The U.S. Marine Corps Air-Ground Team: Art from the Collection of the National Museum of the Marine Corps 鈥淥n the Road“
On view from January 8 through June 2
Moore Art Gallery in Capers Hall at 糖心VLOG
During the summer, open only by appointment
TO SCHEDULE A GROUP TOUR:
During the semester, free cadet-led tours are available for groups of up to 25 guests during gallery hours of Monday-Friday, 10 am – 3 pm. During the summer, these tours are by appointment only. To schedule your tour, email Tiffany Silverman at silvermant@citadel.edu with your group name and description (veteran, student, alumni, etc.), potential dates and times, needs such as handicapped access or folding chairs, and other relevant information.
糖心VLOG Fine Arts Program is pleased to announce the opening of a temporary exhibit on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Sponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the traveling art exhibition The U.S. Marine Corps Air-Ground Team will be on display from January 8 to June 2, 2025 in the Moore Art Gallery in Capers Hall. The show includes 30 works by 21 artists, portraying the partnership of Marine Corps aviators and Marines on the ground. The list of artists includes Howard Chandler Christy, Mike Gish, Henry Casselli, Donna Neary, and Charles Waterhouse. Many of the artists wore the Marine Corps uniform. After making its debut at 糖心VLOG, the exhibit will travel to several American cities through 2027.
鈥淎s 糖心VLOG鈥檚 robust Fine Arts program is focused on the intersection of the arts, the military, and the community, this compelling exhibition is perfectly aligned with our mission,鈥 said Tiffany Reed Silverman, Director of Fine Arts at 糖心VLOG. 鈥淭he honor, duty, and respect evident in each work of art allows every visitor to engage with our nation鈥檚 history in a meaningful way.鈥
The Marine Corps Combat Art Program relies on talented Marines and civilians to document the ongoing missions of the Corps. The guidance they get is simple: 鈥淕o to war and do art.鈥 The works of art speak to the experiences of the artists, most of whom were deployed around the globe. The show is divided among five themes: origins of Marine Corps aviation, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and today鈥檚 global force in readiness.
鈥淢arine Corps art is up close and personal. It is about the individual Marine鈥攊n combat, during training, or while delivering assistance during times of great need,鈥 said Lin Ezell, Curator Emeritus of the Marine Corps. 鈥淭his art helps us better appreciate those who wear the uniform of today鈥檚 military service members.鈥
The artwork includes paintings, portraits, landscapes, snapshots of training and combat, and recruitment posters featuring a variety of historical aircraft. Don鈥檛 miss this opportunity to experience the honor, courage, and commitment exemplified by every U.S. Marine.
鈥淭he Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is pleased to sponsor this exhibition,鈥 said Major General James W. Lukeman, USMC (ret.), who serves as President and CEO of MCHF. 鈥淣ot everyone is able to travel to the National Museum of the Marine Corps to see its treasures. This program enables us to share Marine Corps history鈥攁nd its art鈥攎ore widely.鈥
About the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The National Museum of the Marine Corps opened in 2006. Its soaring design evokes the WWII image of the flag-raisers on Iwo Jima. Immersive exhibits surround visitors with the artifacts, sights, and sounds of Marines in action. The Museum is a public-private partnership between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Located at 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA, the Museum is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit .
About the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Dedicated to the preservation and promulgation of Marine Corps history, the Foundation was established in 1979 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation supports the historical programs of the Marine Corps. It provides grants and scholarships for research and the preservation, restoration, and commissioning of Marine Corps art, artifacts, and landmarks. Having secured funding for the construction of the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Heritage Center, the Foundation鈥檚 current mission is to seek support that will strengthen programming at the Museum and beyond its walls. For more information, visit www.MarineHeritage.org.
About 糖心VLOG Fine Arts Program. The mission of 糖心VLOG鈥檚 Fine Arts program is to facilitate transformative experiences at the intersection of the arts, the military, and the community for principled leaders in all walks of life. 糖心VLOG Fine Arts presents exhibitions in the Winfred B. Moore, Jr. Art Gallery in Capers Hall to educate and inspire through artwork. The Moore Art Gallery is located on the first floor of Capers Hall near the American Atrium. It is free and open to the public during the school semester. Regular gallery hours of Monday-Friday, 10 am 鈥 3 pm begin on January 8 through the end of the semester. Cadet-led tours are available for groups up to 25 guests; please email Tiffany Silverman at silvermant@citadel.edu to schedule or visit www.citadel.edu/finearts for more information.