Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries

10/06/2026

We're not bored .... see you soon for the Victoria Goro-Rapoport show!

09/24/2026

Announcing!!
FROM THE COLLECTION: MARIE SNOW GREENE PERMANENT EXHIBITION

The Susan Myers LRC, Building 500
NWFSC Niceville Campus

Exhibit Open: June 1, 2026 – permanent exhibition

As you walk through the building, you will see works by Marie Snow Greene (1921-2008), a local artist and teacher who earned many awards. Greene grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and went to George Washington University. During World War II, she worked as a technical illustrator at the Pentagon. After the war, she and her husband settled in Poquito Bayou, where she continued illu
Greene learned from D**g Kingman (1911-2000), a famous watercolor artist from San Francisco, and traveled with him to paint in places like Mexico, Central America, Hong Kong, China, and Japan. Some of the art she created on these trips is on display in this building. Her work also shows the influence of her mentor and friend, Emil Holzhauer (1887-1986). Holzhauer, a German artist trained in German Expressionism and later in the New York Ashcan School founded by Robert Henri, retired in this area and continued to paint and guide artists like Greene.
Her watercolors highlight the variety and energy of Greene’s style. She liked to experiment with color and texture, often returning to familiar subjects. Her paintings show a deep connection to what she painted, whether she aimed for perfection or explored out of curiosity.
When Greene passed away in 2008, she donated her artwork, her collection of fine art reference books, and studio items to Northwest Florida State College. Because of her generosity, the college created the Marie Snow Greene Visual Arts Building 120, the Greene Visual Resource Library in Building 110 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, and the Department of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts. Her artworks have enhanced the Permanent Collection in Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries.
The artwork on permanent loan to the Myers Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning
has been freshly cleaned and newly framed and is on display for the first time. Something we
are proud to share with our community, and that will make Greene proud.

Image: Marie Snow Greene in her studio

09/17/2026

Check out our updated website!

MKAC Galleries & Collection Welcome to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries & Collection at Northwest Florida State College! The Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries invite everyone on the Emerald Coast to discover a wide range of cultural experiences. As a creative classroom for Northwest Florida S...

09/09/2026

And how else do you test if the exhibition sign should be in eggplant??
Save the date for the soft opening of the Victoria Goro-Rapoport solo exhibition at 8 am on October 8th! Stay tuned for the date for the artist reception with artwork themed pastry created by Chef Perry!

Images: preparator Sarah Stearman and artwork detail Dreaming of Venice. Etching and digital components. 2022. Victoria Goro-Rapoport

08/27/2026

Happy to have help with the Robert L. F Sikes History Museum Collection from The Sarah's today! 🙏

Sarah Stearman Sarah Searfoss

08/03/2026

07/24/2026

07/08/2026

Thank you O.C. for making gorgeous protective display cases for our two ancient amphorae from Bodrum Bay, Turkey. The objects are anchored down in the cases, they're nicely protected from the elements, and the woodworking is beautiful!
And our appreciation to physical plant department of for all they do to help keep MKAC Galleries & Collection rolling!

To learn more about these objects and our collection, visit the lobby!

06/09/2026

Hey, hey! Last day to enjoy this years faculty show! (pictured, ceramics piece) it's been a good one 🫶

06/04/2026

Here's a great photo of and Jasmine back in 2021 installing the vinyl for the show! Jasmine was with us for about five years! She's still in the area and returns to university this Fall, concentrating on her artwork and portfolio this summer! All the best .roz_craft and THANK YOU!!