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 …
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 …
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!
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Christa Fatoumata (fah-two-mah-tah) Sylla (see-lah) is a Pan African Dance Instructor who empowers women through music, dance and spirituality.
Local entrepreneur Gwynne Mims Minter shares the journey of her namesake salon, Gwynne Mims.
Jacksonville based designer Sally Keiser shares the story of her mobile fashion truck turned brand, Sally Ann.
Beth Sullivan represents Florida and Mexico as Mermaid Coral Beth, a professional mermaid teaching kids to use their talents to positively impact the lives of others.
On this episode of Hometown, Professional mermaid Beth Sullivan teaches kids to use their talents to impact the lives of others. Jacksonville designer Sally Keiser shares the story of her mobile fashion brand, Sally Ann. Gwynne Mims Minter shares the journey of her namesake salon, Gwynne Mims. And Christa Fatoumata (fah-two-mah-tah) Sylla (see-lah) is a Pan African Dance Instructor who …
David McFee tells the story of why he became a stay-at-home dad and the importance of support groups like Stay-at-Home Dads Northeast Florida.
Local farmer Scott Meyer works the land to grow rice, mayhaws, muscadines, and more.
Local artist Hiromi Moneyhun talks about her journey as a papercut artist.
Local students engage in the creation of video games in the Video Game Design program at Kirby Smith Middle School.
On this episode of Hometown, local students create video games in the Video Game Design program at Kirby Smith Middle School. Local artist Hiromi Moneyhun (here-row-me money-hun) talks about her journey as a papercut artist. Local farmer Scott Meyer works the land to grow rice, mayhaws, muscadines, and more at his farm, Congaree and Penn. And David McFee talks about …
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Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Public Broadcasting Is Seeking Nominations for Education Champions for Its Third Annual American Graduate Stories of Champions 2016 Awards (Jacksonville, FL, June 27, 2016); WJCT Public Broadcasting is seeking five local champions of education to recognize for mentoring, encouraging and shaping students for success. …
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 (Jacksonville, FL, May 27, 2016); WJCT announces the local winners of the 2016 PBS Kids Writers Contest. The first place winners in grades K-3 advanced to the People’s Choice level of the contest. Over 100 creative …
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Artist: Crystal Paris Genre: Spoken Word Bio: Crystal Paris is a poetic writer and storyteller who listens to the stories life has to tell. She then marries pen with paper in a union of reflection and thought provoking poetry. Crystal is the daughter of Mary and a kindred to the world. Her work embodies topics on life, love, joy, pain, …
Artist: Pamela Bell Genre: Painting Bio: I have recently started my journey of being an artist after retiring from UNF. Piece: Roots of the Future Piece Description: This piece shows the past influencing the future and the new chapters that lay ahead over time.
Artist:Marjorie Price Genre: Painting Bio: I grew up in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. A painter all my life, I have worked in all mediums; the style of my painting has moved between abstract and representational. In 2014, I moved to Atlantic Beach where I continue to work as a writer and painter. Piece: Everybody In (from the Bathers …
Artist:Bill Burnsau Genre: Sculpture Bio: Bill Burnsau has been a Jacksonville resident since 1983. He has a strong interest, which he shares with his wife Rosemary, in community theater. Bill and Rosemary have been married for 57 wonderful years. Bill has worked as a TV Art Director, as an Ad Agency Art Director, and as a Graphic Designer/Producer for XEROX …
IT AIN’T OVER TIL IT’S OVER by Ray Holmes DON’T YOU LEAVE THE STADIUM YET TEAMMATE IT AIN’T OVER TIL IT’S OVER. THERE IS STILL TIME ON THAT CLOCK SO LET THE GAME PLAY ON. JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE BEHIND DON’T MEAN THAT IT IS ALL DONE. THERE ARE STILL PLAYS TO BE MADE PASSES TO BE COMPLETED AND THIS …
Artist: James Smith Genre: Painting Bio: Aircraft mechanic at Cecil Field. Paint as a hobby. Baby boomer, almost retired. Piece: Cat Jumpers Piece Description: Intrepid house cats try their hand at base jumping.
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2016 Collection 1: 1st Place Winner – Suzi West Local artist and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Suzi West, talks about her journey as a model and photographer. [divider/] Artist: Suzi West Genre: Photography Bio: I will most likely not win this contest because I am not popular. If art is to be judged, it should be judged for …
Artist: Katie Plank Genre: Other Bio: I am a music teacher and a pianist who is obsessed with classical music and Harry Potter. I am a self-taught doodler but would like to learn more mediums and techniques. Piece: Phoenix Piece Description: This piece was inspired by Stravinsky and J.K. Rowling. Web: Katie Plank – Instagram
Artist: Tom Baggs Genre: Other Bio: I am a virtual reality artist who performs and exhibits on-line in the Second Life social media environment. I have been an inter- media artist since 1975. Currently I am interested in providing a new art viewing experience where the audience can choose to view the art event from any seat or location in …
Artist: Isabella Martinez Genre: Music Bio: Shark with Legs consists of david enicks, Ryan MacColl, Arden Green, and Isabella Martinez. All of our music comes from our improvised jam sessions at Ryan’s apartment. We like to experiment with all genres of music, but if we had to title our sound, we’d call it soft rock. Piece: Professor Peridot Piece Description: …
Artist: LaVerne Cheshire Genre: Painting Bio: I am a self-taught acrylic artist living in East Palatka, FL. I have been painting for about three years now, and just love creating something on a blank canvas! Although in my seventies, I hope to be painting for many more years. Piece: Landon Piece Description: A16″x20″ acrylic on canvas, taken from a photo …
