Artist: Lucy Cortese Genre: Poetry Bio: Lucy Giardino Cortese is a freelance writer and owner of Lucy’s Lines ‘N Lyrics. A graduate of UF, Lucy received her Masters Degree at UNF. She has been a teacher, district administrator, school principal and executive director in a career spanning four decades. Piece: La Bella Italia Piece Description: Following a recent trip to …
Artist: Jelena Gill Genre: Painting Bio: I’ve started painting relatively recently, after a long career that was in no way related to art. Although I’ve tried other mediums, at present I work with acrylics and colored pencils. Subject matters that attract me most are all related to people, our quest for inner equilibrium, peace, meaning of our existence, love, hope. …
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Dove on a Wall by Robert Hesson Is there a way to unpin these wings from the wall of their unwandering, to feather this mortar that holds them, to shed the caging leaves that enbrick them to this shimmering stone? Look, the wings are spread, there is the head, like seeing shapes among clouds— very like a dove, some might …
Artist: Donna Grasso Genre: Painting Bio: A resident of Green Cove Springs I am a professional artist and art instructor. My studio is my residence. While commissions are my studio focus I paint plein aire whenever time allows. I left corporate advertising in 2000 to focus on my art. I teach art at the Seven Bridges Preparatory School in Orange …
Artist: Kim Tippin Genre: Photography Bio: I am an amateur photographer, enthusiastic cyclist and smitten doberman parent who loves being outdoors. Taking photos requires that I keep my eyes open and see the landscape as it is in each special moment. Piece: The Passing Hand Piece Description: I love exploring textures and colors. Here, natural images tangle with manmade brick …
Artist: Dimelza Broche Genre: Painting Bio: Dimelza Broche is a 24 year old Jacksonville based Cuban artist. She attended the Leopoldo Romanach Academy of Art in Cuba. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Dimelza has exhibited her work at The Cummer Museum, and at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, Washington, DC. She …
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Artist: Kate Merrick Genre: Painting Bio: Artist, gardener, grandmother, cyclist, activist, humanitarian, boogie-boarder, yoga devotee, traveler…. Piece: Waterlily Piece Description: One of my floral series of 12″ acrylic squares; subjects are chosen for their special beauty. Web: Kate Merrick – Website Kate Merrick – Facebook Kate Merrick – Twitter Kate Merrick – Etsy
Artist: Julia Billings Genre: Painting Bio: I am 82 years young. I have always enjoyed painting, now I can take the time to do it. They say “Practice makes perfect”. I am making sure I get a a lot of practice in. Some of my paintings are on facebook, and I am getting ready to start a new adventure in …
Artist: Lawrence Philp Genre: Painting Bio: My name is Lawrence Philp. I have been painting for forty years. I have lived in Flagler County, the Palm Coast area since 1996. I hold the MFA in painting from the University of Michigan’s, School of Art and Design, Horace Rackham Graduate School now the Penny Stamps School of Art and Design in …
Artist: David Schmerer Genre: Photography Bio: Hello! I am a mostly self-taught artist and photographer that started later in life. I have been privileged to display in the Yergin Gallery of the Jacksonville Jewish Center and have pieces in private collections. My main art genres are abstract and modern and I also design and create original pieces of Judaic art. …
Artist: Vince Filer Genre: Painting Bio: I love pencil and charcoal drawing. My favorite things to draw are old vintage pictures. Piece: Brown vs Board Piece Description: During a sit in but little girl has to stand, no more seats.
Artist: Caitlin Flynn Genre: Painting Bio: I moved to Jacksonville 2.5 years ago from NYC. Received my master’s at Pratt Institute and taught and exhibited in NYC for 5 years. I currently live in Neptune Beach with my husband, and our 9 month old daughter. Piece: Waimea Flow Piece Description: This is the largest in my Big Wave series 56″ …
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Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release 89.9 FM WJCT Public Radio Adds New Music Program To After Hours Lineup – Jazz Night in America Debuts Saturday, March 7 at 8pm – (Jacksonville, FL, March 1, 2015); WJCT is adding a new weekly radio program, Jazz Night In America, to its 89.9FM …
Artist: Ale’ta Turner Genre: Poetry Bio: I’m an aspiring fictional author, blogger and volunteer. Piece: Glossed Over Piece Description: Glossed Over captures a vulnerable moment of a woman, who shares something she’s insecure about. Web: Ale’ta Turner – Website Ale’ta Turner – Twitter
Artist: Yvonne Brown Genre: Painting Bio: I enjoy sketching when ever I can. Most of my work is done in sketchbooks. My mediums are watercolor, color pencils and acrylic on canvas. Piece: Philly Piece Description: Graphite and watercolor of various images from my place of birth Philadelphia.
Artist: Mario Della Penta Genre: Painting Bio: Fine art oil and acrylic painter now a Jacksonville resident have collectors in a number of different States and Countries. looking to find more places to show my art. Have had a one man show at Jacksonville Main Library in December 2010. Piece: The Harp- Heavenly Music Piece Description: Oil on Canvas Heigh …
Artist: Sherri Lewis-Seals Genre: Painting Bio: I am currently working in Pastels. I absolutely love the colors and the vibrancy of this medium. I am a Jacksonville native, a graduate of JU, happily married for 18 years, and I worked for over 31 years in IT. Now I have returned to my first love of Art. I am fortunate to …
Artist: Kim Reteguiz Genre: Music Bio: Kim Reteguiz is a singer songwriter and lead singer of Kim Reteguiz & The Black Cat Bones. She collaborates with various artists such as the amazing singer song writer and pianist Shawn Pfaffman. They are very proud of this song and while it’s being sung by a woman, it was written by a man …
Artist: Gregory Graham Genre: Music Bio: I’m currently a student at Valdosta State University, determined to receive a PhD in music. I play piano, flute, and french horn. I have composed 16 pieces for orchestra and 5 pieces for electronica. I aspired to one day compose and perform for an audience. Piece: Symphonic Poem For “Oedipus Rex” – The Finale …
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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 Partners with Jacksonville Media Outlets for City’s Mayoral Debate Coverage (Jacksonville, FL, February 24, 2015); WJCT Public Broadcasting is partnering with First Coast News and the Florida Times-Union to present an on-air debate between mayoral candidates on March 12 at WJCT Studios. …
Artist: Frank Martinez Genre: Photography Bio: Frank has been an active artist for over 10 years, mainly in photography and video. He is self taught in many fields including photography and cinematography. He currently resides in Middleburg. Piece: The Re-Formation Of Holbein Piece Description: This is a composite of previous photos I have produced. Web: Frank Martinez – Website Frank …
Artist: Mike Heath Genre: Other Bio: I’m a local Jacksonville, Fl Actor/Director with over 10 years combined experience in the entertainment industry. I enjoy creating films that are thought provoking, Knee Slapping, and just plain engaging. Piece: Love Waits Piece Description: This short film is about an interracial couple during the mid 19th century during times of prejudice. Web: Mike …
Artist: Maura Hendry Genre: Sculpture Bio: Maura Hendry was born and raised in St. Augustine. Attended FSU BFA Painting major. A 30 year career in the marine industry put her art on hold. In 2007 she discovered. Working as a hand builder, Maura’s pieces reflect her love for nature and reptiles. Winter’s are spent at her studio in Elkton, FL …
