visionary bill jenkins: crealde founder, artist and philanthropist
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Invitation to exhibit and panel discussion on Crealde founder Bill JenkinsTRANSCRIPT
November 7 – January 31, 2015
Alice & William Jenkins Gallery andHannibal Square Heritage Center
Visionary Bill Jenkins:Crealdé Founder, Artist and Philanthropist
In honor of its 40th Anniversary, Crealdé School of Art presents
William Sterling Jenkins (1909-1996) traveled the world, built and prospered in many different careers, recorded his travels and experiences in beautiful paintings, and made a permanent impact on the Central Florida Community.
Visionary Bill Jenkins:Crealdé Founder, Artist and Philanthropist
Join us November 7 for a special evening that begins Crealdé’s 40th Anniversary Season.
Start the night at Crealdé’s main campus 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park
6 to 7 p.m.The Life, Work and Legacy of Bill Jenkins
Join us for a series of personal stories by family, friends and colleagues.
• Peter Schreyer, Crealdé Executive Director • Ann Clement, Jenkins’ daughter • Ellen Fischer, Art Historian • Robert Reedy, Art Professor, UCF • Kristin Congdon, Professor Emerita, UCF
7 to 8:30 p.m.Reception in the Alice & William Jenkins Gallery
Then make a short drive to our second campus in Hannibal Square, Winter Park
8 to 10 p.m.Reception continues with jazz by the
Per Danielsson Trio at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center
642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
The paintings on exhibit by William S. Jenkins are on loan from the University of Central Florida Art Gallery and private collections. The oil on linen portrait of “Mr. J” on the previous page is by exhibition curator Barbara Tiffany.
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