THROUGH OUR EYES!!!!! "WOW"

TOE Artists

I got there a little before 5:30pm. The food was waiting and so was the people. The doors to the gallery was not yet open. We had to wait until the curator "L. Stewart" said it was OK to enter. 1st impression. "Wow" very nice. All artists there to represent their work. "Good job guys".
Most artists captured the theme "A Legacy Illuminated" in the traditional form of self expression while the others left the viewers wondering and waiting for an explanation. As you know, most artists love to "break it down" for you. This show is worth the time and effort you take to see it. It will enlighten you. It will intrigue you. It might even confuse you. One thing it want do is bore you.
The THROUGH OUR EYES exhibit will be on display through September 29th. Stop by to see it for yourself. More pictures of the show coming soon.

" A LEGACY ILLUMINATED"

A long awaited exhibition of Jacksonville gifted artists will illuminate your soul as well as your eyes. All art is due Saturday June 24th. The exhibition opening night is June 29th. Come out and support your love for the arts.

JCAAA'S DIRECTORY IS READY

Directory will be available at our next meeting July 11th.

SUZZETTE SOLANO @ THE KARPELES

Please accept this invitation for Suzzette next show entitled: "Between the Lines: The First Ladies of the US". The Artist Reception is July 8th from 2-4pm at the
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Springfield (see map below)
Located at 101 West 1st Street Jacksonville, Fl 32206
Phone: 904-356-2992
Open Tues-Fri 10-4pm, Sat 12-4pm.
Classic guitarist Goliath Flores will be playing for us.

CONGRATULATION PRINCESS RASHID!!!!!!

Princess Rashid's Painting was selected as the 2006-2007 cover art for The Beaches Fine Art Series program book. Princess competed with several other Jacksonville's talented artists. Solomon Dixson, Suzzette Solano, Ryan Ketterman, Pierre Sabourin, and several other artists were also competing for the cover. Thanks to Don and Kathy Wallis and members of The Beaches Fine Arts Series for hosting the selection event.
The painting "THE CHAIRS" will be the cover art.

Princess Rashid @The Wall Art Gallery

Princess Rashid -A Featured Artist at the Wall Art Gallery.
The opening reception is Thursday May 11th from 6-8pm
The address is 122 South 8th Street in Fernadina Beach, Fl.

WORLD OF NATION

JCAAA WILL HAVE A TENT AT THE WORLD OF NATION
MAY 4 THRU MAY 7. WE WILL BE LOCATED IN THE AFRICAN VILLAGE
PLEASE DROP BY TO SAY HELLO

QUOTE of the DAY

Asking for a price cut on art is like going to Saks and trying to get a discount on a full-price dress, according to Schneider, who notes that people don't seem to have a problem paying hundreds of dollars to frame a mass-produced poster. For someone used to working in New York and Paris, the lack of distinction between serious art and decorative objects is an ongoing problem.

WORK DAY @ THE KARPELES

Many thanks to the members of JCAAA for their help in painting the walls of the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.

DEEPRESSIONIST IN FOLIO WEEKLY

Pick up a copy of this weeks Folio Weekly (page 50) Titled "Deep Thoughts"

CONGRATULATION SALMONE!!!!!!!!

One of JCAAA's "performing/visual artist" Salmone took first place at The First Coast Writers Festival for the poetry contest.

SOLOMON DIXSON'S ART EXHIBIT

Hello JCAAA members and supporters,
One of our visual artists, Solomon Dixon, has a show for the Beaches Fine
Art Series this Sunday March 26 at 3:30 out at the beach at St. Paul's
By-the-Sea Episcopal Church at 1150 Fifth St. between 11 and 12 Avenue.

Check out Solomon's web site on this page

KEITH DOLES EXHIBIT

Keith Doles a fellow "THROUGH OUR EYES" artist work will be on display at the San Marco Gallery & Gifts in St. Augustine Fl. from April 1 thru June 30th. For all of you who can't make it to the show, you can check out Keith's web site @
www.keithdoles.com
The gallery is located @ 78B San Marco Ave. SR.16 St. Augustine, Fl

Suzzette Solano
shows her work to
the crowd at "ART ATTACK"

JCAAA MEMBERS and ART ATTACK

Joe Sanders demonstrates
his technique at The
Landing "ART ATTACK"

EYES TURNED SKYWARD
New abstract expressionistic paintings by
PRINCESS SIMPSON RASHID
opening reception:
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006 6pm-8pm
Kent Gallery E-112
exhibit will continue through March 30, 2006

DEEPRESSIONEST: THE NEXT MOVEMENT
works of art by
Overstreet Ducasse
Roosevelt Watson
Adrian Rhodes
FEB. 24 - MARCH 17
BOOMTOWN SUBTERREANA
140 W. Monroe St. (Hemming Plaza)

"A SOUL MIX OF COLOR AND SPIRIT"
March 1 thru March 17th
featuring JCAAA's own
ROOSEVELT WATSON III
FCCJ DOWNTOWN CAMPUS ART GALLERY
opening reception
March 1, 2006 12noon-1:pm
and 5:00pm - 8:00pm

"Heritage Bound" at the Karpeles Museum in May 2006

The Opening nite is Fri. May 12th and Sat. May 13th @ The Karpeles Museum @ 7pm. Contact Samelia Adams, Playwrite @ 885-1253 for additional info.and Merle Wright @ 354-4162 x107 (Clara White Mission).

Karpeles Manuscript Museum
101 West 1st. St.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32206

February Art Walk-Main Library- 2/1/06

JCAAA Artists- Suzanne Pickett, Marsha Hatcher, Walden, Overstreet Ducasse, and Princess Rashid participated in the February artwalk at the downtown Main Library. Their set up was located on the 4th floor. The event was successful in terms of networking and making contacts. It also provided artists a chance to fellowship and encourage each other. Thank you Karen Barnes of Downtown Visions, and Kema DeSagrada at the Main Library for providing the opportunity to show our work!!!



Curious patrons of the Library take time to peruse the exhibiting JCAAA artists.



Fellow Jacksonville artist, Vincent Dolan, stops by to lend his support and check out the latest creations by some of his JCAAA friends.