Work, Fight, Give
The exhibition is closed. Please enjoy the information about this past exhibit.
Work, Fight, Give: American Relief Posters of WWII offered a wide-ranging collection of original relief posters and memorabilia that provided an exciting new window on understanding a watershed event in our nation's history.
Work, Fight, Give focused on those who gave of their artistic talents to design posters that were aimed at the heart of Americans, to persuade citizens to donate their time and resources. Many of America's top artists and illustrators designed the relief posters, and they often employed historical, mythological, and cultural symbols representing various countries and cultures.
This exhibit ended March 10, 2018.
Curated by Hal Wert, professor of history at Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, MO, and organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance.