Last updated: 6/10/2021
Pensacola, Florida
Address
1000 College Boulevard
Pensacola, FL 32504
phone: 850-484-2550
fax: 850-484-2564
e-mail: mschulte@pensacolastate.edu
web: visualarts.pensacolastate.edu/

Hours

Monday - Thursday
8 AM - 9 PM
Friday
8 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, Saturday
closed

Admissions

Free

Free. Donations Accepted.

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Kathy Brower
phone: 850-484-2550
Sheila Nichols
phone: 850-484-1428
Lee Ann Ward
phone:
Mission

Gallery Mission Statement 1. To present exhibitions of the highest quality. The annual program of exhibitions provides a wide variety of aesthetic and educational experiences for gallery visitors with a focus on modern and contemporary art. 2. To support the educational mission of Pensacola State College, enriching the lives of PSC students beyond the classroom, as well as in an instructional setting. 3. To provide cultural leadership in Northwest Florida, South Alabama and South Georgia by maintaining the highest standard excellence. 4. To provide interpretative / educational programs which facilitate the appreciation of gallery exhibitions, to benefit students at Pensacola State College, students of public and private schools, and the general public with the College’s service area.

History

About the Gallery The Visual Arts Gallery was founded in 1970 on the Pensacola Campus of Pensacola State College. The gallery is a collecting institution whose primary functions are to collect, and preserve works of mid-career artists while exhibiting, presenting and interpreting modern and contemporary artwork in all media. In 2002 the Visual Arts Gallery was renamed the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts commemorating the long time association Pensacola State College has had with the Switzer, Rielly families. Annually the gallery hosts five exhibitions, two invitational exhibitions showcasing the work of regional mid-career artists, the Switzer Distinguished Artist exhibition, showcasing the work of a Nationally recognized artist, the Art Students Honors Exhibition, and the Faculty Exhibition. Each year more than 40,000 people visit the Gallery, attending lectures, and participate in other activities hosted by the Gallery.

Facilities
Lecture Halls
Governance

Community College

Library
Access: Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: No
Services
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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