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WJCT Announces Winners of WJCT’s 2017 PBS Kids Writers Contest People’s Choice Awards

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Announces Winners of 2017 PBS Kids Writers Contest People’s Choice Awards (Jacksonville, FL, June 7, 2017); Today, WJCT announced the winners of the 2017 PBS KIDS Writers Contest People’s Choice Awards. All 12 local writers contest winners from grades K-3 participated in the People’s Choice …

WJCT Public Broadcasting Honors J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver With Its Gallery Dedication

(Jacksonville, FL, June 2, 2017); On June 1, WJCT Public Broadcasting honored The Weavers for their philanthropic work with a dedication ceremony and naming of the J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver Gallery. WJCT’s gallery has long been a place where First Coast citizens have come together for various community events, sharing ideas, dialogues, cultural experiences, creating a venue through …

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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 (Jacksonville, FL, May 30, 2017);Today, WJCT announced the local winners of the 2017 PBS KIDS Writers Contest. The winners from grades K-3 are now participating in the People’s Choice level of the contest, which runs through …

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WJCT Public Broadcasting Hosts Be My Neighbor Day: Saturday, June 3, 10am – 2pm at WJCT Studios

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Public Broadcasting Hosts Be My Neighbor Day: Saturday, June 3, 10am – 2pm at WJCT Studios (Jacksonville, FL, May 23, 2017); Inspired by the life and work of Mister Rogers and in honor of the new generation of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, WJCT Public Broadcasting …

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Chip Southworth

Chip Southworth has been creating art in Jacksonville for most of his life. He is known not only for his artwork but also as a creative voice for social justice.

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Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin

From a young age, Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin loved art. With support from her foster mother, Ingrid pursued art and makeup before a stroke changed her life. She rehabilitated herself and returned to art with a new sense of purpose.

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Golden Isles Litter Prevention Project

Litter prevention programs come in all forms, but the Golden Isles in Southeast Georgia took this concept to a new level. They created a powerful campaign for a litter free community using art in public places.

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Penney Retirement Community & PET Project

Residents at Penney Retirement Community volunteer their time to help people in need all over the world. The PET Project helps people who have lost their legs due to disease, land mines, or other events. Volunteers build PET (personal energy transportation) vehicles that give people the gift of mobility.

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Hometown 602

On this episode of Hometown, residents at Penney Retirement Community volunteer their time to help people in need all over the world. The Golden Isles Litter Prevention Project combines a community litter prevention program with art in public spaces. Ingrid Yuzly Mathurin talks about her journey as an artist. And local artist and community activist Chip Southworth talks about creating …

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The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Dept. & WJCT Public Broadcasting Host The Wall That Heals Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Dept. & WJCT Public Broadcasting Host The Wall That Heals Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16 (Jacksonville, FL, March 27, 2017); WJCT Public Broadcasting and The City of Jacksonville Office of Military Affairs and Veteran Services …

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“45th Microphone WJCT” by Bryan Pizarro

Artist: Bryan Pizarro Bio: I am a local Graphic Designer who loves designing as a hobby and as a Full Time Job. I am always looking for a way to better myself. I have not gone to college but because of my passion to designing I have learned online and with practice. I am planning to get married soon. And …

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“Flower Earth” by Daniel Mandoulov

Artist: Daniel Mandoulov Bio: My name is Daniel, I work as a graphic artist and also started my own design studio last year called DMAND CREATIVE. I love design and hope this shows through my artwork. Thank you for your time and consideration. Piece: Flower Earth Piece Description: I was inspired by the “Your Community, Your World” slogan to design …

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“Knowledge, Wonder, Life” by Echo Saunders

Artist: Echo Saunders Bio: I grew up with PBS in all its forms. To me it’s a conduit for knowledge & exploration of our world. It helped shape my curiosity of the world, culture, and art. I love learning & experiencing new ideas & cultures, and I love art. I’m an artist, dancer, writer, and eternal student of life & …

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“Radio Are Us” by Gustavo Duenas

Artist: Gustavo Duenas Bio: I’m from Ecuador, South America and I’ve been living in this beautiful city for more than 10 years. I’m a marketing specialist, a graphic and web designer and also a cubist paint artist. I’ve been pouring my creativity and marketing knowledge for more than 20 years, on every piece that I’ve made, whether it’s a design, …

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“WJCT” by Ty Harris

Artist: Ty Harris Bio: I am a creative designer with more than 20 years of design experience which includes print, web, corporate branding, social media marketing and freehand projects. Piece: WJCT Piece Description: Showing the reach.

WJCT Board Member Gail Mendelson Sterman Re-elected to National APTS Board

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Board Member Gail Mendelson Sterman Re-elected to National APTS Board (Jacksonville, FL, March 7, 2017) WJCT Board of Trustees member Gail Mendelson Sterman has been re-elected to the Board of Trustees of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS). Sterman began her first term as lay …

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“Moon Feels” by Ether Chambles

2016 Collection 2: 1st Place Winner – Ether Chambles Local singer/songwriter and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Ether Chambles, performs her song, “Downtime”. [divider/] Artist: Ether Chambles Genre: Music Bio: Chantalle Johnson, who performs as Ether Chambles, is a Jacksonville, FL, native and producer-vocalist who integrates hazy synths and heavy beats to create backdrops for lyrics inspired by poetry …

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“Dioskouroi” by Lucas Stanley

2016 Collection 2: 2nd Place Winner – Lucas Stanley Photography student and 2nd Place Winner of The Square, Lucas Stanley explores ancient art through modern photography. [divider/] Artist: Lucas Stanley Genre: Photography Bio: I’m a photography and art history student at the University of North Florida. My interests are mainly Italian & Greek art and studio photography. In 2014, I …

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“I’ve Got the Blues” by Randall Smith

2016 Collection 2: 3rd Place Winner – Randall Smith Singer-songwriter and 2nd Place Winner of The Square, Randall Smith, takes us on a unique musical journey. [divider/] Artist: Randall Smith Genre: Music Bio: I am a registered BMI Singer/Songwriter and I have lived in Bryceville, FL (Nassau County) for over 40 years. I enjoy performing at local festivals and community …