Apalachicola School of Art

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Awesome exhibit, come meet our researchers from UF and UA!!

"Resilience Through the Lens" a Photovoice Exhibit Opening Reception! Meet the researchers, the photographers and have a conversation....

Resilience Through the Lens is a photovoice exhibit of the currents strengths and challenges ahead for Franklin County, Florida. These photographs were taken by local residents participating in the Healthy Gulf, Health Communities project based at the University of Florida.

Following the 2010 BP oil spill, the Health Gulf, Health Communities team has been working in Franklin County to help learn about the ecological, psychological, and social impacts of the spill and to identify lessons learned by local residents to help prepare for future crises.

Resilience Through the Lens asked local residents of Franklin County to consider four questions about their communities:

What makes your community a resilient community?
What are the challenges faced by your community?
What is currently being done to improve your community?
What are opportunities for future improvements in your community?

Twenty people from all walks of life in Franklin County contributed to this project. Their perspectives and thoughts shaped this exhibit and we thank all of them for contributing to this exhibit.

What is Photovoice?

Photovoice is a community-based participatory research approach that brings together photography and critical discussion to examine important issues from the perspectives of local residents.

Photographs allow us to see the world through other peoples’ eyes. Photovoice takes that precious ability and challenges us to identify and address the social problems we face as a community. By asking community members to highlight local strengths and weaknesses through the lens, we can ask ourselves whether we too, can see those issues in the same light.

And if we do share a common view, we are already one step closer to working together to improve our community. By raising our group consciousness about our strengths and weaknesses, we can have critical discussions and dialogues about how to make things better. And through these dialogues can come change.

Watercolor on the Apalachicola River with Michael Harrell

Saturday, October 07 to Monday, October 9, 2017, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET)

From 9am to 10 am, the public is invited to meet Michael Harrell as he discusses and demonstrates his water color painting techniques and familiarizes the audience with his unique style of painting. It's a great opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee while Michael shares some of his expertise.
The Studio Workshop, starting at 10 am for all registered attendees, is informal yet motivational. Michael structures the class for all levels and he plans to demonstrate his unique technique and style of painting. There will be informal lectures and discussions with questions and answers on the different aspects of watercolor painting; from design and composition to technique; from studio to some plein air. Students will do step by step painting with one on one instruction, and gentle critiques.

COST, $300~When you register, we request you make a $150 deposit to guarantee your spot in this workshop. For additional information contact, call 855-APALACH or email us [email protected]

Painting from the Heart
with Ernest Lee

April 22, 2017 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art, 86 Water Street
Hands-on experience with drawing, composition and brushwork. Mr Lee will share his unique painting techniques offering individual painting time, discussions and critiques. He will display a selection of his work and looks forward to talking with you about his art. No Cost to paint with Mr. Lee but we must limit this class to 12 attendees. Please call The Apalachicola School of Art 855-272-5224 or email us at [email protected]

Please join the fun and share the info with others.

Please share and join the fun. Thank you to Joan Matey for setting up this great opportunity!

Sip and Share with Karen Hitt tonight at History, Culture and Art Center from 5-7pm The end to a wonderful week of Shotgun House Demos, Golf Cart Tours and incredible teaching & coaching from Karen. Join us for treats and viewing the art. For more information call 855-APALACH

We welcomed Karen Ann Hitt last night taking time to get to know each other before starting our 3 day workshop, lecture and tour of our Apalachicola Shotgun Houses. We plan to paint, have Karen coach us and see her demo. We are having FUN

Wandering, discovering and painting our Hidden Treasures and History with Karen Ann Hitt. Meet Tuesday, April 4 at 6pm to review and strategize the schedule for the week.
Using our self-guided walking tour map of the shotgun houses, we will meet the folks on the hill and create art during the Golden Hours by arriving early. Call 855-APALACH for more information

Great things to do to celebrate Apalachicola's shotgun houses!