Fine Arts Gallery

Please join us for the opening celebration at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Experience a vibrant tapestry of artistry from Seminole State College's Center for Fine & Performing Arts Gallery. This exhibition features the evocative works of Painting and Drawing professor Tammy Lawless alongside the keen insights of Lab Assistant Marina Burgner. Tammy's large, non-representational paintings captivate with their playful complexity, weaving together the tangible and intangible with brightly colored narratives that echo the innocence of childhood. In contrast, Marina's paintings and printmaking vividly reflect Florida's wildlife, delving into the quiet yet brutal reality of nature through the interaction of predator and prey. Together, their works promise a dynamic exploration of the natural world and human imagination, an unmissable experience for all art enthusiasts.

Join us for a reception with Seminole State College Center for the Fine & Performing Arts. The City of Sanford invites you to an opening reception on Wednesday April 16 from 4- 5 p.m., second floor, City Hall, in the Mayor’s Gallery, for the “Seminole State College Gallery at City Hall” opening celebration. The new Art at City Hall exhibit space on the second Floor of City Hall provides additional exhibit space for local artists to display their work on a rotating basis.

“We at The Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at Seminole State College of Florida are very grateful for our ongoing partnership with the City of Sanford and the City of Sanford Public Art Commission. For the first time, we are featuring the work of faculty and staff, which provide our students with insight into the excellent artistry with their educators, and models of artistic professionalism” said Dr. Michele Cuomo, Dean of Arts and Communications.

“Public art exhibits at City Hall not only enrich our cultural landscape but also serve as a platform for creativity, dialogue, and community engagement. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to fostering artistic expression, cultivating talent, and celebrating the profound impact art has on the fabric of our society. Together, we are building a legacy of creativity that will inspire generations to come," said Virginia Poe, Chairman, Public Art Commission, City of Sanford. The Mayor’s Gallery is open during City Hall business hours, Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Please visit the City of Sanford website for more information.