Gaining a Post Pandemic Awareness NOVEMBER 3RD, 2021 - JANUARY 3RD, 2022
Human nature dictates once we are told to stay inside, our mind wanders to the outside and to some bucket list activities. Always meant to; go pick blue berries, plant a vegetable garden, walk a couple of miles every day, cook two gourmet meals a week, teach the children to roller skate, learn another language and the list goes on. Now that we are reaching Post Pandemic life, do you still have your list, turn your visions, actions into images for this exhibition reflecting hope in these trying times.
2021 Exhibitions
Quiet Moments at the Palm Presbyterian Bethel Gallery August 2021
A Few Quiet Moments will bring you great JOY. Bethel is hosting the the Jacksonville Artist Guild - a huge collection of beautiful art! 4510 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Bch, Fl.
Sunshine in the South at JCA JUNE 2021
What does sunshine in the south mean to you, children on the beach, the reflection of the sun off of the ocean? Join us at the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) for this bright show that will highlight your talents!
Painting in the park rap garden tour may 2021
On May 8th 2021 the Riverside Avondale Preservation Society had a beautiful day of garden tours. JAG artists made the event extra special by demonstrating their skills in some amazing spaces. Plein Air in the featured gardens was a huge success.
2020 Exhibitions
Essence of Jacksonville July 2020
Fresh Paint - MAR 2020
Hosted by Reddi Arts 1037 Gallery Thank you to our dear friends at Reddi-Arts for exhibiting the Jacksonville Artists Guild's Fresh Paint Show.
Beauty of the Earth . Glory of the Sky - Jan 2020
Hosted by the Berdy Dental Group of Jacksonville, Florida. Thank you to Dr. Berdy for generously hosting this event! Congratulations to the award winners and everyone who participated. Such amazing work and talented people.
2022 Presentations
Drawtography Presentation by Marsha Hatcher APR 2022
Visual Artist A South Georgia born artist who lives and creates art in Jacksonville, Florida for the past 30 years. A military wife for many years, Marsha has traveled around the world and most of her art captures these experiences and the people she has met. Marsha is an artist who loves creating art and her artwork defines who she is and what she is passionate about. The vast majority of her art is painting and people of color is her subject matter. Acrylic, oils, and sometimes wood is her preferred medium. Marsha has a variety of techniques when it comes to creating art. An artist whose work is in many private collections enjoys experimenting with colors, and different mediums to keep her viewers excited.
The Nature of Things Presentation by Crystal Floyd MAR 2022
As a visual artist and aspiring naturalist native to Northeast Florida, Crystal Floyd’s work explores themes of nature, storytelling, and adaptive reuse, transforming collected ephemera and manipulated materials into naturalistic vignettes. Drawing inspiration from the environment and science, she uses preserved insects, plants, taxonomic items, natural artifacts, miniatures and found objects to activate magical narratives. Her practice focuses on encouraging observation and participation in the natural world and closer examination of the individual role and responsibilities we all have to our environment.
Life is a Loom Presentation by GAIL KARSON FEB 2022
A POTTER'S LIFE Presentation by TIM BULLARD JAN 2022
Tim has been an artist/potter in North Florida for 40 years. He works in clay and mixed media including carving, illustrating and texturing the surfaces of vases and sculptures. Among his many styles and techniques include tortured surface (textured porcelain vases and sculptures) Horsehair Raku, underglazed illustrated porcelain and carved stoneware vessels. Watch is video on Raku below.
2021 Presentations
THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ART CONSULTANT Presentation by Leigh Fogle NOV 2021
Leigh Fogle gave our audience insight into the world of an Art Consultant. JAG members found out about how art for public spaces is chosen and important things to think about when creating pieces for reproduction.
Season Opener October 2021-22
Under Paris Skies Season Opener for the 2021-2022 JAG Season was a huge success. Big thanks to Peggy and Stephanie who headed up the opener committee this year and made such fabulous decorations, entertainment, and coordinated much of the event. Thank you to all who contributed a little Paris Pet portrait. The Humane Society received a check for almost $600. The food was delicious, the venue beautiful, and all of our Parisian party goers were magnifique! Just take a look at the pictures.
Art Republic Installation with Ron Episcopo APRIL 2021
Due to illness our scheduled presenter cancelled. Member Artist Ron Episcopo came to the rescue with an intriguing presentation of his current journey creating an installation piece for enLIGHTen by Art Republic. Ron shared his vision of what he was creating. He then took us through the trials and triumphs of making that vision a reality. Ron's work will be on display for one evening at One Ocean Resort, April 24h 7pm - 10pm. It can be viewed from the public access next to One Ocean in Atlantic Beach or find out about event tickets below.
”PASS TO LIGHT” from ignorance to knowledge from darkness to light, discovery , understanding and to an enLIGHTen world. This piece by Ronald Episcopo symbolizes the journey of this women as she emerges from darkness to self awareness of her beauty, intelligence and importance in the world. The music “Claire de Luna” a sad and lovely moon guides her from the disjointed broken world represented in the background with broken hoops as they come together she also emerges into the enLIGHTen.
About enLIGHTen Art Festival April 19th 7pm - April 25th 10pm (This is a ticketed event):
enLIGHTen Festival will usher in the great reconnection with a public digital art installation at One Ocean Resort & Spa.
Inspiring moments at the intersection of art and technology will create a shared community experience. Commanding light installations, murals and visuals that echo the natural beauty of the beach will create a meaningful space for introspection, connectivity and wellness.
A short video excerpt from Elena Øhlander's intriguing presentation. She describes her journey as an artist as well as her development of unique and refined techniques. Make sure to look at the photos below the video.
Sculpture with Olivia Warro FEBRUARY 2021
A short video excerpt from Olivia's thought provoking presentation in February 2021 at the Lakeshore Women's Club. Everyone had a wonderful evening. Make sure to look at the photos below the video.
Sculpture with Enzo Torcoletti JANANURY 2021
A short video excerpt from Enzo's wonderful presentation in January 2021 at the Lakeshore Women's Club. It was a beautiful and thoroughly entertaining evening. Make sure to look at the photos below the video.
2020 Presentations
2020-2021 Season opener
The beautiful evening with Plein Air demo by Keith Doles and live music on the outside deck of the Ortega River Club was a hit! The Mad Hatter never had it so good! Peggy Harrell won the best decorated mask contest.
animation and film studio session
Presented by Artist Stephanie Pyren-Fortel
abstract oil acrylic session
Presented by Artist Anna Miller
The Art of Furniture making
Presented by Furniture Maker Matt Lackey
2019 Exhibitions
Country Roads - Aug 2019
Hosted by South Kitchen and Spirits Thank you to South Kitchen for generously hosting this event! Congratulations to the award winners and everyone who participated.
2019 Presentations
THE BATIK PROCESS - NOV 2019
Presented by Artist Wendy Tatter
TECHNOLOGY For Artists Workshop - NOV 2019
Presented by JAG member Lisa Lofton
Put on the glitz season opener - OCt 2019
JAG Members and Friends celebrating the launch of a new season of events