Suzanne and husband (Benny) attended the artist reception given by First Lady Bush in Washington , DC. Two hand painted ornaments for Fort Caroline and> > the Timucuan Preserve are prominently displayed on this year’s official> > White House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate> > decorations celebrating the theme of “Holiday in the National Parks.”

SUZANNE PICKETT at The White House

Suzanne Pickett designed and painted an ornament to represent the Timucuan> > Preserve and Kingsley Plantation. She also attended the special artists’> > reception at the White House. The ornament features portraits of the> > buildings, crops, and the enslaved people who labored at the plantation.> > Her inspiration came from historical photographs and the natural> > environment. Suzanne Pickett, a Florida native, owns her own art firm.> > People and nature are her inspiration, and she carries that into her own> > unique art style. Ms. Pickett is president of the Jacksonville Consortium of African American Artists, whose goal is to foster an environment that> > encourages African American arts and artists to flourish and succeed in > > the> > business of art. She has also worked on several projects with the > > Preserve. "Good job Suzanne"

CALL TO ARTISTS

Something new and different for The Beaches Fine Arts Series.

It's a call to Artists to create a musical instrument that works.

This "sounds" like a lot of fun.

For more info, click on the link.

http://www.bfastriathlon.org/

IMAGES OF DIGNITY by JCAAA

IMAGES OF DIGNITY EXHIBIT

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum at 101 wst 1st St. near Laura st Downtown Jacksonville

Dec. 4th through Dec. 27th

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Art by Gil Mayers

JCAAA ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY DEC 14TH

JCAAA HELPED FILL EMPTY BOWLS

Some of the many bowls "Ja-kah" artists created to help @ the Nov. 2007

"Empty Bowl" charity event.

BEAN SOUP AND STORIES

INMAN MEMORIAL

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
5334 Old Kings Rd N
Jacksonville, FL 32254

Hosted by: Northside Storytellers League

November 17, 2007
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

STORIES
Sometimes fiction, sometimes true.
Crossing all boundaries, we have a story for you.
So please come join us, let us share a laugh,
To take on our journey down life's unknown path.
Bean soup, hot and hearty and cornbread too,
With fresh hot coffee is what we will serve to you.

For more info or directions: Mary Webster - 904-786-1949

Sharon Bennett - 904-422-0895

Please use mapquest.com for accurate directions

and put in the zip code to assure that you receive

directions for Old Kings Rd on the Westside of Jacksonville.

Donation of $5.00 will be appreciated

Desiree Kantrim FEATURED

You and your guests are invited to the
opening reception
for "Transitions"Desiree Kantrim is the featured artist for the month of November at the Art Center, an Artists Cooperative."Transitions ' vividly pictures an artists journey from the Realistic to the Abstract, and the many stages in between. Vibrant colors, metallics and an unlimited imagination define Desiree's workOpening reception Nov. 7th from 6-9pm during First Wednesday Art Walk at the Carling Bldg.The Art Center 31 W.Adams Street jacksonville, Fl Live Music and refreshments.

ART WANTED.COM CALENDAR

Two of Keith Doles paintings (The Country, 2007 and Pears, 2005) will be featured in the 2008 Landscape and Misc. Art Calendars published by Artwanted.com, an international forum and portfolio for visual artists. Members of the site submitted samples of their work last summer to several theme calendars including Still Life, Portraits, Landscapes, and etc. Congrats Keith!!

www.artwanted.com/ps/Calendar www.keithdoles.com

EXPO 2007

JCAAA WILL HAVE A BOOTH

AT THE BLACK EXPO AGAIN

THIS YEAR. LOOK FOR US

@ BOOTH #165

THE BUZZ ARTIST SEARCH

We are starting a new feature in jacksonville BUZZ magazine. We are going to be
interviewing and featuringlocal artists each month in our publication. The only
cost associated with this will be the dontation of 1 piece of art to our
publication to hang in our office. We will do a bio on you, link our website to
yours , as well as include pictures of you and your work in our publication.
Jacksonville BUZZ magazine was launched in January 2006. The BUZZ is currently
distributed in over 860 high traffic locations around Jacksonville, St Augustine
and Amelia Island with a circulation of over 40,000 copies monthly. The BUZZ is
a competitor of the Folio Weekly and focuses on dining, nightlife, arts and
entertainment.
Please email back your contact information if you are interested.

melissa@cfmedia.net

Keith Doles exhibit at the BFAS

Keith Doles will be the Featured Artist for Beaches Fine Art Series at St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville Beach. The opening reception is Sunday, November 4, 6:30 pm to 8pm. Several new paintings will be on display including my latest Red Hat Tea Party (pictured). Also, enjoy a free concert with Trio Virtuosi performing from 5pm - 7pm.

http://www.beachesfinearts.org/

www.keithdoles.com

WANTED: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS WILL BE HELD
AT OUR NEXT MONTHLY MEETING NOV. 6th -(6:30PM)
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RECOMMENDATION(S) AT THIS
TIME OR BY E-MAIL.
Send to: amdafricanmk@msn.com

PRINCESS S.RASHID IS COMING BACK!!!!

Princess is coming back for an exhibit called-

"STRIVE : New Works"

Opening Night: Friday Nov. 2

6-8pm

plus Installation by Sue Simpson, Von

Chelston Dolls

Karpeles Manuscript Museum

101 W. 1st Street

http://www.theswordandbrush.com/

Suzanne Pickett and Ingrid Mathurin will be exhibiting their art at Bread and Butter restaurant downtown Wed. Oct 3rd (Art Walk).

MONTHLY MEETING TUES. OCT 2nd 6:30pm

INTERPRETATIONS @ THE WOMEN CENTER

Marsha Hatcher and Annelies Dykgraaf exhibits @ The Women Center Invitational Art and Soul Show Thur. Oct. 4th @ 6pm-8pm

JAX URBAN MAGAZINE

Stop by the newest luxury condo living on the south bank (across the river from down town)
The beautiful Strand is hosting Art Walk (on the south side of the river). Stop by -after-you visit The Art Center with featured artist Marsha Hatcher exhibiting Wed. Oct 3rd click ad to enlarge

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Women’s Center of Jacksonville Art & Soul Presents “Figure It Out” January 17, 2008 through March 18, 2008 General Information
The Women’s Center of Jacksonville is a nonprofit resource center for women and their families. Our mission is to support and empower women by nurturing mind body and spirit, and to advocate for the dignity and respect of all women.
Art & Soul is an ongoing series of exhibits by women artists and is designed to provide opportunities for celebrating women’s expression as well as to invite the public to view the work of women artists. Educational workshops are offered concurrently with the exhibits throughout the year. Call for Artists
Art & Soul is accepting submissions from women artists to participate in “Figure It Out”. Works will be selected for a three-month exhibition in the Women’s Center at 5644 Colcord Avenue.

www.womenscenterofjax.org

Happenings @ The Karpeles

Traci Mims-Jones featured artist

Beaches Art 2007-08 series starts Sept. 21, 7:30 pm. with visual artist Traci Mims-Jones exhibiting. Please come show your support for Traci and enjoy a free concert.

ART CENTER RAFFLE (Oct 3rd)

YOU COULD OWN THIS ORIGINAL
PAINTING BY FEATURED ARTIST
MARSHA HATCHER (MHaT)
A $350.00 VALUE
FOR AS LITTLE AS $5.00

“Still Waiting” acrylic by MHat
11 ½ x 15 matted and framed

INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING
BUY 4 RAFFLE TICKETS GET 1 FREE

DRAWING WILL BE HELD WED. OCT 3RD (ART WALK)
@ 8:00PM

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN

EVERY TICKET YOU PURCHASE HELPS SUPPORT

THE ART CENTER

DRAWING WITH PAINT by M Hatcher

The Art Center Cooperative

31 West Adams St (downtown Jax)

Invites you and your guests to the opening reception Featuring artist Marsha Hatcher

“DRAWING WITH PAINT”

A collection of Black and White paintings Wed. October 3, 2007 We are celebrating our 1 year anniversary(A Black and/or White event)Purchase four raffle tickets ($5ea) get one free

For a chance to win an original work of art

Brian Harris guest keyboard player

Thanks to Our Sponsors JCAAA * ea Esman Arts * Winn Dixie (lakewood)
The People’s Advocate

JCAAA NEW MEMBER

JCAAA welcome our newest member

Livingston "Sonny" Hoover

"Sonny" is a self taught artist with

a passion for people. His choice of

medium is pencil/pastel.

WELCOME TO THE CONSORTIUM!!!

ART FESTIVAL SEPT 8-9TH

ANNELIES DYKGRAAF

and MARSHA HATCHER were selected

to participate in the 2007 RIVERSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL. Look for Annelies in booth #13

and Marsha in booth #53 this weekend Sept 8-9th 10:00-5:00pm Jacksonville, Fl.

As our city and neighborhood continue to grow and thrive so does our Arts Festival. Our community, the Riverside Avondale Historic District, is known for its historic preservation, beautiful parks, wonderful collection of historic homes, appreciation for the arts and architecture, unique shops and eclectic restaurants. The recently improved Five Points area provides a vibrant gateway for those coming to visit the District.In its 36th year, one of Florida’s finest art festivals, sponsored by Riverside Avondale Preservation, the Riverside Arts Festival is held annually in Riverside Park, adjacent to the historic Five Points District.Featuring fine art by more than 140 artists, works include watercolors, oils, glass, pastels, drawings, clay, photography, wood, acrylics, fiber, graphics, metal, paper and mixed media.There will be plenty of food, fun and music to accompany the work of some of the most talented artists around. Enjoy the unique ambiance of Riverside Park and the surrounding area on Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9.You should already have made your plans to attend, but if you haven't, it's not too late to change your plans. You won't regret it.

JCAAA MEETING TUESDAY 11TH 6:30PM

Do to the long holiday (Labor Day) weekend, JCAAA monthly meeting will be held on Sept. 11th instead of the 4th.

EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES 2008

A Juried Art Exhibit with Cash Awards>>>>The mission of Embracing Our Differences is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice. Embracing Our Differences will be displayed throughout the month of April 2008 at Island Park along Sarasota's beautiful bayfront. The exhibit will contain 39 bill-board sized (16 feet by 12 feet high) artworks. The exhibit will again be displayed in North Port, Florida throughout the month of May 2008. Since 2004, more than 400,000 visitors have viewed the exhibit. We invite you to participate in creating a society that is more inclusive for all by submitting your work reflecting the theme of "embracing our differences".

FOR DETAILS -----www.EmbracingOurDifferences.org

JCAAA Art Social 07

JCAAA MEETING TUESDAY 7TH 6:30PM

COMMUNITY ART SOCIAL AUGUST 11TH

JCAAA WITH THE KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM IS GIVING BACK!!!!!!!

A FUN FILLED FAMILY ART FUNCTION FOR THE COMMUNITY.

ART PROJECTS-ART ACTIVITIES-MUSIC-DRAMA-FOOD AND MUCH MORE

EVERYONE WELCOME!

SATURDAY AUG. 11TH

4PM - 9PM

WALDEN @ BLACK ART FEST/ATLANTA

PAM BARNETT @ STARBUCKS

Mark your Calendar: 9-5 Saturday, August 11 & Sunday, August 12 2007 Come to the opening of the new Starbucks Art Corner at Bartram Walk (San Jose & Racetrack).Meet the artist, Pam Barnett; see her latest paintings and art jewelry collection.Come & celebrate bringing more art to N/W St. Johns county.

GREAT AMERICAN ARTIST

The Ernie Barnes Video
http://www.piae.org/view_video.php?viewkey=49da13542e0726b7bb75

RATHER STRANGE DEVELOPEMENTS

Rashid Sales New Painting -Inspired by Music
Posted: 18 Jul 2007 09:20 PM CDT
"Based on the live performance paintings I recently produced during the Cummer Museums, Rather Strange Developments, show I have begun new works. This is a small piece. I think it expresses the influence Wassily Kandinsky has on my work. A fellow artist and collector, Glendia Cooper, recently purchased it."

P. Rashid

http://mediciclub.blogspot.com/2007/07/rather-strange-developments-cummer-ends.html

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

"It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance . . . and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process."
H.James

SNAP SHOT IN TIMES UNION

NEW MEMBER

JCAAA welcome Ingrid Mathurin!

Ingrid is not only a painter, she is graphic designer/makeup artist and body painter.

ingridsabstractart@gmail.com

photo by MHat

BRAIDS/ ARTREACH 2007

JCAAArtist - Annelies Dygraaf receieves "Honorable Mention" for her art contribution to benefit community HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support programs in Jacksonville.

Keith Doles and Marsha Hatcher were contributers also.

AWARD WINNING ARTISTS

JCAAA WIN BIG @ JFEST

JCAAArtists were big winners at The Gainesville's 2007 Juneteenth Festival and Art Show!!!!!

Marsha Hatcher "HONORABLE MENTION"

Suzanne Pickett "MERIT AWARD" mixed medium

Joe Sanders "AWARD OF DISTINCTION"

Annelies Dykgraaf "AWARD OF EXCELLENCE" printmaking

Laurence Walden "BEST OF SHOW"

CONGRATULATION ON A JOB WELL DONE GUYS!!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Fathers Day - Sunday June 17th 3pm Until
7134 Electra Drive, Jacksonville
(10 frwy west exit on lane, turn left to Hyde Grove,
turn right to electra dr, turn left to stop sign
turn left 7134 house on the right)

Live Jazz and art show, Bar B Que,
bring your lawn chair and favorite
beverage, go swimming, play games,
meet new friends
Real men who cook Contest

$6 adults $3 children DOOR PRIZES!
TELL A FRIEND BRING A FRIEND

JAZZ FESTIVAL POSTER CONTEST

You could be the artist for the

2008 Jacksonville Jazz Festival

poster!

Entry Deadline: September 1, 2007

www.jaxjazzfest.com

JUNETEENTH AND JCAAA

Six artists from "Ja-kah" were juried into the First of what will be an annual Juneteenth Festival and Juried Art Show 2007. The festival is this weekend. June 16-17 10am-8pm

1500 SE 7th Avenue, Lincoln Park, Gainesville, Florida

Show your support for all the artists and especially for Marsha Hatcher, Annelies Dykgraaf, Rootman, Laurence Walden, Suzanne Pickett and Joe Sanders.

www.jfestcentral.com

REAL WOMAN BLUES by Samelia Adams

Real Woman Blues latest book published by

Samelia Adams

Get your copy today!!!!!

to order a copy contact Samelia at

asamelia@comcast.net

JCAAA NEW MEMBER

"My work comprises techniques of photography and computer manipulation. I believe in the complexity of simplicity."

Welcome Aboard Ton-e !!!!

Ton-e Watson (Photographer)

JCAAA MONTHLY MEETING 6/5/2007

SOLOMON'S T-SHIRT DESIGN

Solomon Dixon designer of the 2007 Beaches Fine Arts Series Triathlon

T-Shirt. The second race will take place Saturday June 9th 6am.

for more info about this and other events visit www.beachesfinearts.org

photo by MHat

Snap shot from

"Midnight The Cow"

Can you find the Ja-Kah's

performing artist?

JCAAA PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

June 2, Saturday 11am-1pm, Expect composition, art record keeping , mechanics and mission to be our topics. Gil Mayers and Pablo Rivera. FREE!

THROUGH OUR EYES Art Workshop

Participate in a hands-on art encounter with Through Our Eyes 2007 artists Aida Correa and Allen James, who combine poetry and painting for a unique creative experience. “Paint Me a Poem” art workshop, Saturday, June 2, 2007, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, FL. 904-632-5555.
And… Celebrate the Creative Spirit at the Artists’ Market Place featuring collectible art and gifts for sale and live music and poetry in the gallery with the Through Our Eyes 2007 artists on Wednesday, June 6, 5 – 8 PM. Make the Ritz your Art Walk destination!
The Artists’ Market Place continues on Thursday, June 7, 7 – 9 PM during Spoken Word at the Ritz and again on Saturday, June 9, 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday, June 10, 2 – 5 PM.
Also… Commemorate African American heritage at the Juneteenth festivities on Tuesday, June 19, 6 – 8 PM. Artist/performer Laurence Walden offers a musical tribute to African American emancipation.
Join us for these wonderful events and Keep Art in Your Life!

GALLERY TALK TUESDAY MAY 22

Join the artists in the gallery as they share insights into their works produced for "Through Our Eyes 2007: What's Goin' On?" Find out what inspired these candid, thought provoking, controversial, in-your-face visual commentaries on current conditions in today's world. TUESDAY, MAY 22, 6-8 PM. RITZ THEATRE & LAVILLA MUSEUM. 829 N. DAVIS ST., JACKSONVILLE, FL. 904 632-5555.

Through Our Eyes 2007

ROXANN HILBERT performing @ KUUMBA FEST 07

Roxann Hilbert will be one of many artists performing on stage at this years Kuumba Festival. Festival starts Friday May 25-28. For more info click on link.
http://www.kuumbafestivalfl.org/Events.html

Opening Night @ LaVilla

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yOmXbrhZwI

WHAT'S GOIN' ON? STARTS TODAY

African American Artists respond to current events. Several of "Ja-kah's " visual artists and others take part in the annual Through Our Eyes art exhibit. The theme for this year is "What's Goin' On." With a theme like that, it gives every artist the opportunity to "r e a l l y express" themselves through their art. Many of these artists rarely use art to make a political statement. This show visualize abortion, murder, hair, the school system as well as the injustice of our laws. This exhibit is not intended to offend anyone. Please come with an open mind and view the world "Through Our Eyes." JCAAA members in this exhibit are Marsha Hatcher, Suzanne Pickett, Keith Doles, Annelies Dygraaf, Rhonda Bristol, Lawrence Walden, Roosevelt Watson, Traci Mims-Jones, Overstreet Ducasse, Gil Mayers, Daniel Wynn , Yuwasami,and exhibit curator Lydia Stewart. Pick up a copy of ARBUS magazine (May/June) issue for Lydia's commentary. Page 80.

THROUGH OUR EYES 2007

THE RITZ THEATRE & LAVILLA MUSEUM

15th Annual Exhibit Featuring new works by African American artists.
Opening Reception May 10, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Exhibit continues through July 20, 2007

829 N. Davis St. Jacksonville, Fl. 32202

(904)632-5555

THE ASSEMBLY LINE by Princess Rashid

PRINCESS RASHID (featured artist for the month of May)

Show opens, May 2, 2007-ARTWALK NIGHT!Location: The Art Center Cooperative Gallery31 W. Adams Street6-8 pm

“The Assembly Line” exhibition is indicative of her belief and style that works of art are not just inspired but they are the product of hard and systematic work. Each painting leads to the production of another until there exists a body of work that leads the viewer closer to the mind and heart of the artist.

MANDELA CHOIR IN JACKSONVILLE

THE NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY CHOIR
TO PERFORM IN JACKSONVILLE

All events are free and open to the public. WHEN/WHERE
Friday, June 8* University of North Florida University Center (6:30 pm)
*The BlueCross Blue Shield of Florida will host a VIP and Welcome reception for BCBS employees and invited guests immediately following this performance.

Saturday, June 9 Jacksonville Main Library (4:30 p.m.)

Sunday, June 10 St. Johns Cathedral (10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.)

Monday, June 11 City Hall at St. James Atrium (Noon) FCCJ North Campus, Ezekiel Bryant Auditorium (7:30 p.m.)

MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 8th 6:30pm

Our monthly meeting for May, which is usually the first Tuesday of every month, will be held on Tuesday the 8th, NOT the 1st, due to conflicts for both the President and Vice-President.

JCAAA DRAMA WORKSHOP

This Workshop will be held at The Karpeles Museum, Sat. May 12th 10am-12p. It will be open for those ages 15 and above. The format of this wk. shop will be to familiarize those with acting abilities and aspirations to recognize basic rules and conditions of Theatre. Some areas addressed will be: Blocking, Voice Projection, Stage Prescence and above all Projection. Come on out and have some fun: it will not be stuffy ! Some facillitators will be: Gene Hollomon, Roxanne Hilbert, Same Adams, Khamil L. Ojoyo, Bridgette Hogan. See you there, Gene H.

RHONDA BRISTOL (New member)

Rhonda Bristol is a painter working in clay ... who is equally concerned with texture, shape and form. This artist imbues her pieces with ancestral harmonies, lingering memories and contextual history. She is fascinated with form and loves telling parts of stories ... showing snatches of shared past times in powerful dreamtime segments. These works encapsulate a third worldiness often with an encoded message. One might wonder who is the one with the mask and why we have lost our ability to read the silence. Rhonda C. Bristol - Art Teacher ***Welcome to JCAAA Rhonda!***

To see more of Rhonda's art, visit her blog site at www.bristolart.blogspot.com