| ARTS AND CULTURE SHOWCASE If you are having trouble reading the full content of this mailer then please click "View in Browser" in the top right corner of the message. 10 Questions This week's 10 Questions interview is with Dr. Lucy Chen , a pianist who moved to Jacksonville in 2014 when she began working as an Assistant Professor of Music at Edward Waters College (EWC), Florida's oldest historically black college. It was during that same year that Chen founded Keys on Parade , an initiative that provides tuition-free group piano programs to students in underserved neighborhoods. During the 2017-2018 academic year, Chen was named Chair of the Music Department at EWC. She also was selected to serve as a teaching artist in residence during the pilot year of Lift Every Student , a collaborative arts integration program between Any Given Child Jacksonville , the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, and Duval County Public Schools . The inaugural year of the program was made possible due to the generous support of David Engdahl , a private donor and Jacksonville based sculptor, and PNC through their Arts Alive grant program . READ MORE Annual General Fund Giving Campaign The Cultural Council's two main objectives of its Annual General Fund Giving Campaign are to form stronger donor relationships and to raise funds for the agency's general operations. Leading into the new calendar year, we have set the goal of building relationships with 2,018 individual contributors. Whether you make a small gift of $10, make a pledge of a re-occurring sustaining gift, or make a large dollar contribution, your support of the Cultural Council enables the agency to advance its mission of investing in arts and culture to enrich life in Northeast Florida. You can make your contribution as an individual, family, foundation, or business. Visual artist and Jacksonville native R. Land created a special Cultural Council 2018 design, which is available on vinyl stickers, tote bags, t-shirts, and as fine art screen prints at different giving levels. This is the first year of commissioning artists from our region to create year specific collectable items and the Cultural Council will continue on this tradition in future years. GIVE TODAY Big Picture: Creative Discourse Through Film and Literature Join us on Tuesday, December 19 at the Jacksonville Public Library's Main Library for the second installment of Big Picture: Creative Discourse Through Film and Literature . The book club will meet from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM to discuss Chapter V: The Hero's Adventure in The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell. All are welcome to attend, even if you have not finished reading Chapter V. You can visit the series' Facebook page to read some current discussions around the themes present in the chapter. The group will be moderated by visual artist Thony Aiuppy . MORE INFO The Importance of Public Art Go Art invites you to join them on Thursday, December 21 at 5:00 PM for a discussion about the importance of public art. The discussion will focus on "Talking Continents," one of 115 pieces in the City's Art in Public Places Program , which is administered by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. The group will meet at Veterans Memorial Arena, located at 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. MORE INFO It's A Wonderful Life Many have seen the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life , staring James Stewart. This beloved film has grown to become a Christmas staple. On Friday, December 22 you have an opportunity to see the film like you've never seen it before, accompanied with live scoring by the Jacksonville Symphony . The special presentation and performance starts at 7:00 PM. MORE INFO Open House Burn Glassworks is the studio of artists Andy Peters, a graduate of Jacksonville University , and his wife Jessica MacDonald. Their current output includes upscale barware, tumblers made of recycled beer bottles, and an assortment of colorful bases and bowls. The duo invite you into their studio, located at 4105 Philips Highway, on Saturday, December 23 starting at 1:00 PM for an Open House. MORE INFO We Want To Hear From You We are working to collect testimonials from the public regarding how the arts and cultural sector has positively impacted their lives. If you feel that your life is enriched by art and culture, please take a few moments to complete the brief survey found on our advocacy page . We appreciate your input and value your feedback. Additionally, this is an opportunity to express any comments you have about the services and programs provided by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. TAKE SURVEY AVL Productions is the official media sponsor of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. LET'S CONNECT |
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This week's 10 Questions interview is with Dr. Lucy Chen, a pianist who moved to Jacksonville in 2014 when she began working as an Assistant Professor of Music at Edward Waters College (EWC), Florida's oldest historically black college. It was during that same year that Chen founded Keys on Parade, an initiative that provides tuition-free group piano programs to students in underserved neighborhoods. During the 2017-2018 academic year, Chen was named Chair of the Music Department at EWC. She also was selected to serve as a teaching artist in residence during the pilot year of Lift Every Student, a collaborative arts integration program between Any Given Child Jacksonville, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, and Duval County Public Schools. The inaugural year of the program was made possible due to the generous support of David Engdahl, a private donor and Jacksonville based sculptor, and PNC through their Arts Alive grant program. | |
Annual General Fund Giving Campaign | |
The Cultural Council's two main objectives of its Annual General Fund Giving Campaign are to form stronger donor relationships and to raise funds for the agency's general operations. Leading into the new calendar year, we have set the goal of building relationships with 2,018 individual contributors. Whether you make a small gift of $10, make a pledge of a re-occurring sustaining gift, or make a large dollar contribution, your support of the Cultural Council enables the agency to advance its mission of investing in arts and culture to enrich life in Northeast Florida. You can make your contribution as an individual, family, foundation, or business.
Visual artist and Jacksonville native R. Land created a special Cultural Council 2018 design, which is available on vinyl stickers, tote bags, t-shirts, and as fine art screen prints at different giving levels. This is the first year of commissioning artists from our region to create year specific collectable items and the Cultural Council will continue on this tradition in future years.
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Big Picture: Creative Discourse Through Film and Literature | |
The Importance of Public Art | |
Go Art invites you to join them on Thursday, December 21 at 5:00 PM for a discussion about the importance of public art. The discussion will focus on "Talking Continents," one of 115 pieces in the City's Art in Public Places Program, which is administered by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. The group will meet at Veterans Memorial Arena, located at 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. | |
Many have seen the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life, staring James Stewart. This beloved film has grown to become a Christmas | |
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staple. On Friday, December 22 you have an opportunity to see the film like you've never seen it before, accompanied with live scoring by the Jacksonville Symphony. The special presentation and performance starts at 7:00 PM.
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Burn Glassworks is the studio of artists Andy Peters, a graduate of Jacksonville University, and his wife Jessica MacDonald. Their current output includes upscale barware, tumblers made of recycled beer bottles, and an assortment of colorful bases and bowls. | |
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The duo invite you into their studio, located at 4105 Philips Highway, on Saturday, December 23 starting at 1:00 PM for an Open House. | |
We are working to collect testimonials from the public regarding how the arts and cultural sector has positively impacted their lives. If you feel that your life is enriched by art and culture, please take a few moments to complete the brief survey found on our advocacy page. We appreciate your input and value your feedback. Additionally, this is an opportunity to express any comments you have about the services and programs provided by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. | |
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AVL Productions is the official media sponsor of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. | |
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