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PNC Announced as Underwriter of The Art of The Operator Exhibition at Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce, Fla. – July 7, 2026 – Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce announced PNC as underwriter of the highly anticipated The Art of The Operator exhibition, opening this summer. Through a $25,000 grant from the PNC Foundation, PNC is helping to bring this unique exhibition to life, providing visitors with an extraordinary opportunity to experience the creativity, perspective and personal stories of Naval Special Operators – Navy SEALs and Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC) – through art.

The Art of The Operator showcases a compelling collection of works created by the Special Operations Forces community. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who have served, revealing the human side of the warrior through diverse artistic expression.

As one of the nation’s leading financial institutions, PNC has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to strengthening communities through strategic philanthropy, volunteerism and investments that support economic mobility, education, workforce development and the arts. Their support of The Art of The Operator reflects a shared dedication to honoring service, fostering meaningful connections and enriching the communities they serve.

“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 in Fort Pierce. “Their investment not only makes this exhibition possible but also 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. Thanks to PNC’s generosity and belief in the power of community engagement, The Art of The Operator will provide visitors with an intimate look into the lives of our special operators while preserving their stories for future generations.”

The exhibition will feature a diverse range of artistic mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and digital works. Each piece offers a unique perspective on service, resilience, leadership and the experiences while in the special operations community.

As underwriter, PNC joins the Navy SEAL Museum 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, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026, with an advance VIP opening July 17. This special exhibition is included with Museum admission.

For more information about The Art of The Operator, please visit 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), actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The Foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through PNC Grow Up Great®, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a bilingual, $500+ million initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. For more information, visit PNC Foundation.

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 its doors on Veterans Day in 1985.

From humble beginnings, the Museum has experienced tremendous growth, achieving national stature in 2007. Continuing a legacy of preservation and inspiration, Navy SEAL Museum San Diego opened in October of 2025.

The Museum remains committed to the promotion of public education by providing the opportunity to explore Naval Special Warfare history through interactive exhibits, while honoring the fallen at the SEAL Memorial, and caring for Naval Special Warfare families through its various charitable outreach initiatives. For more information, visit NavySEALMuseum.org.