Sea Marineland in Florida - Framed Print
Sea Marineland in Florida - Framed print
For over 80 years, Marineland, or as it is known now, Marineland Dolphin Adventure, has contributed to motion pictures, marine conservation, and science and entertained visitors.
In June of 1938, Marineland, Fl, opened as Marine Studios. The park welcomed over 30,000 visitors on its first day and became famous as the world’s first oceanarium. The park was designed for Hollywood filmmakers to record underwater footage for their motion pictures.
During the 40s, Marine Studios added dolphin feedings and animal behaviors to its presentations. It even had the first dolphin successfully born in captivity, “Spra.”.
In the 50s, Marine Studios changed its name to Marineland and was one of Florida’s leading tourist attractions. with as many as 500,000 guests per year.
This work is by artist Lisa Lofton and is part of her Jacksonville Main Library Exhibition on the 3rd Floor. The Exhibition will run from Oct 13th through Dec 29th, 2022. A Reception will be held on Wednesday, December 7th, from 6-8pm.
This piece may be purchased online or at the TAC Gallery at 1225 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, Fl 32207 - if you need the work before the exhibition's end date, please contact the TAC gallery at 904-233-9252. Otherwise, the piece will be available for pickup after the end of the exhibition on Dec 29th, and you will be contacted with pickup information.
Details
Signed Print
Artist Lisa Lofton
16X20 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
Framed
To know more about this artist, visit their bio: https://www.tacjacksonville.org/lisa-lofton.html
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