Arts

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Then and Now: 50 Years of Veteran Experiences

The St. Augustine Art Association is proud to provide a voice and stage for Veterans with a riveting, sometimes raw, emotionally-charged exhibition, entitled Then & Now: 50 Years of Veterans Experiences, on display July 2 through August 22, 2021.

This exhibit demonstrates the healing power of art by showcasing eight individuals who use painting, sculpture, photography, poetry and other creative outlets. These Veterans share their experiences from subtle murmurs of anguish to cries for support and understanding. Then and Now merges St. Augustine’s art and history with today’s global military awareness and experiences, providing both an educational narrative and outreach. During the exhibit, the Art Association will open its gallery for Veterans and military groups to host meetings or workshops, field trips, lectures and other special events.

A focal point of the exhibit will be a replicated five-by-eight-foot holding cell. This is a special “shout out” to American Hero, Army Major (RET) Theodore Gostas, a former POW held in captivity for over five years, four-and-a-half spent in solitary confinement. The cell will be surrounded by a visual narrative of two Vietnam veterans, Gostas and exhibit curator Jerome Domask, supporting each other for over 50 years as Foxhole Buddies after Gostas’ return to active duty.

There are numerous ways for our St. Augustine community to get involved in Veteran support, and this exhibit is just one of those. If this is something you’d be interested in supporting, let us know! Details on the exhibit, artists, and the ways you can get involved, can be found a www.staaa.org/then-and-now-2021 or by contacting the St. Augustine Art Association at (904) 824-2310 or info@staaa.org.

The St. Augustine Art Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1924. The Gallery is located at 22 Marine Street in historic downtown.

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The Keepers

The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum is happy to welcome back visual artist Cyriaco Lopes and poet Terri Witek to Flagler College for a participatory virtual event on Thursday, April 8 at 5:30pm. This event is a collaboration with the St. Johns County Public Library, in conjunction with National Poetry Month. The event is free and open to the public, and registration is required.

Zoom has become a ubiquitous part of both our personal and professional lives during the course of the pandemic. Through The Keepers, Lopes and Witek will utilize Zoom as an investigation of the gap between images and text, as orchestra, as conversation, as interactive performative work. The artists encourage viewers to participate in the creation of both visual and auditory elements in order to generate a unique art experience on this newly popular platform.

We would appreciate the audience’s participation during this event, and therefore we will request all participants to turn on their cameras (aka share video) and unmute themselves during certain segments of the performance. While full participation is strongly encouraged, we understand that not everyone might feel comfortable showing their faces and lending us their voices, and there will be ample opportunity to participate in the event through the chat function.

The Keepers will be the second time the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum has collaborated with Lopes and Witek, and the fifth time working with Witek and her other collaborators. In 2015 we presented Lopes and Witek’s exhibition Currents/Correntes. In 2016 we hosted visual artist Matt Roberts and Witek for their interactive, multiple site-specific digital project Dream Garden. In 2017, we invited Roberts and Witek back to Flagler College who, alongside Denke Chen, performed Implements for Removing Foreign Bodies.

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Plein Air Quick Draw Competition

On Saturday, April 24, starting at 11:00am, Plein Air artists will spread out around the Lightner Museum gardens and courtyard for a Quick Draw. Artists, in competition with their peers, will have just two hours to complete a painting. Once the two hours are up, a judge will award three artists for their quick skills.

Art lovers are invited to cheer on the artists and watch their paintings come to life as they race to the finish! Artwork will be for sale through the St. Augustine Art Association, located at 22 Marine Street in historic downtown.

For complete details on the Paint Out and Quick Draw, visit www.staaa.org/pleinair or call (904) 824-2310.

Admission is free for those who simply wish to admire the art. Safe interaction with artists on the field is encouraged.
Artists who want to participate must register at http://www.staaa.org/plein-air-registration/

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5th Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out

Artists and Art lovers! The St. Augustine Art Association invites you to participate in the community-wide 5th Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out in the nation’s oldest city, happening April 22-25, 2021.

This event, a nod to St. Augustine’s art history, celebrates the town’s architectural and coastal beauty through the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. In coordination with the Lightner Museum, Plein Air artists will be painting locations found in the artwork from their exhibit, St. Augustine in a New Light: American Impressionism from the Collection of the Lightner Museum, which opens April 8. For a complete list of locations to find the artists painting, visit staaa.org/pleinair.

Throughout the Paint Out, works-in-progress and finished works will be on display and for sale in the St. Augustine Art Association Wet Room. All art sales benefit the artists and programming of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1924.

Artists can find the full Paint Out Prospectus and Artist Registration online at
www.staaa.org/pleinair or call (904) 824-2310.

Register by Monday April 19, 2021
Registration is open to artists of all levels, must be 18 years or older.
Admission is free for those who simply wish to admire the art. Safe interaction with the artists out in the field is encouraged.
Artists who want to participate must register: $25/STAAA members; $35/non-members

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Bark 4 Art

Bring your dog to Pawsitive Healing-Veterinary Rehabilitation to support arts education programs in Duval and St. Johns Counties. Pawsitive Healing uses acupuncture and alternative medicine in addition to traditional veterinary practices to improve pets’ health and wellbeing. This fun event will be held at 1617 Thacker Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Tails will be wagging from noon till 4:00 with the following fun activities:
  • There will be drawings at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM for pet and people treats
  • Artist Anna Washington will demonstrate how pet portraits and paintings are done
  • Pictures of you with your pet by professional photographer. Tarrah Wellington Photography will be taking photographs to share on social media.
  • Agility course
  • JaxHorizon Advanced Imaging, Crosswinds Veterinary and other pet service providers will be on hand to answer questions
  • Tours of Pawsitive Healing
  • Light refreshments provided by Sawgrass Events
Pawsitive Healing-Veterinary Rehabilitation’s Dr. Carla Rodrigues says, “It is an absolute honor to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach on a community-driven project that will benefit our youth’s exposure to arts and culture. Pawsitive Healing’s vision and presence in San Marco is not just limited to aiding the pets of Jacksonville, it also influence the clientele and community positively. While offering advanced alternative options for seniors, geriatrics, and neurologic patients of any age, I pride my service on being present for clients’ needs as they navigate through the challenges that arise with our furry family members, being very mindful of the precious human-animal bond. Bark 4 Art is a perfect example of how we can all come together with a common goal of camaraderie and harmony. I look forward to a fun-filled day!”
CCPVB President and Executive Director Donna Guzzo said, “Partnering with Pawsitive Healing Clinic has been phenomenal to have visibility in the San Marco area of Duval County as we prepare to expand more services to the Jacksonville area. We have the clientele that can benefit from Dr. Rodriguez’s expertise as their pets get older or need alternative options. We are expecting folks from Duval and St. Johns to attend the event. It will be a family-pet-fun atmosphere to connect, engage, and experience. Our mission is to bring the arts to our community. This is exactly what we are doing. Success is imminent!”
Golden Retriever Event Sponsors: York Environmental Services, Central Bark Doggy Day Care, and Language Exploration & Enrichment.
Beagle Event Sponsors: Animal Care of Ponte Vedra Beach and Dames Point Animal Hospital.
Tickets are available here. For more information, please contact Brenda Swann, by email at bswann@ccpvb.org or by phone at 904-280-0614, ext. 1202.
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Butterfield Garage Invitational – October 2020

October is the inaugural BUTTERFIELD GARAGE INVITATIONAL. This year, many of the member artists have invited artists they admire, resulting in a diverse mix of seasoned artists in the community, family members who are artists, and newcomers who are beginning to make their mark. Butterfield Garage is excited for the opportunity to showcase these talents. Visitors to the gallery will have an opportunity to discover and explore the work of these artists. During this month long event, each invited artist will be available in the gallery to talk about their work with discussions of why they were chosen.

Butterfield Garage welcomes all to visit the gallery and explore this extraordinary group of artists. They invite you to come talk first hand with both the artist and the Butterfield member who chose them.

Schedule of Artist Appearances

Oct 3-4
Dee for Roberts Family Sat. 12-2:30pm
Katharine Evans Sat. 4-6:00pm
FiberArts Network artists Sun.12-3:00pm

Oct 10-11
Angel Cox Sat. 12-2:30pm
Sean Kelly Conway Sun 12-2:00pm
Jo Sinclair- Sun 3-5:00pm

Oct 17-18
Pat Konover Sat 12-2:30pm
Sara Pedigo Sun 12-1:30pm

Oct 24
Tina Henle forMaria Henle 12:00-2:00pm
Valarie Pothier-Forrester 3-5:00pm

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 by cabe@cabenolan.com

Butterfield Garage Invitational – October 2020

October is the inaugural BUTTERFIELD GARAGE INVITATIONAL. This year, many of the member artists have invited artists they admire, resulting in a diverse mix of seasoned artists in the community, family members who are artists, and newcomers who are beginning to make their mark. Butterfield Garage is excited for the opportunity to showcase these talents. Visitors to the gallery will have an opportunity to discover and explore the work of these artists. During this month long event, each invited artist will be available in the gallery to talk about their work with discussions of why they were chosen.

Butterfield Garage welcomes all to visit the gallery and explore this extraordinary group of artists. They invite you to come talk first hand with both the artist and the Butterfield member who chose them.

Schedule of Artist Appearances

Oct 3-4
Dee for Roberts Family Sat. 12-2:30pm
Katharine Evans Sat. 4-6:00pm
FiberArts Network artists Sun.12-3:00pm

Oct 10-11
Angel Cox Sat. 12-2:30pm
Sean Kelly Conway Sun 12-2:00pm
Jo Sinclair- Sun 3-5:00pm

Oct 17-18
Pat Konover Sat 12-2:30pm
Sara Pedigo Sun 12-1:30pm

Oct 24
Tina Henle forMaria Henle 12:00-2:00pm
Valarie Pothier-Forrester 3-5:00pm

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 by cabe@cabenolan.com

Butterfield Garage Invitational – October 2020

October is the inaugural BUTTERFIELD GARAGE INVITATIONAL. This year, many of the member artists have invited artists they admire, resulting in a diverse mix of seasoned artists in the community, family members who are artists, and newcomers who are beginning to make their mark. Butterfield Garage is excited for the opportunity to showcase these talents. Visitors to the gallery will have an opportunity to discover and explore the work of these artists. During this month long event, each invited artist will be available in the gallery to talk about their work with discussions of why they were chosen.

Butterfield Garage welcomes all to visit the gallery and explore this extraordinary group of artists. They invite you to come talk first hand with both the artist and the Butterfield member who chose them.

Schedule of Artist Appearances

Oct 3-4
Dee for Roberts Family Sat. 12-2:30pm
Katharine Evans Sat. 4-6:00pm
FiberArts Network artists Sun.12-3:00pm

Oct 10-11
Angel Cox Sat. 12-2:30pm
Sean Kelly Conway Sun 12-2:00pm
Jo Sinclair- Sun 3-5:00pm

Oct 17-18
Pat Konover Sat 12-2:30pm
Sara Pedigo Sun 12-1:30pm

Oct 24
Tina Henle forMaria Henle 12:00-2:00pm
Valarie Pothier-Forrester 3-5:00pm

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 by cabe@cabenolan.com

Butterfield Garage Invitational – October 2020

October is the inaugural BUTTERFIELD GARAGE INVITATIONAL. This year, many of the member artists have invited artists they admire, resulting in a diverse mix of seasoned artists in the community, family members who are artists, and newcomers who are beginning to make their mark. Butterfield Garage is excited for the opportunity to showcase these talents. Visitors to the gallery will have an opportunity to discover and explore the work of these artists. During this month long event, each invited artist will be available in the gallery to talk about their work with discussions of why they were chosen.

Butterfield Garage welcomes all to visit the gallery and explore this extraordinary group of artists. They invite you to come talk first hand with both the artist and the Butterfield member who chose them.

Schedule of Artist Appearances

Oct 3-4
Dee for Roberts Family Sat. 12-2:30pm
Katharine Evans Sat. 4-6:00pm
FiberArts Network artists Sun.12-3:00pm

Oct 10-11
Angel Cox Sat. 12-2:30pm
Sean Kelly Conway Sun 12-2:00pm
Jo Sinclair- Sun 3-5:00pm

Oct 17-18
Pat Konover Sat 12-2:30pm
Sara Pedigo Sun 12-1:30pm

Oct 24
Tina Henle forMaria Henle 12:00-2:00pm
Valarie Pothier-Forrester 3-5:00pm

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 by cabe@cabenolan.com

Butterfield Garage Invitational – October 2020

October is the inaugural BUTTERFIELD GARAGE INVITATIONAL. This year, many of the member artists have invited artists they admire, resulting in a diverse mix of seasoned artists in the community, family members who are artists, and newcomers who are beginning to make their mark. Butterfield Garage is excited for the opportunity to showcase these talents. Visitors to the gallery will have an opportunity to discover and explore the work of these artists. During this month long event, each invited artist will be available in the gallery to talk about their work with discussions of why they were chosen.

Butterfield Garage welcomes all to visit the gallery and explore this extraordinary group of artists. They invite you to come talk first hand with both the artist and the Butterfield member who chose them.

Schedule of Artist Appearances

Oct 3-4
Dee for Roberts Family Sat. 12-2:30pm
Katharine Evans Sat. 4-6:00pm
FiberArts Network artists Sun.12-3:00pm

Oct 10-11
Angel Cox Sat. 12-2:30pm
Sean Kelly Conway Sun 12-2:00pm
Jo Sinclair- Sun 3-5:00pm

Oct 17-18
Pat Konover Sat 12-2:30pm
Sara Pedigo Sun 12-1:30pm

Oct 24
Tina Henle forMaria Henle 12:00-2:00pm
Valarie Pothier-Forrester 3-5:00pm

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