Student Art Competition

Student Art Competition at the Council for the Arts March 4th through the 23rd.

February Gallery Show-Liquid Dreams by Clara K. Johnson

In honor of Black History Month the Council for the Arts will feature the artwork of Clara Johnson.    

The ethereal paintings of self-trained artist, Clara K. Johnson, mirror her view of the world and her personality.  Ms. Johnson is the grand-daughter of the late Benjamin R. Harrison (creator of "The Golden Bull", mascot for Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte.)  Ms. Johnson's art reflects the interconnectedness of the color, form and movement found all around us.

"My style of painting is best described as Biomorphic Abstract. My creative goal is to express how life moves in, out, through, between, around us."
Ms Johnson resides in Raleigh, N.C. In addition to her art she enjoys traveling, reading and helping worthy causes.

"Liquid Dreams" will be shown in our Bradford Baysden Gallery from February 5^th through the 24^th.  Meet this fascinating artist at the reception on February 5th from 2:30 pm to 4 pm.   The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jacksonville (NC) Alumnae Chapter will host the event.

The Human Race

A new invitational show at the Council, showing January 2nd to the 27th.  The Human Race at The Council for the Arts.  Local and Regional artists were invited to show their best work, opening a window into the daily lives of people.

 

Santa says "Support the Arts!" in 2011

Santa says. "Support the Arts!"



Did you know that the Council for the Arts has a Sales Gallery with tons of unique "one-of-a-kind" gifts to choose from?



Drop by the Gallery and admire the Holiday decorations exhibit...Christmas at the Council... November 7 -December 22, 2011

The Sales Gallery has plenty of GREAT Holiday presents available for purchase.

Everything from books, pottery...

to original paintings and artwork!

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ART... the unique gift that keeps giving... You get the satisfaction of giving a gift that is not only great for the recipient... it gives to the artist that created it and the Council who made it available. How often can one gift give so much?

Remember... Santa says, "Support the Arts!". You may even want to make a donation to the Council for the Arts in the name of that someone special.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the Council!

Stop by our location at:

Council for the Arts
826 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
910-455-9840

Our New Email Address is
jaxarts@jaxarts.com

Wilmington arts Council

Encore Pub-Jax vs. ILM

Wilmington considers starting an arts council and looks towards Onslow for advice.

Council For The Arts granted Grassroots Grant

As seen on the Daily News Website (http://www.jdnews.com/news/onslow-94115-arts-county.html) The Council just recieved a $37,000 grant to be be distributed to artists and arts programs in the community.

Gallery Show Reception

The Reception for this month's gallery show by Georgia Mason will be on Sunday August 7th, from 2:00 to 4:00pm, Georgia Mason will be attending the reception.

The Creative Eye, August 7th-26th

            The Council will exhibit over 30 paintings by Emerald Isle artist Georgia Mason. She is a member of the Watercolor Society of NC and the Southwestern Watercolor Society. Her non-representational paintings are created in watercolors, mixed media and, often, “found objects.”

            Ms. Mason states: “My painting has evolved over the years from my early beginnings in watercolor to the experimental mixed media work that I am now doing. I was fortunate to have had a disciplined education in representational art with drawing lessons, still life, landscapes and plein air painting.  Then my eyes opened to the beauty of non-representational work as I began working with mixed media. My current work involves a process of creating an underpainting using inks, watercolor and acrylics.  Then I build the painting with papers and paint, altering surfaces with transparent passages and opaque over-painting.   I use whatever evolves in the creative process.”  

            Meet this fascinating artist at the Gallery Reception on Sunday August 7^th from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The Arts Council is located on New Bridge Street across from Jacksonville City Hall. Regular hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or by appointment. For more information, please call 910/455-9840 or our website at: www.jaxarts.com.

Sherry Thurston book signing.

Sherry Thurston, Sneads Ferry artist and author, will be at Barnes and Noble in Jacksonville tonight from 5 to 7pm. for a book signing. Come join us in saying hello to Sherry & Josh.

Local artist pens book to honor history of town

One of the paintings by Bernie Rosage

This painting titled "Morning Has Broken" (oil) is an impressionistic view of the road leading to our house. Last day, July 29^th.

July Gallery Show

Two weeks left to see Bernie Rosage’s exhibit if you haven't yet!

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