The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is hosting "After Hours with the Artist: Sunken Series," a collaborative event between the Florida Public Archaeology Network and The Art Gallery at UWF. The event features artist Jenna Zydlo, whose ceramic exhibit reimagines a fictional 17th-18th century Spanish shipwreck, blending art and archaeology. It takes place on August 1, 2025, at the Destination Archaeology Resource Center in downtown Pensacola, offering the community a free opportunity to meet the artist and view her work.
This event matters because it exemplifies a cross-disciplinary approach that merges visual art with archaeological research, creating public engagement with maritime heritage. It also highlights the work of a UWF graduate who combines anthropology and studio art, providing a platform for emerging artists and hands-on learning for students in exhibit design. Such collaborations strengthen community ties to local cultural institutions and demonstrate the value of integrating arts and sciences.