Ringling College Fine Arts

Summer recap! 🌞

Two of our senior students took part in summer residency programs, Luna May attended the New York Academy of Art, and Benny Hickman attended the Pilchuk Glass School. Let’s hear about their experiences! ⭐️

Benny Hickman ‘27 : “We worked within our own individual workshops for about two weeks. My workshop focused on lampworking and dishware. Our teachers and team helped us with hotshop work, torch work, and lathe work. We started with basic shapes like cylinders, spheres, and cones, and then moved on to making cups. Some people even made their own lamps! It was a very fun experience, and in our final days, we each had our own shows where we got to exhibit our work and see what everyone else had made.”

Luna May ‘27: “This was a very impactful experience for me, which helped me to grow as an Artist. From live clay figure-sculpting classes that deepened my understanding of anatomy to classical painting techniques like alla prima and verdaccio, I saw my skills develop rapidly. Along the way, I had the chance to receive incredibly valuable studio visits, meet many talented artists, and immerse myself in the NYC art scene. It was a very transformative experience, and the final exhibition truly felt like the culmination of it all. I’m excited to bring these new skills and perspectives back into my practice and see where they take my work next!”

Benny Hickman ‘27 : “We worked within our own individual workshops for about two weeks. My workshop focused on lampworking and dishware. Our teachers and team helped us with hotshop work, torch work, and lathe work. We started with basic shapes like cylinders, spheres, and cones, and then moved on to making cups. Some people even made their own lamps! It was a very fun experience, and in our final days, we each had our own shows where we got to exhibit our work and see what everyone else had made.”

Luna May ‘27: “This was a very impactful experience for me, which helped me to grow as an Artist. From live clay figure-sculpting classes that deepened my understanding of anatomy to classical painting techniques like alla prima and verdaccio, I saw my skills develop rapidly. Along the way, I had the chance to

Our department head Joe Fig was featured on the cover of Artist’s magazine, along an 8 page spread! The July/August issue showcased his ‘Contemplation’ painting series. Congratulations Joe Fig 👏👏👏

This was some of the beautiful work produced by our students this year ⭐️ We celebrate our newest graduates and all they’ve accomplished, and we can’t wait to see what our current students create in the year ahead!

Some photos from tonight’s Senior Thesis show, combining everyone’s work into a single exhibition👏 Congratulations to the class of ‘26, you will be missed!! 💐❤️

Today we had our inter-departmental end of year BBQ to celebrate our seniors! ⭐️

Congratulations to Maddy Noel and Benny Hickman on their Junior Exhibition ‘Interwoven Transcendence’ this past Thursday 💐💛👏
The gallery space, glowing with vibrant color, immediately came to life. Through abstracted organic forms, radiant sunsets, and rich, expressive hues, viewers are invited into an emotional space where art is not merely observed, but deeply felt. The works evoke a contemplative mood, inviting us to reflect on love, grief, and memory. Beautiful exhibition, congratulations!! ⭐️

Ringling College’s annual student juried exhibition, a celebration of creative excellence, brought incredible talent to the spotlight this past weekend.
Congratulations to all the students whose outstanding work was recognized, and a special thank you to the jurors who had the tough job of selecting from so many amazing submissions.
Explore the award-winning creativity and student work by clicking the link in our bio.
Hannah Cribbs “28 Photography and Imaging