Art Perspectives
Creative Exchange
Thru April An extension of Fogle Art Consulting, the Creative Exchange is in the lobby of the Bank of America building and promotes, sells, and showcases local art, literature, jewelry, gifts, and more. Stop by to see sculptural works by Aisling McDonald, an adjunct professor of 3D design at the University of North Florida and pick up a whimsical fine art print or a copy of Home is Here Along Pearl River by local author and multidisciplinary environmental artist and educator, Sarah Crooks. Art by Enzo Torcoletti is featured on...
read moreDouglas Anderson School of the Arts’s 38th Extravaganza
February 10, 2023 Plans are underway for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’s 38th Extravaganza, an evening of top student performances, showcases, and a hundred-piece gallery opening. It all takes place on February 10, Friday night at the Moran Theater in the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’s 38th Annual Extravaganza is an incredible showcase of art, creativity, and inspiration that is seen in the stellar performances of over 580 music, theater, dance, film, and...
read moreThe Jacksonville Watercolor Society Welcomes Lorraine Watry
January 31 – February 26 The Jacksonville Watercolor Society announces an early Spring Show to be held at the St. Augustine Art Association featuring Lorraine Watry as judge, guest artist at the monthly meeting, and instructor of our three-day workshop. Lorraine is an award-winning watercolor artist and signature member of the National Watercolor Society, American Women Artists, and several other national and regional associations and societies. She has worked with watercolor for...
read more20th Gingerbread Extravaganza
December 8-27 The 20th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza, hosted by the Jacksonville Historical Society, will enthrall visitors of all ages as they ooh and aah over dozens of delectable gingerbread creations built by amateurs and professionals. The event includes decorated trees and a holiday shop. New this year: Kids Day, Sunday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your holiday celebration won’t be complete without a visit. Dec. 8-27 at Old St. Andrew’s Church. Tickets required. Old St. Andrew’s Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph...
read moreTreasure Hunt Mural
December 10, 9 a.m. The First Ever Treasure Hunt Mural is part art walk, part immersive puzzle, and part treasure hunt and is the brainchild of artist Jason Tetlak, who partnered with Future of Cities in the JacksInJax project. The interactive art project includes prizes along the way to finding the mural painted by the Guinness World Record-setting muralist. For extra clues, follow Tetlak on Instagram @jasontetlak. The first person or group to finish the game will get a unique prize. Follow the countdown...
read moreSt. Augustine Through the Lens of William Henry Jackson
Opens December 31 In the decades following the Civil War, photographer William Henry Jackson (1843-1942) played a major role in shaping public perception of the American landscape. In the 1890s, Jackson was commissioned by Henry Flagler’s East Coast Railroad to produce a set of images to promote St. Augustine as a tourist destination. Today, Jackson’s photographs remain a remarkable record of turn-of-the century life in this historic city, offering a striking portrait of the Gilded Age in St. Augustine. “St. Augustine...
read more20th Gingerbread Extravaganza
December 8-27 The 20th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza, hosted by the Jacksonville Historical Society, will enthrall visitors of all ages as they ooh and aah over dozens of delectable gingerbread creations built by amateurs and professionals. The event includes decorated trees and a holiday shop. New this year: Kids Day, Sunday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your holiday celebration won’t be complete without a visit. Dec. 8-27 at Old St. Andrew’s Church. Tickets required. Old St. Andrew’s Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph...
read moreCelebrate the Arts at the Gainesville Downtown Festival & Art Show
Nov. 19 & 20 The streets of historic downtown Gainesville will transform into a masterful blend of art, music, and entertainment during the 41st Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show on Nov. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Described as one of Florida’s premier fine arts festivals, the art show draws 70,000 people to peruse the original artwork of over 200 of the nation’s most talented artists, enjoy continuous entertainment on three stages, and delight in a variety of international cuisine and classic festival fare. The festival...
read moreLightner Local: Gail Beveridge —Embracing Nature
Thru Sept. 21 A solo exhibition of works by Gail Beveridge is currently on display at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine as the next installment of Lightner Local. Titled “Embracing Nature,” the exhibition will showcase the beauty and diversity of our region’s natural landscapes. With support from the Benjamin and Jean Troemel Arts Foundation, Lightner Local was created last year to feature professional artists from Northeast Florida. Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine, (904) 824-2874,...
read moreThe Queen’s Cartoonists
Saturday, Sept. 10 EMMA Concert Association announces its 44th season opener—The Queen’s Cartoonists will present a family-friendly show that features live music from classic cartoons and contemporary animation synchronized to video projections of the original films. The six band members from Queens, New York lead the audience through a world of virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and comedy. The concert is for everybody—regardless of age, gender, or familiarity with the concert hall. Season...
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