5 Exhibits Worth Visiting in Jacksonville
We’re back with five more high quality art events happening in the Jacksonville area this month, with happenings like an artist-led hands-on history lesson, a pair of group shows from local artists, and an immersive multimedia show from an up-and-coming local artist.
What’s On Your Table? at Jacksonville Main Library
Group exhibition What’s On Your Table? is a showcase of how 34 local artists answer the deceptively simple question posed by the show’s name. For their last show of the year, The Art Center Cooperative is featuring the work of nearly three dozen artists across various media, from photography, to painting, to ceramics and more. Stop by the Jacksonville Main Library and be sure to pick your favorite before finding out which piece was the judge’s favorite. Free; Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL; tacjacksonville.org // @tacjax
Frieseke in Florida at the Cummer Museum
Though Frederick Carl Frieseke spent just a few years in his childhood living in Jacksonville, it was a formative period, helping shape his artistic vision and pet themes. This collection of watercolors from the acclaimed American Impressionist painter are on display through January 1st, so be sure to stop by the Cummer Museum to check them out while you still can. $15; Tuesday and Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, FL; cummermuseum.org // @CummerMuseum
Art with a Heart in Healthcare: What Lifts You Up at MOCA
The result of a collaborative art therapy program which pairs young patients at various area hospitals and various volunteer artists in residence, What Lifts You Up is a showcase of art created by children dealing with various health issues and is a heartwarming, inspiring look at their courage and determination. $8; Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; 333 North Laura St., Jacksonville, FL; mocajacksonville.unf.edu // @mocajax
Black Fractals: Art by Jordyn Bowen at Yellow House
Local gallery Yellow House hosts an all new exhibition from Jax area artist Jordyn Bowen, featuring printed work, video, audio, and immersive installations. Bowen’s work uses Blackness as a lens to view our slow-motion apocalypse as well as a way of imagining a vision of a better future. Free; Wednesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 577 King St, Jacksonville, FL; yellowhouseart.org // @yellowhouseart
Decorative Art from The Ottoman Empire – A Workshop with Dima Kroma at Istanbul Center & Atlantic Institute
Visual artist Dima Kroma leads this interesting workshop exploring Islamic biomorphic designs from the time of the Ottoman Empire up until today, allowing art history fans, aspiring makers, and established artists alike the chance to experiment firsthand with the styles and design methods used in a variety of traditional Islamic art forms. Complementary Turkish food and drinks will be available throughout the evening as well, helping make this multi-sensory experience one you won’t soon forget. $35; Saturday December 10th 5 p.m.; 2032 Southside Boulevard Jacksonville, FL; istanbulcenterjax.org // @istanbulcenterjax