SPC partners with local rock camp to provide instruments to local kids

SPC MIRA Program
Music

The rhythm of summer activity on the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus was punctuated by the NoiseMakers, a local rock camp that toured St. Petersburg College’s Music Industry Recording Arts (MIRA) program last week. Dr. Patrick Hernly, Academic Chair of the college’s MIRA program and the staff at NoiseMakers have formed a unique partnership that resulted in … Continue reading SPC partners with local rock camp to provide instruments to local kids →

Prepare for a career in the arts and entertainment industry

arts and entertainment info session
Info Session

St. Petersburg College offers degrees that prepare you for a career in the arts and entertainment industry. Are you interested in art, music, dance, theater or photography? Are you confused about the difference between and Associate of Science degree and an Associate in Arts degree? Register now for arts and entertainment info session At SPC, … Continue reading Prepare for a career in the arts and entertainment industry →

From opera student to UNESCO Ambassador, an SPC student’s journey

Music, Performing Arts

When Amy Currotto moved to Florida from Memphis, Tennessee before her senior year in high school, she was still trying to figure out what she wanted to do with her life. While her drive as an adaptive track athlete led her to win three first places at the 2011 Florida state finals, her passion for … Continue reading From opera student to UNESCO Ambassador, an SPC student’s journey →

Tarpon Springs Student Art Show winners announced

Visual Arts

St. Petersburg College’s Tarpon Springs Campus hosted the 13th Annual Student Art Show Charrette, April 29-May 2. Best in show was awarded to Linda Sanchez for her Drawing, Reversal Conduct, (above) which will be on display at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art (LRMA) for the next few weeks. (Other winners are listed below.) Students in the … Continue reading Tarpon Springs Student Art Show winners announced →

MIRA presents an evening with ‘Wrecking Crew’ director Denny Tedesco

Music Industry Recording Arts

St. Petersburg College students and the public are invited this month to screen a documentary about the musicians who drove many 60s hits and meet the film’s director. SPC’s Music Industry Recording Arts Program presents “The Wrecking Crew: An Evening with Denny Tedesco” on April 24.  Tedesco’s film will be screened at the Muvico Sundial 19 with a reception … Continue reading MIRA presents an evening with ‘Wrecking Crew’ director Denny Tedesco →

Artist Eva Champagne visits SPC Ceramics

Fine Arts, Visual Arts

On March 19 and 20, the St. Petersburg College’s Ceramics Studio at the Clearwater Campus of SPC hosted Eva Champagne,  a visiting artist from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fl. During her two-day workshop,  Champagne worked on a number of ceramic pieces, including two large sculptures. She shared her construction techniques and decoration methods in … Continue reading Artist Eva Champagne visits SPC Ceramics →