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Art

The stresses of work and the first hand experiences of drug addiction lead Matthews into his works.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Franklin Matthews creates empathy and peace in “Lucida” exhibit

Danae Leake Sep 18, 2015
The charcoal-based art of police officer Franklin Matthews visualizes the pain of addiction and the struggles of the human spirit.
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2.	“Above Average” by senior Alycia Bren sits in front of the College of Education and Human Services. 
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Campus sculptures reach new heights over summer

Morgan Purvis Aug 20, 2015
New and bigger art pieces by sculpture students bring added meaning and color to campus.
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Allen used both color and motion to portray the theme of “UNITY”.

Swirling strokes create ‘UNITY’: abstract series on display at UNF

Morgan Purvis May 22, 2015
A Jacksonville native uses abstract paintings to communicate a message of unity and wanting to the word and, in particular, college students.
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A medley of media on display at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery

A medley of media on display at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery

Amber Lake Apr 10, 2015
Fine arts seniors' best pieces are displayed in the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery in the Annual Senior Art Gallery.
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UNF shark sculpture lurks in the water at Hemming Park

UNF shark sculpture lurks in the water at Hemming Park

Michael Herrera Apr 7, 2015
UNF students have created yet another larger than life sculpture to display in Hemming Park for One Spark. The colossal shark dubbed "Spark Attack" is made from styrofoam and fiberglass, much like the sculpture's predecessors "Sgt. Quackers" and "Col. Crackers."
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UNF students will travel around Jacksonville to perform Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” 
Photo courtesy of UNF English Department Facebook

UNF students to perform ‘Twelfth Night’ around Jacksonville

Kalee Ball Apr 2, 2015
“A shipwreck, separated identical twins, mistaken identities, drunken knights, singing and one pair of yellow stockings characterize the mad antics of Lady Olivia’s household as the characters fall in and out of love in the topsy-turvy world of Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night,’” according to the press release.
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Local artists and UNF students take over the Green tomorrow at UNF’s first arts market

Local artists and UNF students take over the Green tomorrow at UNF’s first arts market

Amber Lake Apr 1, 2015
Osprey Productions will host Euphoria: UNF Art Walk, bringing together the Jacksonville community and the UNF campus to showcase art.
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“MOCA IS NOW” makes planning for One Spark easy

“MOCA IS NOW” makes planning for One Spark easy

Tiziana Onstead Mar 26, 2015
Planning your One Spark 2015 schedule around 555 creator projects, several lectures and multiple concerts may seem daunting, but MOCA’s weeklong recurring schedule for the world’s largest crowd funding festival makes it easy to fit in your agenda. Admission will be free to the public and its hours will be extended from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 7 - 11 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12.
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Audit reveals unresolved issues with UNF’s MOCA funding

Audit reveals unresolved issues
with UNF’s MOCA funding

Kalee Ball Mar 24, 2015
Auditing revealed that repayment has not yet begun for the money given from UNF to MOCA in unauthorized payments.
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American leisure through a camera lens: new exhibit at the UNF Gallery of Art

American leisure through a camera lens: new exhibit at the UNF Gallery of Art

Amber Lake Mar 6, 2015
UNF Gallery of Art exhibit entitled “Regarding Leisure" opened March 5. The exhibit features 30 photographs from 25 artists across the country examining American culture through the unique lens of our pleasures, passions and pastimes.
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MOCA receives $185,000 grant

MOCA receives $185,000 grant

Patrick Lloyd Feb 17, 2015
MOCA received a grant for $185,000 from the Jessie Ball duPont fund.
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Nunez uses a monopod to have full control of his set up in extreme environments.
Photo by Tyler Van Voorthuijsen

Cameron Nunez: a monopod in the mosh pit

Justin Belichis Feb 9, 2015
Cameron Nunez, a graduate of the UNF photography program, uses his talent to capture moments at the shows of the underground music scene in Jacksonville from inside the mosh pits.
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