College of Fine Arts at Florida State University

FSU art historian Stephanie Leitch has been named a 2026-2027 Berlin Prize Fellow by the American Academy in Berlin for research that examines how copied images shaped early modern knowledge of the world. Leitch, professor and chair of the FSU Department of Art History will use the fellowship to complete a book exploring how recycled images influenced perceptions of distant peoples, places and animals during the 16th and 17th centuries.

The project examines how printers reused woodblock images in books about newly encountered places, carrying assumptions and inaccuracies into new contexts. “Printers worked in a very sustainable fashion,” Leitch said. “They reused blocks whenever they could instead of carving new ones. Our book looks at the repercussions of using images again and again and the stereotypes that emerged from that repetition.”

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Earlier this month, the FSU Department of Art Education hosted the Summer Institute, the annual in-person gathering for the online Ed.D. students! The students in this cohort traveled from more than 5 different states to view the beautiful FSU campus, network, and build community. Their visit was filled with activities, including a tour of the Museum of Fine Arts, a student-led felting workshop, bowling in the student union and more! Thanks for visiting us!

Thank you to everyone who attended our inaugural Art in Bloom celebration yesterday, and thank you to our presenting sponsor Tallahassee Nurseries! We had a fantastic time viewing the art-inspired floral arrangements at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts. Don't forget - these beautiful arrangements will be on view through tomorrow during the museum's free admission hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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There's no better place to study art history than in Florence, Italy, and that's exactly what our FSU Department of Art History students are doing this summer! Students enrolled in FSU International Programs' broad curriculum program at Florida State University International Programs Italy: Florence have the opportunity to study Florence's art and architecture firsthand.

In their first lesson, students in the Art, Architecture, and Artistic Vision class visited Brunelleschi’s Duomo and the early Renaissance statuary of the church Orsanmichele. The Modern and Contemporary Italian Art in Florence class paid a visit to the Gallery of Modern Art in the Uffizi and the Museo del Novecento, among other destinations.

Learn more about FSU's international programs and opportunities at international.fsu.edu

The College of Fine Arts and the FSU Department of Art are hiring a Press Manager for our Small Craft Advisory Press! Search for Job ID 62720 at jobs.fsu.edu for a complete job description.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Small Craft Advisory Press (SCAP). This individual would maintain equipment, supervise students and interns, and oversee and produce SCAP editions, including binding and printing. The ideal candidate should be a skilled letterpress printer and binder with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and have a Bachelor’s degree and two years experience.

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening, apply at jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU>Self Service.

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening reception of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society’s 2026 Tri-State Annual Juried Water Media Exhibition! The exhibit will be on view at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts through July 25th, so be sure to check it out.
Want to dive deeper into the artwork? For one night only, enjoy food, fine wines, music and botanical creations made by local florists, inspired by the featured pieces! Art in Bloom will take place next Thursday, June 8th. Visit one.fsu.edu/artinbloom to get your tickets!

OUT NOW! The Institute for Arts & Art Therapy with the Imprisoned has launched a brand-new podcast series, Creativity Unconfined! Led by AATI Director Dr. Dave Gussak, the podcast raises awareness about the positive impact of arts programs in prisons through interviews with guests involved in prison arts programs and advocacy efforts. The first eight episodes of the podcast are available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, with new episodes released each Monday!

Learn more about the podcast at fla.st/DFCQLFBL

Congratulations to our employees who were recognized at the Academic Affairs Employee Awards Ceremony for their 10 years of dedicated service! The honorees from the College of Fine Arts are Kevin Grab, Properties Manager for The School of Theatre at Florida State, Nick Parparian, College Facilities Officer for the College of Fine Arts, Jolene Hazelwood, Assistant to the Dean for the College of Fine Arts, and Rebecca Cowart, Academic Program Specialist for Florida State University Interior Architecture and Design (pictured from left to right). Thank you all for your commitment to our college!

The FSU Department of Art Education is proud to announce a meaningful new addition to this year’s Graduation and Awards Ceremony: the inaugural Frederic Fagnant Community and Education Partner Awards! These awards honor individuals who embody excellence in mentorship and community engagement. The Art Education award was presented to Katie Aylward-Smith (M.S. 2026, Art Education), Fine Art Instructor at Raa Middle School. The Arts Administration award was presented to Arielle Raff (B.A. 2000, NYU), Executive Director of LeMoyne Arts. The Art Therapy award was presented to Nicole Rainey, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist at Mosaic Creative Counseling. Congratulations!

To read more about the award and its recipients, visit bit.ly/49bp9ap