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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 Caucasian, gained national attention by producing films with African American casts for African American audiences. He produced at least 8 feature films with top African …

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 …

Storyteller Mornings: The Cummer Oak – Inspired by the Cummer Gardens

Join us for a fun-filled adventure including storytelling, singing, and laughter in our galleries and gardens. Our experienced storyteller will captivate young minds with enchanting tales, accompanied by a touch of art, music, and nature. After the story, your little one will get creative and explore their artistic side in the studio.  Imagine the countless …