Fine Arts
The Fine Arts at Independence Community College provides a stimulating environment where students and faculty interact seamlessly to create a diverse, rigorous, and professional learning environment. Our ability to utilize everyone in our division creates a wonderful interdisciplinary structure that leads to an intimate and supportive atmosphere. Our faculty is comprised of accomplished working professionals in all fields, and their commitment to invest in each student's education is what sets us apart.
Art Events:
Spring 2022
BAND HONORS DAY: Saturday, Feb 5th in the ICC Fine Arts Building– Selected High School Students from Southeast Kansas will be performing in a one-day event.
CRIMES OF THE HEART by Beth Henley: Directed by Paul Molnar. Thursday, March 3rd – Saturday, March 5th at 7pm and Sunday, March 6th at 2pm in the William Inge Theatre. ICC Theatre brings this play to you about three sisters coming to terms with their turbulent past and troubling decisions that shape their destinies. Surrounding events include Thursday, March 3rd at 9am is our Student Matinee then at 6pm meet the folks from Independence Community Chest. Friday, March 4th at 6pm is our CAPTAIN’S SOCIAL where you can arrive early, and enjoy food and drinks provided by ICC. Then on Saturday, March 5th we continue our INGE Talk Back Series, where you are invited to stay after and chat with the cast and crew. (FREE)
ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Sunday, March 6th at 6pm in the Booth Hotel (201 W Main St, Independence, KS) Works by Mozart, Brahms, and Mahler featuring orchestra honors day students, high school students and guest artist Jay O’Brien on percussion. (FREE)
JAZZ AT TURBOS: Wednesday, March 30th at 7pm join us at Turbos Bar and Grill (103 West Main Street, Independence, KS). ICC’s Jazz Ensemble returns to Turbos performing two sets of Big Band Jazz.
ICC ART EXHIBITION: April 1st- April 29th. The Visual Art Department at ICC presents 12 talented young artists exhibiting 30 artworks for our first Juried Art Competition/Exhibition. The selected artworks offer a variety of approaches, subject matter and media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, animation, and digital media. The Award Ceremony for 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, and Honorable Mention will be during the reception on April 8th from 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be provided and music will be provided by Applied Instrumental Lessons Students. Accompanying the exhibition will be student artwork from Art Appreciation, Color Theory, 3D Design, Drawing II, and Painting I courses.
JAZZ AT STONEY'S: Sunday, April 10th at 6pm join us at Stoney's Grub and Pub (2021 West Main Street, Independence, KS). ICC’s Jazz Ensemble returns to Stoney's performing two sets of Big Band Jazz.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts: April 14th -16th at 7pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Booth Hotel (201 W. Main St, Independence, KS). This hit musical comedy will take you on a thrilling adventure, traversing the highs and lows of a relationship from the blind date to 40-years of married bliss, and everything in between. Surrounding events: Thursday, April 14th at 9am is our Student Matinee then at 6pm meet the folks from Independence Community Chest. On Friday, April 15th at 6pm is our CAPTAIN’S SOCIAL where you can arrive early, and enjoy food provided by ICC and a cash bar in the Booth lobby. Then on Saturday, April 16th we continue our INGE Talk Back Series, where you are invited to stay after and chat with the cast and crew. (FREE)
THE WILLIAM INGE THEATER FESTIVAL: Thursday, April 21st -Saturday, April 23rd. The 39th William Inge Theater Festival returns to Independence. The Festival will be honoring two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage with the Distinguished Achievement in the American Theatre Award. For more information and tickets please visit www.ingecenter.org
ICC CONCERT BAND & CHOIR: Sunday, May 1st in the Booth Hotel (210 W Main St, Independence, KS).
AUDITIONS FOR ICC’S FALL THEATRE SEASON: The Independence Community College Fall Auditions will be held in the William Inge Theatre Wednesday, August 18th from 5pm-7pm. ICC students and the people in the community are invited to audition for the ICC Fall Season productions of A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen and Endgame by Samuel Beckett.
CHILDREN’S AUDITIONS FOR A DOLL’s HOUSE: The Independence Community College Fall Auditions will be held in the William Inge Theatre August 19th at 5pm-6pm. ICC will audition for three children’s roles in A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS®: ICC hosts its 19th annual The 24 Hour Plays. A time-limited creation of six one act plays. Local Area High Schools come together for 24 hours to write, direct, and produce six 10-minute plays, culminating in a performance on Saturday, August 28 at 7pm in the William Inge Theatre. (FREE)
JAY OBRIEN GUEST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: ICC welcomes NY freelance percussionist Jay O’Brien for a week of master classes, recitals, clinics with local high schools, and a commission for our 9-11 program. Jay will perform at Recital at the Booth Hotel Ball Room on Wednesday, September 8th at 7pm. The Booth Hotel, 201 West Main Street, Independence, KS. (FREE)

9/11 20th ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL CONCERT: A Concert celebrating the rise of a worldwide community after a tragic moment in history altered our lives. At Patio 210, 210 West Main Street, Independence, KS. Saturday, September 11th at 10:30am. (FREE)
AUDITIONS FOR THE ANNA PLAYS: The Independence Community College students and people in the community are invited to audition for The Anna Plays. An evening of 10-minute plays written and directed by ICC Theatre Students. Auditions will be held in the William Inge Theatre Monday, September 13th from 5pm-7pm.

ICC JAZZ BAND: ICC’s Jazz Band returns to Turbos Bar and Grill, 103 West Main Street, Independence, KS on Wednesday, October 13th at 7pm. (NO COVER)

A DOLL’S HOUSE by Henrik Ibsen: Directed by Paul Molnar. ICC brings this Victorian-Era play about equality or inequalities in a marriage to the William Inge Theatre. Thursday, October 14th through Saturday, October 16th at 7pm and Sunday, October 17th at 2pm. Surrounding events include Thursday, October 14th 9am Student Matinee, Friday, October 15th 6pm Presidential Pre-Show, and Saturday, October 16th ICC’s Talk Back Series follows the performance. (FREE)

ROBERT RADLIFF GUEST ARTIST RECITAL: ICC welcomes the return of world-renowned violinist Robert Radliff. Wednesday October 20th at 7 pm Independence Historical Museum & Art Center 123 N 8th St, Independence, KS. (FREE)
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ANNA PLAYS: The Anna Plays are named after Anna Ingleman, beloved instructor for Independence Speech and Drama students for 38 years. The Anna Awards were conceived in 1960 by Margaret Goheen, Instructor of Speech and Drama at ICC, to instill in students an enthusiasm for the Theatre. The plays are written by students and directed by students. There is an Award ceremony that follows. Saturday, November 6th at 7pm in the William Inge Theatre. (FREE)

HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR CONCERT AND READING: ICC’s Choir and Chamber Ensembles together with ICC Theatre, help to ring in the season with this unique celebration. Monday, November 29th at 7pm in the William Inge Theatre. (FREE)

ENDGAME by Samuel Beckett: Directed by Dee Byrd. ICC brings Beckett’s absurdist one-act drama set in a post apocalypse about finding the finish or the end of the meaningless human condition. Thursday, December 2nd through Saturday, December 4th at 7pm and Sunday December 5th at 2pm. Surrounding events include Thursday, December 2nd 9am Student Matinee, Friday, December 3rd 6pm Presidential Pre-Show, and Saturday, December 4th ICC’s Talk Back Series follows the performance. (FREE)
AUDITIONS FOR ICC’S SPRING THEATRE SEASON: The Independence Community College students and the people in the community are invited to audition for the ICC Spring Season productions of Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts. Auditions will be held in the William Inge Theatre Wednesday, December 8th from 5pm-7pm.

ORCHESTRAL CONCERT: ICC Orchestra Concert w/ Maureen O’Boyle Visiting Guest Artist on Violin | 6pm; Sunday December 5th at the Independence Museum and Performing Arts Center, 123 N. 8th street Independence, KS 67301 (This Event is FREE)

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA: ICC’s Jazz Band Rings in the New Year! Come join us on Friday, December 31st at 8pm. This event will be held at the Booth Hotel, 201 West Main Street, Independence, KS.
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