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The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is thrilled to announce an opening reception for “The Persistence of Flowers” an exhibit of works by Filomena Jack which will be held on Saturday, February 4th from 2-4PM. Filomena Jack is a beloved teaching artist from Elmira who is known for her colorful work that embraces a childlike enthusiasm for life. Filomena will give an artist’s talk at 3PM to talk about the importance of colorful art as a way to combat the winter blues. Light refreshments will be served at the reception, which is free and open to the public.

“The Persistence of Flowers” is an exhibit that celebrates our ability to focus on what is useful, encouraging, and lovely. The artist has been collecting tools, habits, and techniques to help her battle depression and anxiety since she was a child. Remembering that flowers always emerge each spring and that we HAVE A CHOICE as to what we plant in our figurative (and actual!) surroundings/heads/subconscious has been a key component to help her thrive. We invite you to spend time with the flowers and to plant the seeds necessary for you experience more colorful and encouraging days. This exhibit is suitable for all ages.

Filomena Jack holds a BFA from Jersey City University where she focused on photography and sculpture. After college, Filomena worked as a corporate software trainer in NYC. There she fell in love with using creativity to teach skills to various audiences. Filomena has run a number of small businesses including a quilt shop and wedding photography business. She now paints large murals, portraits of pets, and lots and lots of flowers. Filomena holds certifications in personal development and therapeutic hypnosis and helps clients reach their goals using humor and creative thinking. Filomena’s first self-published art book: “Bunzie’s Bundalas” is available on Amazon.

Filomena Jack will also be offering an energetic acrylic painting class in conjunction with her exhibit. The class will be held on Saturday, February 18h from 1:00-3:00PM in the Studio at the Gmeiner. The class is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 to adult. The cost for the class is $30 and all materials will be provided for students. Students should register with the artist by emailing, FilomenaJackStudio@gmail.com. Payment can be made by cash, check filled out to Filomena Jack Studio, or by Venmo to @Filomena-Jack-Studio.

“The Persistence of Flowers” will be on display in the Main Gallery of the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center from Saturday, February 4 through Sunday, February 26. The Gmeiner is open from 12-6PM Tuesdays through Sundays and is located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro behind the Green Free Library. Admission to the gallery is free.

A portion of sales from this exhibition will be donated by the artist to HAVEN of Tioga County. HAVEN of Tioga County is a private non-profit organization committed to helping all individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence.