Figure Show winners announced

The winners of the Figure Exhibit are the following:  Powell Kreis -1st Place , Dan Nast - 2nd Place, Laurence Walden - 3rd Place, Annelies Dykgraaf - Honorable Mention                       

Pamela Miller - Juror

Patron of the HeARTS award winners!
The Jan/Feb issue of Arbus Magazine features an article about TAC and the award-winning "Bridge to Recovery." The collaborative piece won first place in the Patron of the HeARTS Artstravaganza competition. The art was designed by member artists Annelies Dykgraaf, Bob Hunt, Ed Malesky, and Marsha Hatcher. Pages 42 - 43.

http://vpub.boyd-printing.com/publication/?m=7803&l=1

Opening Reception - “First Coast Reflections” by Mary Atwood

When: January 26, 2012, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: JAXPORT Gallery - 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32206 Directions

Join us in the Gallery for an opening reception displaying a freshly created by Mary Atwood.

Show: Jan 9 through Feb 17, 2012

http://www.jaxport.com/about-jaxport/newsroom/events/opening-reception-“first-coast-reflections”-mary-atwood

Please stop by to see our current member's exhibit at The Art Center's Premier Galley at Bank of America.

TREES TREES TREES

  This show will represent the beautiful forms of nature. Subject matter can include landscapes, seascapes, studies of trees and natural wood forms.                                                                          

                                           Need more info?

http://tacjacksonville.org/call.html#trees

Static Study Winners

First place - Patrick Mahoney
Second place - Randy Pitts
Third place - Mary Atwood
Hon. Men. - Tom Grzybala

Florida Master Gardener

Lee McDonald of Neptune Beach, Florida received the Florida Master Gardener Mass Communication Award for 2011. The Award was announced in Orlando, Florida during the annual state Master Gardener Conference on October 26, 2011 and presented to Mr. McDonald at the annual Duval County luncheon at the Extension Office on December 7.
A member of the Jacksonville Men’s Garden Club who also serves on the Board of Directors of the Art Center Cooperative, this past spring, McDonald served as the photographer for the Jacksonville Arboretum’s Brush with Nature, one of the most successful art and nature fundraisers in the region. He was the curator of the summer season show at the Beaches Museum, Seasons and Conservation in Florida. He has worked with several community groups in North Florida in the past year promoting Florida-Friendly gardening for the health and well being of community environments as well as encouraging biodiversity. He is a regular volunteer with other beach resident Master Gardeners at the Heritage Garden, a demonstration kitchen garden for sustainable home gardening located at the Railroad Foreman’s House in Pablo Park at the Beaches Historical Society and History Center. Mr. McDonald has lived in the Beaches community for twenty-two years.

ART DIRECTOR NEEDED!
Folio Weekly, Northeast Florida's weekly news and opinion magazine is looking for an Art Director. Ideal candidate will be an highly-creative leader, deadline-oriented and able to multi-task. A strong portfolio with both editorial and advertising samples is required.

RESPOSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:
... - Interfacing with Editorial and Sales departments in the generation of editorial and advertising layouts - Construction of book layout.
- Concept and design weekly covers and editorials.
- Sorting and cataloging camera ready art and Interfacing with press managers.
- Layout proofing
- Construction of house/special/event/promotional materials.
- Construction of web graphics

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Proficiency in Max OSX, Adobe CS5, working knowledge of QuarkXpress is a plus.
- Drawing and/or illustration abilities ‹ multi-tasking, problem solving and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of networking and printer set-ups.

Email resume, cover letter & porfolio: David Brennan dbrennan@folioweekly.com

Whats Happening at The Art Center ??????

Wednesday, December 7

"Photographs of Wild Florida" by featured artist Michael Cenci
Main Gallery, 31 W. Adams Street, 5 - 9pm (Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk)
Holiday Art Walk Party & Sale
Gift items created by TAC member artists.
The Art Center II Studios, 229 N. Hogan Street, 6 - 9pm (Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk)


Thursday, December 8

Painting class with Elaine Bedell
Premier Gallery at Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura Street, 1 - 3pm
$5 for members, $10 for non-members. Artists must bring their own supplies (acrylics, watercolor, etc.)


"Static Studies Still Life Juried Art Show" opening reception

Premier Gallery at Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura Street, 5 - 7pm

The Art Center Figure Show Jan 2012

Call for artists: Figures Juried Art Show

The Art Center II Studios
Deadline January 19, 2012

Open media. Artwork with the primary subject of the human figure. Drawing studies are acceptable, but they must be properly matted and framed. Busts of faces and fully clothed figures will not be accepted.

Cost of entry: TAC members: $20 up to 3 entries; Non-members: $25 up to 3 entries; $5 per each additional entry for everyone.

For complete entry details and artist application, visit http://www.tacjacksonville.org/call.html#figures

Holiday shopping at TAC

A good time to do a little holiday shopping at great prices!

Introspection - winners

The winners of 2011"Introspection" The Art Center's self-portrait exhibit are:

Annelies Dykgraaf - FirstPlace                                                               
Padrica Kinsey  -  Second Place         
Kevin Arthur - Third Place                                                                      
Marsha Hatcher - Honorable Mention

FREE Children's Art Workshop

Saturday, November 5 · 11:00am - 1:00pm


Location Regency Square Library
9900 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL

Created By The Art Center Cooperative, Inc.

Get your family ready for the holidays by taking part in our Fun with Leaves Children's Workshop with Art Center artists Annelies Dykgraaf and Lora Davis-Henningsen!
We will be making Thanksgiving cards out of various printed leaves and make Recipe and/or Place Card holders out of foam cut leaves and other materials.

This is a FREE workshop. Supplies will be provided. For more information, please contact us at info@tacjacksonville.org.

Sponsored in part by a grant from Target Foundation.

Congrats to Michael Cenci -- Michael's photo was chosen as the cover art for 2011-2012 Beaches Fine Arts Series program booklet.  You can view more of his work at cenciphotography.com.

Patron Of The Heart 1st Place winner

Members of The Art Center entered a collaborative piece in the Patrons of the Hearts event and won first place! Congratulations to Annelies Dykgraaf, Marsha Hatcher, Ed Malesky and Bob Hunt.

THE ART CENTER CoOP Call to Artists

Static Studies Still Life Juried Art Show

Submission deadline: December 1, 2011
Opening reception: December 8, 2011 Premier Gallery, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Open media. Artwork with the primary subject of still life objects with creative use of composition, style, and imagination.
Cost of entry: TAC members: $20 up to 3 entries; Non-members: $25 up to 3 entries; $5 per each additional entry for everyone. Please make checks payable to The Art Center.
Artwork drop off: The Art Center Premier Gallery at Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St. Suite 150. 11:00am - 3:00pm
The Art Center II Studios, 229 North Hogan Street - Tuesday, November 29 between 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Notification of unaccepted work: December 4, 2011
Pick Up of unaccepted work: December 6, 2011
Post-Show Pick Up: January 19, 2012
Download Artist Application Additional entry information.
                                                            http://tacjacksonville.org/call.html



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Artist Opportunity

Beaches Energy is inviting local artists to enter up to six pieces of
work for the collection. This would provide exposure to each artist
chosen, as each artwork piece will be accompanied by a brief artist
bio and statement about the image, along with the artist's website
address.
Artists are sought from within the customer service area of Beaches
Energy, but participants are allowed from outside the service area—
if the artist has a professional affiliation with a Jacksonville
Beach business customer. This affiliation could include being an
employee, purchasing goods or services in a professional capacity,
exhibiting on the premises and so forth. The business can furnish
the participating artist with their customer location number in order
to enter. Businesses from the communities of Jacksonville Beach,
Ponte Vedra Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach are allowed to
provide sponsoring information to qualify local area artists.
There is no fee for entry, and artists may submit up to
six images for consideration. Beaches Energy Services invites area
participants to enter by the deadline of Sunday, November 6, 2011.

Visit www.beachesenergy.com  to download prospectus and more
information, and to enter.

Artist Opportunity

Artist fundraising campaign for homeless shelters around Jax; Clara White, Sulzbacher, City Rescue Mission, Trinity Rescue and the Beach Mission. The campaign is called Artists Against Homelessness and we're reaching out to local artists and art institutions. The campaign runs through October 21 and we're asking artists to donate their artwork to benefit homeless shelters. There will be prizes awarded, some media coverage and the chance to have artwork displayed at The Cummer. 
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/1197840405001/1/Monday-October-3rd-Artists-Against-Homelessness

Eric Baskauskas
Artists Against Homelessness
100 Festival Park Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Office: (904) 232.3001
Fax: (904) 232.3003

"Tranquility"
Lora Davis Henningsen is the featured artist at The Art Center's Adam St. location for the month of October.

An Evening of Rythm

Come dance with us!

When: Wednesday, September 28, 5:30-8:30 pm
Where: Art Center II Studios, 229 North Hogan Street
What: Hosted by PB&J to Benefit Cathedral Arts
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Join Cathedral Arts for an evening of dance!

Lessons in ballroom and West African dance will be provided by Fred Astaire Dance Studios and Christa Sylla of the Nan Nkama West African Drum and Dance Ensemble.
Come hungry and thirsty!
Chew will be providing dinner fare, I Love My Life Chocolate will be providing raw, vegan chocolate for dessert, Bold City is providing the beer, and Hope Wine Shop at Home has the wine covered.
All food and drink sales will go towards the evening's fundraiser.


Presale Tickets are $10.

Tickets at the door will be $15.

Space is limited for this event.

For tickets, please go to www.jaxpbj.org.