FGCU storytelling@Wasmer Art Gallery

Florida Gulf Coast University presents “Spoken Stories Creating Community” in the Wasmer Art Gallery in the Arts Complex (unless otherwise noted)

Fall 2023 Semester

Tue, Sep 12 5:00–7:00 p.m. Open Mic Storytelling – Theme: “Failure”

FREE and open to the public.

Tue, Sep 19 6:00–7:30 p.m. Josh Goforth – Folk Music and Stories of Appalachia

Wed, Sep 20 6:00–7:30 p.m. Josh Goforth – Stories and Songs of Appalachia

Tue, Oct 17 6:00–7:30 p.m. Robin Schulte – Jack and the Levitator

Wed, Oct 18 6:00–7:30 p.m. Robin Schulte – Healing with Stories

Tue, Oct 31 5:00–7:00 p.m. Open Mic Storytelling – Theme: “Spooked”

Tue, Nov 14 5:00–7:00 p.m. Open Mic Storytelling – Theme: “Food”

Wed, Nov 15 6:00–7:30 p.m. Joel Ying – What the Folk Are Saying

Wed, Nov 29 5:00–7:00 p.m. Student Showcase: Storytelling as Healing (Veterans Pavilion, Library Lawn)

Spring 2024 Semester

Tue, Jan 30 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tim Tingle – Choctaw Tales: Crossing the River of Life

Wed, Jan 31 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tim Tingle – Trail of Tears: Learning to Swim

Tue, Feb 13 5:00–7:00 p.m. Open Mic Storytelling – Theme: “Love”

Tue, Mar 26 6:00–7:30 p.m. Sheila Arnold – African American Folk Tales and Songs

Wed, Mar 27 6:00–7:30 p.m. Sheila Arnold – Stories of the Underground Railroad

Tue, Apr 2 5:00–7:00 p.m. Open Mic Storytelling – Theme: “Unbelievable”

Wed, Apr 3 6:00–7:30 p.m. Joel Ying – Myths & Legends: It’s all Greek to me

Wed, Apr 17 5:00–7:00 p.m. Student Showcase: Storytelling as Healing (Veterans Pavilion, Library Lawn)

Tue, Apr 23 5:00–7:00 p.m. Open Mic Storytelling – Theme: “Inspired”

2023-24 ART SPECIAL EVENTS

Please refer to the website for the most up-to-date information regarding occupancy and safety protocols. fgcu.edu/artevents

Fjelstul Art Lecture Series

MOTHERLANDS, SUNSPELLS AND GHOST ORCHIDS: ART MAKING IN PRECARIOUS LANDSCAPES

CHRISTINA MOLINA

U. TOBE RECITAL HALL, MUSIC BUILDING

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 6:00 p.m.

Cristina Molina is a visual artist from Miami who lives and works in New Orleans — two environmentally precarious sites that have influenced her research on identity, loss and disappearing landscapes. Spanning performance, video installation, photography and textile design, Molina’s artwork is set amongst vulnerable terrains both real and imagined. Using the language of magical realism, her works reshape and centralize little-known narratives to upend dominant histories. Molina’s projects are typically collaborative and often include the participation of The Crystal Efemmes — a collective that produces immersive installations and performances with feminist agendas and mythical proposals.

Recent accolades include fellowships at the Artist in Residence in Everglades program (2019) and the Joan Mitchell Center (2021), and project support from the National Association for Latino Arts and Culture, The Foundation for Contemporary Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. In 2020 Molina was one of 61 artists selected for the national exhibition “State of the Art” at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Previously, her work has been featured at the New Orleans Museum of Art, Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, The Polk Museum, New Orleans Film Festival, and Syros International Film Festival among others.

Cristina Molina is an associate professor and gallery director at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Sponsored by Alice and Dean Fjelstul

22nd Annual Pottery Sale

FGCU ARTS COMPLEX (FACING THE LIBRARY)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

In December 2023 we welcome you to join us for the 22nd edition of the FGCU Pottery Sale, made possible through our ongoing collaboration with the United Arts Council of Collier County. Beautiful, functional ceramic works from our talented Art Program alumni are featured at this annual event, along with contributions from current faculty, students and community participants.

Enjoy free coffee with the artists at 10:00 a.m.