5/29/2008

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.

5/08/2008

THE ORPHAN WORKS BILL

THIS IS BAD NEWS FOR ALL WHO CALL
THEMSELVES ARTISTS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqBZd0cP5Yc

5/07/2008

MONTHLY MEETING WED. MAY 14th 6:30pm

SHRIMP FEST WINNER



Rhonda Bristol takes

2nd place in 2008

Shrimp Festival.

Congrats Rhonda!!!!

4/30/2008

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

4/16/2008

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

4/07/2008

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

4/01/2008

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.

3/19/2008

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

3/17/2008

EWC


NEW LEADERSHIP
at Edward Waters College
photo by James Robertson

3/13/2008

JCAAA 2008 OFFICERS


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




3/06/2008

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!