TAC Exhibits at the Florida Ballet.1031 Atlantic Blvd . Jacksonville . Fl . 32225
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TAC at the Florida Ballet Exhibitions
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Find out more about being the next TAC member to show at the Florida Ballet. download the PDF file for information.
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"Dancing with Nature"
Helen Moody
Exhibit July 21st - August 21st
Exhibit July 21st - August 21st
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“As an artist, I am fascinated with rich color and the infusion of light, which has a distinct impact on my paintings. My goal is to create visually inspiring subjects using light and its varied patterns”.
“My work has been inspired by the surroundings of my childhood and home state, Florida. I call the images I focus on “forgotten Florida”… old architecture, unique gardens and remote beaches and waterways. In addition, the techniques I have utilized have been shaped by studies which have taken me across the United States and internationally to France and Italy. Instructors and mentors have included such notables as Morgan Samuel Price, Alice Williams, Jean Chambers, Connie Winters, Jim Draper, Leonard Wren, Robert Johnson, Chang Quiang, Mary Garrish and most recently Dreama Tolle Perry. 
Contact Information
Helen Moody 904 655 9123 e-mail: helenmoodyart@yahoo.com website: www.helenmoodyfineart.com |
Nature has its own way of creating rhythm with movement. The rhythm is always changing like a dance.
As I continue my artistic journey, my style continues to evolve into what I describe at this time as relaxed post impressionistic.” |
"For the Love of Dance"
Peggy Harrell Jennings
Exhibit June 20th - July 21st
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Peggy Harrell Jennings is a local award-winning artist, author and dance educator. She is a member of the Jacksonville Artists Guild, the Orange Park Art Guild and exhibits at the The Art Center Cooperative as well as various sites throughout Duval and Clay Counties. She studied dance locally at the Bagaley Juvenile Theatre, Jacksonville University and Baggs Studio of Ballet where she has taught for over 35 years. She established a dance program at Riverside Presbyterian Day School’s after school program, is a founding member of the former Dance Arts Academy and the Ortega Arts Camp.
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Harrell Jennings performed and choreographed numerous roles with the Jacksonville Concert Ballet Company for many years as well as dancing in the East Coast Nutcracker, The Community Nutcracker, Florida Ballet Nutcracker, and the Jacksonville Ballet Theatre under direction of prima ballerina Dulce Anaya. She has been a prop, set and costume designer for the Nutcrackers, numerous local musical productions, and the Florida Theatre. Her national dance training includes ballet, tap, and modern with Ballet Magnificat, Dance Educators of America and Dance Masters of America with internationally recognized artists Luigi, Arthur Duncan, Henry L Tang, Jacques D’Amboise and other notable dance greats.
Harrell Jennings is the author of Jete’ Ginny – a whimsical illustrated children’s book focusing on dance technique and dance history. She is a member of the National League of American Pen Women. |
“As I child I spent a lot of time sketching and designing costumes and making up stories and dances. It’s so wonderful to bring my love of dance, performing, the visual arts and story telling together in my paintings, choreography and writing.”
Harrell Jennings books are available at the ART CENTER Cooperative, The Jacksonville Historical Society library, Jacksonville Public library and on www.Amazon.com
Harrell Jennings books are available at the ART CENTER Cooperative, The Jacksonville Historical Society library, Jacksonville Public library and on www.Amazon.com
"I'm in Love with Blue" Exhibit
Pat Setser Sep 23rd - Dec 10th
Reception Nov 18th 6pm - 7:30pm
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Bio: Pat Setser always loved to draw and paint, to capture the beauty of nature, the “happy” colors and the warmth of a peaceful setting. A scholarship at age nine to the Art Institute in Ohio exposed her to charcoal, paint and pastels. High school and college furthered her appreciation of many types of art.
She works in all mediums, moving from acrylics to pastels and from colored pencils |
to watercolor. Lately Pat has been creating more and more mixed media pieces.
Traveling to Europe exposed her to the works of so many artists and much beauty. Pat fell in love with the old architecture, the amazing craftsmanship, the many museums. Seeing so many art exhibits highly influenced her own creativity and helped develop her own style. Recently, Pat illustrated several children's books and created book covers as well. She also does commissioned work. Click Here to find see her online exhibit!
Traveling to Europe exposed her to the works of so many artists and much beauty. Pat fell in love with the old architecture, the amazing craftsmanship, the many museums. Seeing so many art exhibits highly influenced her own creativity and helped develop her own style. Recently, Pat illustrated several children's books and created book covers as well. She also does commissioned work. Click Here to find see her online exhibit!
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Artist Statement:
I have always loved the color blue. From my earliest days, I chose Blue (aqua, turquoise, light blue). I find that I paint in blue quite often. It may be because I love blue skies, the blue of the ocean, or the color of aqua silk. I find there is peacefulness and beauty in this color. I hope that these paintings give you feelings of peace and beauty also.
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"Watercolors" Exhibit
Jennie Szaltis Jun 11th - Sept 23rd
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MICHAEL CENCI MAR 12TH, 2021 - JUN 11TH, 2022
"WINGED DANCERS" EXHIBIT
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Michael Cenci was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida. He has been photographing Florida wildlife and nature for over 25 years. As an avid outdoorsman, he attempts to capture nature at her most defining moments. From the delicate butterfly perched on a flower, to the prehistoric gator lurking in the swamp, from the tranquility of the marsh at sunrise, to the bald eagle capturing his prey. Michael hopes that those viewing his photography will see the wonder of nature through his eyes. Mr. Cenci’s photographs are on display in many corporate collections and local galleries and have been published in The Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph and The Mirror in Great Britain, as well as other international media.
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MARY ATWOOD DEC 11TH, 2021 - MAR 12TH, 2022
"The Continental Twelve" EXHIBIT
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As the daughter of a World War II military photographer, author and fine art photographer Mary Atwood grew up with a camera in hand. Mary was the recipient of the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida’s Art Ventures grant in 2011, has done commissioned work for MOCA Jacksonville, and was invited by the Sister Cities organization of Nantes, France to exhibit her First Coast Reflections project as part of the inaugural celebration for la Maison des Etates-Unis (The American House) during the summer of 2013.
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Mary’s fine art photography is included in public, private, and corporate collections in the both the United States and France, and has been exhibited in galleries, museums and public art venues, including more than twenty solo shows. To date, her photographs have won more than fifty awards in local, regional and national juried exhibitions. To view more of Mary Atwood’s work, please visit her website at www.maryatwoodart.com.
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DENISE SAWYER-JOHNSON SEPT 11TH - DEC 11TH
Facial Rhythms Exhibit
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Prior to 2016, Denise had never drawn, painted, or taken an art class. Denise is attracted to faces because of the beauty, character, and stories conveyed in the eyes and expressions of her subjects. In 2016-2017, Denise exhibited her 2-D mixed media work on canvas at The Mansion House Gallery - Valley Arts Association, Meritus Health Center, and the Western Maryland Arts Council in Hagerstown, MD. |
Denise received a 1st place, best in class People Choice award and honorable mention awards (2018 and 2019) for mixed media creations in the Clay County Fair and in a TAC “Unity and Equality” juried show (2021). During 2018-2019, Denise displayed her art at the Riverside Arts Market, Reddi Arts 1037 Gallery, and the Pink Salt Restaurant. Recently Denise’s works have been included in the Art, See & Shop at the St. John’s Town Center sponsored by The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville (October 2019-December 2019 and October 2020-June 2021).
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SUSAN SMITH JUN 12TH - SEPT 12TH
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
I always wanted to paint. Totally self taught in an abstract style, I painted in the 70’s until children intervened. Raising them and most of our food for many years, I took a major detour into spinning, weaving, dying, and going so far as creating handwoven clothing that I sold wholesale and retail. Then I was diagnosed with cancer. I had chemotherapy and radiation treatment and had to do it all over again three years later because of a recurrence. After all that I asked myself, “What do I really want to do?” The answer was easy: Paint!!!” I chose watercolor because its transparency is similar to dye. I created loose, juicy still life and scenic watercolors, but I wanted to return to abstract work. It seemed quite beyond me for several years, despite many classes with other artists. Finally I found collage and began making hand-painted papers. Pursuing collage helped guide me into abstraction again. |
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COOKIE DAVIS MAR 20TH - JUN 12TH
Add a Little Dance to Your Life with these vibrant acrylics on canvas. Whether you took ballet when you were six or ballroom when you were sixty you know you can’t be sad or unhappy when you’re dancing. Anyone of these styles of dance will brighten up your living space with happy memories.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
COOKIE DAVIS is a native of Jacksonville and has been involved in the art community since the early 1970s both as an exhibiting artist and as a volunteer chairperson and board member of several cultural organizations and events. Ms. Davis’ sculptures and paintings are stories without words. She says of her work, “Over the years I have filled many sketch books with ideas and themes for sculptures. Beginning in early 2016, I began to translate some of these ideas into paintings...Story People on Canvas.” Cookie has work in permanent collections both nationally and internationally and is proud to have been the first recipient in 2014 of the Robert Arleigh White Award for Art Advocacy presented by the Cultural Council of Jacksonville. |
VALENTINA NEDELCHEVA DEC 5TH - MAR 20TH
Valentina was born and brought up in Bulgaria. She studied at Kiev´s University of Cultural Arts. In 2008 she finished the unique Bulgarian school of untraditional art with the well-known Stefka Baldjieva. All her art is done with her fingers (no brushes are used) directly on the canvas, without preliminary sketches or compositions on a subconscious level. Valentina expresses her inner world through the harmony of colors, including them as elements of universal harmony. Created on a subconscious level, her paintings radiate energy which flows into every one who sees them. For Valentina, painting is a purification, a love and a joy.
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LISA LOFTON SEP 12TH - DEC 5TH
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Title: "DANCE CONNECTS US" Dance Connects Us is a series dedicated to different music and dance disciplines. To observe the diversity of a performer both culturally and stylistically only grazes the surface. They all embrace music through movement. Each dancer entertains but, even more than that, they draw us into a state of unison as we sway with them and the music, forgetting ourselves and our differences transporting us to a place where only the immense joy of dance exists. The pieces shown can be purchased online. They will not be available for pickup until after the exhibition ends. Click on an image to see the details. 
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About the Artist: Lisa is a 2-D artist who works primarily with acrylic on canvas and also uses a variety of mixed media. Her current works depict Jacksonville and Florida as a whole. Her paintings are influenced by the architecture, people, landscape, and industry of her city and state. Lisa’s dramatic illustrative style invites an emotional connection to a time and place.
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KIM BEAULIEU JUNE 15TH - SEP 12TH
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Title: "BALLET"
Poetry in motion is captured by artist Kim Beaulieu in TAC's newest Florida Ballet collaborative exhibit. Go on a photographic journey with Kim and the students of the Florida Ballet. PLEASE CHECK THE FLORIDA BALLET SITE FOR UPDATES ON HOURS AND PROCEDURES TO VISIT THEIR FACILITY IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC. 
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MARSHA HATCHER FEB 1ST - JUNE 15TH
Title: "A Face with a Story to Tell"
A wonderful exhibition showcased in the beautiful lobby of the Florida Ballet building. Please stop by and see the amazing ink blots that transform into exquisite faces. 
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ANNELES DYKGRAAF NOV 8th - JAN 31ST
This is the first of many exhibits at the Florida Ballet. This exhibition is a combination of woodcut and lino prints as well as acrylic paintings. Annelie's art mainly depicts people - the vast and unique personalities and relationships; and also tells stories of her childhood and the uniting of cultures/races. Often incorporated into her reliefs are drawing motifs from the tradition of wood carvings, textile patterns, uli motifs and symbols from various West African tribal folk tales/myths. Enjoy the slide show of her exhibition.
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A big thank you to our friends at the Florida Ballet for allowing our member artists to display their artwork in such a wonderful venue. To find out more about the Florida Ballet. Click Here
