Bush himself.
The collection made its debut in 2017 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
In 2019, the pieces were also displayed at the Kennedy Center as part of an exhibition honoring the military.
“We are excited to showcase Portraits of Courage for EPCOT visitors this year,” said Ken Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
“My hope is that those who have the opportunity to view this special exhibit will also remember the leadership, service and sacrifice behind each of the painted heroes and the unique challenges our service members and their families face upon leaving the military. .”
Along with the exhibit, the exhibit aims to highlight resources to support 9/11 veterans who have served since September 11, 2001.
George W. Bush revealed that he began painting as a hobby in 2009, after leaving the Oval Office.
The former commander-in-chief explained that he felt inspired after reading an essay about Winston Churchill’s interests in painting.
An amateur painter, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom dedicated himself to watercolors and oil landscapes.
EPCOT announced Wednesday that the exhibit will be open to visitors at its resort in Orlando, Florida.
The paintings and stories will be on display for a year in Epcot’s American Adventure pavilion starting next month, starting June 9.
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