Former U.S. President George W. Bush is moving down to Florida — at least temporarily.
Walt Disney World is set to display a collection of 60 color portraits painted by Bush featuring service members and veterans.
The George W. Bush Institute will loan the paintings to the Florida theme park resort, where they will be exhibited for a year at Epcot’s American Adventure pavilion starting next month.
Each portrait will be accompanied by a veteran biography written by the former president himself. The exhibit will also include information and resources designed to support veterans and their families as they transition out of military service.
Ken Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, said his hope that visitors to the special exhibit will not only appreciate the artwork but also remember the leadership, service, and sacrifice of the heroes portrayed in the paintings.
He emphasized the importance of recognizing the unique challenges that service members and their families face when returning to civilian life.
Bush, who has been dubbed the nation’s “Painter-in-Chief,” has taken up painting as a hobby since leaving office in 2009.
He has focused much of his artistic endeavors on honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, using his platform to raise awareness about the issues veterans face.
The exhibit at Walt Disney World provides an opportunity for a wide audience to view Bush’s portraits and learn about the stories of the veterans he has chosen to highlight.
The theme park resort said they aim to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by service members and their families and to promote a greater understanding of the challenges they face.
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