Art Perspectives
Small Matters
thru sept 28 The inaugural exhibition for Hope McMath’s new endeavor, the Yellow House – “a place where art and action creates change” – emphasizes the power of saying a lot with less. Twenty of our region’s finest artists deliver messages of big social importance through small works. At a time in which we can become overwhelmed with the super-sized and endless layers of words and images, less can truly mean more. Yellow House, 577 King Street,...
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thursday, sept 14 Jacksonville University River House, 2800 University Blvd. N., 256-8000.
read moreJesse Cook
tuesday, oct 3 Widely considered one of the most influential figures in nuevo flamenco music, Jesse Cook combines virtuoso rumba-flamenco guitar playing with elements of musical styles from all over the world. The Florida Theatre, 128 East Forsyth St., 355-5661.
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sept 8 – 24 For three weekends in September, over two-hundred musicians, singers, songwriters, storytellers, poets and comedians will take part in the largest free music festival ever held in North Florida – the Sing Out Loud Music Festival – in St. Augustine. Local, regional and national artists will perform at St. Augustine venues hosting Sing Out Loud showcases throughout the nine day celebration. The free, live entertainment extravaganza includes national acts Steve Earle & The Dukes, Lake Street Dive, Wolf Parade, Dirty Dozen Brass...
read moreCuratorial’s Choice
jul 14 – aug 18 A curatorial committee has selected Ronnie Burak, Francesca Tabor-Miolla and Helen Moody, all artist members of the Cultural Center, to exhibit their works in the main gallery. Burak’s photographs, Tabor-Miolla’s mixed-media work and Moody’s paintings create a colorful exhibition which combines expression and nature. The Scene Gallery exhibition features infrared capture photography works by laird. His piece titled Key West, FL., pictured here, was awarded Best in Show during the Cultural Center’s Celebrate...
read moreArt Couture Fashion Show
saturday, jun 3 Fashion designer Alexandra Ni presents her new line, Never Speak to Strangers, through an immersive, sensual gourmet experience in collaboration with local musicians and mixologists and featuring local cuisine. “We will have all five senses addressed: sound, imagery, taste, scent, touch (texture),” says Ni. Ni practices an artistic and artisanal approach in her work, creating limited edition and one-of-a-kind pieces made by hand from high grade natural fabrics. Proceeds to benefit FGI of North Florida’s “Rising...
read moreSharon Goldman’s Water Series
thru july Ponte Vedra Beach artist Sharon Goldman’s new Water Series, comprised of more than thirty-five pieces, has been selected for exhibition in two local galleries simultaneously. A native Floridian, Goldman has always been surrounded by water. She strives to create work that captures the spirit of Florida. Her colorful palette, unique cropping, and background as a designer and art director help her envision her novel compositions. Reflections, movement, distortion, light and shadow dominate her new work. Goldman paints from her own...
read moreJo Sinclair
may 6 – 27 St. Augustine-based artist Jo Sinclair has ventured into uncharted waters with the graphic and richly layered mixed media paintings that make up her newest body of work, Navigating the Soul’s Journey. Reception, May 6, 4–7 p.m. Artist’s Talk, May 19, 11 a.m. Arts on Douglas, 123 Douglas Street, New Smyrna Beach, (386) 428-1133.
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may 27 – sept 10 Dinosaurs in Motion is a new, interactive, engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics) exhibition that is truly for visitors of all ages. Dinosaurs in Motion engages and educates the visitor by using fourteen magnificent, fully interactive, recycled life-size metal dinosaur sculptures inspired by actual fossils. Dinosaurs in Motion is an amazing blend of science, art and innovation. The life-sized metal sculptures captivate visitors, while their exposed mechanics illustrate science and technology...
read more15th Annual Sea Turtle Show
may 25 – july 4 Local, regional, and national artists create sea turtle-themed art with a portion of the proceeds going to The Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol. This is the patrol’s largest fund-raiser – First Street Gallery’s donation last year was over $500. This year’s artists include Liz Lind, Susan Fitzgerald, Will Dickey and Maureen Buik. Sea turtles created in glass, clay, jewelry, paintings, photography and metal will be on display and available for purchase. Members of the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol will be available at the opening to answer...
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