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Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts | Pensacola State College
Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts
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News

“At Twilight,” photo by Hannah Clarke

Pensacola State’s Hannah Clarke wins Sunset Photography Contest

March 10, 2022

Hannah Clarke’s abstract photo “At Twilight” was named the winner of the Pensacola State College Sunset Photography Contest on Monday, March 7, during a short…

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Painting of a white dog and two black dogs over a black "X" orange background

PSC Visual Arts debuts 2 exhibits, including instructor Paula Work’s Endowed Teaching Chair Solo Exhibition

January 6, 2022

By Troy Moon Pensacola State College Two new art exhibitions will open at Pensacola State College on Thursday, Jan. 6, one featuring a talented art…

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Decorative graphic illustration of human heart inside broken light bulb with text: How Design Makes Us Think, Feel, and Do things Switzer Gallery • December 6 - 10, 2021 2021 Marjan Mazza Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Management • Graphic Design Senior Exhibition Opening Reception December 9 • 6:00 p.m. PSC logo graphic Anna Lamar Switzer Center logo graphic

How Design Makes Us Think, Feel, and Do Things

December 6, 2021

PSC’s Bachelor of Applied Science senior art exhibition set for Dec. 6-10 ‘How Design Makes Us Think, Feel, and Do Things’ is the title of…

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decorative image of down-with-the-evil-empire , Cut and Paste: Collage and Assemblage by Marcus Kenney June 7–August 10, 2021 2021-04-23 07:41:07

Cut and Paste: Collage and Assemblage by Marcus Kenney June 7–August 10, 2021

April 23, 2021

The exhibition includes collage and assemblage work by Georgia artist Marcus Kenney. The meticulously detailed pieces often incorporate urban detritus collected by the artist with…

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decorative image of Plowdrey-300×170-1 ,   2021-03-24 09:24:54

PSC welcomes new Visual Arts Department head Alaina Plowdrey

March 23, 2021

Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Alaina Plowdrey’s doctorate dissertation focuses on “phenomenological and deconstructionist philosophies of color perception and consciousness.” Yes, you guessed correctly. Plowdrey…

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decorative image of art-student , Art Student Honors Exhibition | April 1–30, 2021 2021-03-23 15:04:44

Art Student Honors Exhibition | April 1–30, 2021

March 23, 2021

This annual exhibition showcases the finest examples of work created by current Pensacola State College visual arts students and embodies a variety of media, including…

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decorative image of kristlien-300×192-1 , Krist Lien has overseen tremendous growth, success at PSC Visual Arts Department 2021-01-20 14:00:12

Krist Lien has overseen tremendous growth, success at PSC Visual Arts Department

January 20, 2021

Published: 12-02-2020 Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Krist Lien has been teaching art for decades now. He’s taught at the University of Alabama at Birmingham…

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decorative image of tyreecynthia-1 , Voices from the Hinterland: Art by Don Clark and Wil Shynkaruk, January 14–March 5, 2021. 2021-01-20 13:39:23

Voices from the Hinterland: Art by Don Clark and Wil Shynkaruk, January 14–March 5, 2021.

January 20, 2021
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decorative image of addys-4illo-300×185-1 , Pensacola State College Visual Arts students dominate at ADDY Awards 2020-06-09 09:35:39

Pensacola State College Visual Arts students dominate at ADDY Awards

June 9, 2020

Pensacola State College student Kylie Crowell believes you can travel the country and even the globe searching for a quality visual arts college or university…

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decorative image of studentexcellencecongrats-300×175-1 , More than 200 Pensacola State College students earn ‘Excellence’ awards 2020-06-09 09:32:24

More than 200 Pensacola State College students earn ‘Excellence’ awards

June 9, 2020

Pensacola State College Student Kameron Horak is playing his swan song, the fond farewell. And he’s playing it on saxophone. (Or maybe it’s his grandmother’s…

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decorative image of lisacarver-300×214-1 , PSC photography student wins month-long exhibit at Jaco’s 2020-06-09 09:30:34

PSC photography student wins month-long exhibit at Jaco’s

June 9, 2020

A photography exhibit by Pensacola State College student Lisa Carver is on display at one of Pensacola’s favorite restaurants. Carver, a PSC photography student, won…

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decorative image of bridges_cuervo-300×240-1 , PSC announces 2020 Art Student Honors scholarship and award recipients 2020-06-09 09:28:35

PSC announces 2020 Art Student Honors scholarship and award recipients

June 9, 2020

The Visual Arts Department at Pensacola State College has announced the 2020 Art Student Honors scholarship and award recipients. The College annually awards more than…

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decorative image of micha-cain , New ceramics instructor excited about joining local clay community 2020-02-03 08:04:55

New ceramics instructor excited about joining local clay community

February 3, 2020

There’s probably a nice pottery-related analogy to be made about ceramics instructor Micah Cain, who recently begun only his second semester at Pensacola State College.…

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decorative image of jacos2_1000-300×203 , Bayfront eatery exhibits works of photography students, awards $8,000 in scholarships and support 2020-02-03 08:02:55

Bayfront eatery exhibits works of photography students, awards $8,000 in scholarships and support

February 3, 2020

Bayfront eatery exhibits works of photography students, awards $8,000 in scholarships and support By Troy Moon, Pensacola State College Few downtown locales offer a more…

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decorative image of McCollough , Home 2020-01-30 08:34:55

‘Contemporary Expressionism’ on display Jan. 27-May 1 at PSC

January 30, 2020

“Contemporary Expressionism,” an exhibit featuring the works of Alabama-based artist Susan N. McCollough, will be on display Jan. 27-May 1 in the Anna Lamar Switzer…

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decorative image of schulte , Michelle Schulte understands the art of teaching 2020-01-30 08:32:21

Michelle Schulte understands the art of teaching

January 30, 2020

New gallery director hopes community will discover the wonders within Michelle Schulte taps at the security keypad next to two large doors at the end…

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decorative image of 2019-Naval-Aviation-Museum-exhibit-300×150 , PSC students’ artwork on display at National Naval Aviation Museum through January 2020 2019-11-20 11:26:19

PSC students’ artwork on display at National Naval Aviation Museum through January 2020

November 20, 2019

The works of nine Pensacola State College graphic design students will be on display starting Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the National Naval Aviation Museum at…

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decorative image of esmeraldo-abalde , Esmeraldo Abalde, International Artist Talk October 30, 6 p.m. 2019-09-12 10:19:33

Esmeraldo Abalde, International Artist Talk October 30, 6 p.m.

September 12, 2019

Esmeraldo Abalde International Artist Talk October 30, 6 p.m. Switzer Gallery, Rm. 1513 FREE Esmeraldo Abalde, invited international artist for the 2019 Great Gulfcoast Art…

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decorative image of steve-olesky-talks-to-students , PSC Alum, Steve Olesky, Inspires Art Students 2019-07-25 14:45:05

PSC Alum, Steve Olesky, Inspires Art Students

July 25, 2019

Pensacola State College Alum, Steve Olesky, Senior director of the digital creative department at Ralph Lauren Corp., inspired graphic design students at the Anna Lamar…

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decorative image of TracyCarpenterHeadshot-200×300 , PSC graduate to be featured artist at upcoming Gallery Night 2019-07-18 11:25:35

PSC graduate to be featured artist at upcoming Gallery Night

July 18, 2019

A recent Pensacola State College graduate will be the featured artist for this month’s Gallery Night set for Friday, July 17, in downtown Pensacola. Tracy…

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decorative image of davey-spikes , Save the date: Mike Davey and Tracy Spikes Exhibition 8/19 - 10/11 2019-05-20 15:39:28

Save the date: Mike Davey and Tracy Spikes Exhibition 8/19 – 10/11

May 20, 2019

The Mike Davey and Tracy Spikes exhibition opens August 19 and runs through October 11. Artists reception is September 19 and the artist will be…

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decorative image of ROX_7752-e1- , PSC Alum, Steve Olesky receives Distinguished Alumni Award 2019-05-20 14:02:22

PSC Alum, Steve Olesky receives Distinguished Alumni Award

May 20, 2019

Saturday, May 4th, 2019, Pensacola State College Alumna, Steve Olesky was named the 2019 “Rising Star” Distinguished Alumni Honoree. Steve Olesky found his passion at…

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decorative image of Exposure-300×300 , Luna Gallery to exhibit Pensacola State students' photography 5/31 - 10/4 2019-05-20 12:49:45

Luna Gallery to exhibit Pensacola State students’ photography 5/31 – 10/4

May 8, 2019

The Luna Fine Art Gallery will present “Exposure,” an exhibit showcasing the talents of nine Pensacola State College student-photographers from May 31 to Oct. 4. The…

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decorative image of Pensacola-Art-Exhibition-winners-300×225 , Works of 3 students exhibited at Pensacola Museum of Art 2019-05-20 12:38:59

Works of 3 students exhibited at Pensacola Museum of Art

May 7, 2019

The works of three Pensacola State College graphic design students were exhibited at the Pensacola Museum of Art this spring. The designs of Sandra Morris,…

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decorative image of 2019Addy , PSC students, graphic designers capture gold, silver ADDYs at local awards gala 2019-05-20 12:44:40

PSC students, graphic designers capture gold, silver ADDYs at local awards gala

March 12, 2019

Pensacola State College visual arts students won 58 awards at the AAF Pensacola 2019 American Advertising Awards Gala held Feb. 16 at the Hilton Pensacola…

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Degree Programs

Art Advising-(AA)
Graphics Technology (AS)
Graphic Design Management (GRPH-BAS)
Photographic Technology (AS)

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Pensacola State College
Visual Arts Department
Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts
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Pensacola, FL 32504

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