PNC underwrites Navy SEAL Museum art exhibition
The Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce announced that PNC will underwrite “The Art of the Operator,” a special exhibition opening this summer that will showcase artwork created by members of the Naval Special Warfare community. The exhibition is supported by a $25,000 grant from the PNC Foundation and will give visitors an opportunity to experience the creativity, perspective and personal stories of Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen and others in the special operations community through art.
“The Art of the Operator” features works created by members of the Special Operations Forces community and offers a rare look at the lives and experiences of those who have served. The collection highlights the human side of the warrior through painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and digital works.
“PNC is proud to support the museum’s efforts to honor service members while expanding access to meaningful arts and cultural programming in our community,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Southeast Florida. “By elevating veteran voices, this exhibit will help strengthen appreciation for both the sacrifices of our military and the power of the arts to bring people together.”
“We are deeply grateful to the PNC Foundation for its support of ‘The Art of the Operator,’” said Rick Kaiser, executive director of the National Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce. “Their investment makes this exhibition possible and helps amplify the voices and stories of those who have served our nation with distinction. Art has a unique ability to tell stories that words alone cannot capture.”
PNC’s support reflects its commitment to strengthening communities through strategic philanthropy, volunteerism and investments that support economic mobility, education, workforce development, arts and culture.
As underwriter, PNC joins the Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce in its mission to preserve the history and heritage of Naval Special Warfare while creating opportunities for education, inspiration and community engagement.
“The Art of the Operator” will be on display at the Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce from July 18 through Sept. 30, 2026, with an advance VIP opening July 17, 2026. The special exhibition is included with museum admission.
For more information about “The Art of the Operator,” visit http://www.navysealmuseum.org/artoftheoperator or contact the museum at 772-595-5845.
About the PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), supports organizations that benefit communities where PNC has a significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, including arts and culture. Through PNC Grow Up Great®, its signature cause launched in 2004, PNC has created a bilingual, more than $500 million initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life.
About Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce
The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Fort Pierce is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Navy SEALs and their predecessors. Built on the original training grounds of the first Navy combat divers, Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce opened on Veterans Day in 1985.
The museum has grown from humble beginnings to national stature, achieving that designation in 2007. Continuing its legacy of preservation and inspiration, Navy SEAL Museum San Diego opened in October 2025.
The museum promotes public education through interactive exhibits that explore Naval Special Warfare history, honors the fallen at the SEAL Memorial and cares for Naval Special Warfare families through charitable outreach initiatives. For more information, visit NavySEALMuseum.org.
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