October 2021 Art Exhibits and Events
The 8th Annual October Imaginarium is open! This year’s theme, Reality or Illusion?, resulted in a wonderful collection of artwork depicting Autumn, Halloween, and imaginative ideas building upon the theme. The exhibition opened on Friday, September 17, and continues through Halloween. The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays from 12–5 pm and Sundays from 10–5 pm. The Imaginarium is always a well-attended, popular show and this year’s collection is a must-see!
Grateful thanks to the Human Bean for their support of this exhibition.
October’s Second Saturday ArtWalk takes place on Saturday, October 9 from 3–6 pm. Some artists will demonstrate their skills outdoors on California Street while others show their work inside a downtown Jacksonville shop. Look for the yellow flags marking participating merchants. The gallery remains open until 6 pm on Saturday for the ArtWalk and opens at 10 am on Sunday for the convenience of Farmer’s Market visitors.
If you can’t make it to the gallery, you can still see a virtual tour on our website, https://art-presence.org. To inquire about the art that moves you or schedule a private gallery viewing, contact Anne Brooke at 541-941-7057 or anne@brookewatercolor.com.
Anne Brooke and Ginna BB Gordon kick off the fall Arts & Letters Zoom chats with a conversation about the next novel in Gordon’s Lavandula Series, “Humming in Spanish,” on Friday, October 22 at 5 pm.
As our annual October show illustrates, making art doesn’t have to be so serious that you can’t have fun. Reserve a Thursday evening with up to 7 of your friends and learn how to paint with watercolors in Anne Brooke’s “Wine and Watercolor” workshop. All art supplies are provided, so simply bring your favorite wine and hors d’oeuvres and enjoy painting in a social atmosphere! $25 per person, vaccination required.
Local Artists: Art Presence has studio spaces available in our Loft. The benefits are many, with reasonable month-to-month rent, convenient location, your own key and water. Please contact Anne Brooke to inquire.
Read MoreAugust 2021 Exhibits
Our August 2021 exhibits include an exhibit of member artworks, refreshed with new works, which continues through September 12.
August Guest Exhibit: Art Dreams, by Denise Kester
Owl Sisters and Bear, by Denise Kester 
Rabbit’s Dream, by Denise Kester 
Thunderbird’s Gift II, by Denise Kester
August 2021 exhibits also include a guest exhibit, Art Dreams, by Denise Kester, full time artist and author of the book, Drawing on the Dream. Art Dreams opens August 6 and continues through August 29.
“Using the medium of monoprinting, I draw from the dream and the dream draws from me. The stories and the art I reach for also reach for me. Together we create a visual story that is relevant to me and to the global community. I explore the connection and interconnection with the universe through art and dreams.” ~Denise Kester
Denise specializes in monoprint and monotype viscosity printing as well as drawing and painting. Learn more about the artist and see more of her work at https://drawingonthedream.com.
August Second Saturday ArtWalk and Special Art Sale
This month’s Second Saturday ArtWalk takes place on Saturday, August 14 from 3–6 pm. Looks for yellow flags identifying participating merchants with artists showing their creations inside their stores on California Street. More artists will demonstrate their talents at various outdoor locations. The gallery will be open late with an artist reception from 3–6pm.
The following day, Sunday, August 15, is a special art sale on the Art Presence Art Center lawn featuring artists who participated in the August ArtWalk. The gallery is now open at 10am on Sundays to accommodate visitors to the Sunday Farmers Market.
To inquire about the art that captivates you or schedule a private gallery viewing, contact Anne Brooke at 541-941-7057 or anne@brookewatercolor.com. We will post a virtual tour as soon as it is available. Thank you for supporting Art Presence Art Center!
August Arts & Letters Hiatus
Please note that there will be no August Arts & Letters conversation, but it will resume on September 24 with Ginna Gordon’s Humming in Spanish, the next novel in her Lavendula series. Stay tuned for announcements! NOTE: We received word from Ginna on August 19 that dues to COVID-related circumstances on the printing and distribution levels, her book will not be published on time. Therefore, she is postponing her planned launch on September 24 until these issues are resolved.
Read MoreJuly Guest Exhibit and Reception: Calligraphy
Art Presence Art Center’s Guest Exhibit for July 2021 is Mixed Emotions, a show of calligraphy art by members of The Calligraphy Guild – Rogue Valley. The calligraphy show is on display from Friday, July 2 through Sunday, August 1.
Don’t miss our first reception on the lawn Saturday, July 10, from 3–6 pm! You will find plenty to enjoy—live poetry readings, camaraderie, catering by Pony Espresso, and, of course, plenty of fine art. Wine will be available inside. The reception is part of the renewed Jacksonville Second Saturday ArtWalk.
Following is the Guild’s statement describing their work and the theme of this show.
Mixed Emotions
Mixed Emotions is the theme for our Calligraphy Show. We chose this theme to capture the many forms of human emotions, especially during this past year of 2020.
Those emotions include, joy, humor, sorrow, frustration, or peace. Therefore, for this show we communicate our thoughts and feelings using words, shapes, colors, textures, photos, gestures and mixed media as our palette.
Enjoy the exhibition! And Thank You for visiting the gallery and supporting the artists with your presence.
All Good Thoughts,
The Calligraphers’ Guild – Rogue Valley
September Second Saturday ArtWalk
John Campbell teaches 3 sessions on how to make his baskets and lids and hot pads during the Second Saturday ArtWalk in September from 5 to 7. It’s easy to see why our patrons greatly enjoy his work!
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