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WJCT Public Broadcasting Announces Its Champions of Education

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Public Broadcasting Announces Its Champions of Education: Honorees To Be Recognized at American Graduate Stories of Champions 2016 Awards Dinner on Sept. 15 (Jacksonville, FL, August 31, 2016); WJCT Public Broadcasting is pleased to announce its five local champions of education to be honored …

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“Vincent Van Skelly” by Marie Marfia

Artist: Marie Marfia Genre: Painting Bio: My name is Marie Marfia and I am a pastel artist living in Florida. If you’re looking for art featuring skeletons, you’ve come to the right place. I like to paint skeletons as tourists capering on and around famous landmarks, as figures dancing on the beach or as substitutes for people in classic works …

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“Fascination” by Abby Howard Murphy

Artist: Abby Howard Murphy Genre: Painting Bio: Lifelong artist and photographer, Abby’s work includes murals for the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village and Timucuan Parks Foundation; SJRWMD watershed education illustrations; sets for theater productions at Stanton HS and DBC; publication designs as well as an occasional show. Working to preserve and advocate special places, her paintings celebrate the natural world. Piece: …

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“Sirens of Sado” by Shoot the Pier

Artist: Shoot the Pier Genre: Music Bio: Shoot the Pier is a local father/daughter band who writes, plays, records and produces original instrumental surf music at our home in San Marco. Our music gets airplay on CA college stations and has been used in movies and commercials. Support Local Artists! Piece: Sirens of Sado Piece Description: Inspiration came from the …

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“Various” by Arvid Smith

Artist: Arvid Smith Genre: Music Bio: Perfoming a blend of original compositions as well fusionist treatments of traditional music. Piece: Various Piece Description: Wood & Wire

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“Luminescent” by Rachael Harbert

Artist: Rachael Harbert Genre: Painting Bio: I was raised in Jacksonville and attended JU on a full academic scholarship. Although I’ve been artistic since I was a child (just ask my parents!), I took some formal art classes at JU while I was earning an honors degree in Economics and Spanish. Once I had my degree, I decided to earn …

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“Eye of The Dragon” by Mark Wilson

Artist: Mark Wilson Genre: Photography Bio: Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Mark has been photographing for over 35 years, and completed his studies at the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sensibility of “the precise moment” of time, elements of weather and light are crucial in capturing and conveying the emotion of his subjects. Piece: Eye …

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“Zen Blossoms” by Wynelle Bunnell

Artist: Wynelle Bunnell Genre: Painting Bio: I am a longtime resident of Jacksonville with the exception of military orders that took us to other states and even Japan. However, I am home to stay. I love ART….any form of art. I am a potter, floral designer, jewelry designer, and published writer. My current passion is painting with alcohol inks and …

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“Gift from Hephaestus” by Kimberly Hanna-Wallis

Artist: Kimberly Hanna-Wallis Genre: Other Bio: Kimberly Hanna Wallis currently lives in Amelia Island, Florida. She was honored as a 2016 Emerging Artist from the Tampa Gasparilla Festival of the Arts and has apprenticed in Portland, OR and on Guernsey in the UK Channel Islands. She focuses on being an ethical and sustainable artist and runs a zero-waste studio; La …

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“Marginalized” by Joe O’Hearn

Marginalized by Joe O’Hearn The fringes welcome loners our mumblings churn out works of art crafted in seclusion, where no one ever recites them. Being laughed at reaches my heart stretched to my ankles, my mind recoils I didn’t make myself yet here I am. It stands to reason fitting in is required, my thoughts simply trampled shelter me like …

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“When You Came Into My Life” by Bogdan Koul

Artist: Bogdan Koul Genre: Music Bio: My name is Bogdan and I am a single man band musician whose origin leads all the way to Russia. I have been recording music since I was 13 and enjoy writing my own songs. Have had experience in leading multiple bands while being the front man. Piece: When You Came Into My Life …

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“Objectivity” by Jim Stephens

Artist: Jim Stephens Genre: Music Bio: Born in Los Angeles – moved to Australia for many years – moved from Australia to St Augustine Fl. Rock, jazz, Brazilian music, folk, blues, blue-grass influences in a large catalogue of diverse and original songs Piece: Objectivity Piece Description: The lyrics of this home spun folk song invite the listener to discuss differences …

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“Old Post Office in Fernandina Beach” by Ann Wamack

Artist: Ann Wamack Genre: Painting Bio: Ann Wamack lives in North Florida where she draws and paints. Piece: Old Post Office in Fernandina Beach Piece Description: Acrylic painting on art board, measures approximately 16 in (H) by 12 in (W) Web: Ann Wamack – Website Ann Wamack – Facebook

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“AN EXPLANATION” by Charles Greene

AN EXPLAINATION By Charles Greene Copyright 2013 Cast of Characters God: Older Male or Female dressed in white. Angel: Slightly younger dressed in white. Close enough friend can say things others might not get away with. Scene Heaven, mostly white, puffy clouds surround to figures. Curtain opens with both actors on stage. Actors can be standing or seated. SCENE I …

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“Atlas” by Alfred Johnson III

Atlas by Alfred Johnson III Sacrifice so much in order to protect my masculinity It takes precedence over my humanity… My sanity tilts on its axis The weight of the world robs me of my balance A man that is deeply saddened I have found a brother in the shamed titan Atlas Appearances are getting harder to maintain The sun …

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“Queen Esther (Self Portrait)” by Victoria “Mitzy” McKeiver

Artist: Victoria “Mitzy” McKeiver Genre: Painting Bio: I am a native of Jacksonville, Florida and I have always had a passion for exploring faith and spirituality. I attended and graduated from Spelman College with a degree in Psychology and Studio Art. My love for art is driven for my love for spirituality i.e., (I paint and create biblical and angelic …

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“200 Steps” by Natalie Mckendree

Artist: Natalie Mckendree Genre: Photography Bio: Photography is my passion and I look at everything from a different point of view. Piece: 200 Steps Piece Description: Beautiful Day in St. Augustine!