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Renowned watercolor artist Mary Whyte has captured scenes of working America and honored the nation’s working class throughout her career, and in this remarkable series, she has depicted military veterans of all ages and in all walks of life. Through her work, we see the individuals who have served our country in the military, in the ways that they continue to serve the country in industry—from agriculture to education to public service.

The result is fifty large-scale watercolor portraits of everyday American veterans, including a Missouri dairy farmer, a Rhode Island lobsterman, and a Pennsylvania science teacher. Altogether, "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" presents a timeless portrait survey of the United States through labor and human achievement.

View this special exhibition at the Grohmann Museum this summer!

Kids' Art Days return this summer!

Mark your calendars for June 10th, July 15th, and August 12th for fun art projects at the Grohmann Museum!

Though the Grohmann Museum is closed today in observance of Memorial Day, you can always visit us online!
Check out this story and many others on our Google Arts & Culture page through the link below:

Grohmann Museum: An Overview - Google Arts & Culture Home to the world’s most comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work.

Holiday weekend hours:
Friday, 5/22 - 9PM–5PM
Saturday, 5/23 - 12–6PM
Sunday, 5/24 - 1–4PM
Monday, 5/25 - CLOSED for Memorial Day

Visit us this weekend or come back when we resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Today we mourn the loss of our dear friend David Plowden (1932-2026). His impact on American photography, and the Grohmann Museum, will resonate for generations to come.

We are honored to be among the main repositories of his work, with over 700 photographs in the Museum's permanent collection.

Thank you, David. May you rest in peace.

Photo: Scott Lothes, Center for Railroad Photography & Art.

Participation in the Blue Star Museums program last summer has prompted us to find new ways to explore veterans’ contributions to American industry through art. We are grateful to showcase Mary Whyte's watercolor series, WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America, a project that ties the art of labor to the impact of veterans' work throughout our country.

Thank you Mary Whyte and the Patriot Art Foundation for hosting a watercolor workshop for local veterans to celebrate the opening of this important exhibition.

WE THE PEOPLE is on display through August 23. Our hours are 9AM–5PM weekdays, 12–6PM Saturday, and 1–4PM Sunday.

We are thrilled to be joined by our featured artist, Mary Whyte, and the Patriot Art Foundation today as they host a watercolor workshop for local veterans. CBS Sunday Morning is here documenting the workshop and Whyte's exhibition, WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America (May 7 – August 23, 2026). Watch out for it on CBS later this year!

"WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" opens tonight at the Grohmann Museum. Stop by our opening reception between 5:00-8:00pm, and don't miss our Artist's Talk with watercolorist Mary Whyte at 6:30pm!

Renowned watercolor artist Mary Whyte has captured scenes of working America and honored the nation’s working class throughout her career, and in this remarkable series, she has depicted military veterans of all ages and in all walks of life. For this show, Whyte traveled the country, interviewing each individual featured in this exhibition over the course of seven years. Through her work, we see the individuals who have served our country in the military, in the ways that they continue to serve the country in industry—from agriculture to education to public service. The result is fifty large-scale watercolor portraits of everyday American veterans, including a Missouri dairy farmer, a Rhode Island lobsterman, and a Pennsylvania science teacher. Altogether, WE THE PEOPLE presents a timeless portrait survey of the United States through labor and human achievement.

Tomorrow, May 7th, "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" opens at the Grohmann Museum with a gallery reception from 5:00-8:00pm, featuring an Artist's Talk at 6:30pm.

Participation in the Blue Star Museums program last summer has prompted us to find new ways to explore veterans’ contributions to American industry through art. We are grateful to showcase Mary Whyte's watercolor series, "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America," a project that ties the art of labor to the impact of veterans' work throughout our country.

Renowned watercolor artist Mary Whyte has captured scenes of working America and honored the nation’s working class throughout her career, and in this remarkable series, she has depicted military veterans of all ages and in all walks of life. For this show, Whyte traveled the country, interviewing each individual featured in this exhibition over the course of seven years. Through her work, we see the individuals who have served our country in the military, in the ways that they continue to serve the country in industry—from agriculture to education to public service. The result is fifty large-scale watercolor portraits of everyday American veterans, including a Missouri dairy farmer, a Rhode Island lobsterman, and a Pennsylvania science teacher. Altogether, WE THE PEOPLE presents a timeless portrait survey of the United States through labor and human achievement.

"WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" opens at the Grohmann Museum this Thursday, May 7th with a gallery reception from 5:00-8:00pm.

Participation in the Blue Star Museums program last summer has prompted us to find new ways to explore veterans’ contributions to American industry through art. We are grateful to showcase Mary Whyte's watercolor series, "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America," a project that ties the art of labor to the impact of veterans' work throughout our country.

Renowned watercolor artist Mary Whyte has captured scenes of working America and honored the nation’s working class throughout her career, and in this remarkable series, she has depicted military veterans of all ages and in all walks of life. For this show, Whyte traveled the country, interviewing each individual featured in this exhibition over the course of seven years. Through her work, we see the individuals who have served our country in the military, in the ways that they continue to serve the country in industry—from agriculture to education to public service. The result is fifty large-scale watercolor portraits of everyday American veterans, including a Missouri dairy farmer, a Rhode Island lobsterman, and a Pennsylvania science teacher. Altogether, WE THE PEOPLE presents a timeless portrait survey of the United States through labor and human achievement.

"Commander," 2017, Mary Whyte