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  DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

  EVENTS:  April 2016
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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 Music Industry Ensemble, 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

Lughnasa
April 14-16, 2016
Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel, directed by professor Allison Steadman.
7:30 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Fine Arts Theatre, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

Student Art Show

April 5 - May 7, 2016
Senior Exhibition by Graduating FMU Visual Arts Majors
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Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

Concert Band

April 19, 2016
The British Invasion: FMU Concert Band.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.

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
Music, Theatre, Art & Films!
Breathe
April 12, 2016
Breathe by Brennen Reeves.
Brennen just wanted to be normal. The only problem: the fatal lung disease, Cystic Fibrosis.
Artist and Lecture Series.
7:30 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.

April 2016
April 5 - May 7, 2016
Pivot - Senior Exhibition by Graduating FMU Visual Arts Majors
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Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

April 5 - May 7, 2016
Works by FMU 3D Design and Ceramics Classes
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Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

April 6, 2016
Concert: FMU Jazz Combo. Paolo André Gualdi, director.
Department of Fine Arts.

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

April 7, 2016
Concert: FMU Guitar Studio. Alma Sehic, director.
Department of Fine Arts.

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

April 10, 2016
Concert: FMU String Ensemble, Dr. Terry Roberts, director.  This ensemble is open to all university students and faculty interested in learning and performing chamber music.
Department of Fine Arts.

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

April 12, 2016
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting) the second Tuesday of every month, March-November.
For more information call Karl McAlister (843) 661-1311.

April 12, 2016
Selma. Ava DuVernay. 2014: 128 mins.
Selma covers a key period in the Civil rights Movement, from Dr. King’s acceptance of the Nobel Prize on 14 October 1964 to the successful march up the steps of the Montgomery State Capitol five months later.  Between these points are the marches on Selma, including Bloody Sunday.  David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Tim Roth, Oprah, Common.
English Department Film Series.

3:35 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.


April 12, 2016
Breathe by Brennen Reeves.
Brennen just wanted to be normal. The only problem: the fatal lung disease, Cystic Fibrosis. The only solution: a double lung transplant. Hilarious and heartbreaking, Breathe is the true story of one man’s journey to live beyond the odds.
Artist and Lecture Series.
7:30 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.

April 14-16, 2016
Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel, directed by professor Allison Steadman.
7:30 pm Wednesday, 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, 2016
Concert: FMU Concert Choir. Sue Orr, director. Open to all FMU students, the Concert Choir performs a wide range of choral works.
Concert: FMU Cut Time Show Choir. Sue Orr, director. Francis Marion’s show choir, Cut Time is an audition-only group which combines singing and choreography.
Department of Fine Arts.
4:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

April 19, 2016
The British Invasion: 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 21, 2016
Concert: FMU Music Industry Ensemble, Dr. Brandon Goff, director. The M.I.E. is a workshop ensemble devoted to the development of individual performance and improvisation skills through the preparation and staging of music for small groups representing a variety of classic and modern jazz, pop, rock and soul styles.
Department of Fine Arts.

7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call
PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)
May 2016
May 17 - August 11, 2016
Connections - Recent Work by Stephanie Imbeau.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.

8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

May 10, 2016
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting) the second Tuesday of every month, March-November.
For more information call Karl McAlister (843) 661-1311.

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.

Percussion

March 31, 2016
Concert: FMU Percussion Ensemble.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.

Guitar

April 7, 2016
Concert: FMU Guitar Studio. Alma Sehic, director.
Department of Fine Arts.

7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.


MI Ensemble Spring 2015
April 21, 2016
Concert: FMU Music Industry Ensemble, Dr. Brandon Goff, director.
Department of Fine Arts.

7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.