Central Fine Arts 30th Anniversary!
Thirty years ago, in 1979, Houston Community College gathered a small, dedicated staff of fine arts teachers, organized them into a department and then sent them out to teach, across the city, in HISD’s unused classrooms, hallways, gyms and cafeterias. When they moved into HCC Central’s Fine Arts Center in 1986 they celebrated, but reaffirmed their mission to be a part of, not apart from, the life of the city.
We’re proud of our three decades of teaching, inspiring, and encouraging. We’re prouder still of the young artists in our classrooms and studios who hold the future in their hands. To celebrate, we’re presenting a program of performances designed to showcase the artists who have built our legacy and inspire our vision of the decades to come.
It is with profound sorrow that HCC Central Fine Arts announces the passing of Fine Arts Department Chair Deborah Potts Quanaim on Sunday, August 23. Over 30 years with HCC, Deborah brought to her roles - teacher, artist and administrator - a passionate integrity that encouraged, challenged and inspired. If you would like more information about Deborah or to sign her guest book, please click here. At the time of her death Deborah, a founding member of the department, was eagerly planning a gala week of events celebrating the department's 30th anniversary. We're now dedicating that week to her memory and we hope you'll join us.
If you would like to honor Deborah's memory, her family suggests, in lieu of flowers, a contribution to the fund that Deborah recently established to expand educational opportunities for fine arts students, The $30 for 30 Years Campaign.
| Monday, October 5th |
11:45 - 12:45 |
Shakespeare: The Glory of Language Kate Pogue, an original member of the HCCS Central Drama faculty, offers this lecture inspired by research for her new book, Shakespeare's Figures of Speech. Mrs. Pogue will demonstrate how Shakespeare's use of language made him, even to the audiences of his day, "not for an age, but for all time." In Room 100, The Learning Hub |
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| Tuesday, October 6th |
11:30 - 1:30 &
6:30 to 7:30 |
Opening Reception for Art Faculty Retrospective Over the past 3 decades many of Houston's most respected artists have served the community as teaching professionals at HCC Fine Arts. This retrospective exhibit showcases their remarkable talent. In the FAC Gallery. |
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7:30 |
Texas JazzCentral, led by Mark "The Bopmeister" Holter, offers an evening of their signature big band sound. Their adventurous repertoire features improvisation and new arrangements by student musicians. The Heinen Theatre. |
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| Wednesday, October 7th |
6:00 |
The Heinen Theatre, once Temple Beth Israel, has been at the center of Houston's civic life since 1924. Join us for the dedication of an historical marker. |
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7:30 |
Music Faculty Concert The professional musicians of Central's Music faculty play in distinguished ensembles around the city. Enjoy an evening with some of the best Houston has to offer. |
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| Thursday, October 8th |
7:30 |
3x3 For 30 Central Drama presents an evening of one act plays by Houston playwrights: The Wimp Factor by Ed Vela, Black Dog by Joe Barnes, Nixon’s Women by Pat Morgan. In Theatre One. Reservations recommended. 713-718-6570. |
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All our venues - the Heinen Theatre, Theatre One and the Gallery in the Fine Arts Center - have one address: 3517 Austin at Holman, Houston TX, 77004. The Learning Hub is right across the street.
