Norman Studios Posters
The Norman Film Manufacturing Company, also known as the Norman Studios, located in Jacksonville, Florida, produced films out of its Arlington headquarters from 1920 until 1928. Richard E. Norman, a …
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Jacksonville’s Norman Studios: Movie Posters from the Permanent Collection
Before Hollywood dominated the film industry, Florida was the hot spot for movie executives. With our warm weather, sunny skies, convenient location, cheap labor, and diverse scenery, Florida quickly became a frontrunner in the early film business in the first part of the 20th century. Jacksonville in particular seemed a logical choice as a capital.
Works on Paper from the Cummer Museum’s Collection
The Cummer Museum’s collection contains many works on paper. Did you know that works on paper are easily and irreversibly damaged by both natural and artificial lights?
Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri: Mysteries that Remain
One of Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous artists, Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri was a founder of the Western Desert art movement. Mysteries that Remain is an important survey of Namarari’s work, featuring paintings on canvas and board from 1971-1990. It reveals the depth and complexity of Namarari’s artistic experiments as he restlessly strove to present the ancestral narratives …
Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Quilts are a democratic art. They provide a window into the lives of the many people who have made and used textiles, across geographic, political, social and economic contexts. Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories showcases 46 remarkable textiles by a variety of individuals—male and …
Quilting Demonstrations and Community Quilt Project with Jacksonville Modern Quilt Guild
Explore the artistry of quilting with the Jacksonville Modern Quilt Guild. Observe as guild members demonstrate a variety of techniques and then make your own fabric quilt square to contribute to a community quilt project! Visit Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories to examine quilts throughout history.Â
Quilting Demonstrations and Community Quilt Project with Jacksonville Modern Quilt Guild
Explore the artistry of quilting with the Jacksonville Modern Quilt Guild. Observe as guild members demonstrate a variety of techniques and then make your own fabric quilt square to contribute …
Flatpicking Guitar Workshop with Jake Eddy
Join us for a hands-on workshop with bluegrass guitar whiz, Jake Eddy. Bring your guitar and sit with Jake while he answers your flatpicking questions, discusses improvisation, and recounts stories …
Quilting Demonstrations and Community Quilt Project with Jacksonville Modern Quilt Guild
Explore the artistry of quilting with the Jacksonville Modern Quilt Guild. Observe as guild members demonstrate a variety of techniques and then make your own fabric quilt square to contribute …