Art Perspectives
Friday Musicale Scholarship Competition & Concert
In addition to their concert series, Friday Musicale serves the community through its annual scholarship competition, the Outstanding Young Pianists Competition, and master classes/educational programs presented in local schools.
read moreDeck The Chairs
Now in its fourth year, Deck The Chairs (DTC), a nonprofit 501(c)3, is set to light up downtown Jacksonville Beach with its annual outdoor exhibit of decorated, illuminated lifeguard chairs.
read moreCoastal Colors: Sandra Baker-Hinton
Sandra Baker-Hinton, a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, has had work accepted in many juried shows and won numerous awards.
read moreJacksonville Jewish Film Festival
Presented by the Jewish Community Alliance. November 13 – 16, 2016
read moreSt. Johns Riverkeeper’s Annual Oyster Roast
St. Johns Riverkeeper’s annual Oyster Roast, which provides critical financial support for the continuation of the nonprofit organization’s effective advocacy and education programs for our river, has become one of the most anticipated social events of the year.
read morePeter Blunt and Virginia Cantore
Peter Blunt and Virginia Cantore are friends, and also colleagues at CoRK studios. Both artists defy conventions within their chosen medium – Cantore’s colorful “splash” paintings go beyond brush strokes, and Blunt’s furniture pieces have become sculpture with a message.
read moreCanaveral Seashore Plein Air Paint Out Centennial Celebration
oct 3 – 8 2016 marks one-hundred years of the National Park Service, and the Canaveral Paint Out is a great way to celebrate and support both the arts and parks. This year, twenty-six professional artists will come together to paint the coastal seascapes, dune habitat, Indian River Lagoon, marinas, and the unique and historic scenes of charming New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The week of plein air festivities includes artist demonstrations, nocturne painting, welcome reception, live auction, gala and fine art sale. Visit www.friendsofcanaveral.com...
read moreEarth, Sea & Sky – Joyce Gabiou
sept 1 – oct 25 Joyce Gabiou has polished her skills as a multi media artist over the last thirty-five years. Throughout that time, her style has changed immensely – from realism to abstraction – which she attributes to her constant study, passion, and attention to her art. Earth, Sea & Sky is her contemporary expression of the beauty that surrounds us. This body of work has a very spiritual feeling. Gabiou’s art has won many national and local awards and is represented in many galleries and in private collections. She is always open to...
read moreDressing Downton, Changing Fashion for Changing Times
oct 4, 2017 – jan 7, 2018 Dressing Downton, Changing Fashion for Changing Times, at the Lightner Museum, is an exquisite exhibition of thirty-six costumes and accessories paired to perfection in engaging vignettes immersed amongst Otto Lightner’s collection of turn of the century fine art and furniture. Many Lightner Museum pieces in storage, and others presently being restored, will be on view for the first time as a part of the exhibition. Dressing Downton will be masterfully displayed in the Lightner’s Grand Ballroom Gallery. The museum’s...
read moreErin Gregory
thru sept Stellers Gallery at Ponte Vedra features artist Erin Gregory throughout the month of September. Most well-known for her florals, Gregory currently creates and resides in Columbus, Georgia. Gregory says she views each day as an adventure and a blessing. “Being an artist never loses its appeal and continues to be such a fulfilling and exciting process,” she says. Painting five days a week for almost two decades has helped her make a lot of discoveries and hone her painting style. Her focus has always been on emphasizing contrast and...
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