Arts & Humanities

FSU English Department honors renowned poet’s 50 years of teaching

Published: April 12, 2019 | 5:14 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

David Kirby began teaching at Florida State University in 1969. Fast forward 50 years, and the renowned poet and professor of English is still making a profound impact on Florida State students. In recognition of Kirby’s dedication to poetry, teaching and FSU, the English department announced the creation of the David Kirby Graduate Fellowship during […]

Esteemed retired professors present major gift to Florida State

Published: April 8, 2019 | 11:00 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Retired FSU professors Charles and Persis Rockwood are donating $2.2 million to the College of Music to purchase a handmade pipe organ for Opperman Music Hall.

For much of the past half century, former professors Charles and Persis Rockwood have worked in perfect harmony on a shared goal to elevate Florida State University through their teaching and financial gifts. Their latest donation to FSU will be music to the ears of future students, faculty and music lovers everywhere. The Rockwoods are […]

FSU’s Opening Nights to present award-winning female singer-songwriters

Published: April 3, 2019 | 9:53 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Austin Female Vocalist of the Year Gina Chavez

Opening Nights at Florida State University’s 2018-2019 season is ending on a high note with award-winning female artists who are advancing women’s issues through music. Molly Tuttle, the first female to be named International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) “Guitar Player of the Year,” will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in Richard G. Fallon […]

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art to celebrate completion of $100 million comprehensive campaign

Published: April 2, 2019 | 9:44 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

The Ca'-d'Zan mansion is the centerpiece of The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida — one of the preeminent art and cultural collections in the United States.

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the State Art Museum of Florida administered by Florida State University (FSU), is planning a community Free Day Saturday, April 6, to celebrate the completion of the $100 million The Ringling Inspires: Honoring the Legacy and Building for the Future campaign. The campaign will be officially complete […]

Florida State to take part in global celebration of influential American dance artist, Merce Cunningham

Published: April 1, 2019 | 3:58 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Florida State University will host a series of events as part of a global celebration of the life and work of one of the greatest American dance artists, Merce Cunningham. The events — a collaboration between the FSU School of Dance, the FSU College of Music, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Student Life Cinema and the […]

Florida State students curate exhibit of Polynesian women’s art

Published: March 29, 2019 | 3:16 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Florida State University’s College of Fine Arts and the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship Textile and Apparel Historic Costume Collection will present “Treasured Cloth: Women’s Art of Polynesia” featuring textiles created by Samoan and Tongan women and explores the cultural and historical significance of the objects. The exhibit, which opens April 4 at the William Johnston […]

FSU Rembrandt exhibit results in new interpretation of Dutch master’s work

Published: March 21, 2019 | 11:17 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Dr. Morton Mower and former FSU graduate student Lesley Wolff offered a new look at Rembrandt's "Death of a Virgin."

Sometimes, a new project reaches you at an unexpected time. That was the case when former FSU doctoral student Lesley Wolff was working as a research assistant at FSU’s Museum of Fine Arts. Wolff, now a postdoctoral fellow at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, was helping former museum director Allys Palladino-Craig […]

FSU professor receives prestigious award for interior design

Published: March 14, 2019 | 4:00 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Lisa Waxman, chair of the Department of Interior Architecture and Design

A longtime Florida State University professor has received the Interior Design Educators Council’s most prestigious award. Lisa Waxman, chair of the Department of Interior Architecture and Design at FSU, is this year’s recipient of the Arnold P. Friedmann Educator of Distinction Award. She is only the eighth person in the history of the organization to […]

2018 Florida Book Awards winners announced

Published: March 12, 2019 | 1:48 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

With its 13th annual competition now complete, the Florida Book Awards has announced winners for books published in 2018. More than 200 eligible publications were submitted across 11 categories of competition. The Florida Book Awards, coordinated by the Florida State University Libraries, is the nation’s most comprehensive state book awards program. It was established in […]

FSU WWII Institute preserves memories of the war through new exhibit, performance

Published: March 11, 2019 | 11:24 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, University News

Ernest “Boots” Thomas, a former resident of North Florida, ties the first flag to a pipe that would be used as flag pole for the first American flag raised in Iwo Jima. Marines from 3rd Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment raised a fifty-four by twenty-eight inch flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Because this flag proved too small to clearly see from the ground 546 feet below, a second flag measuring eight by four feet replaced the first one that is now famously depicted in Joe Rosenthal’s photograph.

Florida State University’s Institute on World War II and the Human Experience is set to present its newest exhibit, “Love, Dolly: Letters Home in World War II,” at the Chipola Center for the Arts in Marianna. The exhibit will feature six collections of letters and historical artifacts on loan from the institute. Highlights include letters […]

FSU College of Music summit features world-class flutists

Published: February 26, 2019 | 11:20 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Dr. Eckart Altenmüller, a professor of music physiology and medicine in Hannover, Germany, will be one of the guest artists at Flute Summit 2019.

Florida State University’s College of Music will present a special series of concerts, music workshops and lectures featuring an international lineup of musicians this week. From Friday through Sunday, the college is teaming up with the Flute Association at Florida State University and the Florida State University Flute Studio to bring together six multitalented musicians […]

FSU College of Music welcomes eminent scholar

Published: February 25, 2019 | 11:00 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

World-class artist David Russell offers educational training at FSU from Feb. 26 to March 1.

World-renowned classical guitarist David Russell brings his musical genius to Florida State University this week. Russell starts his Housewright Eminent Scholar Residency at the College of Music on Tuesday, Feb. 26, and continues educational instruction through Friday, March 1. Russell, who performs at prestigious venues worldwide, will lead two master classes in Longmire Recital Hall […]