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“Space Bars” by Chantalle Johnson

Artist: Chantalle Johnson Genre: Other Bio: I’m an audiovisual artist in Jacksonville who formerly performed under the moniker Shoni (now Ether Chambles). The attached music video is a collaborative effort between myself, Slomile Swift (music producer based in Baton Rouge LA), and Jazz Walker of Kijah Studios (independent filmmaker in Jacksonville). Enjoy and thanks for your consideration! Piece: Space Bars …

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“Man of the Year 1971” by Tony Miller

Artist: Tony Miller Genre: Painting Bio: Tony Miller was born in Evansville, Indiana but has lived in Jacksonville since 1988. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Florida majoring in Art with a minor in Art History. In the past, he’s worked as an art resource teacher for students ages 3-17. He has worked for the City …

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“Acrobat” by Samuel Bartlett

Artist: Samuel Bartlett Genre: Painting Bio: I’ve been painting in NE Florida for about twenty years. I started out working solely with pure abstract compositions and over time moved to working with life drawings. I then reinterpret them in new and different ways through a process of digital randomization. Piece: Acrobat Piece Description: This is an acrylic paint on canvas …

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“Memory Bears by ME” by Mary Ellington

Artist: Mary Ellington Genre: Other Bio: I’m a mother, grandmother, wife, nanny, writer, caregiver, quilter and bear maker. I know how it feels to lose a loved one, and I know how it feels to make huggable memories. Piece: Memory Bears by ME Piece Description: Memory Bears are made from any material you choose and designed to capture memories of …

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“No Going Back” by Maura Wolfson-Foster

Artist: Maura Wolfson-Foster Genre: Photography Bio: I prefer pictures to words. I prefer wabi-sabi to perfection. My love for photography is visceral. Please, check out my book about the fabulous Whetstones, self-published on Blurb: Click Here … and now, available on Amazon. Piece: No Going Back Piece Description: Mom has been in the end of life care unit at River …

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“Dandelion” by James English

Quarter 1: 1st Place Winner – Mortimer Rex Local band and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Mortimer Rex, performs their song “Dandelion”. [divider/ ] Artist: James English Genre: Music Bio: James English and Kyle Lanning make up the band called Mortimer Rex. They started playing together at a coffee shop just off the college campus where James was working …

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“LIFT OFF” by G.J. P-H

LIFT OFF by G.J. P-H We knew this tyme would come… I knew before they told me. We knew this tyme would come… We talked about it BOLDLY! We knew this tyme would come… We said to each other I LOVE YOU! We knew this tyme would come… We said who’d be there to greet you. We knew this tyme …

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“Sionna” by wise river

Quarter 1: 2nd Place Winner – Wise River Local artists and 2nd Place Winners of The Square, Wise River, performs their song “Sionna”. [divider/] Artist: wise river Genre: Music Bio: Wise river is a 3 piece dream-pop/synth-pop band fronted by brother and sister duo John and Laura Shannon from Jacksonville, FL. Wise river focuses on combining digital and analog instruments, …

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“Anna Smiles” by Cynthia Pierson

Artist: Cynthia Pierson Genre: Painting Bio: A resident of St Augustine, working at what I love; painting in pastel and watercolor. Many of my works and commissioned portraits are in private collections. I’m a member of the St Augustine Artists Association, North Florida Pastel Society, Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra, Art Guild of Orange Park, Pastel Society of North Florida …

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“Flowers in a vase #1” by Jerry Albert

Artist: Jerry Albert Genre: Painting Bio: Work full time as a rehabilitation counselor helping individuals with impairments return to work. Self taught artist. Married 47 years. I enjoy painting in my mind and transferring the image to canvas. Piece: Flowers in a vase #1 Piece Description: Large piece completed in a day by which movement of the paint takes on …

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“Into the woods” by Charles Pesterfield

Artist: Charles Pesterfield Genre: Painting Bio: I live in Middleburg Florida but I am from Michigan so I paint a lot of fall and winter scenes. I love art in all forms and my passion is oil and acrylic painting. I have been painting and drawing since I was in elementary school and my paintings are my children they stay …

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“Lusitania” by Kurt Polkey

Artist: Kurt Polkey Genre: Other Bio: Kurt Polkey b. 1972 My mix media art is comprised of sarcasm, humor, bitterness, masking tape, and sometimes glitter. I am a co-founder of nullspace projects, an experimental curatorial team in Jacksonville, Florida. I have exhibited my work, from Miami to Seattle and nowhere in between. Piece: Lusitania Piece Description: Masking tape on paper. …

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“Club Continental” by Lynn Blakemore

Artist: Lynn Blakemore Genre: Painting Bio: My specialty is architecture and landscape with an emphasis on color, light and shadow. Piece: Club Continental Piece Description: The Club Continental in Orange Park on the St. Johns River is a popular wedding/party venue. Web: Lynn Blakemore – Website

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“Adapt” by Michael D. Glinski

Artist: Michael D. Glinski Genre: Photography Bio: Michael D. Glinski is a fine-arts photographer and filmmaker in Jacksonville, Florida. “I suppose the work of Muybridge and more recent followers dwell somewhere deep in my subconscious,” says Michael. “But it is with experience and skill with camera, classic printmaking and digital post-production tools that I take on the challenge of telling …

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“Land of Waterfalls” by Leanna Crossan

Artist: Leanna Crossan Genre: Painting Bio: Hello! My name is Leanna Crossan and I’m a freelance illustrator! In my work I strive to create captivating characters and compelling narratives. Some of my favorite illustrators and biggest influences are Jon Foster, NC Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, Adam Rex and Georges Beuville. I attended Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL, …

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“Mornings” by Ohad Paris

Artist: Ohad Paris Genre: Music Bio: Ohad Paris is a singer-songwriter who brings into sound those things in life that remain silent – maybe the common secrets we all possess but never share, the world of a quiet man who doesn’t know how to love, or maybe the thoughts of the animals that observe us every day. Ohad does this …

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“Flag (or else) #6” by John Caesar

Artist: John Caesar Genre: Painting Bio: I am a self taught abstract expressionist working in natural wood medium tho I have always called my works my ‘paintings’ my influences include Klee, Noland, Kline Pollack and Calder new to Jacksonville I hope to make this my home for many years Piece: Flag (or else) #6 Piece Description: Constructed of and inspired …

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“Yacht Basin Park Gazebo Mosaic” – Kate Garcia Rouh

Quarter 1: 3rd Place Winner – Kate Rouh Local artist and 3rd Place Winner of The Square, Kate Rouh, talks about her mosaic project at Yacht Basin Park. [divider/ ] Artist: Kate Garcia Rouh Genre: Sculpture Bio: Kate Garcia Rouh has been an artist in Jacksonville over 30 years, a Duval County Public School teacher for almost 20 years and …

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“I can’t Breathe” by Joel Cook

Artist: Joel Cook Genre: Photography Bio: I like taking photos of people. I dont really know how else to put it. My experience ranges from protests, strikes, photo essays on homelessness to weddings and home birth. I just like making images that people can identify with. Piece: I can’t Breathe Piece Description: This photo was taken in Hemming Plaza during …

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“Country Road” – Madge Bruner Hazen

Artist: Madge Bruner Hazen Genre: Painting Bio: Program Director of WJCT-FM for 29 years; program notes for the Jacksonville Symphony; played and sang with the Jacksonville Symphony; promoted the London Symphony in Daytona Beach, Fla.; Sing with St. John’s Cathedral Choir (30 Years); Madge Bruner Enterprises to promote concerts; Taking acrylics from artist Allison Watson (6 years) Piece: Country Road …

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“In the Woods of Wekiwa” by Randy Pitts

Artist: Randy Pitts Genre: Painting Bio: Randy Pitts graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of South Florida in 1982 . Following a career in the commercial arts, Randy began painting in oils in 2001. Randy has since become devoted to painting the landscape on location and the challenges of capturing the light, form and shape …

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“Snake Dancer” by Diana Shepherd

Artist: Diana Shepherd Genre: Sculpture Bio: Currently a “later in life” student at UNF majoring in sculpting. Love doing figurative work and casting and welding. Piece: Snake Dancer Piece Description: Materials include: Iron, welded steel and glass. About the mysteries of spirituality. Web: Diana Shepherd – Website Diana Shepherd – Facebook

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Promo: Jacksonville Public Library

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to showcase the Genealogy Collection at the Jacksonville Public Library as a source for individuals researching their family history in Jacksonville.

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Promo: Staci Grant

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots – a new ten-part series exploring the history of American through the lives, family, and DNA of some of its most celebrated citizens. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to present the story of Staci Grant.

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Promo: Jennifer Mansfield “Calvin”

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots – a new ten-part series exploring the history of American through the lives, family, and DNA of some of its most celebrated citizens. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to present the story of Jennifer Mansfield.

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Promo: Jennifer Mansfield “Barn”

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots – a new ten-part series exploring the history of American through the lives, family, and DNA of some of its most celebrated citizens. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to present the story of Jennifer Mansfield.

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Promo: Amelia Island Genealogical Society

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to showcase a project being conducted by the Amelia Island Genealogical Society that will serve as a valuable resource for individuals researching their family history in Nassau County.

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“Crosscurrents” – Arvid Smith

Artist: Arvid Smith Genre: Music Bio: Multi-instrumentalist, performing on a variety of stringed instruments in a variety of genres. Currently performing with the Americana group Canary In The Coal Mine. Composer for a wide variety of mediums, including film, dance, yogic events and folk styles. Piece: Crosscurrents Piece Description: An instrumental piece blending Sitar, 12 String Guitar , Tanpuras and …

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“Homage To The Directors 1” by Frank Martinez

Artist: Frank Martinez Genre: Photography Bio: Frank has been an active artist for over 10 years, mainly in photography and has begun to branch into video. He is self taught in many fields including photography, art, art history and lately in cinematography. He currently resides in Middleburg. In the Spring of 2013 he launched his website as a hub to …

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“Cotton Candy Sunset” by Sherri Lewis-Seals

Artist: Sherri Lewis-Seals Genre: Painting Bio: I am currently working in Pastels. I absolutely love the colors and the vibrancy of this medium. I am a Jacksonville native, a graduate of JU, happily married for 18 years, and I worked for over 31 years in IT. Now I have returned to my first love of Art. I am fortunate to …

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First Coast Connect

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First Coast Connect

Jeb Bush Announces Exploration of 2016 Presidential Bid WJCT CEO Michael Boylan St. Vincent’s Healthcare Mary Awards St. Augustine Ballet’s The Nutcracker Electro Lounge Host David Luckin Image credit: Gage Skidmore / Flickr [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]