Authors and Artists Awards

The wealth of creative and scholarly work produced by FGCU faculty and staff is impressive, and the University Library seeks to recognize those who have produced it.

Each year we celebrate authors by featuring them on monthly social media platforms, as well as on a poster displayed prominently in the library. The zenith of the series is an annual reception showcasing our authors. The event was virtual last year but will return to being live once again.

Since 2013, the focus has been on authors. This year, we are expanding to include artists as well. Painters, sculptors, composers, choreographers and artists of all types may now take part in the newly renamed Authors and Artists Awards. The library is eager to highlight the creative works of our community and share

Dr. Martha Rosenthal, Department of Biological Sciences

Jim Gustafson, Department of Language and Literature them with the Southwest Florida community.

“The creative works of our faculty, those that take years of work to accomplish, have just as much impact as a book and therefore deserve to be celebrated,” says University Library Dean Tracy Elliott about the reason for broadening the event.

This year’s Authors and Artists reception will take place at the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Faculty and staff who have published a book, a musical work, or received an award for a work of art or an exhibition are encouraged to apply. Works published or recognized between January 2021 through September 2022 are eligible for this year’s event.

For more information, contact Anna Karras, library marketing and communications coordinator, at akarras@ fgcu.edu or 239.745.4452.