"The Bottom Line" at The Kent Gallery - 1/31/06

The opening show was a great success! The JCAAA artists who particated in the show are: John Wise, Marsha Hatcher, Overstreet Ducasse, Gil Mayers, Roosevelt Watson III, Annelies Dykgraaf, Suzanne Pickett, Princess Rashid, and Suzzette Solano.



We had several crowds of people come through. The purpose of this show is the challenge the viewer to increase their awareness and knowledge about African American Art and Artists directly. That's the Bottom Line!

Upcoming Show At FCCJ Kent Gallery-1/31/06

The Kent Gallery of Florida Community College of Jacksonville cordially invites you and your guest to the opening of the JCAAA show, "The Bottom Line".

Opening Reception: Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Time: 6-8 pm
Kent Gallery, E-112

Refreshments will be served.

The exhibit will continue through Tuesday, February 21, 2006.

JCAAA Art Show at FCCJ North Campus

Well the show was a great success! The opening was last night, Tuesday, Jan. 17th from 6-8 pm.

Thank you Kerry Roth (FCCJ Student Activities), Marsha Hatcher for curating the show, and all the JCAAA members that participated! Also a special thanks to Sarah Gay (Director of Art in Public Places Program) and Mr. & Mrs. Williams of the Jacksonville Advocate for coming out and supporting this JCAAA event.

Artists in the Photo (From Left to Right)- Annelies Dykgraaf, Solomon Dixon, Suzanne Pickett, Gil Mayers, Suzzette Solano, Marsha Hatcher, Overstreet Ducasse, and Princess Rashid

Tonight's FCCJ North Campus Opening

Artists in the Photo (Standing from Left to Right): Overstreet Ducasse, Gil Mayers, Suzanne Pickett, Roosevelt Watson III, Solomon Dixon, Marsha Hatcher

Artists in Photo ( Kneeling from Left to Right): Princess Rashid, Annelies Dygraaf, Suzzette Solano

Calling Artists To Help Finish Mural!

The following are times to finish the mural at Andrew Jackson High School

Tues, 17: 2p-6:30p
Weds, 18: 2p-6:30p
Thurs., 19: 2p-6:30p
Sat., 21: 9am -?

Please help out where you can.

If you have any questions, post a comment or send email.

Upcoming Show: January 17, 2006

The exhibit will feature the unique work of Solomon Dixon, Overstreet Ducasse, Annelies M. Dykgraaf, Marsha Hatcher, Gil Mayers, Suzanne Shine Pickett, Princess Simpson Rashid, Suzzette Solano, Roosevelt Watson III, and John Wise.

Tuesday, January 17, 2006 6:00-8:00pm

Florida Community College at Jacksonville North Campus Art Gallery invites you and your guests to the opening reception of a multi-media exhibit by the: Exhibit continues through February 21, 2006. For information, directions and to RSVP please call 766-6786. The North Campus Art Gallery is located on the third floor inside the Library, Room D-301.

It's A Mural At Andrew Jackson High School!

Mural Project at Andrew Jackson High School

By Princess Rashid, Photographs by Marsha Hatcher




Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 Jacksonville artists, including many JCAAA members, aided students of Andrew Jackson High School in designing and executing a mural in one of the main hallways of the school. The school is located in downtown area withing the Springfield district.

One of the significant factors and driving need behind the work is that this high school does not actually have an art program. This mural project is one of the only art experiences provided to these students this year!



The project was pulled together by city leader, Tony Allegretti. Some of the JCAAA members who are participating in this project are: Marsha Hatcher, Overstreet Ducasse, Annelies Dkygraaf, Princess Rashid and Roosevelt Watson III. In the photo on the left, Princess Rashid can be seen supervising students.




The image of Tony Allegretti meeting with some of the artists. Refreshments were provided and appreciated.

Mural Project-Chalk Drawings

During Part 2 of the projects, the students were encouraged to make chalk cartoons of their intended design. Here are some of the results by these talented kids.

Mural Project-Black Outline

Tony Allegretti and the participating artists suggested to students to outline their chalk drawing in black paint before beginning to laying in colors and details.




In the event we ran out of time, the students would still have a reference point for the next painting session. That way and there would be less change the chalk sketches would be erased.

Mural Project-JCAAA Supervision

Supervision and Advisement




During the early portion of the day, the artists encouraged, supervised and advised the students on how to best begin executing mural. It seemed the most inescapable concern was the fear of heights.



The JCAAA members in the photo are Marsha Hatcher and Annelies Dykgraaf.

"It’s About The Art"

By Dorinda Geans, Photographs by Princess Rashid



When your heart is in it and you love art, what else can you do? You can bring it to the public. There are thousands of art lovers in Jacksonville that never have time to make it to the galleries. So, we solved that problem. Now, you can enjoy a social evening out with friends, listen to a band, and enjoy a chic cuisine, all while viewing the most exquisite artwork in town.



Many JCAAA members participate in the semi-annual Empowerment Art Auction. All have sold artwork on various occasions and have even received requests for commissioned pieces. The Empowerment Art Auction not only brings consumers together with artists, it also works with Your Helping Hand to assist the community.

This Christmas, we assisted Erin Bannister, a Hurricane Katrina victim, attempting to reclaim her life and education in a new city. She’s found employment and has temporary housing with the Sabag family. We will assist her in purchasing new clothes and putting a down payment on a place of her own. We sold three pieces of donated artwork this Christmas from Overstreet Ducasse, Oksana Kravchenko, and Gabriel Ajaya adding $176.25 to the $600 in sponsorship money, all given to assist Erin.




(JCAAA Artist, Marsha Hatcher, enjoying the evening with young art lovers).

Thank you so much for your support.

Congratulations Overstreet Ducasse!

Out of the many JCAAA members who participated in the Tidor Inc Art Auction on Decmber 3rd in Springfield, Overstreet Ducassse's painting was one of the first donated works that sold at auction. Congratulations Overstreet!

Sculpture by John Wise

John Wise is an amazing sculptor and one of JCAAA's newest members. He is currently exhibiting a body of work at the Haskell Gallery at the Jacksonville International Airport (JIA). At the request of the Haskell Gallery, his show has been extended throughout the month of December 2005.

Shout Out To The Jacksonville Advocate!

The Jacksonville Advocate is an indispensible partner in dispensing the news within the Jacksonville community. We, the JCAAA membership, want to thank the Jacksonville Advocate for doing such a great job!!!!

Be sure to pick up your copy on local newstands or stop by their website to stay up on the hottest event.

Visit http://www.jacksonvilleadvocate.com

Our own president, Daniel Wynn, is in the latest edition.

The Main JCAAA webpage

The Offical Web Site for JCAAA
www.jcaaainc.org

Mixed Media by Walden

Artwork by Marsha Hatcher

Marsha Hatcher is another spectacular JCAAA member. See more of her work by checking out her own blogspot at :

http://www.hatcherart.blogspot.com/

Artwork by Joe Sanders

by Joe Sanders

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