Making A Clear Mark: 1997 to 2025 is a selected survey of paintings by Morgan T. Paine, founding Art Program faculty member and Associate Professor of Art at Florida Gulf Coast University. Featuring his Life Painting with Drawing (1977 to date), the exhibition also includes examples of both his layered and spanned works of acrylic gel medium on a variety of supports, found and constructed. Paine's work is grounded in the belief that painting is both a physical and conceptual activity. His life-long effort is to get to the essence of painting, using the foundational element of all acrylic paint, a nearly colorless binder called gel acrylic medium. Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, and WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Wasmer Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The gallery is closed during university holidays and breaks and during the summer. Image credit: Morgan T. Paine, Message Center Diptych from the April 16th Series, 2008, Gloss acrylic medium on galvanized metal and chalkboard, with wooden frame, hardware and paint brushes, 20 x 50 in., Photo courtesy of Ed Comet.  

Discover exciting job and internship opportunities in Computing, Construction, and Engineering at the WCE Career Expo! This event is a fantastic chance to connect with top employers, explore various career paths, and take important steps toward your future. Meet representatives from leading companies, learn about internships and full-time roles, network with professionals in your industry, and gain valuable career advice and insights. Don’t forget to dress professionally to make a great impression and bring multiple copies of your resume to share with recruiters. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are delighted to invite you to the Wind Orchestra Concert, conducted by Dr. Tim Yontz. This event will feature the remarkable talents of our student musicians, showcasing their hard work and dedication. The concert is free and open to the public, making it a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together and enjoy an evening of exceptional music. We encourage you to attend and support our talented performers. 

You're invited to a wonderful evening of music! Join us for the Symphonic Bands Concert featuring our talented faculty member, Tory Jones. This event is free of charge and open to the public, making it a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of exceptional music. We encourage you to bring your friends and family to share in this delightful experience. We can't wait to see you there!

Works from the permanent collection will be displayed on the third floor of the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library, behind University Archives & Special Collections. This selection features a variety of works with a focus on Claire Van Vliet, born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1933. Claire Van Vliet is a MacArthur Fellow, master printmaker, graphic artist, bookmaker, papermaker, and the founder of Janus Press (1955). Known for experimenting with innovative formats and unique binding structures, Van Vliet is widely recognized for her innovations in hand papermaking and her imaginative artist’s books. This exhibition space rotates each semester to feature different aspects of FGCU Art Galleries’ Permanent Collection, which houses over 2,100 works of art in a variety of mediums and styles. Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler and the Wasmer Endowment. This exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours. Image credit: Claire Van Vliet, Castle Rock NZ - Winter, 1996, Vitreograph print, ed. 2/20, 24 x 30 in., Gift of Carol L. Shay, Collection of FGCU Art Galleries, 2022.0004.0168

Making A Clear Mark: 1997 to 2025 is a selected survey of paintings by Morgan T. Paine, founding Art Program faculty member and Associate Professor of Art at Florida Gulf Coast University. Featuring his Life Painting with Drawing (1977 to date), the exhibition also includes examples of both his layered and spanned works of acrylic gel medium on a variety of supports, found and constructed. Paine's work is grounded in the belief that painting is both a physical and conceptual activity. His life-long effort is to get to the essence of painting, using the foundational element of all acrylic paint, a nearly colorless binder called gel acrylic medium. Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, and WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Wasmer Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The gallery is closed during university holidays and breaks and during the summer. Image credit: Morgan T. Paine, Message Center Diptych from the April 16th Series, 2008, Gloss acrylic medium on galvanized metal and chalkboard, with wooden frame, hardware and paint brushes, 20 x 50 in., Photo courtesy of Ed Comet.