FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 8, 2026
From: Dunedin Fine Art Center
Contact: Cassy Combs @ cassy@dfac.org or 727.298.DFAC, x245
Dunedin, FL — The Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC) is pleased to present its summer exhibition lineup, opening Friday, May 29, from 6–9 PM. This dynamic series of exhibitions brings together nationally and internationally recognized artists alongside regional voices, exploring themes of perception, materiality, identity, community, and the future.
All exhibitions will be on view through August 16, 2026, with Pressing On: Printmaking at the Dunedin Fine Art Center remaining on view through August 23, 2026.
underseers: Jason Lazarus
In underseers, artist Jason Lazarus challenges traditional notions of seeing and recording the everyday. Described by the artist as “both journal and journalism,” the exhibition turns away from dominant visual narratives and toward more intimate, reflective modes of perception.
Featuring sculpture, concrete photography, and object-based archives, the work deliberately withholds imagery, inviting viewers to reconsider how vision is constructed. As part of the exhibition’s programming, Lazarus will present a public reading of their new essay, Listening for Monuments, centered on a growing collection of used doorstops included in the exhibition.
Materiality: Jim Gigurtsis and Mike Cannata
Materiality brings together the work of Jim Gigurtsis and Mike Cannata, two artists deeply invested in the physical qualities of their materials.
Gigurtsis’ oil paintings embrace painterly deconstruction, exploring themes of alienation and vulnerability, while Cannata’s ceramics push the boundaries of surface and form through expressive, layered glazes. Across both practices, representation and abstraction blur, encouraging viewers to linger in moments of ambiguity where process and image become inseparable.
Call for Artists: Futurology
DFAC invites artists to imagine what lies ahead in Futurology, a call for work exploring visions of the future—from hopeful to uncertain to dystopian.
Guest judged by John Byrd, the exhibition will award cash prizes. Artists are encouraged to think boldly and speculate freely, offering personal interpretations of what the future may hold.
Out of Many, Still Many
Created in honor of America’s Semiquincentennial, Out of Many, Still Many highlights regional figurative painters capturing quiet, everyday moments across diverse cultures and identities.
The exhibition reflects a “salad bowl” vision of the nation—celebrating difference while emphasizing shared humanity. Through painting, these intimate scenes are elevated as essential threads in the broader American narrative.
Pressing On: Printmaking at the Dunedin Fine Art Center
On view through August 23, Pressing On celebrates the vibrant printmaking community at DFAC, bringing together current students, faculty, alumni, and former instructors.
Spanning a wide range of techniques and approaches, the exhibition highlights the studio’s role as both a technical resource and a collaborative hub. As one of the only publicly accessible etching presses in the region, DFAC fosters a unique environment where artists of all levels can learn, experiment, and grow together.
About the Dunedin Fine Art Center
The Dunedin Fine Art Center is a leading cultural institution dedicated to enriching lives through art. Offering exhibitions, studio classes, workshops, and community programs, DFAC serves as a creative hub for artists and audiences of all ages and experience levels.
Exhibition Details
Opening Reception: Friday, May 29, 6–9 PM
Location: Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin, FL
On View: May 29 – August 16, 2026
Extended through August 23: Pressing On: Printmaking at the Dunedin Fine Art Center
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