Former President George W. Bush is receiving a rare honor as his latest series of paintings will be put on exhibit at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
The exhibit will feature Bush’s “Portraits of Courage: A Commander’s Tribute to America’s Warriors,” which contains more than 60 paintings Bush completed, depicting “service members and veterans who have served our nation with honor since 9/11, and whom the president has come to know personally since leaving office.”
The theme park announced the news on Wednesday, noting that the paintings will be placed in EPCOT, one of the resort’s theme parks, and will be on display at the American Adventure Pavilion starting June 9.
Each piece of artwork will also include a story written by Bush, 77, about the veteran or service member in the artwork.
Resources for how to support those serving in the military since Sept. 11, 2001, will also be highlighted while the art is on exhibit.
In a statement announcing the artwork’s new display, Ken Hersh, who serves as president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, said he hoped the visitors will “remember the leadership, service, and sacrifice behind each of the heroes painted and the unique challenges our service members and their families face when transitioning out of the military.”
In 2019, Bush had his paintings displayed at the Kennedy Center in an exhibit that honored service members.
Bush started painting after leaving the White House in 2009, and in 2013 he said he began taking weekly lessons to improve his skills.