Center for Fine and Performing Arts at Seminole State College

08/31/2026

SSC Film Society in September📽.


You are welcome to join the Seminole State College Film Society
https://www.seminolestate.edu/film
, for a 100th anniversary screening of:

🎞”The Flying Ace”

🗓Date: Tuesday, September 15th in

🕢 6:30-8:30 pm

📍Location: J-100 of the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus.

Dr. David Morton, author of “Motion Picture Paradise: A History of Florida’s Film and Television Industry” will give a brief discussion of the film before the screening and will be available for questions afterwards.

This aviation melodrama is the first to feature an all-African American cast. Shot entirely in the Jacksonville area, it is the only completely surviving film by Norman Studios. Directed by Richard Norman, the film is inspired by Black aviatrix Bessie Coleman. Seminole State College The Norman Studios Film Museum

08/26/2026

Distinguished Professor Campbell and Dr. Smisek and our Applied Music Faculty will perform their solo repertoire on their primary instrument accompanied by Harrison Light and Ewa Mekwinski. Free Admission! Seminole State College Foundation for Seminole State College Seminole State Alumni

08/26/2026

🎭AUDITIONS are coming up on September 9 at 5:30 pm on the S/LM campus in the Le Petit Theatre B127 next to the Planetarium.
“Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwig. Looking for 2 men to play 2 women, 2 men - one is a shady schemer, the other a lovable fool, 2 women-a maid and spitfire ex-fiancée. All are welcome to audition! Community members, employees, and students. Seminole State College

08/11/2026

Congratulations to Melinda Perez! Melinda had an outstanding year as a trumpet student last year. She is the recipient of the Hoofman-Fowler Scholarship. Mrs. Laura Fowler and Mr. Robert Hoofman always want to make the most impact possible on the student experience, so the College delivered the scholarship in the form of a trumpet, chosen for her by Professor John Almeida. The department is grateful to Mrs. Fowler and Mr. Hoofman, and so proud of Melinda. Seminole State College of Florida

07/23/2026

Dressed as the artist Frida Kahlo, Melanie Estudillo presents her research on the artist in Professor Tammy Lawless' ARH1000 Art Appreciation course. The project converts traditional research into an accessible public presentation, cultivating skills in visual literacy and public speaking. Students choose their research interest, develop questions to guide their research, and deliver an evidence-based presentation using multimedia design. It is always fun when students take creative liberty in their presentations and connect with the material. A shared cultural heritage with the artist guided Estudillo in her research and presentation. Seminole State College of Florida

07/23/2026

Thank you for the spotlight of our 2025-2026 season. We are indeed proud of our students and faculty!

06/20/2026

featuring alum Quincy Wilson!

06/18/2026

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ARTISTS NEEDED!

The Seminole Cultural Arts Council and the Museum of Seminole County History invite artists to submit work for "Gather to Celebrate," a special exhibition exploring the ways people come together to commemorate life's meaningful moments.

From weddings and birthdays to festivals, parades, reunions, holidays, graduations, memorials, and community traditions, celebrations help us preserve memories, honor milestones, and strengthen our connections to one another. We're seeking artwork that captures the joy, reflection, ceremony, and shared experiences that make these moments memorable.

Whether your work depicts a large public gathering or an intimate personal celebration, we encourage artists to explore the themes of remembrance, commemoration, tradition, and the enduring human desire to gather together.

Artists working in a variety of media are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to watercolor, acrylic, oil painting, mixed media, pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, chalk, colored pencil, Prismacolor, and markers. A limited number of spaces are also available for three-dimensional works and sculpture.

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: June 26, 2026
• Final Artwork Selection: On or Before June 30, 2026
• Artwork Delivery and Installation: July 9, 2026
• Exhibition Dates: July 11 through August 1, 2026
• Artist Pickup and Takedown: August 2, 2026

Exhibition Location:
Museum of Seminole County History
300 Eslinger Way
Sanford, FL 32773

Display space is limited, and artists are encouraged to submit early.

Join us as we celebrate the moments, traditions, and memories that bring people together and help tell the stories of our communities.

For submission guidelines and application information, visit www.seminoleculturalarts.org.

Questions may be directed to [email protected].

06/03/2026

We all need to spread some kindness to each other.