Pensacola Museum of Art Property

407 South Jefferson Street., Pensacola, FL 32502

Included with our unified admission. To learn more about the current exhibits, programs and classes see the Pensacola Museum of Art.

The University of West Florida Pensacola Museum of Art augments the academic and community missions of the University and the UWF Historic Trust Museums by promoting a space of discovery and dialogue rooted in art, ideas and culture. We aim to facilitate the preservation, understanding, and engagement of visual culture for audiences in the Northwest Florida region and beyond through our permanent collection, interpretive programs, a vital and dynamic exhibition schedule, academic research and education.

On Exhibit

The Poetics of Painting

March 6 - August 14, 2026 

Second Floor

This exhibition celebrates the life and work of John Markowitz. Markowitz was a dedicated artist that explored the traditional process of pigmented media on a two-dimensional surface. Many of his pieces utilize historical motifs of landscape and still life, but Markowitz’s ultimate subject is the transformational potential of oil paint and the contemplation of time, perception, and memory. His paintings, drawings, and sketchbooks from the last five decades form the primary focus of this exhibition.

Featured in adjoining galleries are more than fifty works of art created by Markowitz’s mentors and students. In recognition of Markowitz’s service as Chair of the PMA’s Collection Committee, additional paintings, drawings, photographs, and prints that he helped the museum acquire and steward for the community are featured in an adjacent gallery.

Coming Soon!

ENCHANTED DRAWINGS: THE MAGIC OF ANIMATION: Featuring Illustrations, Paintings, and Prints from the Gerald & Vicki Adcox Collection

May 22, 2026 - September 6, 2026

Opening Reception: May 22, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

This exhibition focuses on the craft of storytelling through moving imagery, old-world technology, and contemporary animation. Featured in this show are original drawings, prints, and paintings from the Gerald and Vicki Adcox Collection. Examples of inventive artistic processes, mechanical apparatus, and several classic animated cartoons are also on view. Additional objects from the Pensacola Museum of History provide context and interactive experiences. These supporting objects and artifacts complement the original artwork on display, creating a rich appreciation of the cultural significance of traditional animation, film, and the continuation of this art form’s historical legacy.

Programs & Events

Opening Reception: ENCHANTED DRAWINGS: THE MAGIC OF ANIMATION: Featuring Illustrations, Paintings, and Prints from the Gerald & Vicki Adcox Collection

May 22, 2026 

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a night of festivity and community to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, ENCHANTED DRAWINGS: THE MAGIC OF ANIMATION, featuring Illustrations, Paintings, and Prints from the Gerald & Vicki Adcox Collection.

As a fun addition to the evening, Kathy Buskett, a caricature artist, will be on-site creating portraits between 5- 7 p.m. during the opening reception.

Light refreshments will be served.