Oct. 16, 2025 – South Florida State College (SFSC) is proud to announce the grand opening of Art Lab 27, a dynamic creative space at the Lake Placid Center. The lab will have a soft opening on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during the College’s community celebration, “Celebrating a Century of Learning: 100 Years at the 100 Building,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Art Lab 27 will officially open to the public on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, inviting participants of all ages to explore, imagine, and learn through hands-on artistic experiences.
Art Lab 27 is designed to inspire imagination and artistic expression in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Guests can paint pottery, design mosaics, create on canvas, explore rock painting, and experience the thrill of splatter painting while enjoying a space that encourages exploration and creativity.
Art Lab 27 is designed to spark creativity while also encouraging learning. Participants can explore artistic techniques, creative problem-solving, and design concepts as they create their own unique works of art, blending hands-on fun with meaningful skill-building.
A key feature of the new space is the Art Lab Experience, a drop-in open studio where the community can unleash their creativity on their own schedule. No advance registration is required; visitors simply stop by, choose their project, and let their imagination lead the way. The Art Lab Experience is available on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and visitors are encouraged to check the schedule at southflorida.edu/artlab27 to ensure the College is open. In addition, scheduled workshops will offer guided activities for those who want to dive deeper into specific projects and techniques. These workshops require pre-registration to reserve a spot.
“Art Lab 27 was designed to inspire and educate,” said Tina Gottus, director of Corporate and Community Education at SFSC. “This isn’t just about crafting a project—it’s about understanding artistic techniques, exploring creative problem-solving, and building confidence through hands-on learning. We want every person who walks through our doors to leave not only with something beautiful they’ve created, but also with new skills and a deeper appreciation for the creative process.”
The community is encouraged to check the calendar of events, workshops, and open studio hours at southflorida.edu/artlab27.
