Artist: Shoot the Pier Genre: Music Bio: Shoot the Pier is a local father/daughter band who writes, plays, records and produces original instrumental surf music at our home in San Marco. Our music gets airplay on CA college stations and has been used in movies and commercials. Support Local Artists! Piece: Sirens of Sado Piece Description: Inspiration came from the …
Artist: Arvid Smith Genre: Music Bio: Perfoming a blend of original compositions as well fusionist treatments of traditional music. Piece: Various Piece Description: Wood & Wire
Artist: Rachael Harbert Genre: Painting Bio: I was raised in Jacksonville and attended JU on a full academic scholarship. Although I’ve been artistic since I was a child (just ask my parents!), I took some formal art classes at JU while I was earning an honors degree in Economics and Spanish. Once I had my degree, I decided to earn …
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Artist: Mark Wilson Genre: Photography Bio: Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Mark has been photographing for over 35 years, and completed his studies at the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sensibility of “the precise moment” of time, elements of weather and light are crucial in capturing and conveying the emotion of his subjects. Piece: Eye …
Artist: Wynelle Bunnell Genre: Painting Bio: I am a longtime resident of Jacksonville with the exception of military orders that took us to other states and even Japan. However, I am home to stay. I love ART….any form of art. I am a potter, floral designer, jewelry designer, and published writer. My current passion is painting with alcohol inks and …
Artist: Kimberly Hanna-Wallis Genre: Other Bio: Kimberly Hanna Wallis currently lives in Amelia Island, Florida. She was honored as a 2016 Emerging Artist from the Tampa Gasparilla Festival of the Arts and has apprenticed in Portland, OR and on Guernsey in the UK Channel Islands. She focuses on being an ethical and sustainable artist and runs a zero-waste studio; La …
Marginalized by Joe O’Hearn The fringes welcome loners our mumblings churn out works of art crafted in seclusion, where no one ever recites them. Being laughed at reaches my heart stretched to my ankles, my mind recoils I didn’t make myself yet here I am. It stands to reason fitting in is required, my thoughts simply trampled shelter me like …
Artist: Bogdan Koul Genre: Music Bio: My name is Bogdan and I am a single man band musician whose origin leads all the way to Russia. I have been recording music since I was 13 and enjoy writing my own songs. Have had experience in leading multiple bands while being the front man. Piece: When You Came Into My Life …
Artist: James Smith Genre: Painting Bio: Almost retired hippie and amateur artist; damn Yankee who visited St. Augustine in 2003 and never left. Piece: Searching for Intelligent Life Piece Description: Unsuspecting cow is abducted by visitors
Artist: Jim Stephens Genre: Music Bio: Born in Los Angeles – moved to Australia for many years – moved from Australia to St Augustine Fl. Rock, jazz, Brazilian music, folk, blues, blue-grass influences in a large catalogue of diverse and original songs Piece: Objectivity Piece Description: The lyrics of this home spun folk song invite the listener to discuss differences …
Artist: Ann Wamack Genre: Painting Bio: Ann Wamack lives in North Florida where she draws and paints. Piece: Old Post Office in Fernandina Beach Piece Description: Acrylic painting on art board, measures approximately 16 in (H) by 12 in (W) Web: Ann Wamack – Website Ann Wamack – Facebook
AN EXPLAINATION By Charles Greene Copyright 2013 Cast of Characters God: Older Male or Female dressed in white. Angel: Slightly younger dressed in white. Close enough friend can say things others might not get away with. Scene Heaven, mostly white, puffy clouds surround to figures. Curtain opens with both actors on stage. Actors can be standing or seated. SCENE I …
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. …
