2008-2009 Exhibition Schedule – Webber Center Gallery

Palms by
Elaine Trice

Best of the Season 2008, Nov. 7-Dec. 6

Central Florida Community College will hold an opening reception for “Best of the Season,” an exhibit of the Visual Artists Society, on Friday, Nov. 7th. This is a juried and judged competition amongst the VAS membership, so only the judges pick will appear on the Webber Gallery walls.

The reception will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Webber Center on the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Judges for the show are Jennifer Myers Kirton, graphic artist and judge/juror for 15 years from Mt. Dora, Florida who was recently accepted into Who’s Who in American Art and Ann Baird. Ann Baird is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Art History at Santa Fe College, former gallery director for the Thomas Center in Gainesville and former Executive Director for Bascom-Louise Gallery in Highlands, NC, artist and judge/juror living in Gainesville, Florida.

A Chorus Line
by Gary Borse

The Visual Artists Society was formed by CFCC to serve local artists and 50 of more than 100 members have submitted pieces for consideration to the show. Most works will be available for purchase.

The exhibit will be open through Saturday, Dec. 6. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The gallery is closed Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free.

For information about the exhibit, call 352-873-5809. To learn about other events at CFCC, visit www.GoCFCC.com.

Trains at the Holidays, Dec. 13-30

In its 13th year, this annual exhibit has become a holiday tradition for all who love model railroads. This year more trains will be on display in both the Webber Conference Center and the Webber Center Gallery. Reception: Saturday, Dec. 13, noon-2 p.m.

Santos: Devotional Folk Art of Puerto Rico, Jan. 20-Feb. 20

The spiritual and aesthetic figure carvings featured in this exhibit are created by contemporary artisans, or santeros, in Puerto Rico. These carvings depict wooden saints that are used in the Christian tradition as “bridges to God.” Reception: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

The Art of Uncle Monday, Feb. 26-March 28

The drawings and watercolors in this exhibit illustrates Dr. Kristin G. Congdon’s book of traditional tales. Such stories explore more than100 years of Florida’s history and folklore. Reception: Thursday, Feb. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

2009 Student Art Showcase, April 8–May 6

Students from CFCC’s Visual Arts Department display their artwork in a judged exhibit. Reception: Wednesday, April 8, noon–1 p.m.

Summer Spotlight XIII, May 21–June 27

This annual judged and juried exhibit puts the spotlight on superlative artworks created by members of the Visual Artists’ Society, the local artist association of Central Florida Community College. Reception: Thursday, May 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

The Webber Center Gallery is part of Central Florida Community College and is located at 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, Fla., 34474-4415. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Gallery is closed Sundays, Mondays, and college-observed holidays. Admission is FREE. For more information call 352-873-5809.