Posted on February 15, 2024
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Neighborhood News, Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, Murray Hill, San Jose, San Marco, St. Nicholas
Ten Northeast Florida artists recently received grants of $5,000 each as part of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida’s Art Ventures initiative, now in its 34th year. The awards provide a springboard for the artists to advance their artistic practices, pursue new projects and bring their work to new audiences. “I hope this year’s Art […]
Posted on January 5, 2023
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Movers & Shakers, Senior Residents
It was an evening of celebrations and recognitions at “A Night with the Stars” — ElderSource’s annual event celebrating “individuals and organizations that work with seniors and their caregivers as well as other outstanding senior advocates.” ElderSource is a Jacksonville organization devoted to empowering “people to live and age with independence and dignity in their […]
Posted on October 3, 2022
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Columns, Movers & Shakers, Neighborhood News, Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, Murray Hill, San Jose, San Marco, St. Nicholas
Grammy award-winning performer, producer and educator uses music to empower Jacksonville youth Grammy Award-winning jazz percussionist, producer and educator Ulysses Owens Jr. was recently named the 2022 Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award recipient by The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. The award, bestowed annually, recognizes a gifted local artist whose work brings distinction to […]