NOW

A part of what we do as artists of all stripes is attempt to synthasize the world in a meaningful way. For me, a part of that has always been reading and (attempting) to learn more about the current state of things, as well as looking to the past.

Or course, sometimes that means i buy too wholeheartedly into another ideology, but that too can be exciting, fun, and ultimately humbling (especially when you come out the other side).
Today, at the UNF Gallery:

"Jacob Lawrence- An American Visual Griot" Lecture by Dr. Carolyn Williams
Description: UNF History Professor Dr. Carolyn Williams will be speaking about the life and work of the great 20th Century American painter Jacob Lawrence in the University Gallery from 11am-12pm on Thursday, February 26, 2009. Dr. Williams will focus on Lawrence's Toussaint L'Ouverture Series and The Migration Series.
The event is free and open to the public.

Filed under feathering the nest...

UNF considering agreement with MOCA Jacksonville

October 2nd, 2008
From Judy Wells and Adam Aasen, The Florida Times-Union:

The possibility of acquiring the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville was discussed at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting.

UNF President John Delaney said committee has been formed to look into MOCA Jacksonville’s collection, building and financial situation. On Thursday, the board voted to allow Delaney to continue negotiating an agreement with MOCA. He said he hopes to have a deal complete by December.

Delaney said UNF doesn’t want to change the museum or own it, but rather reach an agreement that would allow art students to take classes there and have their artwork displayed. He said UNF would possibly loan money to the museum if asked.

Delaney said MOCA approached UNF about the possible merger.