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  DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

  EVENTS: April - May 2012
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The Department of Fine Arts coordinates the University Concert Choir, Cut Time (vocal show ensemble), The University Theatre, the University Concert Band, the Jazz Express, the University String Ensemble, and the Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series.

In addition, the Department stages the music, dance and theatre performances brought in by the University Artist Series and maintains the Art Gallery Series featuring a varied rotating program of two- and three-dimensional art exhibits in Hyman Fine Arts Center galleries.

All of these events are open to the general public and main campus events are free of charge.

Visit the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center website for information about this great new venue. The PAC is now bringing professional music, dance, theatre and family entertainment to the Florence community.

Maps & Driving Directions
Arts Events Calendar
Art Gallery Series
Performing Arts Center
Performing Arts Highlights
FMU Choral Program
FMU Instrumental Program
FMU University Theatre

Rachel Chung, piano
Rachel Chung and Paolo André Gualdi, piano duo
April 11 - HFAC

Department of Fine Arts
Francis Marion University
P.O. Box 100547
Florence, SC 29502
843-661-1385  (Hyman Fine Arts Center)
843.661.4444  (Performing Arts Center)
843-661-4622  (University Switchboard)
http://departments.fmarion.edu/finearts

Visual and Performing Arts Events
April - May 2012
Theatre, Music, Art, Films!


FMU Theatre
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

April 12-14, Hyman Fine Arts Center

April 2012
April 3 - May 5, 2012
Senior Shows by Graduating FMU Visual Arts Majors
. Senior shows are required of all students majoring in Visual Arts. These shows give students hands-on experience in selection and installation of artworks, publicity of exhibition, and external review by the University community and the general public.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

April 3, 2012
Three Seasons. Tony Bui. USA, 1999: 113 mins.
Winner the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize:  a mix of romance and epic follows three lives in Vietnamese society as it struggles with modernization 25 years after the fall of Saigon.  Gorgeous.
English Department Film Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

April 5, 2012
Printmaking Lecture by Julie Niskanen
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Francis Marion University Lecture Series.
7:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

April 8, 2012
Planetarium Show - "The People"
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University Astronomy Program.
3
:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

April 10, 2012
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting).
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

April 10, 2012
As It Is In Heaven. Kay Pollak. Sweden, 2004: 132 mins.
A successful international conductor suddenly interrupts his career and returns alone to his childhood village in Norrland. Subtitles.
Cinema 2011-2012 Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

April 11, 2012
Rachel Chung and Paolo André Gualdi, piano duo.
Department of Fine Arts Guest Artist Recital Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

April 12, 2012
Concert: FMU Music Industry Jazz Express.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm,
Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

April 12-14, 2012
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball. An irreverent and funny look at the intricacies of friendship and the power of similar dressing.
The University Theatre.
7:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Fine Arts Theatre, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
(Call Box Office 843-661-1365 between 1pm and 5pm Mon-Fri for Theatre seating availability.)

April 17, 2012
Concert: FMU Concert Band. Kelly Jokisch, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.

(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

April 19, 2012
Concert: FMU Cut Time Show Choir. Sue Orr, director.

Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm,
Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

April 20, 2012
Concert: University String Ensemble. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm,
Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

April 22, 2012
Planetarium Show - "Stars of Spring and Summer"
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University Astronomy Program.
3
:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

April 22, 2012
Concert: University Concert Choir. Sue Orr, director.

Department of Fine Arts.
4:00 pm,
Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

April 23 - May 5, 2012
Student Works by FMU Ceramics & 3D Design Classes
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A showcase of new works created during the current semester by students learning skills in visual arts classes.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
May 2012
May 8, 2012
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting).
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

May 8 - August 9, 2012
Pieces of Work by Uschi Jeffcoat, Minnamie Murphy, Dale Worsham, Betsey Olsen, Sherry Williams, Jo Jeffers and Hugh Jeffers
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Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thurs, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

The Department of Fine Arts offers major programs in Art Education, Music Industry, Theatre Arts and Visual Arts. Minors are offered music, theatre arts, visual arts, and art history. Collaterals are offered in music, theatre arts, and visual arts. Introductory courses in art and theatre are offered for nonmajors. All Francis Marion University students may pursue the introductory course in music and performance ensembles.

Students majoring in Art Education, Music Industry, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts combine general education courses with lecture courses in art education, art, music or theatre history, and upper-level courses emphasizing studio/performance. Theatre Arts majors may specialize in performance areas or design and technical production areas. Visual Arts majors may specialize in ceramics, visual communication, painting, or photography. A Music Industry degree is offered. These major programs serve as ends in themselves as well as preparation for graduate study, related careers, and the teaching of art.

In support of the University's mission to enrich the culture of the surrounding region, members of the community having an interest in the arts are welcome to take advantage of our visual and performing arts classes as non-degree students.  Such classes include ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, acting, costume design, stagecraft, concert band, etc.

Jazz Express
Music Industry Jazz Express
April 12 - PAC


Student
          Art Shows
Senior Shows by Graduating Visual Arts Majors

April 3 - May 5, Hyman Fine Arts Center