Our Mission
The Patriot Art Foundation

Honoring Veterans Through Art

The mission of the PATRIOT ART FOUNDATION is to use visual arts to honor the veterans who have served our country, celebrate their return to civilian life and assist them and their families in the re-entry process. 

Central to the mission of the Patriot Art Foundation is WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America which is acclaimed artist Mary Whyte’s portraits of military veterans reintegrating back into society and the workforce.  Featuring portraits of current day veterans of all ages, in all walks of life and from every state, Whyte’s 50 large scale watercolors have captured the essence of what it means to be an American veteran today.  The collection represents the many educational components of the overall project and vision.   

The mission has five key pillars:

  • Value the veteran’s military service to America
  • Celebrate the veteran’s return to civilian life and their contributions to the fabric of American society
  • Inspire all Americans to consider national service
  • Assist veterans and their families by providing a range of art expression and therapy services. 
  • Educate:  By using an online library of artful educational apps and curriculums available to veterans, teachers and the public to promote art, history, healing and self-expression, while connecting our nation’s veterans with the public. 

About Us

The PATRIOT ART FOUNDATION is comprised of veterans, military leaders, business leaders, educators and artists.  Together we are creating a better world for our veterans and the public through initiatives in art, history, education, leadership and imagination. 

Our Partners







Patriot Art Foundation
P.O. Box 30456
Charleston, SC 29417

For more information about online classes or if your company is interested in becoming a PAF partner, please
contact Nicki Marquez, our Program Administrator,
patriotartinfo@gmail.com
(843) 870-0430

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