2021-2022
WELCOME! Santa Fe College’s Fine Arts department invites you to our 2021-2022 season. Santa Fe College’s Fine Arts department invites you to return for our 2021-22 performance season. Our annual season is full of new surprises and known favorites including Jazz Up Spring, Elements of Style and many more performances and exhibits from SF students in music, dance, visual arts and theatre. The grand reopening of the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall in December 2021 is sure to be a highlight! This fall, the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall will also host nationally and internationally renowned talent as part of the Master Artist Series including R&B recording star Avery Sunshine. In the spring, famed Cuban dance company Malpaso will present an international debut of a work made for our campus, paying homage to the late Alberto Alonso, who once worked at Santa Fe College as our Master Artist in Residence. Malpaso is hailed by the LA Times as "...a pinch-me moment, one of those times when you catch an artistic dawning...Malpaso’s dancers were exceptional."
WINDS & CLASSICS September 23, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Lyceum Concert Hall Join us for the Santa Fe Winds Orchestra concert. The ensemble will perform classical and contemporary concert compositions under the direction of Dr. David Smith.
YOUNG DANCERS SHOWCASE October 29-30, 2021, 8 p.m., Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall The Young Dancers Workshop, programs A and B, will showcase the talents of middle and high school dancers from the entire state of Florida. The showcase performances are an end-of-day culmination of activities for this weekendlong immersive workshop. The event is sponsored by Santa Fe College and the University of Florida, with featured works from both the SF and UF dance programs. There will also be a guest artist appearance by dancers from the Rioult Dance Company of New York City, who will be part of the Master Artist in Residence program at SF.
STUDENT PIANO RECITAL November 9, 2021, 7 p.m., Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall Come hear the progress of the SF piano students performing selections of classical and contemporary piano compositions under the direction of Dr. Mitch McKay.
AN EVENING OF JAZZ November 18, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Lyceum Concert Hall Do you like Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane? Then come enjoy the Santa Fe Big Band, Rhythm & Blues Band and Jazz Combo directed by Dr. David Smith.
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LIGHTS ON, CURTAIN UP, "WE'RE BACK!" December 3-4, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall The reopening of the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall will feature the academic programs housed in the building, with a best of the best concert under the direction of Marion J. Caffey, producer of the famed Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater. SF singers, dancers, actors and musicians will bring their best work to entertain and delight audiences. The evening will culminate with a set by the headliner and well-known singer/recording artist, Avery Sunshine, hailed by The Washington Post as having "her own radiant brand of soul.” Avery Sunshine appears as part of the Master Artist in Residence program at SF.
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MICHAEL ROY (BIRDCAP) January 14 - February 25, 2022, 7 p.m., Santa Fe Gallery Opening reception, Friday, January 14, 7 p.m. Michael Roy is a contemporary muralist and illustrator working under the moniker Birdcap. Born in a small town in Mississippi, Roy now lives mostly out of his suitcase, painting murals from city to city with installed works in places as far flung as Tokyo and New York. His work is inspired by an international hodgepodge of religious and mythological themes in combination with a dedicated nostalgia for the Saturday morning cartoons of his childhood.
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MALPASO DANCE COMPANY February 3, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall "As the theatre begins to vibrate with accumulated energy, you get the feeling that they could dance just about any genre with jaw-dropping style." Kathleen Smith (NOW Magazine Toronto) A Cuban modern dance sensation, Malpaso Dance Company, will perform a diverse program of many well-known choreographers with a featured piece paying tribute to the late former Santa Fe College Master Artist in Residence, Alberto Alonso.
VALENTINE'S DAY SWING DANCE February 11, 2022, 6:30 p.m., Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall Lobby Treat your sweetheart to a new Valentine's tradition. Swing classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and then swing dancing with the band goes on into the night with the SF Big Band under the direction of Dr. David Smith.
ELEMENTS OF STYLE March 25-26, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall A Dance Theatre of Santa Fe performance featuring a variety of styles in new works created by the Dance Theatre of Santa Fe co-directors, Sarah Harkness-Sebastian and Melissa Brenner, with more works by adjunct faculty, Herman Ramos and Mohamed DaCosta.
SPRING WINDS March 31, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Lyceum Concert Hall For an enchanting musical evening, join us for the SF Spring Winds concert presenting an evening of traditional concert band classics featuring solo performers and small ensembles all under the direction of Dr. David Smith.
JAZZ UP SPRING! April 14, 2022, Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall Join us for a cool spring concert of hot jazz featuring the Santa Fe Jazz Band under the direction of Dr. David Smith. In this upbeat, fun concert, you can expect to hear the sound of great jazz composers through the years.
SING INTO SPRING April 21, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall Springtime at the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall is best celebrated with a true variety choral concert, with different types of music from different eras. Directed by Lynn Sandefur.
PIECES OF THEIR HEARTS June 19-21 and 26-28, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall Our special summer musical performance. The show features a variety of compositions from several famous musicals, woven into a revue-style performance, highlighting the gambit of human relationships.
ROOM TO DANCE June 10-11, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall The annual student-choreographed dance performance. Come and see the dancers enthusiastically perform their own favorite styles. Students also contribute to the costuming and promotion of this audience favorite.
TICKETS sfcollege.edu/finearts
We have a schedule packed with must-see performances from our award-winning theatre, dance and music departments. Get your tickets now for what is sure to be a landmark year for Fine Arts at SF! Master Artist Series ticket prices vary. Please contact the Box Office at 352-395-4181 for more information. Orchestra (Adult) $15 Balcony (Adult) $15 Seniors over 60 $9 Children under 12 $9 UF Students $9 SF Students* Free SF Faculty, Staff and Retirees* * Free with valid SF ID
Free
FINE ARTS HALL BOX OFFICE HOURS
Monday: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and two hours before start of show. Saturday and Sunday: Open two hours before start of show.
SANTA FE GALLERY HOURS sfcollege.edu/galleries
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. Closed all college holidays. For additional information, contact the gallery manager at 352-395-5464 or email kyle.novak@sfcollege.edu.
ACCESSIBILITY sfcollege.edu/accessibility
Santa Fe College welcomes the participation of all people including people with disabilities. If you plan to attend an event and need accommodation, please complete an accommodation request form or contact SF's Disabilities Resource Center at 352-395-4400.
2021-2022 FINE ARTS CALENDAR ◆ Santa Fe College production ◆ Master Artist Series ◆ Held at Lyceum Concert Hall Information on this calendar is subject to change, for up-to-date information visit: SF Fine Arts: sfcollege.edu/finearts Santa Fe Gallery: sfcollege.edu/galleries
◆ September 10-11, 2021 – Santa Fe Gallery: Annual Faculty Exhibit The Annual Faculty Exhibit features the work of the Santa Fe College Visual Arts Faculty. This exciting exhibit spotlights work ranging from painting, drawing, and printmaking, to ceramics, sculpture and installation. ◆◆ September 23, 2021 – Winds and Classics Held at the Lyceum Concert Hall. Join us for the Santa Fe Winds Orchestra concert. The ensemble will perform classical and contemporary concert compositions under the direction of Dr. David Smith. ◆ October 29-30, 2021 – The Young Dancers Showcase of North Central Florida "A" and "B" The Young Dancers Workshop, programs A and B, will showcase the talents of middle and high school dancers from the entire state of Florida. The showcase performances are an end-of-day culmination of activities for this weekend-long immersive workshop. The event is sponsored by Santa Fe College and the University of Florida, with featured works from both the SF and UF dance programs. There will also be a guest artist appearance by dancers from the Rioult Dance Company of New York City, who will be part of the Master Artist in Residence program at SF. ◆ October 29 - December 10, 2021 – Santa Fe Gallery: Steven Edgar Bradbury Opening reception, Friday, October 29, 7 p.m. After spending twenty years as a Mandarin literary translator and literary professor, Steven Edgar Bradbury returned to art-making full time in 2015. Bradbury makes unique and dynamic reduction drawings, mainly using graphite. His work primarily focuses on the natural world and the North Florida environment around his home on the Ichetucknee River. ◆ November 9, 2021 – Student Piano Recital Come hear the progress of the SF piano students performing selections of classical and contemporary piano compositions under the direction of Dr. Mitch McKay. November 18, 2021 – An Evening of Jazz ◆◆ Held at the Lyceum Concert Hall. Do you like Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane? Then come enjoy the Santa Fe Big Band, Rhythm & Blues Band and Jazz Combo directed by Dr. David Smith. ◆ December 3-4, 2021 – Lights On, Curtains Up, "We're Back!" The reopening of the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall will feature the academic programs housed in the building, with a best of the best concert under the direction of Marion J. Caffey, producer of the famed Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater. SF singers, dancers, actors and musicians will bring their best work to entertain and delight audiences. The evening will culminate with a set by the headliner and well-known singer/recording artist, Avery Sunshine, hailed by The Washington Post as having "her own radiant brand of soul.” Avery Sunshine appears as part of the Master Artist in Residence program at SF.
◆ January 14 - February 25, 2022 – Santa Fe Gallery: Michael Roy (Birdcap) Opening reception, Friday, January 14, 7 p.m. Michael Roy is a contemporary muralist and illustrator working under the moniker Birdcap. Born in a small town in Mississippi, Roy now lives mostly out of his suitcase, painting murals from city to city with installed works in places as far flung as Tokyo and New York. His work is inspired by an international hodgepodge of religious and mythological themes in combination with a dedicated nostalgia for the Saturday morning cartoons of his childhood. ◆ February 3, 2022 – Master Artist Series: Malpaso A Cuban modern dance sensation, Malpaso Dance Company, will perform a diverse program of many well-known choreographers with a featured piece paying tribute to the late former Santa Fe College Master Artist in Residence, Alberto Alonso. ◆ February 11, 2022 – Valentine's Day Swing Dance Treat your sweetheart to a new Valentine's tradition. Swing classes begin at 6:30 and then swing dancing with the band goes on into the night with the SF Big Band under the direction of Dr. David Smith. ◆ March 7-18, 2022 – SF Gallery: Sustainable Art Show The Sustainable Student Art Show is a yearly exhibit featuring student art work composed of re-used and recycled materials. ◆ March 25-26, 2022 – Elements of Style A Dance Theatre of Santa Fe performance featuring a variety of styles in new works created by the Dance Theatre of Santa Fe co-directors, Sarah Harkness-Sebastian and Melissa Brenner, with more works by adjunct faculty, Herman Ramos and Mohamed DaCosta. M arch 31, 2022 – Spring Winds ◆◆ Held at the Lyceum Concert Hall. For an enchanting musical evening, join us for the Santa Fe Spring Winds concert presenting an evening of traditional concert band classics featuring solo performers and small ensembles all under the direction of Dr. David Smith. ◆ April 8-29, 2022 – Santa Fe Gallery: Annual Student Art Show The Annual Student Art Show is a juried exhibition featuring selected works by Santa Fe College students. This unique exhibition includes work representing all of the areas of study offered within the Visual Arts program. ◆ April 14, 2022 – Jazz Up Spring! Join us for a cool spring concert of hot jazz featuring the Santa Fe Jazz Band under the direction of Dr. David Smith. In this upbeat, fun concert, you can expect to hear the sound of great jazz composers through the years. ◆ April 21, 2022 – Sing into Spring Springtime at the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall is best celebrated with a true variety choral concert, with different types of music from different eras. Directed by Lynn Sandefur. ◆ April 21, 2022 – Santa Fe Gallery: Call It What You Like The annual non-juried exhibition featuring the work of Santa Fe College students, faculty, staff and alumni. ◆ June 10-11, 2022 – Room to Dance The annual student-choreographed dance performance. Come and see the dancers enthusiastically perform their own favorite styles. Students also contribute to the costuming and promotion of this audience favorite. ◆ June 19-21 & 26-28, 2022 – Pieces of Their Hearts Our special summer musical performance. The show features a variety of compositions from several famous musicals, woven into a revue-style performance, highlighting the gambit of human relationships.
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Private funding provides Santa Fe College the ability to create great opportunities for our students to work with world-class artists. While faculty, staff and basic equipment needs are funded by state appropriation, we rely on your generosity to take our fine arts programs to the next level. Through the Master Artist Series and instructional enhancement funding, our faculty are able to deliver world-class professional, meaningful production and performance experiences to our students.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS “Platinum Circle” $10,000-up level Platinum donors who provide cash or in-kind donation at this level will receive the following benefits: • Visibility of corporate or company identity at all SF Fine Arts events • 4 tickets to a season performance • Recognition at the Master Artist curtain speech and all public performances for Fine Arts 2021-2022 • Recognition of donor in promotional or program materials • Listed on sponsor page of the SF Fine Arts website “Gold Circle” $5,000-up level Gold donors who provide cash or in-kind donation at this level will receive the following benefits: • Visibility of corporate or company identity and recognition at an event • 4 tickets to a season performance • Recognition of donor in promotional or program materials • Listed on sponsor page of the SF Fine Arts website “Silver Circle” $2,500-up level Silver donors who provide a cash or in-kind donation at this level will receive the following benefits: • Visibility of corporate or company identity at an event • 2 tickets to a season performance • Recognition at a performance • Listed on sponsor page of the SF Fine Arts website “Benefactor” $1,500 Benefactor level donors who provide a cash or in-kind donation at this level will receive the following benefits: • One-page advertisement in a performance program • 2 tickets to a season performance • Recognition at a performance • Listed on sponsor page of the SF Fine Arts website “Friend” $750 Friend level donors who provide a cash or in-kind donation at this level will receive the following benefits: • One-half page advertisement in a performance program • Listed on sponsor page of the SF Fine Arts website
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