Arts & Humanities

FSU College of Music presents classic Mozart opera during Halloween weekend

Published: October 21, 2021 | 3:22 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

The Opera at Florida State University’s College of Music will present one of Mozart’s most beloved and beautiful masterpieces on Halloween weekend with iconic music that focuses on love, virtue and the triumph of good over evil. “Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)” tells the story of a young, innocent couple’s struggle to confront adversity and find enlightenment and happiness after experiencing life’s trials and tribulations. The opera will perform at […]

FSU Flying High Circus returns with the ‘Halloween Show Series’

Published: October 21, 2021 | 9:14 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Maddie Hammer backstage doing her own pop zombie makeup for the opening dance routine.

After a year of mostly remote training and no in-person performances due to COVID-19, Florida State University’s Flying High Circus will present a full performance series with the annual “Halloween Show Series” Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 4-5. “Missing an entire year of traditional training for our students has been a disappointment for them,” said Chad Mathews, director of the Flying High Circus. “Just as we have had to adjust in […]

FSU Libraries awarded grant to train librarians on inclusive archival practices

Published: October 20, 2021 | 2:01 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Robert Manning Strozier Library. (FSU Photography Services)

FSU Libraries has been awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant by the Florida Division of Library and Information Services to train archivists on how to incorporate inclusive and conscious descriptive practices in their online cataloging. The grant of $33,289 will allow the Sunshine State Digital Network (SSDN), housed in FSU Libraries, to […]

College of Music welcomes award-winning jazz pianist and Native American flutist to guest artist residency series

Published: October 14, 2021 | 4:25 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander and Grammy-winning Native American singer-songwriter, guitarist and flutist Bill Miller

Florida State University’s College of Music recently kicked off a guest artist residency series featuring masterclasses and performances by artists and scholars from genres across the musical map. The next installment of the Housewright Virtuoso Series will feature Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander performing with the college’s top jazz ensemble on Tuesday, Oct. 19, followed by Grammy-winning Native American singer-songwriter, guitarist and […]

FSU, Florida Department of Corrections expand Art Therapy in Prisons program

Published: October 14, 2021 | 12:05 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

“Mindful Watercolor” – This image represents an success-driven process, encouraging clients to begin painting without a plan or intention, but rather remain present with their creation as they watch the color appear on the paper. This mindful practice is helpful in relieving stress and building positive coping skills.

A Florida State University program that provides art therapy to adult inmates with special needs has undergone a major expansion through a renewed contract with the Florida Department of Corrections. Since January 2020, a groundbreaking partnership between FSU’s Art Therapy Program and the Florida DOC has provided young adult inmates with special needs and obstacles the opportunity to earn their General Education […]

FSU College of Music presents guest artist residency series

Published: October 4, 2021 | 11:11 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Photo caption: "Sing for Hope" founders Camille Zamora and Monica Yunus. Photo courtesy of Fay Fox.

Florida State University’s College of Music is presenting a guest artist residency series featuring masterclasses and performances by artists and scholars from genres across the musical map. The Housewright Virtuoso Series kicks off the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, with “Sing for Hope,” a nonprofit organization and soprano group described as an “arts peace corps,” featuring founders Monica […]

Pure ‘genius’: FSU Dance’s Jawole Willa Jo Zollar named 2021 MacArthur Fellow

Published: September 28, 2021 | 4:29 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Photo courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Florida State University’s Jawole Willa Jo Zollar has received the 2021 MacArthur Fellowship — also known as the “genius grant” — for using the power of dance and artistic expression to celebrate the voices of Black women and promote civic engagement and community organizing. Zollar, a professor at FSU’s School of Dance and founder of […]

Campus community seeks to inspire with ‘Why I Mask FSU’ campaign

Published: September 27, 2021 | 2:00 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Faculty, staff and students at Florida State University are using social media to let the world know why they wear a mask — and hopefully prompt others to follow suit. “Why I Mask FSU” began as a grassroots effort in the Department of Psychology, with faculty and graduate students creating posters conveying their personal reasons for masking and encouraging others to join in the effort to mitigate COVID-19 […]

Florida Book Awards announces 2021 competition and new Gerald Ensley Award for Developing Writers

Published: September 24, 2021 | 2:00 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, University News

The Florida Book Awards announces its 2021 competition for the best Florida literature and a new award, The Gerald Ensley Award for Developing Writers. Established in 2006, the Florida Book Awards has grown to include awards in 11 categories of books, plus a new award established in honor of the late journalist Gerald Ensley, who […]

FSU Film School graduates nominated for 2021 Emmy Awards

Published: September 17, 2021 | 1:42 pm | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Six Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts alumni have been nominated for the 2021 Emmy Awards for their work on television shows in the past year. “We are so proud of our alums,” said Reb Braddock, dean of the College of Motion Picture Arts. “This group of nominations shows again the depth of our […]

FSU joins NSF-funded research hub to enhance resilience in underrepresented coastal communities

Published: September 16, 2021 | 10:16 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

Jayur Madhusudan Mehta, an assistant professor with the FSU Department of Anthropology. (Florida State University)

Along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, communities from Texas to Florida are particularly at risk for coastal hazards, including hurricanes, tsunamis, coastal storm surges, flooding, sea-level rise and erosion. Now, a Florida State University anthropologist is part of a team of researchers from five institutions across the country that will conduct fundamental […]

Opening Nights director to retire after more than 50 years in performing arts programs

Published: September 15, 2021 | 10:05 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities, News

Michael Blachly, director of Opening Nights at Florida State University, will retire on March 17, 2022, after more than 50 years of spearheading performing arts programs throughout the country. During his four years leading the university’s professional performing arts program, Blachly expanded the number of performances offered each season and enhanced the educational programming provided to students at all levels. […]

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