Annual Juried Student Art Show Comes to MOFAC in April

AVON PARK, Fla. – March 23, 2022 – The South Florida State College (SFSC) Museum of Florida Art and Culture (MOFAC) will present the 2022 Annual Juried Student Art Show, Wednesday, April 6 through Wednesday, May 18, in the museum’s gallery on the SFSC Highlands Campus in Avon Park. The monthlong show will feature painting, drawing, ceramics, digital media, mixed media, and photography created by SFSC art students.

“It’s always fascinating to visit juried art shows of college students, especially, when they’re in an art museum,” said Anthony Record, MOFAC curator. “I love to see the different ways that students put their personal touch on class assignments. Even when the emphasis of the assignment is on developing technical skills, you can see so many creative approaches and choices that give voice to each student’s unique character and personality.”

An awards ceremony and reception will be held on Thursday, April 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the MOFAC gallery. This year’s show is sponsored by Max Gooding, Cathy Futral, Tanglewood Artist Group, the MOFAC Docents, and the SFSC Art Club. The Max Gooding Award for Best of Show will be announced and used to purchase an exceptional student art piece for the SFSC Student Art Collection. This award is made possible by SFSC alumnus Max Gooding. The Tanglewood Artist Group will present two awards for continuing art majors. SFSC President Dr. Thomas C. Leitzel will choose one piece of artwork that will become part of the President’s Art Collection at SFSC.

MOFAC is open to the public Wednesday through Friday, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. For more information about the museum and its exhibitions, contact Anthony Record, MOFAC curator at Anthony.Record@southflorida.edu or call 863-784-7240.

AVON PARK, Fla. – March 11, 2022 – Formed in 2014, Rumours (also known as Rumours ATL) has taken the United States by storm with its stage-scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. In less than five years, Rumours has earned the reputation of being the best Fleetwood Mac tribute band and has made fans internationally. South Florida State College (SFSC) Performing Arts presents Rumours in concert on Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at SFSC in Avon Park. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for children.

This is the final AdventHealth Trending Now Series performance of the 2021-22 season. This performance is sponsored by Dawn Dell of Paradise Realty and Karlson Law Group in Lake Placid.

“Rumours consistently sells out at venues like Austin City Limits, Coca Cola Roxy in Atlanta, and House of Blues,” said Cindy Garren, director of cultural programs. “The band loves Fleetwood Mac and it’s amazing the way they capture its sound.”

In summer 2019, Rumours was invited to play a week in The Netherlands at some of the top venues and festivals in the country. The success of that tour brought it attention from new fans and promoters internationally. 

Featuring lead singer Mekenzie Jackson as Stevie Nicks, the band members include Alex Thrift, Doug Easterly, Adrienne Cottrell, Daniel Morrison, and Nick Whitson. Audiences can expect to hear songs like “Rhiannon,” “Stop Dragging my Heart Around,” and “Gypsy.”

“SFSC Performing Arts offers a teacher’s discount,” Garren said. “Teachers with a valid ID get a 50% discount on select shows throughout our season. Tickets can only be purchased day of show at the box office.”

Reserved seats can be purchased online at sfscARTS.org, by calling the SFSC Box Office at 863-784-7178, or by visiting the box office located at 600 West College Drive in Avon Park on SFSC’s Highlands Campus.

Two free performances are scheduled in April and June at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts. The Melton Mustafa Quartet performs A Musical Journey: A Trip through America’s Jazz on Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. The McCain Duo, from Mobile, Ala., perform a special Juneteenth concert on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. These performances are underwritten in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.