May 18 Saturday
A tradition 35 years old, the annual Spotlight on Dance displays Pas De Vie Ballet's stunning diversity and effortless talent. Working with pieces that range from classical staples to contemporary originals, artistic director Natalia Botha and ballet master Charles Hagan have created breath-taking choreography to be performed by their dancers.
May 19 Sunday
Two hundred years ago, on March 4, 1824, Governor William Duval announced Tallahassee as the site for Florida’s new capital city. Local lore attributes the decision to two commissioners sent on a legendary journey, however, Tallahassee’s tale begins much earlier. In this temporary exhibition, the Florida Historic Capitol Museum invites you to explore the historical actions and power struggles that defined early Tallahassee and led to the city Becoming Florida’s Capital. On display from March 1, 2024 through January 5, 2025, the exhibition and related programming complement the City of Tallahassee and Leon County bicentennial commemorations.
On view October 6–June 29, 2024
Present Tense is an exhibition that ignites critical conversations on contemporary landscape art. This series centers upon the large-scale landscape painting, 15 Canvas Study of the Grand Canyon,1998, by Pop painter, David Hockney, on loan from Art Bridges. This work will be compared and contrasted with landscape works by Florida artists ranging from highly accomplished and celebrated painters Dean Mitchell and Mark Messersmith, to mid-career artists Chris Rivera and Sam McCoy.
Part one of Present Tense pairs the monumental painting, 15 Canvas Study of the Grand Canyon by beloved Pop painter David Hockney, on loan from Art Bridges, with nationally renowned artist Dean Mitchell’s series, American West.
This project is made possible by generous support from Art Bridges
January 6, 2024 – June 13, 2024
Thornton Dial, Sr. was a self-taught artist whose assemblages, created from found materials, brought attention to sociopolitical issues including racial oppression, homelessness, and war. Dial worked for decades before realizing that what he created would be considered “art,” and is now considered one of the creative geniuses of his time. This exhibition presents a selection of Dial’s assemblages from the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum Permanent Collection.
Munroe Family Community Gallery
Florida State University Bachelor of Fine Arts students present their current work in this mixed media exhibition. The students, all graduating in 2024 and 2025, present work in various media including painting and fiber. Organized by award-winning artist and professor, Carrie Ann Baade, and artist and student, Nicolina Morra.
Image: Zephaniah, One Last Look: Ode to Christina’s World
Thornton Dial, Sr. from the Gadsden Arts Permanent CollectionOn view now through June 13, 2024Bates Permanent Collection Gallery Thornton Dial, Sr. was a self-taught artist whose assemblages, created from found materials, brought attention to sociopolitical issues including racism, homelessness, and war. Dial worked for decades before realizing that what he created would be considered “art,” and is now considered one of the creative geniuses of his time. This exhibition presents a selection of Dial’s assemblages from the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum Permanent Collection, including exciting new acquisitions.Free admission for museum members, children 17 and under, and children's field trip groups. Nonmember adults $5.
The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library is proud to present a magical art exhibit from Floridian artist Rachel Speck. Shells is a series of silkscreened prints about connecting the Gulf of Mexico with the magic of tarot. Shells is the symbol for the cups suit. The imagery of the cards is based on the biodiversity of the plants and animals surrounding and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Artist biography: Rachel Speck was born and raised in Cocoa, Florida. She grew up in the woods: gardening, climbing trees, exploring, drawing, fishing, and raising ducks. Rachel resided not far from the Atlantic Ocean and would seek refuge at the beach. She fell in love with printmaking and photography while attending Florida State University. Rachel moved to New Orleans at the not so tender age of 23, where she worked as an art educator and print maker for ten years. In 2018, she moved to Mexico City to focus on her artwork.
Calling all history buffs and bicentennial celebrators! The Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library is proud to host an exhibit of Hunter Hill's handcrafted scale models of 19th and 20th century buildings from Leon County's African American community.
This exhibit is presented in conjunction with Hunter Hill's program at The Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, presented in partnership with the Tallahassee African American Genealogical Society. More information on that event can be found here: https://leoncountyfl.libcal.com/event/12324229
Dates: May 11th-12th and 18th-19thTimes: Saturdays 10-5pm and Sundays 12-5pm
This is a FREE event. Visit bigbendparadeofhomes.com to view the Entries, Magazine pick-up locations, and more! The Parade of Homes Magazine includes a full map of entry locations available for walk-through tours.
URL:Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2410860-0?pid=10461
Date and Time: Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am to Sunday May 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Venue details: Building Industry Association of the Big Bend, 3231 Capital Medical Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States
Gadsden Arts Artists GuildOn display through June 8, 2024
Enjoy the third Artists Guild exhibition of 2024, on view in the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum’s Bates Community Room through June 8, 2024. On display is artwork by Douglas Bondurant, Deborah Bullock, Kathy J. Ferrell, Ellen Fournier, Debbie Gaedtke, Sal Guastella, Bob Huskey, Sandra Lipner, Mary Jane Lord, Janice "Ecinja" McCaskill, Jill Quadagno, Stephen Bennett Smith, Debra Spitler, and Karen Stewart.
Image: Douglas Bondurant, Still Searching, 2023, oil