Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Jacksonvile Art Galleries and Museums to Visit

By Georgina Straits


Though the city of Jacksonville doesn't boast a colorful art community as other large towns in the country, there are still lots of Jacksonville art studios for all art fans and fans visiting this town. The city is home to many excellent art studios and provoking museums demonstrating major sculptures, paintings and art works.These are examples of the number one picks among all favored art studios in Jacksonville.

Thurston Art Studio

The well regarded Thurston Art Studio boasts the art works of the mythical artist Ms. Thurston, who is best known commonly as a multi talented artist in Jacksonville. The studio has some of the best creations of Thurston that encompasses a wonderful spread of portraits, nature scenes with animals and landscapes with lush flora shown in a creative way. Ms. Thurston is respected not only as a wonderful artist, but AKA a writer; she has made a book about Sneads Ferry. The artist cum writer is also popular for her brand design gifts.

Thurston Art Studio is a must-visit spot for all art fans visiting Jacksonville.

Visit the studio and explore the Ms.

Thurston's surprising creations on show. Art works of this multi proficient artist include countless classy local views and landscape portraits, made with a colorful mixture of colors to represent the pretty wonder of nature.

Ranked among the best art studios in Jacksonville, the South Light Studio is a local art galley that promotes the art works of 1 or 2 detectable artists from the Jacksonville community. Set up by 4 eager people, Michael Dunlap, Mark Howard, Jay Shoots and Jim Draper, the South Light Studio is amongst the best Jacksonville art studios, which is the ultimate platform for all local obsessed artists who need to showcase their art works. Currently, the studio is exhibiting art works of twenty-nine members and 2 guest artists. With an intent to exhibit the best creations of both experienced and expectant fine artists, the South Light Galley hosts a handful of exhibitions across the year.

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Opened to public in 1961, the Cummer Museum of Art & Garden cuddled on the bank of the St. John's Stream, is an impressive art studio in Jacksonville. Started with only sixty art pieces on view, this small museum now boasts over 5,500 collections. The locale also boasts some classily manicured gardens like the English garden, the important prior garden and eventually, the Italian garden. The museum is a perfect setting for guests of any age and for families, singles and couples alike.

Museum of Modern Art Jacksonville

The Museum of Modern Art Jacksonville is a latest member of Jacksonville's colourful art community.

Started since 2003, the MOCA has hosted a few leading edge exhibitions illustrating best art works of 1 or 2 state, regional and global artists. Last year, the museum's exhibition included a giant collection of modern art works from the 1960s. With all of the cool pieces to see here, be sure to come by and check out this place.




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