Thomas Center Galleries
On behalf of the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Affairs, we would like to thank the Alachua County
citizens for supporting the Wild Spaces Public Places ballot initiative.
The historic Thomas Center for the Arts has received a new functional
roof, paint makeover and flooring replacement. The building’s
renovations have preserved the community’s unique cultural landmark
so that visitors may enjoy the facility’s rich history, diverse art, serene
gardens, theatre performances and special events.
During these challenging economic times, funding resources have
diminished for the arts at all levels. Our collaborative relationships with
schools, organizations, businesses, collectors, patrons and artists enable us
to stretch our limited resources in order to provide quality programming.
As 2010 marks the Thomas Center’s 100th anniversary, we are pleased to
introduce a dynamic 2009-2010 exhibition and event schedule.
As always, we look forward to seeing new faces and returning friends.
Erin Friedberg,
Visual Arts Coordinator |
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October 24 – January 10, 2010
A Journey through Eastern Civilizations:
From the Collection of William Earl Hutchinson's Theatre of Memory
Artifacts and Documents
Heart of Florida Asian Festival: Sunday, October 25
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A Repository for Sacred Books, Tibet, 19th Century, 12” x 24” x 6”
Loaned from the Collection of William Earl Hutchinson’s Theatre of Memory.
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March 20 – May 9, 2010
Mind, Body, Soul
Co-sponsored by: Shands Arts in Medicine
Reception: Thursday, March 25
Harimandir Khalsa, “A Flowering of Consciousness,”
2008, acrylic on canvas, 30” x 30” |
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May 15 – July 11, 2010
Juror’s Choice: 2009 Regional Award Winners
Anthony Ackrill, Janis Brothers, Sandra J. Hadley, Loreli Esser,
Kevin McNamara
Reception: Thursday, May 27
Lorelei Esser, Saint of the Healing Heart, 2009,
3-D construction, 24” x 12” x 4.5”
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Jim Carpenter, The Nightingale…The Lark, 2009,
acrylic on paper, 37”x 29”
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September 18 – November 7, 2010
Tokaido Road Tales: Prints from Japan
Curator: Jason Steuber, Cofrin Curator of Asian Art,
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida
Heart of Florida Asian Festival:
Saturday, October 23 & Sunday, October 24
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Japanese, 1798-1861
Nissaka: A Samurai Receives His Child from the Ghost of His Wife (detail)
Edo period (1615-1867), 1843-1847
Color woodcut
Collection Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Museum purchase, gift of friends of the museum
2005.25.7.26
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November 13 2010 – January 9, 2011
Modern Master Works from the Hirsch Collection
Prints, Paintings, Sculpture
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, December 4
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Mezzanine Gallery
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February 6 – February 28, 2010
Alachua County Secondary Schools
Reception: Thursday, February 11
Anna Olver, Telescope, acrylic,
Gainesville High School, 12th grade |
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Justine Doctor, 21st Century Geisha, mixed media,
Gainesville High School, 12th grade
March 6 – April 11, 2010
Alachua County K-12 Schools
Reception: Tuesday, March 23
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August 21 – October 24, 2010
Thomas Center Centennial: A Retrospective
Reception: Sunday, September 12 |
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November 6, 2010 – January 3, 2011
Celebrate Design: AIA
Reception: Tuesday, November 9
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