The City of Jacksonville is marking Public Art Week with a number of events to celebrate the importance of public art in the city this week.
At the same time, activists have been chided by the city for affixing stickers bearing the face of abolitionist Harriet Tubman in public places around town. In the past, artists have also run afoul of the City for creating public art that wasn’t officially sanctioned by authorities.
Artist Tracie Thornton with the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s Art in Public Places Committee; Shawana Brooks, Arts and Culture Developer with the Jax Main Library; Hope McMath, Founder and Director at Yellow House; and Bill Delaney of The Jaxson, WJCT’s joint multimedia project with Modern Cities, joined us for a closer look at what constitutes public art.
'Coming Out Monologues'
June is Pride Month, a great time for a local staging of the Coming Out Monologues. Creator and producer Tina Vaughn Wardle and cast member Andres Bravo joined us with a preview of this weekend’s shows, which will take place at WJCT Studios.
Vertigo
Vertigo can be confusing and scary. And, it may be more common than you think. Dr. Douglas Green of Jacksonville’s Hearing and Balance Institute, who is leading a seminar at WJCT Studios this week, joined us with more.
Cole Pepper
Cole Pepper joined us with a recap of all the action at the U.S. Open, as well as updates on the U.S. Women's National Team and the College World Series.
Heather Schatz can be reached at hschatz@wjct.org, 904-358-6334 or on Twitter at @heatherschatz.
