Jan 20-Feb 24: Dewane Hughes: Neocryptofunk
"Jesus of the Moon and the Stars" 2011 Steel 30"x44"x8" $3500 NeocryptoFunk, an exhibit of new sculptures, created by Dewane Hughes opened in the Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College on January 20 at 7pm with a well-attended reception that included the artist and his wife. Hughes, a professor of art at The University of Texas at Tyler, spoke briefly about the new body of work that he has entitled Neocryptofunk.... Read More
A Visit to See The “Blacklight by Al Kriston” Exhibit
I took a short break on Thursday to walk through “Blacklight” by Al Kriston on exhibit in Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College. I was truly impressed by the refinement and quality of every sculpture, all of which show the human form in motion. The open space and gallery layout offer the viewer an opportunity to enjoy each and every one of the whimsical and graceful blacklight lit sculptures, the beautifully refined bronze and... Read More
Sep 30-Oct 28: Blacklight by Al Kriston
Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College presents Blacklight by Al Kriston 30 September to 28 October – Opening Reception: Friday, September 30, 7 p.m. The works of Albert Kriston are the result of a vigorous, honest and at times, very sentimental man. Poetic flights of vision contrast with strong, solid impressions of the realities of everyday life. He portrays both the lightness of our imagination and the heaviness of reality in his depictions... Read More
Florida Southern College listed #1 most beautiful campus by Princeton Review
Congrats to Florida Southern College listed as the #1 most beautiful college campus in the US by the Princeton Review! It was featured and highlighted on the NBC Today Show this morning Tuesday, August 2! Click here to view the press release and feature on the NBC Today Show. Click here to see all the best of college lists from the Princeton Review. Read More
Oct 17-23: Explorations V Children’s Museum to Celebrate Chemistry Week
LAKELAND, FL (August 20, 2010)-In conjunction with National Chemistry Week October 17-23, 2010 Explorations V Children’s Museum, located a 109 North Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland, will host members of Florida Southern College’s American Chemical Society Student Chapter at a “Celebrate Chemistry” event on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Interactive chemistry activities will be available for museum guest from 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.... Read More
Oct 1-29: Vilas Tonape Exhibition: Kruti
TONAPE, Purple Light, acrylic on matboard The Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College is pleased to present the Vilas Tonape Exhibition: Kruti from October 1-29, 2010. The opening reception is Friday, October 1 at 7pm in the Melvin Gallery. Information: 863.680.4743 KRUTI, the title of the exhibition, is a Sanskrit word, simply means “creation”. The exhibit will contain my figurative works in a variety of media – graphite, watercolor,... Read More
Sept 3-24 Photographs from Italy: 2010 Study Abroad Trip
The Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College displays photographs from the 2010 Study Abroad Trip in Italy from Sept 3-24. Opening Reception: Sept 3 at 7pm. The Melvin Gallery is open from 9am to 4pm when school is in session. Information: 863.680.4743 Learn more about The Melvin Gallery. Read More
FSC’s Campus Among Nation’s Most Beautiful
FSC's Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Congratulations to Florida Southern College for ranking ninth on The Princeton Review’s “Most Beautiful Campus” list in the 2011 edition of its annual college guidebook. Located on scenic Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern College is home to the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. Related articles Florida Southern College News Central... Read More
