Smoke and Mirrors: Sculpture and the Imaginary
sept 19 – jan 24, 2016 What happens in the mind when we perceive a work of art? Is it a literal representation or a false, artificial reality of something familiar? What techniques are artists employing to alter our perception? Is it all just smoke and mirrors? Often striking and ambiguous, at times both alluring and strange, the complex sculptures in Smoke and Mirrors: Sculpture and the Imaginary explore the art of illusion. Blurring...
Symphony of Color
thru oct 20 Anthony Whiting was born in Mexico and has lived in Latin America, North Africa, Asia, Italy, Sweden, England and the U.S., which has helped him develop empathy and sensitivity to people, places and the natural world. Whiting is inspired by local art and craft forms, by the textures and colors of the desert, aquatic scenes, and forests, as well as the cultures of the peoples in the Mediterranean and elsewhere. His designs...
Face Forward
sept. 24 oct 1 – dec 28 In a bold endeavor, the Jacksonville International Airport Arts Commission has asked thirty artists to each create a self-portrait for an exhibition in the airport’s Haskell Gallery. Thirty of the region’s most talented and diverse artists have agreed to participate, exposing themselves in a huge range of mediums and styles. Those participating include photographers, sculptors, painters and mixed media artists....
Tacos for Tatas
monday, oct 5 This 4th annual charity event is coming to Downtown’s urban core. A hidden gem on W. Beaver St. and N. Myrtle Ave, Engine 15 Brewery will be hosting the Monday night party celebrating a community inspired by a mission to cure breast cancer. Indulge in good eats by the iconic beach staple, TacoLu Baja Mexicana, featuring Engine 15’s specially crafted beer, 26pointBrew, along with house-made Maestro Dobel cocktails and...
First Coast Dancing with the Stars
saturday, sept 19 Beaches Fine Arts Series brings First Coast Dancing with the Stars to Studio A at WJCT. Aaron Bean, Ron Brown, Laura Dolan, Audrey Gibson, Meg Haston, Josée Hoey, Sterling Joyce, Kurtis Loftus, Chevara Orrin, Lynne Radcliffe and Shawn Sawary will dance with professionals from Monarch Ballroom, Dance Alday, and Kaluby’s Atlantic, raising funds to support the free programs of BFAS and vying to be Jacksonville’s...
The Magician’s Hat Book Signing
saturday, sept 19 When you’re a child, opening a book for the first time can unlock a treasure chest of wonders. The Magician’s Hat is just such a special children’s book (for ages 4-10) by University of Georgia wide receiver and now writer Malcolm Mitchell, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Dennis Campay. David, the magician, loves to perform magic but his favorite trick is not pulling a rabbit out of a hat or finding...
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