Confessions of Hope:

An Exhibit of New Work by Mackenzie Thorpe

Mackenzie Thorpe, England-based, internationally-known artist of Love, Hope and Joy returns to Jacksonville’s R. Roberts Gallery February 12 & 13, 2010 with a new show and brand new original work.

“Confessions of Hope” reflects the artist’s continual evolution and refined skills, as he pursues his familiar themes of childhood innocence and the longing for approval and acceptance; appreciation for family and respect for the universal “working man” who can be relied upon to provide for his family.

This will be the first show in the U.S. of Mackenzie's new, self-published, collection of original paintings and graphic works. The collection includes eight new releases, several classic Bronze and porcelain works, serigraphs and lithographs and a selection of stunning original pastels. Opening receptions will be held Friday, Feb 12th and Saturday, Feb 13th from 6-9pm.

In addition, Thorpe will hold two sessions for children at the Gallery on Saturday, Feb 13th. The first will be 10:00am – 11:00am; the second will be held 11:30am – 12:30pm. These sessions are open to the public, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please call the Gallery at (904) 388-1188 to reserve a spot for your child.

First Fridays in 5 Points

If you haven't stopped by the new Flat File Gallery in 5 Points, this Friday would be a great time to drop in. This Friday during First Friday, the gallery will open the exhibition Low Yards, new works by Jacksonville artist Anna McClellan. For this series she warmly renders natural objects found along her footpath, objects low to the ground and often overlooked in the broad vista of traditional landscape imagery. Read more>>

The 5 Points Theatre has a good locally made lineup for First Friday this month - they'll be showing a loop of locally made music videos from 6 to 9 (free!), and at 9 will be the first showing of Chiaroscuro, Baby featuring a Q&A with director Anthony Kilburn. Chiaroscuro, Baby will be shown all week - check their website for showtimes.

As usual our monthy block party offers live music, art, dining, shopping and entertainment in every direction. First Friday in 5 Points, this and every First Friday. See what makes us different. If you want your information included here, send me an e-mail.

This Weekend!

This Friday is First Friday in Five Points. Among the usual funs things to do is Anomaly's 4th Birthday Party! Stop in and wish them happy birthday and enjoy… tasty treats… delicious drinks… stylish threads… plus, the one and only, nickFRESH playin all your jamz. Flux Gallery has work from Heather Blanton, Logan Zawacki, Leigh-Ann Sullivan, Mario Peralta, Aimee Dodds, and Patrick Morris. And Logan unveils his new book- The Excavation of Mushroon Island. Could this be proof that the Super Mario Brothers mythology existed a long time ago on a lost chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean?

Start your Saturday with the Riverside Arts Market under the Fuller Warren bridge… music… art… food… art… fun… and… ART! 10am-4pm. Stop in early for the best selection! Don't miss our featured Acoustic/Folk/Rock performer Lauren Fincham with Mike Pearson from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Also appearing are Domenic Patruno at 10:30am and Dr. Jeff and Mr. Mike at 11:15am.

And if you don't get enough art at RAM, stop in at Bogda Gallery for the Franklin Matthews opening from 8-11pm. Bogda is located at 1253 McDuff Avenue acroos the street from Lee High School.

R. Roberts Gallery True Colors - May 8

Join R. Roberts Gallery for Rainbow Cocktails, view historic art, meet signature artist John Morse and wonderful art collectors from near and far...and join them in this unprecedented celebration of color and life...

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009
through Sunday, May 31, 2009

In conjunction with Folio Weekly, The Cummer presents a selection of works by some of the area’s top artists.

The exhibition features 33 works by 18 local artists chosen through a meticulous selection process that reviewed submissions from over 300 artists. The exhibition includes paintings, photography, mixed media, works on paper and sculpture representing a full range of styles.

Featured artists include:
Brian Gray, Casey Matthews, Chad Landenberger, Clay Doran, Daryl Bunn, David Hansford, Edmund Dansart, Matt Abercrombie, Franklin Matthews, James Greene, Jose Cue, Leigh-Ann Sullivan, Christina Foard, Logan Zawacki, Mark Estlund, Matthew Bennet, Sarah Crooks Flaire and Zac Freeman.