OUT OF THE BOX EXHIBIT

Annelies Dykgraaf and

Marsha Hatcher are

two of the featured

artists in this

invitational exhibit.

Out of the Box, a new exhibition of women's art, will open on October 16, 2008 at the Women's Center of Jacksonville. An opening reception will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition will remain open through December 19. The public is invited to view the works at the Women's Center located at 5644 Colcord Avenue, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mon-Fri.

To find out more information about the Art and Soul Program, calls for artists, workshops, or presentations, visit www.womenscenterofjax.org or contact Allison Graff, Program Coordinator, at 904.860.4034 or artandsoulwcj@gmail.com.

WALDEN AT THE BEACH

ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER
AUGUST 2008 EXHIBIT
Presents
Artist - Performer - Musician
LAURENCE WALDEN
"From one extreme to the other"
RECEPTION THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18th
6 to 8pm at the North Beaches Art Walk
Presentation at 7pm
"Connections:Visual and Performing Arts"
716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach
TELL A FRIEND, BRING A FRIEND!

RHONDA BRISTOL EXHIBITING @ FCCJ KENT CAMPUS GALLERY

Rhonda Bristol exhibit @ FCCJ Kent Campus "In Process: Finding One's Voice" New artwork on display Oct. 7 - 28, 2008 Opening reception: Tuesday, October 7; 6:00 - 8:00 pm Kent Campus Gallery 3939 Roosevelt Blvd Building E, Room 112Jax, FL 32205 For more info, please visit www.rhondabristolart.com

O. DUCASSE EXHIBITING AT THE KARPELES

On Friday, September 19, 2008, The Haitian community presents, Relief for Haiti: A Charity Silent Art Auction, showcasing the works of local Haitian artist, Overstreet Ducasse, and original works of art by artist living in Haiti. This event will be held at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, located at 101 West 1st Street in historic Springfield, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. A portion of the proceeds for this event will benefit the Crudem Foundation. This foundation has been assisting the people of Milot, Haiti and their surrounding region since 1968. Additionally, a group of prominent local physicians will be taking a trip to Haiti following this charity event to provide medical and humanitarian aid to the Crudem Foundation. Wine and Hors-d?oeuvres will be served. Admission is free. For more information, please contact Loubens Jean-Louis (904) 236-2387. For more information on the CrudemFoundation, please visit http://www.crudem.org/. Some of Overstreet's art work are available for viewing at www.flickr.com/photos/overstreetd

JCAAA MONTHLY MEETING WED. SEPT 10TH 6:30PM

ARTISTS GIVE "FOLIO" A NEW LOOK

Pam Barnett and Gil Mayers designs was one
of several designs selected for Folio's paper boxes.
They are currently on display at the downtown Library.

OVERSTREET DUCASSE @ THE ART CENTER

Overstreet Ducasse is the featured artist @ The Art Center for the month of September.
See what Overstreet has been painting now. You will be amazed.

REAL WOMEN BLUES by Samelia Adams

Check out Bridgette Hogan talk radio show THE SISTAHOOD Friday night at 11pm. U can join in by phone 914-338-0645 or listen on the web www.blogtalkradio . This Friday I will be a guest on her show discussing women's issues leading into a discussion about the play (Real Women Blues, The Play) we are doing along with some cast members. Listen in if you can.

PABLO RIVERIA EXHIBITING @ MOCA

Pablo Rivera is one of 33 artists

fortunate enough

to be chosen to exhibit at the Museum Of Contemporary Art/Jacksonville.

Congratulations Pablo.

ART CARDS EDITIONS AND ORIGINALS

http://www.art-cards.org/

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WEDNESDAY AUG 13th 6:30PM @ THE KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM

ART OPPORTUNITY

Design the Florida Horse Park License Plate!The Park is applying for a Florida specialty license plate! Everyone is very excited about the plate, but there is still one question...What will it look like? That's where we need your help! Turn your great idea into art and win $1000! See attached PDF file for the contest guidelines and entry form. We can't wait to see YOUR design!

http://www.flhorsepark.com/

Hatcher / Dykgraaf in Gainesville

Marsha Hatcher and Annelies Dykgraaf two artists who art was accepted into the 2008 Thomas Center Galleries Regional Juried Exhibition in Gainesville, Fl. Over 325 works was submitted and 52 were accepted for the exhibition. The show runs from July 12 - August 24, 2008 with the opening reception Thursday July 17th @ 5 - 7PM.
http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/website/facilities/facilities.html

Walden said...

"Hey, I'm in New York! will be performing at Milton's playhouse in Harlem Tommorrow night! Essence fest in New Orleans lasT week was a blast I did very well. You guys should try to go next year. Art Bungalow Gallery and Restaurant in Jax on Park street will have a soft grande opening, August 5th and 6th they are feauturing more than twenty of my fine dining cutlery decorative Mask."

WALDEN

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Submit your design for the
2009 JAX JAZZ FESTIVAL POSTER
$1500.00 if selected
http://www.coj.net/NR/rdonlyres/e477z5wh5v5z7dby7quvjmctvysnxvwuqqed6ndgx4i6t3maigxgwrph2c5rhdkv5h54ji7isxo3typt5infqke5mld/Jazz+Artist+Parameters09.pdf

Check out my Slide Show!

GRANTS AWARDED

CONGRATS
to RHONDA BRISTOL
AND ANNELIES DYKGRAAF
for being awarded
THE 2008 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
ART VENTURE GRANT.
They each
received $3500 to create art.
GOOD JOB LADIES!!!!

TOE 2008

Olice Williams

has a clay sculpture

on display at the

LaVilla Museum's

16th annual 2008

Through Our Eyes exhibit.

ART OPPORTUNITIES

This is the link to the Art Opportunities
that was mention during the JCAAA meeting
by Roxanne (VP)
http://www.florida-arts.org/jobs/individual.htm

EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE

Workshop:Saturday, August 9, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Museum Entrance fee student rate Art Walk and Artists' Market: July 2, August 6, and September 3; 5 - 8 PMFree Admission "Everything Must Change Must End" Closing Activity:Friday, September 26, 6 - 8 PM Additional workshops or Gallery Talks with the artists may be scheduled upon request. Call 904-632-5555 for more information Museum Hours: Tues - Fri 10 AM - 6 PM, Sat 10 AM - 2 PM, Sun 2 - 5 PM Entrance Fee: Adults $6, Students and Senior Citizens $3 We hope to see you there!
Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum829 N. Davis Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 904-632-5555

THROUGH OUR EYES 2008

EVERY THING MUST CHANGE
Thursday, June 12, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Our 16th Annual Exhibit features the works of Yuwnus Asami, Elaine M. Austin, Owiredu Baffour, Rhonda Bristol, Charles Coffin, Glendia Cooper, Keith Doles, Angie Dooley, Overstreet Ducasse, Annelies Dykgraaf, Palma Gilder, Marsha Hatcher, Etta L. Haygood, Jeanece Lyles, Gil Mayers, Billie McCray, Traci Mims-Jones, Naim Rashid, Adrian Rhodes, James Robinson, Rootman, Laurence Walden, Roosevelt Watson III, Olice E. Williams and Daniel R. Wynn

THROUGH OUR EYES 2008 June 12th

ARTISTS WANTED

LOCAL ARTISTS NEEDED FOR A FREE MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
(Yes, this will be FREE to the public AND the artists thanks to Publix who has agreed to help with the event).

SATURDAY JUNE 28TH from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Veterans Park on Veterans Parkway off Race Track Rd.
St Johns, FL (previously known as Fruit Cove & south of Mandarin)

For performing arts we are looking for 26 - 30 of the best artists in our area! Any and all performing acts will be considered. Dance, solo, duets, instrumentalists, bands or just about anything!

Submit a 10 minute maximum DVD with contact information and short bio to:

Gail Smithson
PO Box 600896
Jacksonville, FL 32260

Or email a link for an online video to gail323is@bellsouth.net with your contact information and short bio.
NO CDs with music alone accepted! IT MUST BE A VIDEO. We are experienced with the live home video of music so don’t worry about the sound.

All performing arts submissions MUST be received by June 9th for consideration. You will be notified if chosen by June 12th.

For visual arts send your contact information and type of art you plan to display and or sell. You must provide your own canopy, chairs, tables and anything else you may need to display your art with. All are welcome but YOU MUST SEND YOUR INFORMATION IN TO SECURE A SPOT! US mail or email.

ALL artists MUST agree to volunteer 5 hours of pre festival work. Things like taking flyers around to local businesses, making phone calls, passing out flyers to the public, etc. You will be provided with clear and precise instructions when needed.

THE ORPHAN WORKS BILL

THIS IS BAD NEWS FOR ALL WHO CALL
THEMSELVES ARTISTS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqBZd0cP5Yc

MONTHLY MEETING WED. MAY 14th 6:30pm

SHRIMP FEST WINNER

Rhonda Bristol takes

2nd place in 2008

Shrimp Festival.

Congrats Rhonda!!!!

CALL FOR ARTISTS

8th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition
All Florida artists are eligible. The entry fee is $30 for up to 3 slides. Chosen artists will display their artwork in the Main Gallery of Gainesville’s historic Thomas Center from July 12th to August 24th, 2008. The exhibition will be juried by Dr. Amy Vigilante, current Director of the University galleries, School of Art and Art History at the University of Florida. Drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, fine crafts, and sculpture are eligible. Artists will display their work and compete for one $1000 prize and two $500 prizes, distributed during the award reception on July 17th, 2008. Awardees will also be eligible for entrance into a group exhibition, “Juror's Choice: 2008 Regional Award Winners” next year. The application deadline is May 21, 2008. Please refer to the attached application for details. For additional information, please contact Erin Friedberg, Visual Arts Coordinator at 352-393-8532, by e-mail at friedbereh@cityofgainesville.org or online at http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/
application link----http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/website/programs_events/Galleries/Call%20for%20Entries_08juried.pdf

A FELLOW ARTIST IN THE HALL OF FAME

A. Dykgraaf voted #1

Annelies Dykgraaf

section of The Art Center CoOp

Mosaic Mural project

won the "People Choice"

Award for best in show. Congrats Annelies

JEWELRY WORKSHOP (Sat May 10th)

Pam Barnett is leading a workshop this Saturday at the Karpeles. Please contact PAM for time and details at 230-9593 or ,
jewelrycoolery@gmail.com

CALL FOR ARTISTS (women)

The next Art and Soul exhibition at the Women's Center of Jacksonville is entitled, "On the Map." The theme of the show is the world around us captured in landscapes, architecture, and things made of natural materials. All forms of media are sought. This exhibition is open to all women artists working in the Southeast region. Entries must be original and be postmarked by April 29, 2008. Applications are available on-line or attached to this email.Questions? Call the Women's Center at 904.722.3000 or Allison Graff at 860.4034
http://womenscenterofjax.org/news/callMap.asp

GENERAL MEETING

Our regularly monthly meeting Wednesday April 10th
6:30pm @ The Karpeles Manuscript Museum

"The artist must say it without saying it".
D. Ellington

CALL FOR ARTISTS

http://www.jaxartunleashed.com/

ART WALK APRIL 2

The Art Center Presents:One image of our city...16 artists...16 different stylesPut it all together & you get:MOSAICPlease join the Art Center for the unveiling of our collaborative masterpiece.04.02.08 5PM-9PM31 W. Adams St.Downtown Jax.

ART OPPORTUNITY

Affordable Portfolios in Association with Rapture Productions Presents
A JAZZ ART AFFAIR, 2 DAY ART SHOW & AUCTION
A FUND RAISER FOR 2 LOCAL NON PROFIT GROUPS
FRIDAY APRIL 25TH & SAT APRIL 26TH
FRIDAY NIGHT SILENT AUCTION AND LIVE JAZZ SHOW
PARTICIPATING ARTIST WILL DISPLAY AND SELL ART
BOTH DAYS AND PART TAKE IN A LIVE AS WELL AS A SILENT AUCTION

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION MEETING FOR INTERESTED ARTIST WILL BE SATURDAY MARCH 15TH AT 3PM - POPPY LOVE SMOKE, 112 E. ADAMS STREET
JACKSONVILLE FL
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY AND SELL YOUR RENDERINGS
THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE
KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM

ART OPPORTUNITY @ iD

iD Arts Magazine Jacksonville is seeking to expand its artist count. These> are free features that we offer to all local artists, considering their work> is suitable for use in the public and private school systems.> > iD is also seeking staff writers. The goal is to not only sell the local> arts culture, but to sell the city itself. Lots is planned that needs the> help of the right writers. This is an excellent way to have something else> published for a resume and portfolio.

www.idmagazinejax.com
e-mail iD2002@comcast.net

EWC

NEW LEADERSHIP

at Edward Waters College

photo by James Robertson

http://www.ewc.edu/

JCAAA 2008 OFFICERS

Gene Hollomon (Treasurer) Susan Pickett (Secretary) Gil Mayers (President)
Roxanne Hilbert ( Vice- President)

RANDOM THOUGHTS by Ingrid Mathurin

Ingrid Mathurin is exhibiting her art @ LibraryDowntown gallery. The show is titled "RAMDOM THOUGHTS" is up for 3 weeks. Drop by to see what Ingrid is up to.

R. Hilbert and Gene Hollomon "MAGIC"

Roxann Hilbert and Gene Hollomon at The Magic Dinners Restaurant in Mandarin on San Jose Blvd. Rox. did two Presentations, (J. Weldon Johnson and Barbara Jordan and Gene did some History of Paul Robeson and sang Ole Man River). The audience were customers at the affair!

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Women's Center of Jacksonville Art & Soul Presents "On the Map"July 17, 2008 through September 15, 2008
The theme of this show is our world: landscapes, architecture, and things made of natural materials. All forms of media are sought. This Call for Artists is open to all women artists working in the Southeast region. Entries must be original and be postmarked by April 29, 2008. Incomplete applications and/or materials will not be considered. Applications are available online at www.womenscenterofjax.org, or by calling the Women's Center at 904-722-3000.

ART @ THE MET April 12-13

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!The 2008 Art at the Met art show and sale will feature the work of prize-winning artists and master craftspeople from around the country.Art at the Met is a popular area during the festival where patrons are able to enjoy both the sounds of first-rate jazz performers and browse through the work of talented artists from around the nation. Entry to Art at the Met is included in the Jacksonville Jazz Festival ticket price.
Mediums include: Clay, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture and Wood.Be a part of the 2008 Art at the Met!

Michelle Brooks
Promotions Manager
Downtown Vision, Inc.
214 N. Hogan St. Ste. 120
Jacksonville, FL 32202
o: 904-634-0303 ext. 230
f: 904-634-8988
www.downtownjacksonville.org

Mark your calendar - March 5th, First Wednesday Art Walk - 5pm-9pm

Dykgraaf with Driskell

JCAAA member Annelies Dykgraaf at book signing with David Driskell.

photo by MHat

DAVID DRISKELL @ UNF

Gallery Presents an ‘Evening with David Driskell’
Artist, historian, collector and curator Dr. David C. Driskell will speak about his life and work in the context of 20th century African American art at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Fine Arts Center’s Recital Hall. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a musical performance by Dr. Charlotte Mabrey and her Music Department students. Artist Jefferson Pinder, a protege of Driskell, will speak at 6:40 p.m., followed by a performance by the UNF Gospel Choir. In 2000, President Bill Clinton bestowed the National Humanities Medal on Driskell noting that he has focused attention on black artists sparking worldwide interest among art lovers, critics and historians and enriching America’s cultural heritage and history. Driskell will also sign copies of his recently published book “David C. Driskell: Artist and Scholar” following his lecture. For more information about Driskell and other Gallery events.

JCAAA HAS CHANGED THE DATE FOR IT'S MONTHLY MEETINGS.

STARTING MARCH 2008, ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY

OF EACH MONTH. SAME TIME SAME PLACE.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS BY KEITH DOLES

Paintings and sculptures on display at FCCJ KENT

JCAAA MONTHLY MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY FEB.12TH 6:30PM

THROUGH OUR EYES 2008

The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum invites artists from all disciplines to submit proposals for the 16th annual Through Our Eyes exhibit, featuring works by Jacksonville area African American artists. Artists selected for this exhibition will address the theme “Everything Must Change” to create new works reflecting some aspect of change, whether personal, social, political, environmental, philosophical or other. Proposals should include supporting references, explanations or descriptions, such as news stories, advertisements, anecdotes, individual experiences or other elements of contemporary life, which form the premise of the proposed work.

Highest consideration will be given to 2 and 3 dimensional works, video, poetry, music, multi-media presentations and collaborations that explore non-traditional and experimental projects, (i.e. “graffiti” art, site–specific installations or other innovative approaches).

Artists selected for this exhibition must be 18 years of age or older and agree to participate in scheduled public programs and outreach activities, including, but not limited to, the exhibit opening, Art Walk, gallery talks, workshops, artists’ market and other activities to be determined.

Complete and return the attached application by Monday, March 17, 2008. Notifications of acceptance will be made by Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

Direct inquiries and applications to:
Lydia P. Stewart, Exhibit Curator
Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum
829 N. Davis Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-632-5555

HAPPENINGS

The February issue of BUZZ Magazine is featureing two of JCAAA members Ingrid Mathurin and Desiree Kantrim. The paper will be on the stands this weekend. Pick one up (it's free) to see what else is happening. http://www.thebuzzmag.com/

Gil Mayers will be exhibiting his work @ Players By The Sea "Julius X" by Al Letson. The play and exhibit will run from Feb. 1- 16th. http://www.playersbythesea.org/

The Chocolate Party featuring JCAAA is this friday Feb 1 from 6pm-8pm in St Mary's Georgia

Ingrid Mathurin and Desiree Kantrim, featured

Pick up the Feburary Issue of the BUZZ Magazine to see two of JCAAA members and what they have to offer to the Art Community.

Gil Mayers will be displaying his art @ Players By The Sea "Julius X" by Al Letson

http://www.playersbythesea.org/

Inspirations 2008

FCCJ KENT ART EXHIBIT

Painting by Keith Doles

"Keith Doles: First Impressions"
Opening Reception: Tuesday, February 5, 2008
6 - 8 pm
Kent Gallery, Building E, Room 112
Exhibit continues thru Tues, Feb 26.

3939 Roosevelt Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32205

JCAAA @ SIMONIDA

INSPIRATIONS - JCAAA NEW EXHIBIT

ART VENTURE GRANTS FOR ARTISTS

TOPIC: "How to Apply for the Community Foundation's
Art Venture Grants for Artists"
DATE: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
TIME: 3:30 - 4:30
VENUE: Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, auditorium

Cheryl Riddick from the Community Foundation will explain the Art Ventures Grant Program
and the application process.
Linda Broadfoot, Photo artist, will share her experiences as a grant awardee: applications and
how to make the most of grant funds.

Please RSVP by Jan 28

THE GALLERY @ METRO

Call for artist

Febuary SHOW: 2/21/2008

(The Lovers Tale)
The Gallery at Metro will have a show in February dedicated to the season of love!
The theme is (The Lovers Tale).

This is a non fee Juried call.
We are looking for submissions that are no bigger then 30x40. The submission deadline is February 3, 2008 and notices of acceptance will be sent out on February 8, 2008.

Any medium is accepted.

All art will be exhibited at The Gallery of Metro. You may submit up to 3 submissions to the curator before the deadline.

Please submit all work to:
Curator: Brad Biggs at: bbiggs241@aol.com
Or assistant Curator: Alex Taylor at: colorfulshoes@gmail.com
Or call Brad Biggs at: 407-247-4552

THE WOMEN CENTER ART SHOW

A new exhibit of women's art entitled "Figure It Out (Dangerous Curves)" opens with an artists' reception from 6-8 pm on Thursday January 17, 2008 at the Women's Center of Jacksonville, 5644 Colcord Avenue. All are invited to attend.

Each artist has met the intriguing challenge to explore the human form through life drawings or strictly imagination. Local and regional professional and emerging women artists included in this event are; Jodi Brantley, Rhonda Bristol, Kimberly Brown, Joan Carver, Jennifer Citterio, Debra Dann, Paula Herman, JoAnn Hofmann, Kathryn Milkey, Argieline Mitra, Diane LaFond, Amy Lansburg, Lynette Matyi, Terese Muller, Jean Schubert, Billie W. Shelburn, Christa Sommer, Lara Summers. Patricia Traveria, Leslie Urban, Sharon Westbrook and Diane Rabideau-Wise. Media included are paintings, drawings, collage, photography, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics.Exhibiting art is in keeping with the Center's mission to nurture mind, body, and spirit. We hope to see you on Thursday.

JCAAA @ FCCJ JAN 2009 EXHIBIT

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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