THE ART CENTER:The Art Center Cooperative, Inc.

Figure Show winners announced

2012-01-26T21:30:00.000-05:00

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

2012-01-25T21:29:00.000-05:00

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

2012-01-25T21:13:00.005-05:00

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

2012-01-23T21:47:00.000-05:00

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

TREES TREES TREES

2011-12-29T13:59:00.003-05:00

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

2011-12-16T23:32:00.001-05:00

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

Florida Master Gardener

2011-12-08T22:30:00.001-05:00

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.

2011-12-06T16:08:00.001-05:00

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 ??????

2011-12-05T23:12:00.001-05:00

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

2011-11-30T22:37:00.000-05:00

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

2011-11-08T15:00:00.000-05:00

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

Introspection - winners

2011-11-03T18:09:00.006-04:00

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

2011-10-30T22:57:00.000-04:00

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.

2011-10-25T21:37:00.001-04:00

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

2011-10-24T17:03:00.000-04:00

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

2011-10-20T19:00:00.002-04:00

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

2011-10-17T08:57:00.002-04:00

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

2011-10-17T08:49:00.001-04:00

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

2011-09-19T23:00:00.001-04:00

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

2011-09-19T22:45:00.001-04:00

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
Find More Details on Facebook
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.

2011-09-15T21:34:00.001-04:00

The Art Center Cooperate, Inc. welcomes Comcast Business Class as an official sponsor.

The Art Center CoOp at Jax Port Gallery

2011-09-14T14:04:00.000-04:00

The Art Center Cooperative is proud to announce a special exhibition entitled "Our River, Our Muse, Our St. Johns". This exhibition, on display at JAXPORT Gallery through Oct. 7, is being presented as the lead in to an exciting new children's art program currently under development. The program will provide art workshops for a group of selected students focusing on the activities of our port and the ecology of our river.
For additional information and/or images, please contact Meredith Fordham Hughes by email meredith.fordham@jaxport.com or by phone at (904) 357-3052.

2011-09-14T08:53:00.001-04:00

ABSTRACT ART EXHIBIT

2011-09-14T08:48:00.000-04:00

The Art Center Premier Gallery will feature a collection of freestyle, contemporary works in various media by TAC member artists.

Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday, 11AM to 3PM. Exhibit continues through November 23, 2011. The gallery is located on the 1st floor of the Bank of America Tower at 50 North Laura Street in Downtown Jacksonville.

Nathan Mauney @ Archway Gallery

2011-09-14T08:33:00.000-04:00

Painting of ocean scapes and a few golf landscapes, with a whole lot of broken tee abstracts! This takes place during the Beaches Artwalk, and I'll be the featured artist at Archway framing and gallery this night. Hope to see you there invite your friends to come along too.

Opening Reception Thursday September 15th 5-9PM

Pablo Rivera now showing at Ponte Vedra Cultural Center

2011-09-06T09:17:00.003-04:00

Pablo Rivera alone with Jean Banas and Diane Fraser is exhibiting at the cultural center in Ponte Vedra. The opening is this Friday Sept. 9th 6:30-8PM.

First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Call for artists

2011-08-30T22:34:00.000-04:00

September 15th marks the kick off to Hispanic Heritage month. The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Prudential Insurance Company are celebrating the accomplishments of Hispanic owned businesses in the Jacksonville area as well as achievements by Hispanics in the visual arts and in music. To this end, the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 1st annual “Celebrando Victorias” event to take place on that date during the Chamber’s monthly networking event.

The most accomplished Hispanic businesses and their CEOs will be spotlighted through a moderated panel discussion. The event will also be a celebration of Hispanic heritage and achievements in the arts and music and will include artwork exhibits, samplings of local Hispanic restaurants, networking and media coverage. Among the honored guests invited to attend this event is Mayor Alvin Brown. The venue for the event will be the Aloft Hotel in the South Side Blvd Tapestry Park Village, 4812 Deer Lake Drive West, Jacksonville, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
We hope that you may wish to consider participating in “Celebrando Victorias” by exhibiting examples of your artwork and attending the event. If so, let us know and we will provide to you further details of the event, how to submit your works for consideration and we'll be happy to answer any questions. Please respond at your early convenience to me at awhiting@whitingstudios.com
ThankYou
Anthony

2011-08-27T22:28:00.000-04:00

Photography/Sculpture Exhibit winners

2011-08-26T10:14:00.002-04:00

Congratulation to the following artists of the 2011 Inter-Dimensional Photography and Sculpture Juried Exhibit
(Picturres coming soon)

Pablo Rivera - First place (Photography)
Mary Atwood - Second place (Photography)
Jeffrey Zeitlin - Third place (Photography)
Istvan Pono - Honorable Mention (Photography)

Leland Williams - First place (Sculpture)
Ed Malesky - Second place (Sculpture)
Tom Gryzbalal - Third place (Sculpture)
Ilou Thompson - Honorable Mention (Sculpture)

TAC Premier Gallery Exhibit

2011-08-19T22:14:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to the following artists accepted into the The Art Center's Photography & Sculpture Exhibit:
M. Atwood, K. Balser, L. Bickery, S. Blake, L. Carpenter, M. Cenci, C. Curtis, A. Dykgraaf, T. Gryzbala, J. Hager, M. Hatcher, P. Hutton, D. Kantrim, K. King, E. Malesky, R. McRae, G. Odonnell, I. Pono, P. Rivera, I. Thompson, L. Williams, and J Zeitlin.

2011-08-07T19:48:00.000-04:00

Photography Workshop

With Michael Cenci, Mary Atwood, Jim Worley, and Jeff Zeitlin.

Learn digital and traditional photography techniques to help you capture or create the best image of your art or any subject from these award-winning photographers.

Saturday, August 13, 2011
10:00am - 12:00pm
The Art Center II Studios
229 N. Hogan Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Cost: $20 for TAC members, $25 for non-members
Register online via Eventbrite: http://tacjacksonville.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

2011-08-07T19:45:00.001-04:00

Salesmanship Workshop for Artists

Join The Art Center for this hands-on session discussing how business principals are relevant to selling your art, and what selling skills are important to enhance a potential client’s interest in a piece of art.

Saturday, August 27, 2011
10:00am - 12:00pm
The Art Center II Studios
229 N. Hogan Street

Cost: FREE for TAC members, $25 for non-members

Non-members can register online via Eventbrite: http://artistsalesmanship.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

JAX JAZZ FEST 2012 POSTER CONTEST!!!!!

2011-07-21T21:35:00.004-04:00

http://www.makeascenedowntown.com/Documents/Jazz-2012/Jazz-Artist-Parameters-12.aspx

2011-07-07T22:51:00.000-04:00

ART BY BRONWEN
First Wednesday Art Walk (this Wed. July 6th, from 5-9 pm): I'll be showing work in The Art Center galleries, and in Hemming Plaza Jeweler's for the Art Walk and for the entire month of July. I hope that you'll have time to stop in and see my shows. The Hemming Plaza Jeweler's address is 231 North Hogan St, on the SW corner of Hemming Plaza.
Have you visited Five Points lately? My newest venue is Gina's Deli at 818 Post Street: it is owned and operated by good friends Norma and Jim Rutledge. The food is fresh and tasty and the artwork isn't bad either! They are open seven days a week. Jim has begun a new custom of holding a British "High Tea" at 3 o'clock on Wednesday afternoons...what a great way to break up the week if you have the time. Hope I'll see you there...

I've put new work up on my website too: http://www.artbybronwen.com/

Inter-Dimensional Photography and Sculpture Juried Show

2011-07-05T16:25:00.000-04:00

Submission deadline: August 18, 2011

Opening reception: August 25, 2011

The Art Center is offering all sculptors and photographers an opportunity to share their own “fourth dimension” works in our next juried show.

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.

Eligibility: Anyone 18 years and older, residing in the USA.

Awards: Cash awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place; based on entries received.

Juror: TBA

Submission dates and times: The Art Center Premier Gallery, 50 N. Laura Street, Suite 150
August 16 - August 18, 11:00am - 3:00pm

TAC II Studios, 229 North Hogan Street
Tuesday, August 16, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Notification of unaccepted work: No later than Sunday, August 21, 2011.

Pick Up of unaccepted work: Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 – 9:30pm, 229 North Hogan Street.

Post-Show Pick Up: Tuesday, September 27, 4:00 - 6:30pm, at The Art Center Premier Gallery, 50 N. Laura Street, Suite 150 in the Bank of America Tower.

Download artist application: http://www.tacjacksonville.org/applications/TAC-Juried%20Show%20Application.pdf

City Sounds winners

2011-06-06T12:58:00.000-04:00

The Winners of the City Sounds juried exhibit are:
Marsha Hatcher - 1st Place
Keith Doles - 2nd Place
Mary Atwood - 3rd Place
Anne Kluck - Honorable Mention

Beth Haizlip/Juror

Call to Artists

2011-06-06T12:49:00.000-04:00

The Art Center invites you to submit your “Mighty Masterpieces” for our third annual miniature art juried show. All pieces must be no larger than 6 x 6 inches, not including framing.

Location: The Art Center II, 229 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida
Opening Date and Time: Thursday June 23, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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.
Eligibility: Anyone 18 years and older, residing in the USA. All media welcome.
Awards: Cash awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place; based on entries received.

Juror: TBA
Submission dates and times: The Art Center Main Gallery, 31 West Adams Street.
June 14 - 16; 11:00am - 3:00pm
TAC II Studios, 229 North Hogan Street
Tuesday, June 14, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Notification of unaccepted work: No later than Sunday, June 19, 2011.
Pick Up of unaccepted work: Tuesday, June 21, 6:30 – 6:30pm, 229 North Hogan Street.
Post-Show Pick Up: Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, 229 North Hogan Street.

TEXTURES - a workshop by Artist Joyce Gabiou May 14th 10AM

2011-05-02T20:20:00.000-04:00

The Art Center Presents Joyce Gabiou, An award winning artist, Joyce has been published in Watercolor Artist Magazine, "Beyond the Brush", Creative Workshop, February 2009, and "A Walk Into Abstracts" Vol. II, an E-book featuring 27 contemporary artists, March 2011.
Participants will be experimenting with texture, using joint compound, gesso, gel medium and a few more fun surprises. Joyce will demonstrate the mediums used, followed by a hands on experience. Joint compound will be supplied. Students will need matte medium, paper plates, palette knife and several medium size sheets of watercolor paper, canvas (approx. 16 x 20”) or mat boards.
Class fees are $15 for members and $25 for non-members.
Class size will be limited to 10 students, so reserve your spot soon by contacting Mary Atwood at exposed2light@aol.com
http://joycegabiou.com/works

Guest Featured Artist @ TAC

2011-05-02T20:11:00.000-04:00

SUSANNE SCHUENKE is the featured artist at The Art Center Gallery on 31 West Adam St. downtown Jacksonville. The opening will be this Wednesday May 4 (ArtWalk) 5P-9P All are welcomed.
To see more of Schuenke's art visit her web site at http://www.susanneschuenke.com/plugins/easyshop/easyshop.php?cat.2

Call to artists: City Sounds Juried Art Show

2011-04-21T22:09:00.001-04:00

The Art Center invites you to showcase your talents during the 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Festival by entering your artwork in our City Sounds Juried Show.

Share your personal perspective on Jacksonville, jazz, or both. Both of our locations will be open during the Jazz Fest and the potential is there for thousands of visitors to see your art on display!
Location: The Art Center II
229 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida
Opening Date and Time: Thursday, May 26, 2011
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Submission deadline May 19, 2011
http://tacjacksonville.org/TAC-CitySounds-Artist-Application.pdf

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MARITIME MUSINGS winning artists

2011-04-11T23:25:00.000-04:00

A very special thank you to all the artists selected to participate in The Art Center's Maritime Musings Art Exhibit... And the WINNERS are:

Leigh Murphy - 1st Place
Pauline Dickson - 2nd Place
Kathy Dolge - 3rd Place
Jim Worley - Honorable Mention

YVONNE LOZANO Featured artist @ The Art Center April 2011

2011-04-05T15:02:00.000-04:00

Yvonne Lozano

The opening reception of my featured show: What Happened to the Chickens?- Art Opening opens this Wednesday during Art Walk at TAC Gallery. Some sneak peaks of all new work are available on the event page and on her Facebook fan page.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=100862669995667

MARITIME MUSINGS EXHIBIT OPENING

2011-03-28T11:59:00.001-04:00

Maritime Musings

March 31 - April 26, 2011
The Art Center II
229 North Hogan Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Opening reception: Thursday, March 31, 2011
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free admission
http://www.tacjacksonville.org/

THE DAILY RECORDS and The Art Center artist Elaine Bedell

2011-03-18T15:16:00.000-04:00

by Max Marbut

Staff Writer

Those familiar with painter Elaine Emery Bedell’s work are accustomed to seeing her canvases capturing the primitive landscapes of North Florida in her signature realistic style.
For her latest feature exhibit at The Art Center Cooperative on West Adams Street, Bedell chosen a new but related subject – clouds.
“I’ve been in love with clouds since I was a child. They are always changing and you can’t control them. Clouds are a force of nature,” she said. (Read more @)
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2011-03-16

CALL TO "YOUNG" ARTISTS"

2011-03-15T21:07:00.001-04:00

Call to "young" artists: Wishes and Dreams, 4th Annual Children's Show

Full details: Download Application http://www.tacjacksonville.org/TAC-ChildrenShow-Artist-Application.pdf

Download Artist Application
Young artists between the ages of 4 and 17 are invited to explore and express the world of wishes and dreams through their favorite formsof art. Prizes will be awarded.
Submission dates and times: The Art Center, 31 West Adams Street Tuesday - Thursday, April 26, 27, & 28, 2011. 11:00am - 3:00pm. TAC II, 229 North Hogan Street Tuesday, April 26, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Artwork must be framed, wired, and ready for hanging.
Cost of entry: $10 for up to 5 entries. No more than 5 pieces by the same artist will be accepted.
Artists Reception: Saturday, April 30, 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., at The Art Center II, 229 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville. Size limitation: All artwork must be no larger than 60 inches or weigh more than 50 pounds.
Pick Up: 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 229 North Hogan Street
For more information contact: Lora Davis-Henningsen at henninc@comcast.net or Annelies Dykgraaf at amdafricanmk@msn.com, or call our gallery at 355-1757.

RAIN BARREL ARTIST

2011-03-14T17:23:00.000-04:00

The Art Center artist Michael Cenci "King Fish" photograph was chosen as one of several design used in the Jacksonville Rain Barrel project.

THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE 2011 OFFICERS

2011-03-03T22:33:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to The Art Center new officers!
President:   Mary Atwood

First Vice-President:    Keith Doles

Second Vice-President:   Jim Worley

Treasurer:    Annelies Dykgraaf

Secretary/ Assistant Treasurer:    Michael Cenci

Yvonne Lozano's Mesh Interview

2011-03-01T15:00:00.000-05:00

http://www.meshmag.com/

Elaine Bedell TAC featured artist for March

2011-02-24T08:14:00.001-05:00

Elaine Bedell will be TAC's featured artist
of the month for March,
be sure to stop by TAC during March ArtWalk
to see her Skyscapes exhibit.

JCAAA PHOTO WORKSHOP BY PABLO RIVERA

2011-02-08T15:21:00.002-05:00

2011-02-04T19:47:00.000-05:00

Michael Cenci's "Owl" photos make the United Kingdom local news paper.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1353232/Moment-owl-tried-swallow-frog-mouthful-left-unusual-moustache.html

TAC FEBRUARY FEATURED ARTIST Marsha Hatcher

2011-01-25T18:22:00.000-05:00

Images of unforgettable people from unforgettable places.
"LASTING IMPRESSIONS"
Please join Marsha Hatcher and The Art Center CoOp
at our opening reception Wednesday Feb. 2 at 5pm-9pm
31 W. Adam St Gallery.

This event is free and open to the public.

http://www.brownsugahart.com/
http://www.hatcherart.blogspot.com/

Yvonne Lozano featured in The Buzz

2011-01-21T21:31:00.002-05:00

Pick up a copy of BUZZ paper and read the entire article
on Yvonne. Vol.6 issue 01 Page 11

http://www.iwantabuzz.com/

Annelies Dykgraaf @ JIA Haskell Gallery

2011-01-21T21:22:00.001-05:00

Annelies Dykgraaf is exhibiting her woodcuts at the JIA Haskell Gallery from Jan 14 - March 22.

"Mami Wata" by Annelies Dykgraaf

WOULD YOU LIKE MONEY TO CREATE?

2011-01-19T13:56:00.000-05:00

SEE WHAT IT TAKES TO GET A GRANT

WOMEN CENTER's ART & SOUL GALLERY

2011-01-17T11:38:00.000-05:00

Mary Atwood, Annelies Dykgraaf and
Marsha Hatcher are three Art Center artists, alone with 10 other artists, chosen for The Women Center's "INCLINE 2 DESIGN" Exhibit, which by the way, starts Monday January 17th.
Artist Reception is Thursday Jan. 20th
6-8PM
Women's Center of Jacksonville
5644 Colcord Ave. 32211
Free and all are welcomed!

"ICE HABITAT" by Susan Sapinski

2011-01-04T21:30:00.000-05:00

Our 1st featured artist of the new year is Susan Sapinski. Check out her work at our Adams St gallery during Downtown ArtWalk, Wednesday, January 5 between 6pm - 9pm. TAC members Pablo Rivera and Keith B. Doles have works on display at the MOCA Jacksonville LAB Gallery.

MARY ATWOOD - WINS FIRST PLACE!

2010-12-19T20:25:00.000-05:00

"Sleeping Angel", a digital photographic collage by Mary Atwood, won the first place prize in the "Angels Among Us" annual show at Trends Home Decor.

COST OF FREEDOM EXHIBIT 2010

2010-11-28T21:31:00.000-05:00

The Cost of Freedom First Place winner was Marsha Hatcher for her oil painting titled "Liberty's Torch".
Second Place went to Mary Atwood for her assemblage called "Time Capsule 1163"
Tomas Vercher was the Third Place winner for his lino cut print titled "Four"
Joyce Gabiou recieved the Merit Award.

The exhibit also includes art from the following artists: Annelies Dykgraaf, Kathryn Milkey, James Worley, Keith Doles, Ted Head, Nancy Asbell, Mary Owens, Linda Hawkins and Pablo Rivera. This exhibit will be on display at The Art Center on 229 Hogan St. until Nov. 15th.

GUESS WHO?! Fundraiser to Benefit Participating Artists & TAC UPDATE

2010-11-23T01:10:00.005-05:00

Hello Artists! We already have lots of entries submitted and more rolling in. This is going to be a great event. Please note the DEADLINE for submissions is Tuesday 11.23.2010 at 3pm at our TAC Gallery located on 31 ADAMS. (take note that it's our gallery location that is receiving for the official deadline of 3pm) I will be working from my studio Tuesday evening from 6P-9P so if you want to drop off submissions then, you are welcomed to, but please let me know so I can expect you. My studio is at TAC II Studios located at 229 N. Hogan, you can either Facebook me or call/text my cell 904-881-0120.

A few things to note:
-be sure to print and fill out the submission form. it's available for download at www.tacjacksonville.org
-the minimum submission of 5 entries, was raised to unlimited amount of entries
-please make sure your work is either 4"x6" or 8"x10" (we are only offering 2 price points ($20 & for the 4"x6" & $50 for the 8"x10")
-DO NOT SIGN YOUR NAME ON THE FRONT OF YOUR WORK (hence the Guess Who?! part) if you do, there will be a lovely piece of non-stick tape that will cover your name. you are free to sign and label the BACK of your work (it's highly encouraged actually.)
please contact me with any questions or concerns. thanks guys! this is gearing up to be a great event :-)-Yvonne

PS. Florida Bank is now an official sponsor of GUESS WHO?!

SCAN DESIGN CALL FOR ARTISTS

2010-11-19T21:45:00.000-05:00

Enter the 4th Annual Fall In Furniture Love Art Contest

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ATTENTION LOCAL ARTISTS

Enter the Scan Design Fourth Annual Fall In Furniture Love Art Contest for a chance to win a Scan Design leather chair and to have your work shown to over 300,000 viewers in a Florida Design Magazine ad.
Scan Design is the Southeast’s leader in quality, contemporary furniture and a long time supporter of the arts. Last year we received over 300 entries from artists from around the state who created their interpretation of what it means to “Fall In Furniture Love”. We are hopefully going to have a bigger response this year.
Scan Design is looking for your own artistic interpretation of “Fall in Furniture Love”. Choose your medium: Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Multi-Media, Glass, etc. to show us how you interpret “Fall in Furniture Love”. We ask that you create a piece that is unique for this event and has a furniture related theme/angle. And have fun!

For more info go to: www.scandesign.com/whats_new/events

CONCURRENCY EXHIBIT

2010-11-19T21:34:00.000-05:00

Art Center member Mary Atwood won an honorable mention if the Concurrency Show at AT&T Tower with her architecural study photograph entitled The Light from Above. This show runs through January 7, 2011.

TAC Artist MARIO DELLA PENTA Exhibiting @ The Library

2010-11-16T20:12:00.000-05:00

"Reflections of an Artist 1975 - 2010"

December 1 - 30, 2010

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Fine Artist Mario Della Penta is pleased to announce that his newest exhibit, "Reflections of an Artist 1975 - 2010" will show December 1 - 30, 2010, at the Jacksonville's Main Library. The exhibition is a celebration of his long, successful career. Featured works include landscapes and portraits in oil, pencil sketches, and ceramics.
Mario's favorite medium is oil paint; "Oil gives a transparency, a fluidity to the paint stroke that I really like. Oil has proven itself to be durable and long lasting."
Della Penta was born in Italy and migrated to the Montreal, Canada. He moved to the United States and became a US citizen. He is a new resident of Jacksonville, FL, and has joined the Art Co-op as and the JCVA. He displays his works at the Hogan and Adams galleries in Downtown Jacksonville on a regular basis.
Prizes and acclaims include "First Prize in Media (Oil)" and "Best of Exhibition" at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerly Art Museum at Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ. Della Penta has consistently been chosen to show in exhibitions in Montreal, New York City, in New Jersey, California. His works are in private collections in Canada, England, Italy, Spain, and the USA, and his commissioned works include clients' favorite places, such as Italian views, Jerusalem Skyline, and golf courses.
The works will be displayed on the Second and Third Floors of the Main Library located at 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville FL. Tel: 904-630-2665. Hours: Sunday, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; and Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
For further information about Mario Della Penta, he can be reached via telephone at 904-371-2477 or e-mail at mdpns5@att.net

TAC CHILDREN'S EXHIBIT WINNERS

2010-11-11T08:52:00.001-05:00

The winners of The Lions Tigers and so Much More Children's Exhibit are:

Laurel C. - FIRST PLACE
Genesis C. - SECOND PLACE
Marley S. - THIRD PLACE
Emily L. - AWARD OF MERIT
Tristen H - AWARD OF MERIT

Future artist with his mother

proud winner!

BEACHES FINE ARTS SERIES featuring Michael Cenci/photography

2010-11-10T14:37:00.000-05:00

Michael Cenci will be the visual artist for this event. To see more of Michaels work, visit :

http://www.cenciphotography.com/

Please join us for a reception at Stormes Parish Hall following the concert, where you will have the opportunity to meet the Performing Artists and view exhibited artwork from the presenting Visual Artist.

THE ART OF TREES EXHIBIT @ R. ROBERTS GALLERY

2010-11-10T14:22:00.000-05:00

TAC members Pablo Rivera and Mary Atwood were among those whose work was selected for The Art of Trees Exhibit at R. Roberts Gallery. A portion of the proceeds from this show will be donated to Greenscape of Jacksonville to support their efforts to enhance our city through the planting, promotion, and protection of trees. The show runs through November 27th.

Photo by Mary Atwood

Sculpture by Pablo Rivera

TAKE THE LIVE / WORK JACKSONVILLE ARTIST SURVEY NOW !!

2010-11-05T17:28:00.001-04:00

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Gem of the Ocean

2010-11-02T00:03:00.000-04:00

Artists Pablo Rivera, Annelies Dykgraaf and Marsha Hatcher are the featured visual artists
at The Grune Family Gallery during the production of The Players By The Sea - Gem of the Ocean
Opening Reception Friday Nov.5

MOVEMBER @ THE ART CENTER

2010-11-01T23:46:00.001-04:00

Art exhibit will be on display during Art Walk Wednesday from 5pm-9pm @ The Art Center 229 Hogan St. location. All are welcomed. For more info:

http://www.jaxbeard.com/

ANNELIES DYKGRAAF- The Art Center featured artist for Nov. 2010

2010-11-01T23:30:00.001-04:00

The Importance of Touch. Annelies Dykgraaf art will be on display throughout the month of Nov. @ The Art Center on 31 West Adam St. Opening reception is Nov. 3 during Art Walk.

LEIGH MURPHY @ 1ST Street Gallery

2010-10-28T16:52:00.000-04:00

First Street Gallery is located @ 216B First St. Neptune Beach, Fl. 32266 (904) 241-6928 http://www.firststreetgalleryart.com/

GUESS WHO? FUNDRAISER

2010-10-20T18:55:00.000-04:00

We are planning a fundraiser for December and all sales will benefit both the artists who participate and The Art Center. The details are as follows:

Guess Who - a special event to benefit The Art Center, to be held on Saturday, December 4th from 6:00 until 9:00 pm at The Art Center II Gallery, located at 229 North Hogan Street. All artwork for this event will be 8 x 10 inch originals on paper, with the artist’s signature on the back only, and priced at $50 – or 4 x 6 originals on paper, with the artist’s signature on the back only, and priced at $20. Patrons will not know the identity of the artist until after they have made their purchase.
Instead of asking artists to donate their work to raise funds for this event, TAC would like to share the wealth by splitting all sales equally with participating artists. If your 8x10 piece sells for $50, you will receive $25 and TAC will receive $25. If your 4x6 piece sells for $20, you will receive $10 and TAC will receive $10.
Artists are allowed to submit up to five pieces for this event. No mounting, matting, or framing is allowed.
Although no cash prizes will be awarded, we will be awarding ribbons based on a “People’s Choice” vote to held at both Art Walk and the event. For planning purposes, please let Marsha Hatcher or Yvonne Lozano know via email if you will be able to participate. Thanks!

Deadline for submissions is November 23, 2010.

http://www.tacjacksonville.org/news.html#guesswho

Mary Atwood's photo honored at National Juried Show in Texas

2010-10-19T23:24:00.001-04:00

Mary Atwood's First Flight Lesson has earned an Honorable Mention in the Irving Art Association's National Juried Show in Irving, Texas.

She also has two pieces, Comfort and Sunday Dinner, in the Southern Appalachain Artist Guild's Annual Juried Show in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Please visit the "Feels Like Home" tab on her webpage http://www.maryatwoodphotoart.com/ to see these two pieces.

"First Flight Lesson" by Mary Atwood

THE BUSINESS OF ART Workshop with Joanelle Mulrain @ The Art Center

2010-10-19T23:02:00.003-04:00

The Art Center Cooperative invites you to

A Cultural Conversation

“The Business of Art”

with

Joanelle Mulrain, Artist & Entrepreneur

Along with Special Guests

Mary Fisher, Owner – Mary Fisher Design

Emily Cornaire, CPA – Sr. Staff Acct., LBA Certified Public Accountants, PA

Sat., October 30th – 9 am to 11 am - $10 TACC members/$20 others

For Reservations, Email exposed2light@aol.com

The Art Center Cooperative – Refreshments Served

31 West Adams Street – Jacksonville 32202

We will discuss:

Marketing – Promotion – Resume – Business Plans – PR – Media Relations – The Florence Nightingale Exhibit Experience

Community Relations – Professional Development – Social Media

Collaborative Efforts – Volunteerism – Donations – Business Taxes – IRS Requirements for Professional Artists

ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO PREPARE AN ARTIST RESUME FOR PRIOR REVIEW & EDITING

(CONFIDENTIAL – SUGGESTIONS WILL BE GIVEN BACK IN A PERSONAL FOLDER)

ALSO, PLEASE SEND IN FIVE QUESTIONS TO BE DISCUSSED DURING THE CONVERSATION

WORKSHOP @ TAC

2010-10-15T16:25:00.005-04:00

October 25th.
Ryan Buckley, of Gallery Framery, will speak on the topic of "What Gallery Owners Want" and will also have take home materials to share with you. if you have had problems finding galleries where you can show work, this is your chance to speak with a professional and find ways to improve your presentation and increase your chances of finding gallery representation. This valuable information will be provided at no charge to all TAC members who attend the October meeting. (This meeting is also our anniversary celebration so there will be cake and punch for everyone!)

A Very Special Art Exhibit @ TAC

2010-09-22T22:32:00.001-04:00

It’s Never Too Late
http://www.nevertoolate.org/

When Jess became too ill to work His wife, Lynne Fraser, read about an organization Never Too Late in a magazine. Never Too Late is operated by a dedicated corps of volunteers—with the primary mission of making "bucket list" wishes come true for senior citizens and for adults that are battling a terminal illness.

Lynn contacted Bob Haverstick founder of Never Too Late to see if they could make it possible for Jess to fulfill a lifelong dream of having his paintings and illustrations showcased at an art gallery. Since his health is declining rapidly, the goal was to find somewhere to exhibit Jess's work so that others could enjoy and appreciate his artistic talent - and without delay.
Bob Haverstick, contacted longtime friend Larry Helmuth in Sarasota, FL, because he owns an extensive collection of Florida Highwaymen artwork hoping he might have art connections. Larry in turn contacted Fayanne Hayes, Executive Director of Art Center Sarasota, and she in turn "connected the dots" by contacting Marsha Hatcher, the President of the Art Center Cooperative of Jacksonville. Marsha met with Jess’ wife, Lynne, on September 9th and selected 24 pieces of Jess's artwork now on display at The Art Center Cooperative of Jacksonville.

Lynne Fraser had made several attempts to get Jess's work shown over the past couple of years, but to no avail. Thanks to the efforts of kindhearted people connected by their love for the world of art, Jess Fraser’s dream has come true before it was too late.

TAC FEATURED ARTIST FOR SEPTEMBER 2010

2010-08-27T13:39:00.000-04:00

The featured artist for the month of September is A. Miller. Drop by The Art Center @ 31 Adams St. for the opening reception Wednesday Sept. 1 (ArtWalk) 5pm-9pm

Method To My Madness Exhibit WINNERS

2010-08-19T12:23:00.000-04:00

Leigh Murphy - First Place

Desiree Kantrim - Second Place

Lee McDonald - Third Place

Dustin Schott - Award Of Merit

Commentary by Lee McDonald

2010-08-16T15:42:00.006-04:00

WHAT LEE THINKS...
In reading an article in the Ponte Vedra Recorder today I was struck by a gallery closing that concerns me. To be sure, over the past two years fine galleries in many communities known as thriving cultural centers such as, Sarasota, Miami, Naples, New York, Atlanta and San Francisco have closed. However, this closing in Jacksonville Beach troubled me for several reasons. Loss of the Eclectic Gallery is followed by a growing recognition of the integrity and business acumen of the owners, their relationship with the community and artist partners. This is yet another demonstration of a besetting issue in Northeast Florida that culturally we have a large population who do not value nor support the arts, that elected leadership reflects that value, and that there is little movement towards a positive change in greater support of arts and arts education in Jacksonville.
Yesterday in a conversation with a professional in the cultural community, someone said that they had a feeling that we "live in an educational and cultural dessert". Of course those of us interested in a healthy community continue to volunteer, work, and search out those sub-groups in the community which seem to resonate with our value of the arts and expanded cultural development in Jacksonville.
The article is unusual in that it announces both the closing of the gallery, and a growing number of regional and national awards this gallery has been nominated to receive. The statement on the closing simply underscores the gallery moving "out of state". Eclectic Gallery was nominated for thirteen such awards in four years and received the top retailer Award in 2008. This award is the premier award in the American Craft Industry and is based on nominations from leading professionals in fine arts throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Near and dear to my heart is the professional ethics in a troubled time that Eclectic Gallery maintained. Such as honoring contracts, promoting cultural developments in the community, and educating the public and artists in better understanding of the best in regional and national arts.
We could simply write this closing off as another casualty of the recession, but I fear that there is more here than first meets the eye. It is yet another indication that those who favor greater cultural development in Jacksonville have more work cut out for them than they may still know. Smaller communities across the nation with less revenue, and smaller per capital incomes create and sustain thriving cultural regions for their citizens. I continue to watch as elected leaders in our community make bad choices for allocation of funding. One such decision was this weeks school board decision in a vote of four to three to alter contractual relationships with teachers. Ironically this is done at a time when opposite actions are taking place in St. Johns county and throughout the rest of the state. Our regional School Board is the only one to take such action in this period and it reflects poorly on our community in how we value educators, professionals, and cultural development. (Not to mention the intent of Contractual obligations and the reason law exists in ordering a society.) I have lived in this area since 1989 and I have watched the continued decline of funding for the arts, arts education and public education. I've also seen incredible volunteers and private gifts and organizations continue to try to pick up the SLACK of our elected leaders. However, we are exhausting those alternative sources of good will and community activism.
I do not relish sounding as negative as this might to some of you, however, I am genuinely concerned about the future of our community. It does not mean I will abandon putting that preverbal "shoulder to the wheel and pushing" forward even when it appears some of us are going uphill against those who do not favor cultural development of the region and seem to have, at least historically, the downhill advantage. I not only believe, but know that the arts and cultural development for the city is critical for the economic development of the area. It is a proven fact that communities who publicly fund and support the arts in their cities receive far more, not just in enrichment, but in demonstrated dollars, as a direct result of the cultural impacts in a region.
It is also distressing to continue to see flagrant touting of a pseudo elitism that does not foster good relationships within the community such as was pictured on the front page of the local paper this morning, i.e., members of the City Council and entertainment activities with the local sports industry. There are those of us in the community that can support athletic events and a thriving culture that includes, music, dance, drama, visual arts, and literary expression.
On September 14 there will be a meeting in Jacksonville. . .the Cultural Summit sponsored by the Florida Department of State. I hope you will each take the online Cultural Summit Survey and let your opinions be known. Know where your elected leadership stand both ethically and in what they value about public funding of culturally significant issues and education in the community.

Continue to support those local businesses that share your value of the arts. Remember when you spend dollars with locally owned business the larger part of that dollar stays in the community in which you live. Consider those running for election for the local School Board and other important areas of the community that control the purse strings of the community. When there values differ from yours, choose another candidate and be sure and tell your friends why.
Lee McDonald

TAC Members Contribute to the IMAGINATION SQUARED! Grid

2010-08-07T17:07:00.004-04:00

Pictured from top left to bottom right: Marsha Hatcher, Elaine Emery Bedell, Mary Atwood, Susan Sapinski, Yvonne C. Lozano, Michael Cenci, Keith Doles, Lora Davis Henningsen, Annelies Dykgraaf.

This project was started by Christina Foard & Dolf James as a creative response experiment to prove the amount of local talent housed in our very own city. It has evolved into an amazing project where 2,000 squares were made and handed out . So far about 1,000 have been completed and uploaded to the grid. There's likely many more being added as I speak. Pictured here are a few of the squares that TAC artists created for this project.

Be sure to visit IMAGINATION SQUARED! for more information on this amazing collaborative art experiment and to view the actual grid. More squares are being added on a continuous basis so be sure to check back often. Unveiling of the Grid will be September 1, 2010 at MOCA.

TAC artist: Yvonne C. Lozano featured in EU Jacksonville for the Month of August

2010-08-07T16:50:00.003-04:00

EU Jacksonville August Issue

Be sure to pick up a copy of this month’s EU Jacksonville and enjoy the cover art and look inside to find a wonderful article about the artists written by Jacksonville’s own arts writer, Madeleine Wagner.

Nature & Wildlid Exhibition at the St. Augustine Art Association

2010-07-22T14:48:00.004-04:00

TAC Members: Elaine Bedell, Leigh Murphy, & Joanelle Mulrain are part of this prestigious show. Leigh Murphy also won an Honorable Mention for her "The Lurker" watercolor. The show will be on display through August. For more details go to: http://staaa-art.blogspot.com/

ART/RAGEOUS @ THE WOMEN'S CENTER

2010-07-13T13:53:00.001-04:00

ARTrageous! is here! OPENING, Thursday, July 15th, ALL ARE WELCOME
Mary, Yvonne and Cookie from The Art Center will be showing.

SOLOMON DIXON @ THE KARPELES

2010-07-08T20:38:00.000-04:00

Solomon's opening is this Friday July 9.
5:30 - 8:00 pm

PABLO RIVERA AND ALEXIS AUDATE @ MOCA JULY 8 - AUG 4

2010-07-08T20:16:00.000-04:00

GEN MEMBERS FEATURED @ TAC

2010-07-02T22:17:00.000-04:00

The Art Center general members are the featured artists for the month of July at our Adam St. location.
You can also see additional art at our studio location (Hogan St.) from studio artists and other TAC artists on Art Walk Wednesdays.

Speech & Hearing Mural

2010-07-01T15:20:00.006-04:00

TAC completes another community mural. This one is at the Speech & Hearing Center of Jacksonville. Mural designed by TAC artist Y.C.Lozano. Marsha Hatcher assisted with the completion of the mural.

Michael Cenci @ Wilson Gallery (JCVA)

2010-06-28T22:30:00.000-04:00

Michael Cenci recieved an honorable mention at the JCVA Summer show at the Wilson Gallery , South campus FSCJ, on Beach Blvd. For his photograph "The Kayaker". The show runs from June 24th - July 29th.

Call to Artists: THE METHOD to my madness

2010-06-21T02:46:00.005-04:00

Seeking artists and craftsmen who want to show us what they do best. Mixed media, textiles, glass, sculptures, photography, jewelry and more will be accepted for this show. This all inclusive juried exhibit wants your best effort reflecting your personal approach and method toward the artwork you create.
Opening: Saturday, August, 14, 2010
Time: 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Art Center II, 229 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida

Format for submission: Please submit your images on CD. CDs will not be returned.

Deadlines for submission: CD postal submissions must be received by Saturday July 24, 2010.

Mail to - The Art Center, PO Box 11383, Florida, 32239. Thursday, July 22 or Friday, July 23 for hand delivered CDs. Drop off is at 31 West Adams Street between the hours of 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Size limitation: All artwork must be no larger than 60 inches or weigh more than 50 pounds.

Cost of entry: $25 for 3 pieces, $5 per additional piece with a total limit of 5 pieces.

Prize money: A minimum of $500 in prize money will be awarded.

Notification of accepted work: Thursday, July 29, 2010

Delivery of accepted pieces: Accepted pieces must be hand delivered to The Art Center II location at 229 North Hogan Street on Tuesday, August 10 or Wednesday, August 11 between the hours of 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. Shipped work must be sent to The Art Center, PO Box 11383, Jacksonville, Florida, 32239 and received no later than Thursday, August 12. Shipped work must include a return label and appropriate postage. Please Note: Insurance coverage for artwork is not provided by The Art Center and is the sole responsibility of the artist(s) submitting work.

Commission on sold work: There is a 40% commission to benefit The Art Center on all work sold by non-members. Commission on works sold by members will be according to artist agreements per member status.

Pick Up: between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. only, Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 229 North Hogan Street.
*Art work submitted should be original work by the artist and not completed under academic supervision and must have been completed within the last 3 years. If accepted, no reproductions of originals will be accepted.

For an application go to : http://www.tacjacksonville.org/news.html

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNING ARTISTS of the THINK SMALL Exhibit

2010-06-13T23:09:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to all the artists who had work accepted into the "Think Small" Exhibit.
The first place prize went to Nathan Mauney.
Second place - Pamela Green.
Third place- Annelies Dykgraaf
Honorable Mention - Kathryn Milkey
Honorable Mention - Marsha Hatcher

A very special thanks to Susanne Schuenke who was the juror for this exhibit.

KEITH DOLES AND BILLIE McCRAY EXHIBITING @ JAX PORT

2010-06-08T08:37:00.002-04:00

KEITH DOLES AND PRINCESS RASHID @ MOCA

2010-06-08T08:33:00.000-04:00

Mike Cenci turns the reptile's remains into fine art

2010-06-02T09:14:00.006-04:00

Alligators: See them later in Jacksonville artist's work jacksonville.com

Jazz Art Exhibit by E.J. Gold @ THE ART CENTER ON HOGAN ST.

2010-05-26T10:49:00.004-04:00

JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEKEND!
The Art Center is hosting an exhibit of jazz paintings by musician/artist E.J. Gold. We have 26 very large paintings (3'x6') of his jazz inspired art on display Fri., Sat., and Sun. during the Jazz Festival hours. Please come by our 229 N. Hogan St. location. This event is free and open to the public.

Location: Art Center II, Next door to Hemming Plaza Jewelers (2nd Floor)
E.J. Gold is a jazz musician who paints monumental canvasses for jazz concert installations such as Wynton Marsalis, Toots Thielemans, Oscar Peterson, Marian McPartland and more. His Jazz Greats portraits traveled across the nation with the Harlem Renaissance show and his Herbie Hancock portrait is featured in the Smithsonian in the American Museum of Natural History's permanent collection.
http://www.ejgold.org/

2010 JAZZ FEST POSTER ARTIST

2010-05-13T12:11:00.003-04:00

The official 2010 Jacksonville Jazz Festival poster was created by Art Center artist/president Marsha Hatcher who painted her interpretation of how Jacksonville comes alive during the annual jazz festival. Aptly titled, "River City Rumble," her artwork depicts the way the city exudes energy and excitement of talented musicians entertaining the masses. The use of vivid colors and diversity create a sense of enthusiasm represented in her work. FOR MORE INFO-
http://www.coj.net/Departments/Recreation+and+Community+Services/Special+Events/Jazz+Festival/2008+Jazz+Festival+Poster.htm

AND THE WINNER IS...

2010-05-06T10:05:00.004-04:00

All three photographs entered by Art Center member Mary Atwood in the Jacksonville Public Library’s annual Chiaroscuro Photo Contest were awarded prizes. One photograph placed first and two placed second in their respective categories.

Nancy Asbell featured guest artist for May

2010-05-04T08:25:00.006-04:00

Nancy Asbell. Opening reception this Wednesday, May 5, 6 - 9pm @ The Art Center, 31 W. Adams St. during Art Walk. This show continues through the month.
http://www.asbellarts.com/

CALL TO ARTISTS for "think small" juried art show

2010-04-27T20:03:00.013-04:00

go to : The Art Center's Official Website for more information

MARSHA HATCHER AND TRACIE THORNTON @ MOCA

2010-04-27T10:22:00.000-04:00

Please join of this Thursday at MOCA's Lab Gallery.

TAC FEATURED ARTIST FOR APRIL 2010

2010-04-06T08:14:00.004-04:00

Florida Nature and Wildlife photography by Michael Cenci
Michael is a member of The Art Center of Jacksonville and a member of the Jacksonville Coalition of the Visual Arts. His photographs are on display in galleries located at 31 West Adams, 111 East Bay Street, the Corse Gallery on Herschel Street as well as other local galleries. Some of his accomplishments include photographs displayed at MOCA for Jacksonville Looks at Animals, two time winner in the St Augustine Alligator Farm photo contest, as well as being selected to participate in the 2008 Art After Dark at the Florida Theatre. He participates in charity events such as Art Unleashed, Art and Wine Fest for Breast Cancer, etc.
www.cenciphotography.com