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2022 Exhibitions & Events"What's on Your Table?"
at the Jacksonville Main Library Nov 2022-Jan 2023 A Feast for the Eyes
Amid the rush and excitement of a busy holiday season, we are often presented with moments of quiet. Whether you're taking stock at the end of a long year or taking the opportunity to gather around a table with family and friends, December can be a time for reflection. For some, the question "What's On Your Table?" might mean a simple dinner menu. For you, the answer might include traditional meals, beloved family recipes or the fine china and silver service you only use for special occasions. When you ask the fine artists from The Art Center Cooperative, Inc. and Jacksonville Artists Guild the same question, what you get is a uniquely personal and stunning new art exhibition in the Gallery at Main Library. Open Monday, November 28, 2022, through January 5, 2023, "What's on Your Table?" features work from 34 accomplished local artists. Our Florida at the Main Library Aug-Sept 2022 From Sandy beaches, birds on the wing, flowers, landscapes, framlands, museums, and theatres, you name it, Florida's got it.
And you can see it all on display at the Gallery at Main Library where The Art Center Cooperative, Jacksonville Artists' Guild and 38 local artists proudly present their vision of "Our Florida." This fine art exhibition is open to the public from August 3 through September 24. 
Jacksonville Past and Present at the Main Library June-July 2022 Jacksonville celebrates its Bicentennial this Saturday. The energy has been building for an epic party with events popping up all over town. The Jacksonville Artist’s Guild and the Art Center Cooperative, Inc. presents their Bicentennial Art Exhibition: Jacksonville Past and Present at the Downtown Library and James Weldon Johnson Park. Attendees will see paintings and creations from artists who incorporated Jacksonville’s history into their projects.
RAP Garden Tour May 7th, 2022 
RAP Art House
April 9th - April 10th, 2022 2021 Exhibitions & EventsGaining 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 ExhibitionsQuiet 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
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2023 PresentationsAn Evening with Kevin Arthur MAR 2023 Bio: My artwork was selected to compete in the Artfields Art Prize competition in South Carolina. I enjoyed being a member artist at the Southlight Gallery downtown and have shown at JIA Haskell Gallery, Gallery 1037, The Space Gallery, Home Street Gallery as well as several pop up galleries through the Art League of Jacksonville. I am also a member/instructor with the Art League of Jacksonville and have instructed at the Ponte Vedra Cultural Center and UNF. I am a member of the Portrait Society of America, First Coast Plein Air Painters and the First Coast Pastel Society. I belong to and facilitate several local drawing groups and artists organizations in Jacksonville as well as southern Indiana and Kentucky. I work in charcoal, graphite, pastel, watercolor, oil and most recently printmaking.
Painting from the Heart Presentation by Ted Head FEB 2023 "When my brush dances between reality and imagination, I believe anything can happen..." TH
Bio: My love of drawing began when I could hold a crayon. A yellow-green one, I remember distinctly. Not only did it have a pleasing color, but it also tasted pretty good. Even as a child, my enjoyment of nature’s beauty was never-ending. The intricacy and playfulness of colors, patterns, light, and shadows have always fascinated me. Colorful Expressions Presentation by Beth Haizlip JAN 2023 My paintings range from florals, tropical scenes, and landscapes to still life and portraiture. I truly love it all! The more I paint, the bolder I become with my color, design, and composition. Find out more about Beth and her work at Beth Haizlip fine artist
2022 PresentationsA Celebration of Nature
Presentation by Will Dickey NOV 2022 Will Dickey became a Jacksonville resident when he started his career as a staff photographer for The Florida Times-Union in 1983. After 37 years of telling the story of his adopted home in pictures, he retired from the paper in late 2020. News events, environmental portraits, sports, business, digital illustrations and features were among his daily assignments for the newspaper. His work was also featured in Water's Edge, Florida Trend, Newsweek and Time magazines, ABC World News and National Geographic's website.
Season Opener October 2022-23
Theme: “Home, Home on the Range"
Do you have memories, dreams, or visions of the wild or not so Wild West? Think of home on the range, tumbleweed, cactus, prairie sky, cows and/or horses, rocking chairs, dinner bells, saloons, ranch life, barns, cowboys and girls, or whatever creative impressions and interpretations come to mind - the possibilities are endless. Don’t hesitate to share these with your fellow artists for a worthy cause. Yee ha! The auction Closes at 7 p.m. The Art of Print Making Presentation by Barry Wilson
MAY 2022 Barry Wilson has been working in the graphic printmaking medium for over three decades. He has exhibited prints nationally and his work is in numerous public and private collections. Wilson holds a Master of Fine Arts from Florida State University. He has taught at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida for the last 28 years. Most of the older work seems to fit into three major subject matter categories. Animals & Flowers, Old Machines AKA “Deluxe Merchandise” and abstract pieces AKA “Blue Jay Opuscule”. The majority of these pieces are multiple color relief prints. The newer work involves letters and words. Concrete poetry.
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 PresentationsTHROUGH 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. Mixed Media with Elena Øhlander MARCH 2021
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 Presentations2020-2021 Season openerThe 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 sessionPresented by Artist Stephanie Pyren-Fortel
abstract oil acrylic sessionPresented by Artist Anna Miller
The Art of Furniture makingPresented by Furniture Maker Matt Lackey
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2019 ExhibitionsCountry 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 PresentationsTHE BATIK PROCESS - NOV 2019
Presented by Artist Wendy Tatter
TECHNOLOGY For Artists Workshop - NOV 2019Presented by JAG member Lisa Lofton
Put on the glitz season opener - OCt 2019JAG Members and Friends celebrating the launch of a new season of events
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