Island

While most people think of sun-baked beaches and charming historic
homes when they think of Amelia Island, there was much more to this
quiet little spot this past week.

Amelia Island turned into a “festival island” last weekend as
hundreds of film enthusiasts, filmmakers, directors, actors,
producers, fans, and more turned out to be part of the Inaugural
Amelia Island Film Festival. The festival ran September 25 - 28, and
lacked nothing in the way of variety: everything from short
documentaries to comedy to musicals, to sci-fi gore graced the silver

Mommy and Me classes are run by the Island Art Association for toddlers age 2-4 and a parent or caregiver.  Call the gallery at 261-7020 for dates and times.

Below is a picture of Patrick Lyden, age 2. Patrick and Mom (Agnes Lyden) attended the first Mommy and Me class October 6th.

The latest Nouveau Art Show, A Novel Idea, opened last Friday, October 3. The entries were judged by Alan Philips, reknowned Jacksonville artist and illustrator. Best of Show went to Pam Bennett for her creation, A Novel Glass Purse. First place winner was Eliza Holliday. Second place was Ann Kemp. Third place went to Diane Hamburg. These winners were chosen from a large group of creative interpretations of the theme.
The show will be available for viewing through November at the Island Art Association, located at 18 N. 2nd St. in Fernandina. For more information, call 261-7020 or visit islandart.org.

The Island Art Association's Photographers Group show currently on view at the First Coast Community Bank in Fernandina Beach is a "don't miss" opportunity to see some really spectacular camera work. The show consisting of works from 15 different members of the group runs the gamut from nature to abstract. Displayed in the bank's balcony level, the show  will run through mid-November. All of the photographs are offered for sale through the Island Art Association gallery.
Click here to see art from Brenda Brubeck, Lou Gentz, Pat Hooks, Ann Kemp, Roger Moore, William Raser, Maria Struss, and Libby Wilkes.

The inaugural Amelia Island Film Festival kicked off its four-day celebration yesterday. The festival features more than 45 independent, classic and short films viewed at four venues on the Island- Palace Saloon, the Woman's Club, Peck Center and Florida House Inn.

Last night, we were at the opening of the film festival. For photo galleries and to see if you were spotted at the festival, click here. Also, make sure to scroll down to watch exclusive videos from the festival.

Artists come from many different places and life experiences. This is what makes for the variety and excitement of a gallery that represents a large number of artists. The Island Art Association is one such gallery, representing dozens of artists that currently live in Nassau County. This month, the gallery begins showing the work of five new exhibiting artists on its walls. Click here to see a sample of each artists' work.

Jackie Humes Davis works in pastels and has obviously been influenced by her many years in Australia (where she served as a Welfare Officer in a men's prison) and then Hilton Head, where she won awards and recognition for her art. She has studied art in her home state of Maryland and in Hilton Head.
Sherry Ferber has also been a social worker and vocational rehabilitation consultant before her life as an award winning watercolorist. She has studied art both in the U.S. and in South Africa.
Ann Kemp left Connecticut to get her Masters (in social work) at FSU. She worked for the State of Florida and lived in Tallahassee for many years. Ann now concentrates on nature photography, often working from a kayak in our marshes and inlets.
Melva Smith Richman came to our area from New Jersey, where she was a school supervisor and department chair for art. Melva has exhibited her work for many years as both a painter and fiber artist. Her tapestries are known for their portrayal of nature.
Karen Trowbridge is a pastel and collage artist. Sometimes using unique materials, her work has provided surprising results. She received much of her art training in Boulder, Colorado and her art often portrays the landscapes of that area.
Visit the gallery soon to see the works of these artists and all the other exhibiting members.

Island Art Association
18 North 2nd Street
Fernandina Beach, FL
904 261-7020
www.islandart.org

By the Island Art Association

Participants at the Council on Aging create original designs in a class taught by volunteers from the Island Art Association. Volunteers from the non-profit co-op have been providing a monthly program in painting and crafts for interested Council on Aging participants for several years. Approximately a dozen Council folks gather in the community room of the Council on Aging on Baptist Hospital Drive, off Lime Street, on the third Thursday of each month for the art activity.

Charter member Georganna Mullis recently taught a lively session featuring the painting of palm trees. In July’s session on portraits, artist Paul Massing created a drawing of one of the program members. But it’s not just painting and drawing.

Various media comprise the Island Art Association volunteers’ programs. In the past several months, IAA volunteers have facilitated mosaics with tiles and painted china, collage, portrait drawing, and construction of two-dimensional designs featuring natural materials. Encouraging close observation of surroundings, these creative projects are designed to support positive changes in mental outlook and self-awareness.

In keeping with their mission of serving art and artists in Nassau County, the Island Art Association seeks creative opportunities to foster art in the community.
Another free community art activity is offered monthly on Saturday mornings for elementary age children, at the co-op Gallery at 18 N. 2nd St. Pre-registration at 261-7020 is required for this hands-on class taught by Island Art Association members.