Art Guild of Orange Park, Inc.

Current Activities and Awards

PresidentsPage/FortheLoveHeart.gif'For the Love of Art'
                             Art Guild of Orange Park Judged Show

February 18 thru March 18, 2010
at the Wehner School of the Arts
525 College Dr.
Orange Park, FL 32068
Opening Reception and Awards Presentation
 Sunday, February 21, 2010
1:00 - 3:00
Show Judge:
Award Winning Cartoonist Ed Hall

Pine Needle Baskets
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artists Alice Wais & Marjorie Elledge

Village Gallery Web site

AGOP member Alice Wais & Marjorie Elledge are exhibiting
 their Pine Needle Baskets at the Fleming Island Library for the month of November.
Alice met Marjorie at the St. Margaret's spring Craft show & asked her to teach her this lost art.
marjorie was raised at the Calville Indian Reservation in Washington State.

~ CHILDREN'S  ART  SHOW  ~
The Art Center  will hold it's 2nd juried art show - Pets on Parade
 on Nov. 7, 2009.
The show is open to children ages 4-17 
All forms of media will be accepted celebrating any type of animal.
Entry fee is $5.00 Prizes will be awarded !
www.blogfromthecenter.blogspot.com   for more infomation

SoMMA (Society of Mixed Media Artists)
Annual Fall Members Show
Opening Reception
Nov. 8, 2009 from 2-5 PM
Reddi-Arts Gallery
1037 Hendricks Ave.
Jacksonville, FL. 32207
(904) 398-3161


Below is a listing of events we participate in during the coming year.
Come join us in the fun ! 

The Art Guild of Orange Park, Inc. Juried/ Judged Fall Exhibition
"FEELINGS & VISIONS"
will be held in the Orange Park Library - 2054 Plainfield Ave. Orange Park, FL.
 Members may enter 2 pieces for jurying and judging at $10 each on Monday, Nov.2, 2009 from 10-noon. 
The Opening Reception & awards will be November 6th from 5:30-7:30PM. 
Take down is Nov.30, 2009 - 10:30 am.


~ JAC CERAMIC HOLIDAY SALE ~
Dec. 6, 2009
unique & original ceramic presents !   HUGE DISCOUNTS !
I need to make room for my new 2010 pottery
1745 Shoreline Place, O.P., FL. 32073
for more info
jennellecomiskey@gmail.com

~ AGOP CHRISTMAS PARTY ~
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at 6PM - at the O.P Lion's Club
Costume party - come dressed as a famous artist, art work, or art supply.
Pot Luck (bring a dish to serve 6-8)


JUDGED FINE ARTS EXHIBIT
at the Wehner School of the Arts - 515 College Ave. (College & CR 220) 
Take in - Feb. 18, 2010 - 10-11:30 am
Opening reception - Sunday Feb. 21, 2010 - 1-3pm
Take down - March 18, 2010


CARRIE CLARKE DAY (Clarke Park on Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, FL.)
March 20, 2010
In partnership with the Historical Society

CLAY COUNTY FAIR  April 1-10, 2010
The Art Guild assists in receiving, hanging, & staffing the Open Painting & Photography Exhibit at the Fair. Members are encouraged to volunteer at this wonderful community event. For more information contact Lynette Woodman at 282-7578.

MIDDLEBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART FESTIVAL
This one day event in May has member volunteers participating in a hands on art xperience for the students. Local artists, musicians, dancers, storytellers, etc. all give the kids a unique experience in the "arts". Volunteers are always needed to pull this huge event off !

JURIED SPRING EXHIBITION - JUNE 7- JULY 12, 2010
in the Village Gallery Art Center 358-B  Stiles Ave. Orange Park, FL.
Take in Mon. June 7, 2010 - 10-noon
Opening Reception - Thurs. June 10,2010 - 6-8pm
take down Mon. July 12, 2010 10-n00n

Glazing pots for the Ice Cream Social
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Local artists glazing pots at the Village Gallery in Orange Park, FL

~ ICE CREAM SOCIAL ~
Area artists join Clay artist/teacher Barbara J. Cornett, at Village Gallery, in making bowls for the "Ice Cream Social" fund raiser at the season's 1st meeting of the Art Guild of Orange Park, Inc. Proceeds from the sale of the bowls will benefit the Guild's scholarship fund. Many thanks to Barbara for all her time, clay, glaze, & energy in the "mass production" of these beautiful pieces of art ! We all had a blast learning the fascinating art of Clay. Come join us at the 6PM "Social" which will proceed the September 1, 2009 meeting at the Lion's Club on Smith Street in Orange Park. All are welcome to participate.

Pottery Class at Village Art Center
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Artists Toni Charneco & Yolanda Bosworth making pottery

Jeannie Blaylock and
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Staff Members Florida Oncology

Members of the Art Guild participated in the"Pink Ribbon" Symposium on Saturday, October 4th from about 9-12noon.  Jeannie Blaylock "Buddy Check 12" was the guest speaker.

Ribbon Cutting for the
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Inaugural Pink Ribbon Symposium


Artist opportunities