Eddie Adams: Vietnam

The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council (GPCAAC) brings a rarely viewed collection of 50 compelling photographs from Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Eddie Adams. His 45-year career covered thirteen wars and amassed 500 photojournalism awards. He photographed five presidents and numerous other world dignitaries.

The exhibition will open on Saturday, August 7, and remains on view through Sunday, November 14. Visitors will be encouraged to post their responses to the exhibition on a special Arts Council facebook page devoted exclusively to the Eddie Adams Exhibit. We are encouraging individuals to upload video posts as well as written posts about their experiences. The exhibition is also accompanied by a letter-writing station and an audio feature with music of the period.

The exhibition opens with a free public reception featuring a Colour Guard on

Saturday, August 7, from 11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m. at TAG (The Arts Garage), 317 W. Perry Street, Port Clinton. Workshops based on Tim O’Brien’s book “The Things They Carried” will take place in August and September, exploring the physical and emotional weight of war.

Please note that many of the photographs in this exhibition may be disturbing to some viewers. GPCAAC is working with Safe Haven Behavioral Health Services to provide counseling throughout the event.

EDDIE ADAMS: Vietnam is supported in part by donations from Ottawa County Veterans Service Commission and Carol and Jeff Morgan, plus: Northeast Veteran's Museum, Safe Haven Behavioral Health Services and Mary's Blossom Shoppe.

The exhibition is free of charge and the public is invited. Gallery hours are

Wednesday and Friday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday - Closed

Please download our Eddie Adams: Vietnam flier and share with your friends on social. This is a free event.

We are looking for volunteers to gallery sit during the exhibit.Please call Exhibition Chair Barbara Radebaugh, (419) 341-0390 or email her with your interest in volunteering.

Have you been moved by the
Eddie Adams Exhibit?

We invite you to make a donation so that we may continue to bring compelling exhibits to TAG (The Arts Garage). Simply click on the donate button now and donate any amount that you see fit.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Have you been moved by the Eddie Adams Exhibit? We invite you to make a donation so that we may continue to bring compelling exhibits to TAG (The Arts Garage). Simply click on the donate button now and donate any amount that you see fit. Thank you in advance for your support.

Have you been moved by the
Eddie Adams Exhibit?

We invite you to make a donation so that we may continue to bring compelling exhibits to TAG (The Arts Garage). Simply click on the donate button now and donate any amount that you see fit.

Thank you in advance for your support.