PRESS RELEASE: OCTOBER 30, 2026

Then & Now: 50 Years of Florida School of the Arts

FloArts announces a call for alumni art

In celebration of 50 Years of Florida School of the Arts (FloArts), the College would like to invite all visual arts alumni and faculty to participate in Then & Now, a special exhibition honoring five decades of creativity, talent and artistic achievement. The exhibition will celebrate the creative contributions that have shaped FloArts throughout its history. As the school enters an exciting new chapter, Then & Now will honor the past while looking ahead to the next 50 years of artistic excellence.

The exhibit opens with a reception Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 5:00 pm and is free and open to the public. The show runs through February 23, 2027.

The deadline to enter is November 18, 2026. Submit your entries here: Then & Now Prospectus
Only original artwork will be accepted. Categories are, painting (including oil, acrylic, collage, watercolor and mixed media), drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, metalsmithing, glass, digital media, video, printmaking, fiber or textiles. There is no entry fee for submitted work.

FloArts is located on the St. Johns River State College Palatka Campus (5001 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka) and serves the entire state of Florida. FloArts is part of the academic and administrative structure of SJR State and awards associate degrees in acting, dance performance, musical theater, stage management, theater technology, graphic design/new media and studio art. For more information, call (386) 312-4300 or visit FloArts.