The Visual & Performing Arts Department (V&PA) has been an integral part of Broward College since the College’s inception in 1960. If you want to study Architecture, Dance, Film Production, Graphic DesignMusic, Music TechnologyTheatre, or Visual Arts as a concentration — or just take a few classes for enrichment — then V&PA at Broward College is for you. We also produce a full season of performances and exhibitions in our world-class facilities. Explore our website or contact us directly to find out more about our class offerings and season calendar of events. We look forward to seeing you soon.

V&PA Fall 2024 Season Calendar

Fall 2024 V&PA Events

Events are subject to change. Admission is free unless otherwise stated. No exchanges. Please visit our site prior to attending for the most up-to-date information.

 

Things Look Bright All Over

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Angelica Clyman: "Things Look Bright All Over" 

September 25 - December 3, 2024

Opening Reception: September 25: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Artist Talk and Painting Demonstration with Angelica Clyman: October 16: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Students from all fields are encouraged to attend.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or by appointment

In "Things Look Bright All Over," Clyman explores the history of three noteworthy Broward County locations: the Two-Million Dollar Banyan, the Sunrise Upside-Down House, and the Hollywood Beach Hotel. Through mixed media paintings, sculptures, prints, and collected ephemera, portions of the life cycles of these iconic places are resurrected for viewers to reflect upon the rapidly shifting South Florida culture and landscape. The exhibition's title draws inspiration from vintage Florida tourism ads, and the depicted sites showcase the intricate relationship South Florida maintains with its reputation as a vacation paradise. This exhibition is made possible with support from the Broward County Cultural Division.

Mixed-media artist Angelica Clyman resides and works in her home city of Hollywood, Florida. Her paintings, sculptures, and prints represent South Florida locations in both past and present. Through her work, she seeks to find a sense of place, history, and understanding in a landscape that is changing quickly. Her work is included in the Miami Children's Museum's permanent collection, and her solo shows include Land of Sunshine (IS Projects) and Beyond Reflection (Art Center/ South Florida, now Oolite Arts). She holds degrees from Florida International University (MFA) and the New World School of the Arts (BFA). In addition to serving as the Director for the Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery at Broward College, Central Campus, Clyman also teaches studio art courses.

More details will be available on the Gallery's Instagram (@bcsouthcampusart).

Free Admission 

The South Gallery

 

Ripple Effect

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KX2 (Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman): Ripple Effect

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 - Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 3rd from 4 – 7 p.m.  

Artist Lecture: Thursday, October 3rd at 5 p.m.  

Deeply concerned with the urgent environmental issues facing our world, this exhibition is a culmination of KX2’s ongoing exploration into the fragile relationship between urbanization and the environment, focusing on critical themes such as water infrastructure, climate change, flooding and the diminishing access to potable water. Through this body of work, the artists aim to not only reflect upon the impact of climate change on infrastructure but also to provoke a dialogue about the future of our communities and our planet.
KX2 is a collaboration combining the strengths of artists and sisters Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman, who create sculptures merging metalwork and painting. Their works delve into the realm of data research, particularly focused on climate change, to shed light on environmental issues. Since establishing their artistic collaboration in 2007, KX2’s work has been featured in notable galleries and museums around the world. Their work was leveraged to the international art scene with an invitation to represent the United States at the 2008 Beijing Biennale at the National Art Museum of China. Their work can be found in numerous private, corporate and public art collections throughout North America. Avra and Kleinman currently reside with their individual families in Southern Florida.

Free Admission 

Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery

 

The Foreigner by Larry Shue

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October 24-November 3, 2024

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm

Broward College’s Theatre Department will present The Foreigner by Larry Shue, from October 17-27, 2024. Presentations take place Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. This production is free of charge and tickets are not necessary. The Foreigner will be presented live at the Performing and Cultural Arts Theatre on BC’s South Campus in Pembroke Pines.

Performed by Broward College theatre students, the play tells the story Charlie, an Englishman grieving the demise of his marriage who ends up in rural Georgia with his colorful friend, Froggy. Desiring to withdraw from all present company lest he have to talk about his situation, Charlie pretends to be a foreigner who doesn’t speak or understand English. During his stay he is privy to a host of characters who believe he cannot comprehend them and consequently divulge dark and sinister intentions that are hostile to minorities. A collection of charming and magnanimous locals become involved, and before long our antagonists are exposed for the laughable and ridiculous characters they are.

While tickets to the event are free, donations will be accepted. For more information contact theatre@broward.edu.

Free Admission 

Performing Cultural Arts Theatre (PCAT)

 

Masterworks I

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Broward Symphony Orchestra 

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

Czech it out!

The Broward Symphony opens their season celebrating the music of Czech composers. Join us as we perform works by the renowned Dvořák, Martinů, and Smetana. 

Free Admission 

Bailey Hall

 

Music for All Ages

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Broward College Symphonic Band 

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Join the Broward College Symphonic Band for a program of band standards both old and new! 

Free Admission 

Bailey Hall

 

Bailey Hall Jazz Club

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Broward College Jazz Combos

Sunday, November 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m.

The Bailey Hall Jazz Club presents the Broward College Jazz Combos featuring the music of Miles Davis and Freddie Hubdard. All proceeds will support the Broward College Jazz program in its mission to educate upcoming jazz musicians. Light wine and refreshments will be served. 

Admission: $25 (100-person limit)

Tickets sold here.

Bailey Hall

 

It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

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Friday, Nov. 22 - Sunday Nov. 24, 2024

Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm

Broward College Live Theatre Presentation of "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" by Joe Landry. 

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast onstage. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
The play runs approximately 45 minutes in length. In conjunction with the show, 4th Wall Theatre Club will be hosting a personal hygiene drive. Please bring hygiene product donations to the lobby.
Admission: A donation of personal hygiene items in the lobby before the show.  

 

Performing Cultural Arts Theatre (PCAT)

 

Faculty Exhibition

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Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 - Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 21st from 4 – 7 p.m. 

This exhibition features recent works by a selection of Visual and Performing Arts faculty and recognized artists, including Nathalie Alfonso, Maria Theresa Barbist, Maria Barriga, Roumen Boudev, Angelica Clyman, John Colón, Teresa Diehl, Shady Eshghi, Jose Luis Garcia, Jonathan Hunt, Jan Johnson, Yasmin Khalaf, Kohl King, James Lansing, Daniel Marosi, Rick McCawley, Pat Pacoe, Lisa Rockford, Ed Rosas, Nick Starr, Jean Vivas, and Niko Yulis. The eclectic exhibit incorporates various media and disciplines such as painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, digital art, video, printmaking, photography, textiles, and installation.

Free Admission 

Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery

 

Fall Dance Concert

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Broward College Dance Ensemble

Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an exciting evening of dance as the Broward College Dance Ensemble proudly presents its Fall Dance Concert!  You won't want to miss this special event featuring new works by Broward College faculty, students, alumni, and guest choreographers.  Prepare to be entertained and inspired! 
Free Admission
  

Bailey Hall

Choir Concert

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Broward Choral Society

Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

Choral Holiday and Christmas favorites like Joy to the World, Let it Snow, Vivaldi Gloria excerpts, Little Drummer Boy and new arrangements of The Christmas Song, O little Town of Bethlehem, O Come Emmanuel, and jazzy versions of Angels we have heard on high and Carol of the Bells. The choir will be joined by a professional string quartet. Bring the whole family!!
   
Free Admission
  

Bailey Hall

Fall Jazz Concert

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Broward College Big Band & Jazz Combos

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Details coming soon...
   
Free Admission
  

Bailey Hall

Masterworks II

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Broward Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

Details coming soon...
   
Free Admission
  

Bailey Hall

A Holiday Twist

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Broward College Symphonic Band

Sunday, December 8, 2024, 2:00 p.m.

Details coming soon...
   
Free Admission
  

Bailey Hall

Fall Student Film Showcase

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6-9 p.m.

Join us in celebrating the cinematic achievements of our Film Production Technology students this Fall 2024 semester at Broward College Central Campus. Over the course of three hours, we will screen a diverse selection of short films showcasing the talents of students at every level of the program: 2-minute fictional stories from Introduction to Filmmaking, short documentaries from Nonfiction Filmmaking, and 5-minute narrative shorts from Fiction Filmmaking, highlighting their technical and artistic skills. Our graduating students will also present their Capstone Projects—longer films that demonstrate their refined filmmaking abilities. The films will be shown in random order to keep the experience exciting.Let’s come together to recognize the hard work of our students, and to appreciate the support of the actors, parents, and friends who helped make these films possible.
    
Free Admission
  

Bailey Hall

Boyd Meets Girl

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Rosemary Duffy Larson Classical Series

Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2 - 4 p.m.

RDL Series and Broward College present Laura Metcalf, cello and Rupert Boyd, guitar.
Free Admission

Bailey Hall

Lindsay Garritson

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Rosemary Duffy Larson Classical Series

Sunday, February 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

For Valentine's Day, RDL Presents pianist Lindsay Garritson!
Free Admission 

Bailey Hall

2025 National Chopin Competition Winner Recital

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Rosemary Duffy Larson Classical Series

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 7:30 - 9:30pm

Come witness the magic of Frederic Chopin's piano music in the hands of a top artist.
Free Admission

Bailey Hall

AYA Piano Trio

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Rosemary Duffy Larson Classical Series

Sunday, April 6, 2025, 2 - 4 pm

For the season finale RDL presents an afternoon of beautiful music and tremendous young talent!
Free Admission

Bailey Hall

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