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When it comes to the Florida arts, everyone has their own sense about what’s important - of what’s appealing to them.

For some, it’s all about music. In some cases, it’s all about the symphony and seeing an orchestra play music that’s been played for centuries. In other cases, it’s all about getting out to the night clubs and bars to see the newest up and coming band or singer-songwriter.

Others find that paintings capture their attention. They visit museums, they go to open studios and they take part in courses that will help them to learn more about painting. Still others look at multimedia art, sculpture, glassworks and other visual arts and see that there are talents that they wish they had or envy in others.

Whether you are drawn to music or visual art forms or you find yourself emotionally charged by a night out at the theater, there’s always something to explore. The Florida arts are definitely alive and well.

Those who live in Jacksonville know that the Florida arts are alive and well. The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra contributes a great deal:

(source)After a two month lockout, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is back in business.

On Friday night, the players took the stage at the Florida Times-Union center to play their first performance of the new year.

The players and management agreed to a new five year contract this week.

Living in Jacksonville - especially in a loft condo in the center of it - makes it easy to experience a wide variety of artistic experiences. Spending time at the museums, visiting galleries and studios, seeing theater performances and music: everything that you could possibly want to experience is readily available.

And the best part is that, no matter which of the Florida arts you want to experience, you’ll be able to find everything close to home.

The Florida arts are not limited to the animation artists in Orlando; there’s a far wider opportunity for artists as well as those who appreciate the arts to find great inspiration - particularly on the First Coast.

Living in Jacksonville proves to have a lot to offer - from those who take part in city wide art walks each month as well as those who choose to explore music, theater and the Cummer Museum.

Seaside communities like Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine and Ponce Inlet open doors for artists as well - there’s something that is relaxing about watching as the tides roll in that proves to be an inspiration for painters, photographers and others who are passionate about creating.

The Florida arts, however, do more than just inspire those who create visual art and open doors for those who wish to experience it; the arts also influence those designers who create Florida homes. From open floor plans with a great deal of natural light, to stunning views to faraway inspirations - it’s possible to find a little bit of everything in Florida homes, and to be inspired by it.

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While some Florida artists choose to to paint, to play music, to act or to write, others hold fast to the opinion that one of the best things that they can do with their time is to take more photos.

Some Florida photographers head out from their St. Augustine home to take shots of surfers at dawn or of the area’s famous landmarks - the lighthouse and the fort. Some venture out from their homes to take shots of their kids at the playground or at the zoo.

Others share their work in local galleries or get together with other photographers to perfect their skills at different functions - events like the annual Florida’s Bird and Fotofest where photographers with similar interests can do more than just get out there and fire off a few shots, they can also participate in workshops and improve their skills.

What many who live in Northeast Florida soon discover is that the same factors that make it such an appealing tourist destination - the same factors that make it so popular with those who enjoy fishing and golf - also provide a great opportunity to explore their creative sides.

Where can you go to explore the simplistic and elegant sculpture of Minoru Ohira? Where can you go to see sculpture made primarily of recycled wood by Duncan Johnson? Where can you go to experience the sound-based kinetic sculptures of Martha Whittington?

More than just the home to First Wednesday Art Walks, Jacksonville is home to the Museum of Contemporary Art where you can experience short term exhibits like those by Ohira, Johnson and Whittington, as well as a permanent collection of the arts.

MOCA Jacksonville primarily collects work from 1960 to the present. The Museum’s permanent collection currently consists of almost 800 works of art, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, and photography. MOCA Jacksonville endeavors to create a permanent collection of significant depth, scope, and quality to be used for study, scholarly research, and exhibition – all tools that foster an education, awareness and experience with contemporary visual art.

No matter what interests you about the Florida Arts, you’ll find that there is plenty to capture your attention at Jacksonville’s Museum of Contemporary Art - but then, that might mean leaving the work of Florida art that is your Jacksonville loft.

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Everyone can make the choice to spend an afternoon in a museum or an art gallery so that they can see other artisans’ work. Some people will choose to take it a few steps further and to sit in on lectures or even to take classes to learn more about fine art.

Experiencing the Florida arts, however, shouldn’t just be something that it done from a distance. When you live on Florida’s First Coast, you’ll find that there are a number of opportunities available to you.

For example, you’ll find that there are arts and crafts courses that allow you to learn more about painting, sketching and drawing, working with clay and more. Some of these classes you’ll have to pay for; others are offered at no cost.

For example, the Art Photo Studio offers courses like the upcoming “Happy Holiday Family Smiles – Homestyle” Free Photography Class where those who attend can learn to do more than just take holiday snapshots, where everyday people can learn to shoot like a pro.

Hands on classes like these give you a chance to get involved in the Florida art community and learn skills that you can really use as time goes on.

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When most people think about Florida, they consider the tourist-destination theme parks, the crystal blue waters of the Gulf Coast beaches, the night life of Miami or the relaxed coastal living that the state has to offer.

In a way, this is a shame: it leaves a whole world left undiscovered - the world of the Florida arts.

Within Jacksonville alone, one can find a wide variety of works created in a wide range of mediums:

• The Florida arts community is home to sculpture made of bronze, steel, copper and iron.
• Paintings of the American West are on display.
• Photography galleries and exhibits are waiting to be discovered.
• Glasswork and other artisan crafts are not only displayed but also are taught in a range of settings.

Connecting with the Florida Arts can be as simple as visiting a gallery or a museum, but can also be as intensely personal as taking a class or a workshop and learning a skill of your own.

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The Florida arts are alive and well in Jacksonville - and exploring them is easy when you head our from your Jacksonville loft condo. Not only will you be able to take part in art walks and gallery tours, but you’ll also be able to find plenty to explore at Jacksonville’s Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.

At the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, you’ll find that there are full worlds to explore.

You’ll find revolving exhibitions, chances to see art from American painters and artists, photography exhibits and even ancient pottery from the Ming Dynasty.

In addition, you’ll be able to walk through the permanent collections - taking time to explore - European art, American art including pieces from Norman Rockwell. You’ll also be able to view the Cummer Museum’s Meissen Porcelain Collection and their collection of antiquities as well as their other collections.

And then, once you’re ready to get back outside, you’ll be able to explore the gardens on the grounds - an art exhibit in their own right - and take advantage of concerts and special events throughout the year.

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The arts are alive in Florida. From local artists still acquiring their skill to nationally and internationally recognized artists, it’s not difficult to find great art in Jacksonville, Florida.

When you live at The Chelsea Lofts in Jacksonville, Florida, you’ll be able to view a number of galleries, take part in Wednesday art walks and, of course, visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville features rotating exhibits - currently, the exhibit is from the Bank of America Collection, and features works from Jackson Pollack, Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, among others - as well as a permanent collection that brings together works in photography, sculpture, printmaking and, of course, paintings.

Alongside collections from those who are well-established in the art industry, visitors to the MOCA Jacksonville will also find works completed by those who are still aiming to establish themselves - selected students from the MFA program at the University of Florida.

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When you’ve made an investment in a Jacksonville Loft, it’s important to take advantage of all that the city has to offer. This includes the Florida Arts.

There are a number of areas in which you can enjoy the arts in Jacksonville. Visit a number of galleries in the Jacksonville Main Library including the Photography in Public Places exhibition. See the “Sun Salutations” Gallery, or “The Rookie Card” installation. View mosaic murals and other outdoor installations throughout the city.

And, of course, don’t forget The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens or to participate in the Jacksonville Art Walks.

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