compiled by donald dusinberre and erin thursby
Art Beyond Sight (October 1 through November 25, 2007)
At the Art Connections Gallery. Art Beyond Sight allows the blind to don thin gloves and feel their way around 3-D art and sculpture. It allows them to experience rare artwork in a way that’s accessible. For more information, call (904) 355-0630
Joseph Jeffers Dodge: A Passion for Art (October 9, 2007 to February 2008)
Joseph Jeffers (“Jerry”) Dodge (1917-1997) was an important figure in the history of art and culture in Jacksonville. His legacies within and outside the community are multi-faceted. As Director of The Cummer from 1962 to 1972, he made significant acquisitions for the museum’s collection, instituted a vibrant exhibition program and established the institution as an educational resource. This special exhibition drawn from the museum’s collection focuses upon his achievement as a painter. This exhibition will provide insights about Dodge’s development as a painter and the passion that inspired him – jazz (particularly the music of Duke Ellington and his orchestra), the female figure, still life, landscape and travel.
In Stabiano: Exploring the Ancient Seaside Villas of the Roman Elite (November 7, 2007 through February 3, 2008)
On a bluff overlooking the Bay of Naples and the modern city of Castellamare di Stabia, approximately 3 miles southeast of Pompeii, are the remains of the ancient site of Stabia. For the first time in the United States, this exhibition brings to light art objects and archaeological artifacts found in four ancient Roman villas built on that bluff. Wealthy Romans built luxury summer resort villas here. For a short time, these villas of extraordinary proportions, innovative design and luxurious decoration were a center of political power, wealth, culture and intrigue during the hot summer months. This thriving microcosm of privilege suffered destruction on August 24, 79 A.D., buried in ash by the same eruption that destroyed Pompeii. This stunning exhibition in the Raymond K. and Minerva Mason Gallery will be the last stop on an exclusive tour of six American museums
A Kiowa’s Odyssey: A Sketchbook from Ft. Marion (January 19, 2008 through March 9, 2008)
This sketchbook from the 1870s, chronicles the journey of a Kiowa prisoner, a Native American named Etahdleuh, who was removed to Fort Marion in St.Augustine. He attended the Carlisle Indian School and kept this sketch book, now valued ofr its historical signifigance. For more info, call (904) 356-6857.Ernest Hemingway and Walker Evans: Three Weeks in Cuba, 1933 (March 8, 2008 through June 1, 2008) Gain new insight into Hemmingway, though newly recovered photos and letters, particularly pertaining to the friendship he formed in with Walker Evans, an American photographer that Hemingway spent 3 weeks with in Cuba. Letters and photos belonging to Evans points to the profound impact both men had on each other’s lives. For more info, call (904) 356-6857.
From the press release for their Portent, I Said Portent! exhibition: “Pedestrian Projects was formed by a group of artists with a common belief that the act of producing and exhibiting contemporary art is vital to the intellectual and creative nourishment of a sophisticated citizenry. It is this group’s interest to foster the development of talented artists from multiple disciplines, through exhibition, education and providing venue.”
Currently on display is Portent, I Said Portent! “The title of the exhibit suggests a positive sign of things to come for the visual arts in Jacksonville. The unique work on display foreshadows a new, contemporary direction for the local cultural scene, indicating we are on the cusp of something exciting and progressive.” The show includes the art of Byron King, James Greene, Brittni Wood, Mark Creegan, and Kurt Polkey.
Located at 1535 San Marco Boulevard in Jacksonville, Pedestrian Projects Gallery is a newly reopened gallery. For more information, call (904) 859-8281.
Hidden in southern Ponte Vedra lies the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. An excellent resource for art and art education, they offer classes and events as well as display the work of many quality artists in their gallery.
Currently on display are the Sculptures of David Ponsler: Bronze, Steel, Copper and Iron. His magnificent work will be on display through October 14th. Coming in October is Citi Smith Barney & Citi present Arts Alive 2007. That event will take place on Saturday, October 6 at 7 pm.
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach is located at 50 Executive Way in Ponte Vedra Beach. Contact them at (904) 280-0614, or check their website at ccpvb.org for more information on upcoming events and exhibitions.
Although parking will always present a challenge at UNF, it’s still worth the trouble to visit the University Gallery at UNF. They often showcase the work of professors, instructors and students. Currently on display is the work of one of their (and my former) professors, Louise Freshman Brown. Her work will be on display until October 5th.
The University of North Florida is located at 1 UNF Drive, off St. Johns Bluff Road in Jacksonville. Call (904) 620-2534 for more information or visit the UNF website at unf.edu.
According to their website, thcenter.org, “The Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts is dedicated to developing and nurturing the artistic potential and growth of the students, residents and visitors of the community by offering the very best of professional theater, dance, and music performances and visual art exhibits.”
Located at 283 College Drive in Orange Park, the THC will be hosting two new exhibitions, opening on September 17th. The first is called My Florida: John Wilton Exhibit. “Dr. John Wilton is an educator and artist who has taught visual art at Daytona Beach Community College for over 20 years, along with stints at Stetson University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His own artwork draws heavily from Pop Art roots.”
The second exhibition is Our World: Photographs by John Reed, on display until September 30th. “In this unique exhibit, photographer John Reed examines the beauty and wonder that surrounds us each and every day in all subjects, from the most ordinary to most intricate or fleeting moments.”
To learn more about The Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, visit their website at thcenter.org or call (904) 276-6815.
Although I have not yet been, the Brest Gallery at JU works in a similar capacity to the University Gallery at UNF. Currently on display are two related exhibitions revolving around the work of Brad Silverstein. Both exhibitions will be concluding on September 26th. One show is the work of Allison Steadman & Brad Silverstein, while the other show is a tribute to the art of Silverstein.
The Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery is located at 2800 University Boulevard North, in Jacksonville. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. Contact them at (904) 256-7374.
The October 3rd ArtWalk will feature Shea Slemmer and Anna Mambrino. Jacksonville artist Shea A. Slemmer paints contemporary works in oils on large canvases. She highlights the similarities between various shapes and structures. The portraits that develop attempt to combine the flowing curves and poetic form we have come to know as the female form with the symmetry found in nature: a teetering balance of responsibility and yearning. Anna Membrino is an art student at the University of North Florida. Anna works from old black and white photographs to create large scale, colorful acrylic paintings. She is intrigued by the styles and motifs of mid century and looks to explore these times through portraiture of relatives who experienced them. The artwork will be accompanied by a musical performance by the Badlands Trio. The Haydon Burns Building is located at 122 N Ocean Street.
Trunk Show with Third and Wall Art Group (September 13 – September 15)
Original works by Liz Jardine, Sara Stockstill, Simon Addyman, William Kuttner and others Fogle Fine Art & Accessories, 3312 Beach Boulevard, St. Nicholas (904) 296-1310 or foglefineart.com
An Exploration of the Nature of Place by Sarah Crooks Flaire (September 13 – October 6)
Opening Reception Thursday, September 13th, 6 pm- 8 pm Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Road, Jacksonville 904-346-5620
Kathy Stark (September 13)
Regions Bank, 4297 Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville (904) 281-2660
Our World: Photographs by John Reed (September 17 - 30)
Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Drive, Orange Park (904) 276-6815
Allison Steadman & Brad Silverstein (September 14 – 26, Opening Reception: September 14, 5 – 7 pm) JU Brest Gallery (904) 256-7371
Ron Burns: The Road to Recovery Benefiting the Jacksonville Humane Society and their rebuilding efforts (September 14 – 30 Meet the artist at the reception, September 14, 6 – 9 pm. Attend a book signing by the artist on Saturday, September 15, 1 – 4 pm)
R. Roberts Gallery, 3606 St. Johns Avenue, Avondale (904) 388-1188
Minoru Ohira Sculpture Exhibit (September 14 – January 6)
MOCA Jacksonville, 333 North Laura Street, Downtown (904) 366-6911 x210 or mocajacksonville.org
Mikhail Baryshnikov Exhibit (September 15 – November 2)
J. Johnson Gallery, 177 4th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach
For the Glory of Hymn (Mixed media on Display through September 16)
Bethel Gallery, Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church
(904) 285-8225
Lost & Found (Through September 17)
Women’s Center of Jacksonville, 5644 Colcord Avenue, Arlington 11 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday
Art at the Airport: Beginnings: Work by David and Kay Olson (Through September 28)
Haskell Gallery at Jacksonville International Airport, 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive (904) 741-3546 jiaarts.org
Southern Sunday Arts Revival Featuring Atlanta artists George Long, Jesse Cregar, Mario Schambon, Scott Pethia and Tindel-Michi (Through September 30)
The Gallery At Screen Arts, 228 W. King Street, St. Augustine (904) 829-2838 or (800) 826-4649 or screenartsflorida.com
Elemental Atmospheres: Paintings by Princess Simpson Rashid (Through September 30) The Museum of Science & History (904) 396-7062
Bogda September Show (Through September 30)
Bogda, 1253 McDuff Avenue South, Riverside (904) 387-0852
David Ponsler Sculpture: Bronze, Steel, Copper and Iron
(Runs through October 14)
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 280-0614
Fabulous Fiber (September 4 – October 14)
Barbara Wroten, Pat Livesay, Cheryl Wencel, Nancy Devereux, Leni Mittelacher, Betty Francis, Sara Barnhill, Diane Hamburg, Melinda Bradshaw, Margot Miller , Katie Schwartz, Lynette Holmes and Caroline Daley - First Street Gallery, 216 First Street, Neptune Beach 904-241-6928
The Works of Mary St. Germain & Joyce Gabiou (Through October 31)
Reddi Arts Gallery, 1037 Hendricks Avenue, San Marco (904) 398-3161
Fogle Fine Art Gallery Presents: Regions Bank Artist Celebration of Jeanne Pelligreno (Through November 2007)
Regions Bank, 1461 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park
Jim Draper: Produce Stellers Gallery Annex, 200 1st Street, Neptune Beach (904) 247-7200
Horizons (On display indefinitely) Jewish Community Alliance and Vandroff Gallery, 8505 San Jose Boulevard, Mandarin
Audrey M. Stultz: I’m Alive Energy Lab Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine (904) 808-8455
Michael Baum: Olive Forever Ocean 60 Restaurant & Martini Room, 60 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach (904) 247-0060
Kyle Cannon Where Ya Bean Coffee Shop, 235 8th Avenue South, Beaches
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