Jane Turner: The Evolution Of An Artist, Paintings & Sculptures That Tell A Story

You’re Invited To Our Free Opening Reception
Friday Evening, February 12, 2021, 7–9pm
On View through May 29*

Jane Turner is a self-taught artist and resident of the historic African American Town of Eatonville, Florida. She began her artistic journey in 2006, after a 30-year career in social work. Though her paintings are self-taught, she pursued sculpture and photography instruction at Crealdé School of Art as well as figurative sculpture and bronze casting at The Maitland Art Center, where she shared her work in a 2018 solo exhibition. Turner’s work is deeply narrative, rich with themes of social justice, and depictions of historic events blended with her experiences of life as an African-American woman. The paintings in this exhibition give the viewer a glimpse of what is in the heart and mind of this strong and talented woman. Curated by Barbara Tiffany.

FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL: During the opening reception, the gallery will be carefully monitored by Crealdé staff, and will have a capacity of 10 people for 10 minutes. We expect visitors to be responsible by wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Refreshments will be served outdoors.
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*For a private COVID-Safe tour, please contact Barbara Chandler, Heritage Center Manager at [email protected]

Preserving the Past and Looking Towards the Future:
A Celebration of Hannibal Square

June 19 - December 31, 2021

This exhibition depicts the contributions of Winter Park’s African American community from 1900–present, remembering, acknowledging, and preserving historic Hannibal Square’s legacy. This is the collection’s largest exhibition to date and is curated by Ms. Fairolyn Livingston, Chief Historian, Ms. Mary Daniels, Historian Docent, and Mr. Peter Schreyer, documentary photographer.