Spring Arts Week 2020

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EAST CAMPUS

DAILY EVENTS LISTING (Click Here)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. | Film Screening: Single Take Film Challenge 2019 Winners

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

On the Mall Lawn:

Noon - 1 pm | Three Ways of Poeming: a participatory installation series

1-3 | Artist Show and Demo by Aaron Booher

1-2 pm| Slam Poetry

2-3 PM | Solo Guitar by Dominic Perera

Building 3 - Anita Wooten Art Gallery

1-2:30 pm | Exploring the Ekphrasis: the Marriage between Visual Art and Poetry!

Building 3, Room 113

12:30 - 1:30 | Beginning Henna

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

On the Mall Lawn

2-3 PM | Political Identity Collage - CANCELED

Noon - 4 pm | Urban Art Experience

Noon - 4 pm | Three Ways of Poeming: a participatory installation series

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

10am - 11:30am | Graphic Design: Brush Lettering Workshop

10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Technical Certificate Cafe: Jumpstart Your Resume and Morning

Noon - 2 pm | Three Ways of Poeming: a participatory installation series

12:30 - 1pm | "We Fight" - An Original Play

        • This is a free performance! The theatre club has created an original play. “Three desperately poor siblings scavenge among the 18th century, looking to steal anything of value. Little do they know, they bite off more than they can chew . . . "
          • Location: Sculpture Garden

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

4:00 - 5:00 pm | Theatre Outdoors!

        • Observe short performances by Rebekah Lane's Intro to Theatre class!
          • Location: Various outside spaces

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

Ceramics Studio

11 am - 3 pm | Raku! An Introduction to Clay & Fire

        • Ceramics professor Richard Munster invites interested persons to view the process of firing ceramic art works in the traditions referred to as Raku. Would be held on east campus during regular class hours in the the permanent location for ceramics and sculpture courses.

Film Screening: Single Take Film Challenge 2019 Winners

Feb. 28th, 7:00pm / East Campus SAE 113

It is often said, “art is limitation.” The winners of the 2019 Single-Take Film Challenge embrace that concept fully. In this 93-minute screening, you will see how 17 different short films tried to solve the problem of telling a story in a single, unbroken shot.

Some of these films contain violence, strong language, and nudity. We advise potential viewers to use their own discretion before attending.

1-2 pm| Slam Poetry

This is a free performance! Chris Brown is a central Florida slam poet who has traveled the US with his works. Chris will discuss writing, performing, and practicing slam poetry and end with an open mic.

Location: East Campus Mall

Event Listing: https://events.valenciacollege.edu/event/slam_poetry#.XjnvylNKgXo


Solo Guitar by Dominic Perera

Mar. 2nd, 2:00pm / East Campus Mall

This is a free performance! Solo electric guitar arrangements of classic pop and funk tunes along with some original compositions.

Technical Certificate Cafe: Jumpstart Your Resume and Morning


Come Join Us To Find Out The Benefits Of Getting A Technical Certificate

Free Food Provided

March 4, 10:30 - 12:30

Building 3 Atrium


Raku: Fire and Clay

East Campus | FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

Ceramics Studio

11 am - 3 pm | Raku! An Introduction to Clay & Fire

        • Ceramics professor Richard Munster invites interested persons to view the process of firing ceramic art works in the traditions referred to as Raku. Would be held on east campus during regular class hours in the the permanent location for ceramics and sculpture courses.

WINTER PARK CAMPUS

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MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

10:00am - 12:45pm | Cross-culture humanities with Dutch students: Exploring the American Dream

10:00am - 11:15am | Art Outdoors

      • THIS IS AN EXISTING CLASS IN PUBLIC SPACE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Professor Sheila Levi-Aland will hold her class's studio day outside. This is a chance to use found materials in a new way. We will explore collage, paint, photography, art in situ, and natural materials. The class will meet at Denning and Morse at 10 am. They will travel from there.

2:30-4pm | Poems in Ekphrasis

      • This is a free installation and poetry reading! It will feature the work of past and present Valencia Poets. This will show the process of ekphrasis, a Greek term that has come to mean the description of or response to one work of art through the creation of another. Simonides of Ceos: Painting is silent poetry and poetry is painting that speaks. Word and Image: a conversation between poetry and art. What happens when an Ekphrasis experience begins with poetry. This is facilitated by Professor Nikki Fragala Barnes.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

2:30-3:45 | The Yellow Wallpaper: To journey outside ourselves

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

11:30 - 12:15 | Valencia String Ensemble

      • Enjoy your lunch with a background of music, in celebration of Spring Arts Week. The Valencia String Ensemble, from East Campus, will brighten the WP campus with light musical selections from Scott Joplin, Franz Strauss, and even JS Bach. Enjoy a 45 min program on campus Wednesday, March 4, from 11:30-12:15.

1-2 pm| Slam Poetry

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

1:30-2:30 | Political Identity Collage - CANCELED

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

WEST CAMPUS

DAILY EVENTS LISTING

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Film Screening: Single Take Film Challenge 2019 Winners

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Paintings by Julianna Bittar

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! View paintings about sadness. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, display area

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Sculptures by David Rabadán

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, Room 130 exhibit space

9:00am - 11:00am | Drawing by the Lake

You are invited to observe this existing class! Drawing students will be drawing outdoors with portable easels. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Paintings by Julianna Bittar

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! View paintings about sadness. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, display area

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Sculptures by David Rabadán

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, Room 130 exhibit space

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Illuminated Manuscripts

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Paintings by Julianna Bittar

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! View paintings about sadness. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, display area

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Sculptures by David Rabadán

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, Room 130 exhibit space

9:00am - 11:00am | Drawing by the Lake

You are invited to observe this existing class! Drawing students will be drawing outdoors with portable easels. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline.

1:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m. | Fashion Drawing Workshop

        • Learn how to draw stylized figures in fashion illustrations –Facilitated by Professor Tara Tokorski.
          • Room: Building 1-111

3:15 p.m. -4:45 p.m. | Designers Drawing Outdoors

        • You are invited to observe this existing class! Design students will be drawing outdoors. Facilitated by Professor Tara Tokorski.
          • Outdoor classroom behind Bldg. 6

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Illuminated Manuscripts

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Paintings by Julianna Bittar

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! View paintings about sadness. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, display area

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Sculptures by David Rabadán

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, Room 130 exhibit space

10am - 3pm | Pottery / Art Sale and Pottery Wheel Demonstration

11:30am - 12:30am | Paint Like Pollock

1pm - 2:15pm | Let's Improv!

      • This is a free workshop! Let's explore thinking on your feet, freeing your imagination, listening to others and spontaneously reacting, which builds confidence for every walk of life! Join theatre professor Ginny Kopf in this fun workshop.
      • Location: Building 8 RM 101
      • Event Listing: https://events.valenciacollege.edu/event/lets_improv#.XlBt6pNKiF0

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Illuminated Manuscripts

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Paintings by Julianna Bittar

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! View paintings about sadness. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, display area

8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Sculptures by David Rabadán

      • This is a free pop-up gallery! Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline
        • Room: Building 5, Room 130 exhibit space

Film Screening: Single Take Film Challenge 2019 Winners

Feb. 27th, 11:30am / West Campus 7-114

It is often said, “art is limitation.” The winners of the 2019 Single-Take Film Challenge embrace that concept fully. In this 93-minute screening, you will see how 17 different short films tried to solve the problem of telling a story in a single, unbroken shot.

Some of these films contain violence, strong language, and nudity. We advise potential viewers to use their own discretion before attending.

Artists in the Wild

Mar 2, 8am / West Campus (on the grass)

You are invited to observe this existing class! Drawing students will be drawing outdoors with portable easels. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline.

Pottery Wheel Demo & Art Sale

Mar. 5th, 10am - 3pm / West Campus in front of building 6.

This is a free demonstration and Art Sale! Watch Fine Art Faculty Michael Galletta sculpt on the potter's wheel. You can also purchase pottery made by Valencia College students!

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

DAILY EVENTS LISTING

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

2:30-5:00PM | Artists in the Wild

You are invited to observe this existing class! Drawing students will be drawing outdoors with portable easels. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

9am - 2pm | Breathe With Me

This is a free, participatory, pop-up Art Installation! Breathe with Me is a public participatory artwork that invites audiences to paint their own individual ‘breath’. Every breath will take the form of painted blue parallel lines: each line for an exhale. Focusing on the present moment & awareness of climate change and the ability to breathe clean air. A community event encouraging oneness in breath, reducing inequalities by focusing on a universally shared action and experience. Facilitated by Professor Brittany Metz.

See project done at Stetson Fall 2019 here - https://disorderlyconstructblog.wordpress.com/2019/11/21/breathe-with-me-coming-soon/

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

2:30-5:00PM | Artists in the Wild

You are invited to observe this existing class! Drawing students will be drawing outdoors with portable easels. Facilitated by Professor Rose Casterline.

2:30pm - 5pm | Movie: Bladerunner

This is a free film screening! In the 21st century, a corporation develops human clones to be used as slaves in colonies outside the Earth, identified as replicants. In 2019, a former police officer is hired to hunt down a fugitive group of clones living undercover in Los Angeles. Q&A facilitated by Professor Nick Beckas

        • Room: DPAC 169A
        • Event Listing:

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

9am - 2pm | Breathe With Me

This is a free, participatory, pop-up Art Installation! Breathe with Me is a public participatory artwork that invites audiences to paint their own individual ‘breath’. Every breath will take the form of painted blue parallel lines: each line for an exhale. Focusing on the present moment & awareness of climate change and the ability to breathe clean air. A community event encouraging oneness in breath, reducing inequalities by focusing on a universally shared action and experience. Facilitated by Professor Brittany Metz.

See project done at Stetson Fall 2019 here - https://disorderlyconstructblog.wordpress.com/2019/11/21/breathe-with-me-coming-soon/

Location: DPAC Courtyard

Event Listing: https://events.valenciacollege.edu/event/breathe_with_me#.XjsvFVNKhp8

LAKE NONA CAMPUS

DAILY EVENTS LISTING

Date TBD

Time TBD | Learn to Cross Stitch and Embroider

        • Librarian Emilie Buckley will be teaching a mini-workshop on cross-stitch and embroidery techniques. No experience required!
          • Location: LNC Library

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 17, 2020

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Putting the arts in STEM: A Community exhibit

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Illustration for Children's Books

      • This is a free workshop! Professor Tara Gibbs-Tokarski creates children's book illustrations. In this workshop, Professor Gibbs-Takarski and her collaborative author will go over how to write and illustrate a book. They will discuss what the process looks like and how to self publish. They will end the workshop with a Q&A session. Facilitated by Professor Tara Gibbs-Tokarski.

11am – 2pm | Make-and-Take Crafts!

      • Stop by the Main Hallway to participate in a range of arts and crafts activities presented by Student Development, including: paper crafts, painting, scratch art, coloring, and more! Different art projects will be available each day, so swing by and check it out.
        • Location: LNC Main Hallway

9am - 5pm | Art Extravaganza!

      • Check out some extra-special arts activities in the LNC Library! Librarian Emilie Buckley has curated a host of off-the-wall art projects for students to try. Interested in learning to cross-stitch molecules or pop culture sayings? Want to create sculptures with 3-D pens? Try your hand at geometric origami? Pop on in to the Library!
        • Location: LNC Library

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

9am - 5pm | Art Extravaganza!

      • Check out some extra-special arts activities in the LNC Library! Librarian Emilie Buckley has curated a host of off-the-wall art projects for students to try. Interested in learning to cross-stitch molecules or pop culture sayings? Want to create sculptures with 3-D pens? Try your hand at geometric origami? Pop on in to the Library!
        • Location: LNC Library

11am – 2pm | Make-and-Take Crafts!

      • Stop by the Main Hallway to participate in a range of arts and crafts activities presented by Student Development, including: paper crafts, painting, scratch art, coloring, and more! Different art projects will be available each day, so swing by and check it out.
        • Location: LNC Main Hallway

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

9am - 5pm | Art Extravaganza!

      • Check out some extra-special arts activities in the LNC Library! Librarian Emilie Buckley has curated a host of off-the-wall art projects for students to try. Interested in learning to cross-stitch molecules or pop culture sayings? Want to create sculptures with 3-D pens? Try your hand at geometric origami? Pop on in to the Library!
        • Location: LNC Library

11am – 2pm | Make-and-Take Crafts!

      • Stop by the Main Hallway to participate in a range of arts and crafts activities presented by Student Development, including: paper crafts, painting, scratch art, coloring, and more! Different art projects will be available each day, so swing by and check it out.
        • Location: LNC Main Hallway

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

9am - 5pm | Art Extravaganza!

      • Check out some extra-special arts activities in the LNC Library! Librarian Emilie Buckley has curated a host of off-the-wall art projects for students to try. Interested in learning to cross-stitch molecules or pop culture sayings? Want to create sculptures with 3-D pens? Try your hand at geometric origami? Pop on in to the Library!
        • Location: LNC Library

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

9am - 5pm | Art Extravaganza!

      • Check out some extra-special arts activities in the LNC Library! Librarian Emilie Buckley has curated a host of off-the-wall art projects for students to try. Interested in learning to cross-stitch molecules or pop culture sayings? Want to create sculptures with 3-D pens? Try your hand at geometric origami? Pop on in to the Library!
        • Location: LNC Library


OSCEOLA CAMPUS

DAILY EVENTS LISTING

FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 18, 2020

8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. | Student and Faculty Photo Exhibit 2020

      • This is a free art exhibition! Students and Faculty will get a chance to exhibit one of their photos in front of Library. Facilitated by Professor Karen Owens
        • Room: In Front of Library
        • Event Listing:

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

1:00 -2:00 p.m. | Dance Workshop

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

1:00 -2:15 p.m. | The Narrators

      • This is a free storytelling performance! The Narrators is a storytelling show, Valencia students who are comedians, actors, musicians, writers, and other fascinating folks share true stories from their lives. Facilitated by Professor Kathryn Gualtieri.

2:45 -3:45 p.m. | Drawing Outdoors

6:00 -8:00 p.m. | Osceola Art & Design Student Exhibition Reception

      • This is a free art exhibition and reception! Come celebrate Valencia College Student design work with light snacks and conversation. Facilitated by Professor Julio Falu.
        • Room: Building 1, Lobby Gallery Space
        • Event Listing:

6:00 -8:00 p.m. | Osceola Art & Design Student Exhibition

      • This is a free art exhibition! Gallery exhibition with design work from student in various categories from typography, digital art, illustration and photography. Facilitated by Professor Julio Falu.
        • Room: Building 1, Lobby Gallery Space
        • Event Listing:

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

10:00 a.m. -12:45 p.m. | Painting Outdoors

6:00 -7:00 p.m. | Student and Faculty Photo Exhibit 2020

      • This is a free art exhibition and reception! Come celebrate the photography of Valencia College Students and Faculty with light snacks and conversation. Facilitated by Professor Karen Owens.
        • Room: In front of Library entrance
        • Event Listing:

8:00am -5:00 p.m. | Osceola Art & Design Student Exhibition

      • This is a free art exhibition! Gallery exhibition with design work from student in various categories from typography, digital art, illustration and photography. Facilitated by Professor Julio Falu.
        • Room: Building 1, Lobby Gallery Space
        • Event Listing:

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

8:00am -5:00 p.m. | Osceola Art & Design Student Exhibition

      • This is a free art exhibition! Gallery exhibition with design work from student in various categories from typography, digital art, illustration and photography. Facilitated by Professor Julio Falu.
        • Room: Building 1, Lobby Gallery Space
        • Event Listing:

6:00 -8:00 p.m. | Osceola Art & Design Student Exhibition

This is a free art exhibition! Gallery exhibition with design work from student in various categories from typography, digital art, illustration and photography. Facilitated by Professor Julio Falu.

Building 1, Lobby Gallery Space





POINCIANA CAMPUS

DAILY EVENTS LISTING

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

TBD | Connection between humans and the world

      • This is a free workshop and pop-up gallery! Learn how to blend colors to make beautiful paintings/drawings with Angela and others; attend a silent auction (gallery) of student pieces to fundraise for the Arts Club. Facilitated by Angela Carrasquillo, Marie Scott, Jomaris Diaz.
        • Room: Room 125
        • Event Listing:

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

11:30am - 12:45 pm | Taking Better Photographs

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Unexplained Deaths: Investigative Vision

April 3rd, 9am / School of Public Safety Auditorium

This is a multidisciplinary event which will draw from film, sculpture, and the history of forensic science to ask: What role does art play in the investigative process? How have artists and police officers worked together in the pursuit of justice?

What is "Spring Arts Week"?

The School of Arts and Entertainment at Valencia College is coordinating Spring Arts Week on March 2 - 6, 2020. Our goal is to celebrate the creative community across Valencia College, and to use the arts to create connection between the many campuses. We see this as a week of arts saturation – our slogan is “See Art Everywhere.”

The events listed are free. Come learn a new skill, watch a performance, or observe a creative class in action.