Seminole Tribe of Florida artist Erica Deitz saw her painting, “Osceola’s Vision,” in its full scale for the first time on Friday at an event hosted by Florida State University’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Center.   

“It surpassed my expectations because I’ve been seeing other people’s photographs of it, but it just doesn’t do it justice,” Deitz said. “It’s pretty awesome to see it on such a large scale.” 

Deitz describes the mural as “a representation of Osceola’s vision to see his people live freely and prosper, all under the guidance of his forefathers and medicine men.” Osceola was an influential leader of the Seminole Tribe in Florida. 

The mural, a 24-by-16-foot acrylic painting, is displayed on the mezzanine level of FSU’s Student Union. 

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Florida State University invites alumni, students, parents and friends to the 2024 Homecoming celebrations from Saturday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 24. This year’s theme, “Tuned in to Tradition,” will bring a week of events filled with Seminole spirit and legacy.

For the first time this year, there is an opportunity to meet the Homecoming Court at a caricature station, drawn by the court itself, on Friday, Nov. 15. Attendees can help create a banner during Paint the Groove that will be showcased during the Homecoming parade.

Some of the time-honored festivities include the Homecoming Live pep rally, alumni events and Friday’s Homecoming parade leading up to the Homecoming football game against Charleston Southern on Saturday, Nov. 23. Adding a touch of tradition to the game day atmosphere, the Homecoming Chief and Princess will be revealed during halftime.

A full schedule of events is listed at homecoming.fsu.edu.

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