Visual & Performing Arts, Gulf Coast State College

06/02/2026

🎶 Adjunct Spotlight: David Watson 🎶

This week, we’re proud to highlight David Watson, a valued member of our music faculty.

Through his work in the classroom, David brings a passion for music and a commitment to student learning that helps create a dynamic and engaging experience for our students. His dedication to both the art and the discipline of music plays an important role in enriching our academic community.

We are grateful to have David as part of our college and appreciate the impact he makes through his teaching and mentorship.

👏 Join us in recognizing David Watson for his contributions—and stay tuned as we continue our Summer Spotlight Series!

05/28/2026

🌟 Graduate Spotlight: Claudia Coston 🎨

We’re excited to launch our Summer Graduate Spotlight Series by recognizing Claudia Coston, GCSC Class of 2026, an Art graduate whose creativity and dedication have made a lasting impression.

During her time studying art, Claudia explored a variety of mediums and techniques, showcasing her work alongside fellow student artists in exhibitions that highlight both technical skill and personal expression.

This fall, Claudia will continue her educational journey in Pensacola, pursuing new opportunities to grow as an artist and expand her creative perspective.

We are proud of all she has accomplished and look forward to seeing where her artistic path takes her next!

👏 Join us in congratulating Claudia Coston as we kick off our Summer Graduate Spotlight Series!

05/26/2026

🌟 Introducing Our Summer Spotlight Series! 🌟

This summer, we’re excited to celebrate the incredible individuals who make our college community so special!

Each week, we’ll be highlighting one of our outstanding adjunct faculty members on Tuesdays and one of our accomplished graduates on Thursdays—sharing in the success, dedication, and impact happening across our campus.

These stories reflect the passion, hard work, and commitment that define our academic community and inspire us all.

👏 This week, we’re proud to kick things off by recognizing Tim Gagnon!

Tim is part of the dedicated faculty in our Art department who help shape meaningful learning experiences for our students. Their commitment to education and student success plays an important role in what makes our college a great place to learn and grow.

Join us in celebrating Tim and stay tuned throughout the summer as we continue to spotlight more incredible members of our community!

05/07/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Dr. Steven DiBlasi! 🎶🎂

Wishing a very happy birthday to an incredibly talented musician and dedicated educator. Dr. DiBlasi, your passion for music, commitment to excellence, and genuine care for your students truly make a difference. You consistently go above and beyond—not only as a wonderful teacher, but as a supportive colleague and mentor.

Thank you for inspiring those around you and for all that you contribute to our community. Wishing you a year filled with continued success, creativity, and well-deserved celebration! 🎼✨

04/29/2026

🥁 Tonight at 6:30 PM!

Join us for Destinations II: Environments, a percussion recital by the Gulf Coast State College Percussion Ensemble. Experience energetic and immersive works inspired by environments from Earth to Time & Space.

📍 Black Box Theatre, Amelia G. Tapper Center
🎟 Free & open to the public—see you there!

04/28/2026

🌍 You’re Invited! 🌍

Join us for an exciting percussion recital, Destinations II: Environments, presented by the Visual & Performing Arts program at Gulf Coast State College. Experience powerful rhythms and immersive soundscapes inspired by Earth, Ocean, Desert, Time & Space, and beyond—performed by the Gulf Coast State College Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Eric A. Krebs.

📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Black Box Theatre, Amelia G. Tapper Center

Admission is free—come explore these musical environments with us! 🥁✨

04/26/2026

🎶 Thank you for a wonderful Friday night! 🎶

What an incredible kickoff to the GCSC Spring Concert Series—thank you to our talented students, dedicated faculty, and amazing audience for making Friday evening such a success!

The celebration continues today, Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. at the Amelia Center Performance Hall. Join us for a beautiful afternoon of music featuring the GCSC Concert Chorale and a special Solo Showcase highlighting outstanding student performers
🎟️ Free and open to the public
🎓 Donations benefiting the GCSC Scholarship Fund are welcome

We’d love to see you there!

04/24/2026

🎶 Tonight! GCSC Spring Concert Series 🎶

Join us TONIGHT, Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. for an exciting kickoff to the GCSC Spring Concert Series at the Amelia G. Tapper Center. Enjoy an energetic evening of rhythm and song featuring the GCSC Jazz Ensemble, The Singing Commodores, and performers from Intro to Musical Theatre—all coming together for a fun, high‑energy night you won’t want to miss.

✅ Free and open to the public
🎓 Donations welcomed for the GCSC Scholarship Fund

04/22/2026