The U.S. Marine Corps Air-Ground Team: Art from the Collection of the National Museum of the Marine Corps “On the Road“
On view from January 8 through June 8
Moore Art Gallery in Capers Hall at The Citadel
Open Monday – Friday, 10 am – 3 pm
TO SCHEDULE A GROUP TOUR:
Free cadet-led tours are available for groups of up to 25 guests by appointment during gallery hours of Monday-Friday, 10 am – 3 pm. 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.
The Citadel 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 8, 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 The Citadel, the exhibit will travel to several American cities through 2027.
“As The Citadel’s 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,” said Tiffany Reed Silverman, Director of Fine Arts at The Citadel. “The honor, duty, and respect evident in each work of art allows every visitor to engage with our nation’s history in a meaningful way.”
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: “Go to war and do art.” 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’s global force in readiness.
“Marine Corps art is up close and personal. It is about the individual Marine—in combat, during training, or while delivering assistance during times of great need,” said Lin Ezell, Curator Emeritus of the Marine Corps. “This art helps us better appreciate those who wear the uniform of today’s military service members.”
A guide for young visitors assists students understand what the artists hoped to achieve. The artwork includes paintings, portraits, landscapes, snapshots of training and combat, and recruitment posters featuring a variety of historical aircraft. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the honor, courage, and commitment exemplified by every U.S. Marine.
“The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is pleased to sponsor this exhibition,” said Major General James W. Lukeman, USMC (ret.), who serves as President and CEO of MCHF. “Not 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—and its art—more widely.”
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 www.usmcmuseum.com.
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’s 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 The Citadel Fine Arts Program. The mission of The Citadel’s 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. The Citadel 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 – 3 pm begin on January 8. 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.