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“Coffee at The Lightner Museum” by Yola Nicpon

Artist: Yola Nicpon Genre: Photography Bio: As far as I can remember I have always been an artistic soul. And taking pictures is soo natural state for me. This is what makes me happy and in tune with myself. My intuition and my Heart leads me to express how I see the world through the camera lenses, and it’s amazing …

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“Charmaine” by Nicole Holderbaum

Artist: Nicole Holderbaum Genre: Painting Bio: My goal is to reveal the unlimited potential that innately exists within us all. I hope to help individuals reconnect to their earthly and universal roots which, when acknowledged and embraced, provide us with the ability to conquer anything. I want to encourage people to live with a purpose, to search within themselves and …

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WJCT’s First Coast Connect Receives National PRNDI Award

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT’s First Coast Connect Receives National PRNDI Award First Coast Connect Wins First Place in The Call–In Program Category (Jacksonville, FL, June 29, 2015); WJCT’s First Coast Connect has received its fourth national award from Public Radio News Directors, Inc. (PRNDI). The program captured first …

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WJCT’s State Of The Re:Union Wins Third National Edward R. Murrow Award In a Row

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT’s State Of The Re:Union Wins Third National Edward R. Murrow Award In a Row (Jacksonville, FL, June 24, 2015) For the third year in a row, the public radio program State of the Re:Union (SOTRU) will receive the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award. The …

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“Axis by Axis” by Paco Gutierrez

Artist: Paco Gutierrez Genre: Painting Bio: Born in Havana. Cuba and moved to the US when I was 13 yrs old. After High School went to study at the University of Salamanca in Spain. Received my MFA (Masters in Fine Arts) from Emporia State University in Kansas. Hava exhibited in Spain, Kansas, Miami, NY, and in NE Florida. Piece: Axis …

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“Tribute To Starry Night” by Nate Gholz

Artist: Nate Gholz Genre: Painting Bio: I am 37 years old, I am a personal trainer, and certified life-guard, however I am always looking for new things to do, when I’m not with my wonderful 11 year old daughter, Eden. I was born in Oregon and have lived and worked and just traveled all around the world. I love the …

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“Under the Palms” by Peggy Toussant

Artist: Peggy Toussant Genre: Painting Bio: As a watercolorist for ten years, I never get tired of seeing how the paint will react on the paper and on the prepared canvas. I’m a former teacher, now with a children’s orchestra program, a resident of Jax since 2002, and now I see our city on the cusp of being great, people …

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“Give Me Wings!” by Susanne Schuenke

Artist: Susanne Schuenke Genre: Painting Bio: I am a full time fine art painter with the medium oil and watercolor. I have painted since childhood and had numerous exhibitions international (Europe and USA) and also locally, since I am a resident of St. John’s County since 1991. Piece: Give Me Wings! Piece Description: A monumental painting (14′ wide) , giving …

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“Goldfish” by Shellie Thies

Artist: Shellie Thies Genre: Painting Bio: Shellie has been painting all her life. She matriculated at the School of Visual Arts in New York and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003 from the University of North Florida. Her work has been featured in multiple local art shows, and she is currently continuing to work on an abstract series. …

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Hometown 403

On this episode of Hometown: M.C. Pressure, By Your Side Books, Dinosaurs Unearthed and Berry Good Farms

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“African Beauty” by Delicia Foster

Artist: Delicia Foster Genre: Painting Bio: I am a freshman at the University of North Florida in the biology major. I am a self taught artist and I have been practicing art since the 7th grade. Piece: African Beauty Piece Description: This piece is about the beauty in Africa that people don’t always see.

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“Chardon Coffee” by Lyea Shine

Artist: Lyea Shine Genre: Photography Bio: I’m 31 years old from Puerto Rico. I’m married with 1 child. I went to school at the University of Puerto Rico and studied Photography, but currently I’m a BSN RN in Jacksonville. I love art, but I’m extremely shy, which make it difficult for me to show my work. All of my work …

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“Green Flake Auggie 2014” by Jack Mullins

Artist: Jack Mullins Genre: Painting Bio: I am originally from a small town in Texas. Now reside in Green Cove Springs. I have been painting for 6+ yrs. A sign maker by day and artist by free time. I love the style of traditional style painted signs and graphics. Spending most of my artistic time in my home studio or …

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“Along the River Anslawell” by Jonathan Moore

Along the River Anslawell by Jonathan Moore Each day upon the shores is born, A carnival like New Year’s morn, There with glad joy and happiness, There have I strolled and I confess, Let the bright sights wash over me, And clear the ambiguity That clouds some days in frost and ice If such a semblance can suffice. The bees …

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“MultiColored Abstraction!!” by John Summers

Artist: John Summers Genre: Painting Bio: 66 year old guy dabbling in art since 1967. A musician first, I attended Florida State University to study Music Education and learned jazz improvisation. Returning to Jacksonville I played in Rock and Jazz groups also doing substitute work with the Jacksonville Symphony. I have been doing original abstract art over the years. I …

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“Jerry’s Alright” by Alyssa Castleman

Artist: Alyssa Castleman Genre: Other Bio: Hi, my name is Alyssa. I am a UNF student and also a part time barista at Lillie’s Coffee Bar. I have all kinds of hobbies! One of them is making hand made collages from books and magazines I find at thrift stores. Piece: Jerry’s Alright Piece Description: I had no idea who Jerry …

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“Looking Through Shattered Dreams” by Laurel McNatt

Artist: Laurel McNatt Genre: Painting Bio: I enjoy painting as a hobby and have sold several pieces but also love to teach painting to both adults and children. I am 44 years old and a mother of four children ages 5-17, and married 22 years. I grew up overseas and returned from South America at age 14. Painting did not …

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“Filaments of Beauty” by Jerry Albert Jerry

Artist: Jerry Albert Jerry Genre: Painting Bio: I am a young old guy who has been working to help others in my loving job as a counselor. On the weekends I switch brains to create art. Piece: Filaments of Beauty Piece Description: Energetic movement of paint strings create a vibrant motion assembled as Flowers in a Basket

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“Early Onset” by Jeff Feller

Early Onset by Jeff Feller I can remember the sky But I cannot remember the blue I can remember the cry But I cannot remember the hew I can remember a taste But I cannot remember the food I can remember in love But I cannot remember with you [divider/] Artist: Jeff Feller Genre: Poetry Bio: I am a poetry …

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WJCT Announces Local Winners of PBS Kids Writers Contest

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Announces Local Winners of PBS Kids Writers Contest First Place Winners Advance to the National PBS KIDS Writers Contest (Jacksonville, FL, May 26, 2015); WJCT announces the local winners of the 2015 PBS KIDS Writers Contest. The first place winners in grades K-3 will …