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!

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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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