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Ave Maria is pleased to welcome Brandi Calatayud, R.N., orthopedic nurse practitioner, who will be working with Ave Maria residents in need of orthopedic rehabilitation. Read more.

Artist of the Month

Jacque Sligh

“I am struck by the beauty in God’s creation. As an artist, I work to capture the interplay of light, color, and atmosphere of a particular time and place in an impressionistic style. Part of my process involves traveling to locations, photographing, and doing Plein air painting on site when possible. My desire is to capture the feel of that place, to show the bold shadows on a sunny day, or the mist or purity of colors on a day lacking sun. Through my painting, I share a place and time. I want the painting to speak to me and others about God’s amazing creation.”

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Artists of the Month

Kimberly Pittman

Kimberly Pittman is a self-taught artist who became fascinated with art at an early age, eager to pick up a pencil and a scrap piece of paper to draw anything. Her first real sketches were of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Her parents were very surprised at the detail that Kimberly brought to her sketches.

In her early 20’s, Kimberly branched out into painting. Her favorite medium is acrylic, finding it one of the easiest mediums to work with. Her paintings on display this month are a style known as fluid pour, a style that she has come to love. Kimberly states, “I hope you enjoy each piece as much as I enjoyed making them.”

Cassandra Phillips-Dixon

Cassandra Phillips-Dixon is a recent graduate of The LeMoyne-Owen College with a Degree in Visual Arts. While working toward her degree, Cassandra’s portfolio and study included graphics, acrylic and oil paintings, and photography.

Her love is acrylic paintings, sketching with mix media (charcoal and ebony pencils), photography, Abstract Non-Objective and African Art. In addition to painting, Cassandra is a professional Makeup Artist in Memphis and acknowledges that her love of art and makeup go hand in hand.

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Well, you've waited for it...here it is. The third and final episode in the Following Frank Series, "Frank Goes To Ireland." Enjoy!

Monday, October 1, is the 18th Annual Father Leonard Oglesby Memorial Golf Tournament at TPC Southwind. This popular golf scramble, “Par is Your Partner” format, is held in memory of Father J. Leonard Oglesby...