JMOMA chooses art for special event

Jennifer will donate ‘Concurrent II’ from her Currents Series to the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art (JMOMA) for the third annual "Best of Jacksonville" party, sponsored by Jacksonville Magazine. This charitable fundraiser brings together dozens of Jacksonville’s "Best of" winners that were voted on by readers and magazine staff. The party will span several floors of JMOMA, allowing partygoers to sample food from the city’s "Best of" restaurants, hear music, participate in a silent auction, and mix and mingle with "Best of" award winners

Proceeds from the event benefit Children’s Education Programs, including Project Preschool, a partnership that brings homeless and underprivileged pre-school children to JMOMA for sessions dedicated to increasing their visual literacy and the development of age-appropriate skills

The "Best of Jacksonville" party happens on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from 6-9:30 pm at the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art; 333 North Laura Street; Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call (904) 366-6911, extension 214 or 208 for tickets, or extension 206 for more information.www.mocajacksonville.org

Donating painting for Art Papers 7th annual Silent Auction

For the fourth year Jennifer has been asked to donate a painting for inclusion in the ART PAPERS silent auction to be held at Mason Murer Fine Art on Saturday, February 11. This year Jennifer has selected Take’ from the Substance series for the event.

The auction benefits ART PAPERS Magazine and features works from internationally recognized contemporary artists. Join the Editors and Board of ART PAPERS for a preview viewing on Friday, February 10 from 7 to 9pm. Preview tickets include admission to the Friday Preview and the Saturday auction. To purchase tickets, view a list of the participating artists, or for more information call 404-588-1837, Ext 18. Or, visit www.artpapers.org.

Note: Major funding for ART PAPERS is provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Fulton County Commission and Fulton County Arts Council, the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs, and the Georgia Council of the Arts through the Georgia General Assembly.

Inking agreement with Belushi Pisano Gallery

The Belushi Pisano Gallery will represent Jennifer at their new gallery on Martha’s Vineyard Island, and will host an exclusive showing of her work in 2006 from July 1 through 15.

The Belushi Pisano Gallery is a subsidiary of the Second Chance Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1991 on Martha’s Vineyard Island and provides support to financially stressed individuals, and to organizations that provide services and sustenance to the community. In addition, the Foundation fosters appreciation for the Arts through the presentation of financial awards to individuals and organizations.

Initial funding for the Foundation was generated by an auction of items from the Judith Belushi Pisano collection of John Belushi memorabilia. With the opening of the Belushi Pisano Gallery, the Foundation will take on a more active role in the Arts. This transition changes the Foundation’s financial framework and dynamics, and makes it a more active part of the community. All profits from the Gallery will be added to the Awards coffer.

According to Jessica Pisano, Director, the Gallery will represent a small, select group of local and nationally recognized artists and specialize in contemporary fine arts. Exhibited works will include paintings, mixed media, sculpture, ceramic glass, and jewelry. Each represented artist will have their work highlighted for a two-week period during the summer season (April thru September). The gallery will be open year-around and is located at 18 State Road; Martha’s Vineyard, MA; 02568. Telephone (508) 696-8988.

Art- a healing experience

Jennifer’s work, along with three other international artists, will be featured in a special art exhibit and lecture series sponsored by UCLA and the Salamander Fund, and hosted at Gallery Saint Germain in West Hollywood, CA. The theme of the event is Healing and Transformation through Art.

Multi-media events will take place at the gallery during the first three weeks of December. There will be a special VIP night and opening reception on Saturday, December 3rd, 2005. The keynote speaker for the event will be Dr. Debra Linesch, Chair of the Loyola Marymount University Graduate Department of Marital and Family Therapy, that offers specialized training in clinical Art Therapy.

The purpose of Healing and Transformation through Art is to explore a variety of ways in which creative arts can unleash personal insight and enhance health. The arts can be healing to artists themselves, or to those who experience their work. Partial proceeds (30%) of the sale of artwork during the month will be donated to the Salamander Fund to continue its support of ongoing UCLA programs in creative arts and healing.

The Gallery Saint Germain brings the work of contemporary artists from Europe and the United States to southern California. The gallery is located at 302 N. Robertson Blvd. in West Hollywood and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For this event, the gallery will be also be open from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sundays (www.gallerysaintgermain.com).

Art to support GLA efforts

Once again the Georgia Lawyers for the Arts have called on Jennifer to donate one of her works to be auctioned at their November Gala. Jennifer’s work has proved to be a popular attraction for GLA at past Galas, helping to raise the funds necessary to support their efforts. The Gala is GLA’s primary fundraising event, and Jennifer has donated Sepia from her Currents Series to be included in the silent auction.

The GLA conducts educational programs and provides free legal services to low-income artists and non-profit arts organizations across the state. GLA also allows artists, art agencies, museums, galleries, attorneys and others to utilize its extensive resource library containing sample contracts, copyright information, and more than 250 volumes of information. This year the GLA Gala will be held at the Lowe Gallery located in the Buckhead area on Bennett Street in Atlanta,GA. The date is November 4, from 7:00-10:00 PM. Tickets to the Gala can be purchased at the door, or ahead by calling 404-873-3911.

Donating Original Work

Jennifer has donated Current 16 from her Currents Series to the Women’s Center of Jacksonville for their 10th Annual Silent Auction and Raffle. The event will be held on August 26 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville. The Women’s Center was founded in 1994, and is dedicated to providing women and their families with information, referrals, counseling, and advocacy for victims of sexual assault, plus educational programs dealing with personal, professional, legal, and financial concerns. For more information about the Center contact Shirley K. Webb, Executive Director, at 904-722-3000.
Visit their website at www.womenscenterofjax.org.

Jacksonville Symphony Guild features 'Origin'

The Jacksonville Symphony Guild selected Jennifer’s painting Origin from the Cloud Forest Seriesas featured art work in their 2005 SunTrust Symphony Showhouse at the VillaRiva in Jacksonville, FL. The 30th anniversary of this showcase features room designs by outstanding interior designers from around the country. The Guild is a volunteer organization and the largest single financial contributor to the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. In addition, each year The Guild provides thousands of area students with exposure to orchestral music through its music education programs.

Signed with Santa Fe Gallery

The Hunter Kirkland Contemporary gallery of Santa Fe now represents Jennifer in New Mexico. Located at the beginning of Canyon Road, the gallery specializes in post-edgy contemporary art that appeals to the aesthetic sense as well as the intellect. The gallery is an oasis for both first-time and seasoned collectors. Jennifer is now preparing an exclusive new Series for a planned August 2005 exhibit.
The gallery is at 200-B Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501. See their web site:www.hunterkirklandcontemporary.com

New commission for Crown Plaza Hotel

The Soho Myriad Gallery has commissioned Jennifer to create three 27X54 paintings, from which three Giclee prints will be produced for the Crown Plaza Metro hotel in Chicago. The Chicago Crown Plaza Metro has recently undergone extensive renovation, and selected Jennifer’s work for a major installation. The Giclee prints will be installed together to form a triptych measuring 81X54 that will hang on a 40-foot long wall across from the ballroom.

Agreement made with Lisbon gallery

Galeria Iosephus in Lisbon, Portugal has entered into an agreement to represent Jennifer. This is Jennifer’s first formal arrangement with a gallery outside the US and is indicative of the growing interest in her work. A summer showing including her work is in the planning stages, for which Jennifer is preparing four 30X30 pieces. José Manuel Santos is the Director of Galeria Iosephus, which is located at Rua do Sol ao Rata, 88-A, 1250-263, Lisbon, Portugal.

Pace Academy requests art donation

Jennifer will donate a Microcosm triptych painting to Pace Academy for their annual Spring Auction. The auction will be held on April 2nd, 2005 at the Inter Continental Buckhead in Atlanta GA (3315 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta GA, 30326). Proceeds from the auction help Pace Academy maintain and enhance its various academic programs. All money raised is used for scholarships, academic materials, and school equipment. This year Pace will also honor outgoing Headmaster, Mike Murphy, for his outstanding contributions to both students and the school. This is a highly attended event featuring both live and silent auctions. A catalog will be distributed to over 2,000 Pace parents and friends. For more information regarding the event call (404) 262-1345, or visit the Pace website at: www.paceacademy.org

West coast gallery debuts Incandescence Series

The Gallery Saint Germain in West Hollywood, CA will debut Jennifer’s new Incandescence Series on April 2 in conjunction with the Los Angeles Art Walk (April 16). This is the most recent gallery to represent Jennifer’s work, and continues her national exposure. The Incandescence Series was prepared exclusively for the Gallery Saint Germain.

Donating painting for Art Papers 6th annual Silent Auction

This is the third year Jennifer has been asked to donate a painting for inclusion in the ART PAPERS silent auction to be held at Mason Murer Fine Art on Saturday, February 5. This year Jennifer has selected Bohdi, from the Substance Series, for the event.The auction benefits ART PAPERS Magazine and features works from internationally recognized contemporary artists. Join the Editors and Board of ART PAPERS for a preview viewing on Friday, February 4 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Preview tickets include admission to the Friday Preview and the Saturday auction. To purchase tickets, place absentee bids, view a list of participating artists, or for more information call 404-588-1837 or visit: www.artpapers.org.

Note: Major funding for ART PAPERS is provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Fulton County Commission and Fulton County Arts Council, the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs, and the Georgia Council of the Arts through the Georgia General Assembly.