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