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Jan 29 2024

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Apr 26 2024

The Land, the Environment, and the African Diaspora Student Exhibit

Presented by Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery at Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery- FAMU

The Land, the Environment and the African Diaspora is a student exhibit featuring themes in an around agroecology (which includes our agricultural production and consumption practices) This exhibit is a partnership with the The Lola Hampton-Frank Pinder Center for Agroecology at FAMU. The Lola Hampton- Frank Pinder Center for Agroecology at FAMU serves to provide an interdisciplinary space and think tank for training, developing, and building a sustainable future for Black regenerative... More Info

Apr 02 - 27 2024

Special Exhibit: Remembering the Holocaust

Presented by Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum at Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting an exhibit to remember the Holocaust, Hitler’s program to commit genocide against those he deemed unworthy, especially Europe’s Jews. This exhibit will open Tuesday, April 2 and will be on display at the museum until Saturday, April 27. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted. Beginning in 1933, the German Government established... More Info

Apr 28 - 29 2024

Open Call Readings: Queer as Faust XVII

Presented by Mickee Faust Club for the Really Dramatic Arts at Mickee Faust Clubhouse

If you ever sat in the Faust audience and thought to yourself, 'I can do that?' It turns out you were RIGHT! You, too, can become a Faustkateer! Here's your chance to get up on the stage with our weird and wonderful troupe for our Queer as Faust XVII Cabaret Live Show. No need to prepare; just come to one of our open call readings on Sunday, April 28, at 2 PM or Monday, April 29, at 7 PM. Our writers have delivered some fresh and fantastic skits, so now it's time for us to play! And even if you... More Info

Apr 30 2024

Watercolor Workshop with Mary O. Smith

Presented by Live Oak Gallery at Live Oak Gallery

We're excited that Gulf Coast plein air painter, Mary O. Smith, will be visiting us for a watercolor workshop on Tuesday, April 30th,from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. An accomplished painter in both oil and watercolor, her work is easily recognizable for its loose and expressive style. She is a signature member of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society, and in 2022 was invited as an ambassador to Forgotten Coast Plein Air in Apalachicola. Recently, at Shadows on the Teche in Louisiana, she was honored... More Info

May 01 2024

Open House with Plein Air Painter - Mary O. Smith

Presented by Live Oak Gallery at Live Oak Gallery

We are delighted that Mary O. Smith will be our guest artist for a watercolor painting demonstration and a special show featuring some of her latest work. Stop by for light refreshments and meet Maryo as she works at her easel. She will be glad to answer questions and share her personal insights as she paints. Maryo is a signature member of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society, and a familiar name at top juried plein air events. She was recently awarded Best in Show for "Lil Man" - her... More Info

May 11 2024

The Tallahassee Pottery Market

Presented by The Tallahassee Pottery Market at United church of Tallahassee

The Tallahassee Pottery Market Shop Local Artisan Ceramics from over 20 local potters! Saturday 5/11/24 from 9am to 4pm. At: United Church of Tallahassee 1834 Mahan Dr. Tallahassee

Apr 16 2024

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May 17 2024

Knit Miniature Quilts: Two Fiber Traditions Come Together

Presented by Leon County Public Library at Eastside Branch - LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library

The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library system's Eastside branch is pleased to host an exhibit of textile art by local artist Erika Zambello. Erika's mini-quilt collection draws on two textile traditions, knitting and quilting, to explore both historic and natural themes. The quilts are constructed from hand-knit squares, backed by cotton or felt, and include embroidered and appliquéd details. Artist biography: Erika combines fibercraft, memoir, and nature exploration to tell stories... More Info

Apr 11 2024

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May 18 2024

Soulful Feelin': A Folk Art Celebration

Presented by LeMoyne Arts and John G. Riley Center & Museum of African-American History and Culture at LeMoyne Arts

In collaboration with the John G. Riley Center & Museum, LeMoyne Arts will host a special exhibit celebrating local and Southern folk artists and their contributions to the visual arts experience in our community. This exhibition is a tribute to the enduring legacy of folk art as a universal form of expression. It celebrates the ingenuity, authenticity, and shared humanity that binds artists from all walks of life with works by renowned artists, such as O.L Samuels, Thornton Dial, Sr., and Mary... More Info

Feb 02 2024

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May 18 2024

Reflections and Reckoning: Brown v. Board of Education at 70.

Presented by Anderson Brickler Gallery at Anderson Brickler Gallery

The Brown v. Board of Education decision, issued unanimously by the Supreme Court of the United States on May 17, 1954, was a watershed in American jurisprudence. We take a look back at the circumstances that compelled the five groups of plaintiffs in the case and the impact that the decision had on our community and throughout the South, then and today. Works include paintings, photographs, and photojournalism. Featured artists are Debra Ambush, Ted Ellis, Tavani Williams, and Melvin McCray.

Apr 11 2024

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May 31 2024

The Historical Footsteps of the Hunter Hill Family

Presented by Leon County Public Library at Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library

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 the Bicentennial History program at The Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, which features two engaging presentations from Hunter Hill and Gloria Jefferson... More Info