The Mission of the Timucua Art Project The mission of this Timucua Art Contest is to create excitement and interest in presenting a more authentic portrayal of the scenes depicted in the the classic Le Moyne/de Bry works, published in 1591, which up to now have served as our collective memory of Timucua culture. Public Trust believes the enhancement of the Le Moyne/de Bry works -- realistically reinterpreted by today's skilled artists and made more historically accurate by modern scholarship -- will be a significant contribution to our understanding of the Timucua. Public Trust seeks to identify up to 10 skilled artists to paint these new and improved reinterpretations of the original Le Moyne/de Bry works. The contest will further underscore the respect we have for our land's ancestors, and help us better appreciate our sense of place. What's In It for the Artist to Enter This Competion? If you are selected as one of the potentially ten artists you will be paid a $2500 commission to complete a painting (oil, acrylic or water color on a canvas of 24" by 30") reinterpreting an original Le Moyne/de Bry work. Those new paintings will be shown with the original Le Moyne/de Bry works at two premier art galleries in Jacksonville. Your art work will also be featured in full color, descriptive book to be published about this project to enhance the artistic history of the Timucua. The contest will also give awards to the top three high school student pencil entries and the top three college student pencil entries (first place $500; second place $300; third place $200). What Must the Artist Do In the Competition? The competition begins in October 2009. All participants will electronically submit a detailed pencil or pen and ink drawing of one of the three Le Moyne/de Bry original works set out in the rules below by January 11, 2010, together with 4 other examples of your past paintings so the judges can select the ten best artists to be commissioned. The contest seeks to determine up to ten artists who can paint quality reinterpretations of the original Le Moyne/de Bry. Artists are strongly encouraged to consult "Historical Tips for the Artists" on the Public Trust website (www.PublicTrustLaw.org) to assist the artist in reinterpreting the original Le Moyne/de Bry works in light of recent historical and archaeological research. If you are selected as one of the potentially ten commissioned artists -- the announcement by the judges will occur on February 11, 2010 -- you will complete an oil, acrylic on stretched canvas or watercolor painting (sized 24" by 30") by June 11, 2010. At that time you will be paid your $2500 commission and shortly afterward be featured with your fellow winning artists in showings of all the new art work at 2 premier art galleries in Jacksonville. If you chose to only enter the high school or college contest you do not need to submit 4 of your past paintings to the judges. If you finish first, second, or third in either the high school or the college pencil/pen and ink competition but are not selected as one of the potential top ten artists overall, you will collect your prize money but will not be required to complete any further art work. Your drawing will also be featured in the two art gallery showings. For More Information Please scroll through the menu item on the left labeled "TIMUCUA ART CONTEST." Items included under TIMUCUA-ART CONTEST include: -The Mission of the TIMUCUA-MOCAMA ART CONTEST 2009 -Why should we care about the peoplewho lived here so long before us? -What's in it for the artist to enter this competition? -Rules of the TIMUCUA-MOCAMA ART CONTEST 2009, including an easy to print form. -Historical and archaeological tips for the artists. -Video of archaeologist Dr. Keith Ashley discussing the thress LeMoyne/de Bry works that form the subjects of the art contest. -A timeline of due dates. -Information on how to contact us for submissions, questions, and other information. Best of luck to all our participants!
What is the Public Trust? The "Public Trust Doctrine" is an ancient legal doctrine dating back to the Roman Code of Justinian in 539 A.D. and holds that public lands and waters are held in trust for the use of all people. The doctrine has withstood the test of time and even became codified in the Florida Constitution in 1970. The primary focus of the Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute of Florida is to uphold this doctrine through the zealous protection of the City of Jacksonville's Preservation Project and other federal and state protected lands and waters. Commonly known as the "Public Trust," we pursue legal means, including litigation if necessary, to protect and preserve the public lands and waters. Additionally, we support the education of political leaders, government officials and citizens by participating in speaking engagements and writing articles and letters. The Public Trust also promotes the use and enjoyment of land and waters within the public trust. Current Projects include: • Our second paddling guide featuring the waterways between the St. Johns & Nassau Rivers. • Our Timucuan Art Contest. • A Clean Water Act enforcement project. • A review of mercury testing proposals for Duval County. • Mayport Cruise Ship Terminal Case. • A petition to end the use of bunker-c fuel.
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