Author: Michael

  • Changes to our group

    It was great seeing all of you at our last meeting, I’m always grateful for your participation. We’ve had four meetings thus far and I think we’ve gotten to know one another fairly well, so it’s time to take our group to the next level. Based on the results of the online survey I sent…

  • Local Art News for March 2011

    Some recent art-related articles from local news sources: 3/3/11 – The St. Augustine Underground: Feeling sketchy? 3/12/11 – The St. Augustine Record: Lightner lands painting ‘worth millions’ 3/13/11 – The St. Augustine Record: Lions served as models 3/27/11 – The St. Augustine Record: City’s art colony is topic of oral history symposium 3/28/11 – The…

  • Member Activities

    New member Matt T. will be displaying his work at the Riverside Arts Market on  Saturday, March 26 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The Arts Market is located at  715 Riverside Avenue in Jacksonville. Look for Matt at booth #502. For more information visit Matt’s website or RiversideArtsMarket.com. Susan G. will be also teaching classes on…

  • Artists Needed for “One Day Without Shoes” Event

    One of our new members, Loren, needs artists who can paint and/or decorate TOMS shoes for the “One Day Without Shoes” event on Tuesday, April 5th. “One Day Without Shoes” is a national event to raise awareness of the health risks faced by children in developing countries who have no shoes to wear. Without shoes,…

  • Palencia Street Festival on March 25

    The Palencia Club is hosting the 3rd Annual Spring Break at Palencia Street Festival on Friday evening, March 25, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, the global leader of breast cancer movement. This event is open to the public, admission is free. The suggested donation…

  • Member Survey Results

    For those who are interested, the results of our recent Member Survey are now available. Here is a quick summary of the top two responses for each question. What we want to get out of the group: To meet and establish friendships with other local artists To find out about creative opportunities like contests, exhibits and…

  • First Friday Artwalk Tonight

    Today’s St. Augustine Record has an overview of what you’ll see at the First Friday Artwalk tonight, along with a short profile of artist Richard Chamberlain.

  • Zoë Lewis Concerts

    The St. Johns Cultural Council will be hosting two Zoë Lewis concerts on Saturday, March 26, and Sunday, March 27, at the Cultural Center building near the St. Johns County Pier. Proceeds from the ticket sales will help fund the planned addition of an artists’ space inside the Cultural Center. Tickets are $20 per person.…

  • Upcoming Art Association Exhibits

    CLAY, COLLAGE & CUTTING EDGE EXHIBIT Juried. Three exhibits in one setting. Clay / Open Subject; Collage / Open Subject; Cutting Edge / Open Media that pushes the boundaries of ideas, techniques and materials. Limit three entries per artist. $15/per entry for Art Association members. $300 top award along with other cash prizes and exhibit…

  • Local Art News for February 2011

    Some recent art-related articles from local news sources: 1/21/11 – Flagler College Gargoyle: Jackson Holbrook: Unconventional Artist 2/19/11 – Coquina Online: Graffiti in St. Augustine: Is it art or vandalism? 2/22/11 – Coquina Online: St. Augustine artist finds inspiration outside 2/25/11 – The St. Augustine Underground: Local artist combines paint, people and photogaphs in living…