Artist: Caitlin Flynn Genre: Painting Bio: I moved to Jacksonville 2.5 years ago from NYC. Received my master’s at Pratt Institute and taught and exhibited in NYC for 5 years. I currently live in Neptune Beach with my husband, and our 9 month old daughter. Piece: Waimea Flow Piece Description: This is the largest in my Big Wave series 56″ …
New UNF Poll Reveals Jacksonville Voters are Uncertain, Undecided as Election 2015 Looms Generation W Speaker and CNN Correspondent Kelly Wallace March Madness Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper
Discussing the Week’s Biggest News Stories with Our Roundtable of Local Journalists One Spark 2015 Recruiting Volunteers Riverside Arts Market Opens for Spring Season
How Same-Sex Marriage Legalization Could Lead to an Adoption Boom The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Presents International Lecturer Vito Di Bari Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library Book Sale Around Town with Kerry Speckman
St. Johns River Deepening Forum Community Education Summit Generation W Theatre Jacksonville Presents “The Miracle Worker”
Groundwork Jacksonville iStart Jax 2015 Startup Weekend 27th Annual UNF Great American Jazz Series Electro Lounge Host David Luckin
Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release 89.9 FM WJCT Public Radio Adds New Music Program To After Hours Lineup – Jazz Night in America Debuts Saturday, March 7 at 8pm – (Jacksonville, FL, March 1, 2015); WJCT is adding a new weekly radio program, Jazz Night In America, to its 89.9FM …
Artist: Ale’ta Turner Genre: Poetry Bio: I’m an aspiring fictional author, blogger and volunteer. Piece: Glossed Over Piece Description: Glossed Over captures a vulnerable moment of a woman, who shares something she’s insecure about. Web: Ale’ta Turner – Website Ale’ta Turner – Twitter
Artist: Yvonne Brown Genre: Painting Bio: I enjoy sketching when ever I can. Most of my work is done in sketchbooks. My mediums are watercolor, color pencils and acrylic on canvas. Piece: Philly Piece Description: Graphite and watercolor of various images from my place of birth Philadelphia.
Artist: Mario Della Penta Genre: Painting Bio: Fine art oil and acrylic painter now a Jacksonville resident have collectors in a number of different States and Countries. looking to find more places to show my art. Have had a one man show at Jacksonville Main Library in December 2010. Piece: The Harp- Heavenly Music Piece Description: Oil on Canvas Heigh …
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 …
Artist: Kim Reteguiz Genre: Music Bio: Kim Reteguiz is a singer songwriter and lead singer of Kim Reteguiz & The Black Cat Bones. She collaborates with various artists such as the amazing singer song writer and pianist Shawn Pfaffman. They are very proud of this song and while it’s being sung by a woman, it was written by a man …
Artist: Gregory Graham Genre: Music Bio: I’m currently a student at Valdosta State University, determined to receive a PhD in music. I play piano, flute, and french horn. I have composed 16 pieces for orchestra and 5 pieces for electronica. I aspired to one day compose and perform for an audience. Piece: Symphonic Poem For “Oedipus Rex” – The Finale …
Discussing the Week’s Top News Stories with Our Roundtable of Local Journalists Northeast Florida Vegfest Red Moon Theatre Festival
Advocates Push for State Legislation to Keep Juvenile Arrest Records Confidential Author and Speaker Kim Skinner Douglas Anderson School of the Arts 28th Annual Extravaganza Around Town with Kerry Speckman
Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Public Broadcasting Partners with Jacksonville Media Outlets for City’s Mayoral Debate Coverage (Jacksonville, FL, February 24, 2015); WJCT Public Broadcasting is partnering with First Coast News and the Florida Times-Union to present an on-air debate between mayoral candidates on March 12 at WJCT Studios. …
Artist: Frank Martinez Genre: Photography Bio: Frank has been an active artist for over 10 years, mainly in photography and video. He is self taught in many fields including photography and cinematography. He currently resides in Middleburg. Piece: The Re-Formation Of Holbein Piece Description: This is a composite of previous photos I have produced. Web: Frank Martinez – Website Frank …
Artist: Mike Heath Genre: Other Bio: I’m a local Jacksonville, Fl Actor/Director with over 10 years combined experience in the entertainment industry. I enjoy creating films that are thought provoking, Knee Slapping, and just plain engaging. Piece: Love Waits Piece Description: This short film is about an interracial couple during the mid 19th century during times of prejudice. Web: Mike …
Artist: Maura Hendry Genre: Sculpture Bio: Maura Hendry was born and raised in St. Augustine. Attended FSU BFA Painting major. A 30 year career in the marine industry put her art on hold. In 2007 she discovered. Working as a hand builder, Maura’s pieces reflect her love for nature and reptiles. Winter’s are spent at her studio in Elkton, FL …
Artist: Ginny Bullard Genre: Photography Bio: To me, photography is a venue for capturing small moments in time. Only once will the subject be as it is… both time and light are ever changing. Mundane moments when isolated capture the attention. For a moment. I am part owner of two art galleries, located in the “original art district” of St. …
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Artist: Lauren Avery Genre: Painting Bio: I’ve always loved artistic creative things I could get my hands on when I was younger and love to transform and create something out of nothing onto a piece of paper or canvas. I’m 19 years old and live in Jacksonville Beach, anything mystical, fantastical or magical I love and also anything to do …
Artist: Dianne Woods Genre: Photography Bio: I am a downtown resident. I have recently began to display my photography but have been taking pictures for many years. My favorite photography is landscape and my goal is to have and opportunity to display my work in a gallery. I also use my photographic expression to create note and postcards. Piece: Sunset …
Artist: Sandy Harrington Genre: Painting Bio: Sandy Harrington is a native Floridian, and has painted as long as she can remember. After working in the commercial art field for a number of years, she made her living in the real estate field. Now that she is retiring to Jacksonville, she is enjoying painting like a kid again, especially experimenting with …
Artist: Kyriaki Karalis Genre: Sculpture Bio: I grew up in Central Florida studying music, until visual art swept me off my feet. I studied photo and ceramics at UNF, and I now have a pottery studio at CoRK Art District in Riverside. Piece: x vase Piece Description: Wheelthrown vase, 14″ tall. Impressions of the letter X, and glaze adorn the …
Artist: Kasey Thigpen Genre: Photography Bio: I am a self taught artist in Nassau County. I have worked with a plethora of mediums, including acrylics, watercolor, oils, photography, and mixed media. Piece: His Name Was Daniel Piece Description: Boots on the Ground Event
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Artist: Desiree Kantrim Genre: Painting Bio: Born in Alsace Lorraine, on he border between France and Germany, I have since lived and traveled all over the globe . Germany, France, Spain and Italy, from the U.S. to Canada, from there to Costa Rica, Africa, Thailand and even Nepal and the Himalayas- all the way to Everest Base Camp. My art …
2015 Collection 2: 3rd Place Winner – Mama Blue Local artist and 3rd Place Winner of The Square, Mama Blue, performs her song “Closer To Free”. [divider/] Artist: Mama Blue Genre: Music Bio: A native of Jacksonville, Mama Blue graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and earned a talent scholarship to Jacksonville University. Majoring in vocal performance, she …
Artist: John Taddia Genre: Painting Bio: I’m 63 years old. Married 18 years I have 2 daughters and 1 step son who have given me 9 grandchildren.I am a U.S Navy veteran and I work at the Mayo Clinic. Other than going to The Art Institute of Boston I am self trained. I paint in oils and water colors. I …
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The Debate Over Offshore Oil Drilling on Jacksonville’s Coast Book Blogger Stacey Goldring and the First Coast Connect Book Club 2015 Jacksonville RV Megashow Stage Aurora Presents “The Piano Lesson”
Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Omega Allen First Coast Success Profiles Generation W Founder Donna Orender Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper
Artist: Suzanne Stacy Genre: Painting Bio: Abstract expressionist painter with an emphasis on the surrounding landscape. I also paint figurative nudes but primary focus is on abstraction. I studied graphic design in college but decided my real passion was on the fine art side. Piece: Interference Piece Description: When multiple obstacles are colliding together they tend to make larger obstacles. …
Artist: Stephen Mason Genre: Music Bio: Singer/Songwriter – Country, with occasional mixture of folk/rock with a blues overtone recorded with minimal tracks; however, still a full sound. Piece: I Can Feel Her Heart (Beatin’ Inside of Mine) Piece Description: Contemporary country song about a guy who waited too long to commit to a relationship. Web: Stephen Mason – Website Stephen …
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