Using storytelling and art, EVAC bridges the gap between civilians and veterans by educating the public about life in the military.

Korean War Veteran, Ken Talking with community about his experiences and the artwork created by Akemi Ohira from his story. Photo by Selina Slaughter

About EVAC

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​Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaborations (EVAC) is an art project that brings together veterans and artists. EVAC curators interviewed veterans about their experiences, and artists made an edition of prints based on their interpretation of those stories. The prints are exhibited with excerpts from the transcribed interviews. EVAC works to bridge the often precarious gap between military and civilian life.

​EVAC gives glimpses into real people’s lived experiences. It creates an environment for a viewer that invites genuine understanding and engagement. The process of storytelling and interpretation central to EVAC makes it a project uniquely positioned to promote empathy from multiple groups – the artist and viewer for the veteran’s experience, and the veteran for the artist’s realization of their stories. While primarily a traveling exhibition, EVAC has several additional projects in its portfolio: educational programs, a study on the impact, and developing community through events such as panel discussions with veterans and artists. 

Kaila Mock had a heartfelt conversation with Tony (US Navy), Terry (US Army), and Martin (US Navy) this morning about the EVAC Project and their personal experiences from the Vietnam War.

EVAC needs to raise money to meet the costs of the current exhibition schedule, continue to recruit and interview veterans, enlist artists, and build a base for the future. Costs include framing and shipping the art for exhibitions, framing art for the veteran storytellers, and the capital costs of improved audio equipment. EVAC Project Inc is a 501 (c ) 3 organization. Click here to see upcoming Exhibitions

Marvin Alex Sosa, a veteran Marine and President of the Manhattan College Veterans Association, stands next to print by Coco Berkman that depicts the story of Army Michael Geraldo of the 82nd Airborne. (Photo by Todd Maisel)

EVAC Project Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) Organization