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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 … 
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. 
Some of the world’s most popular tattoo motifs trace back to early 19th-century Edo (modern Tokyo), where tattoo artists took inspiration from color woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e. Many of the early tattoo artists were trained as blockcutters, craftsmen who transformed designs drawn on paper into carved wooden blocks for mass-producing prints. In the late … 
Comedians, editorial cartoons, and memes harness the power of satire, parody, and hyperbole to provoke laughter, indignation—even action. |
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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? |
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Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. Tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection.
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Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold emphasizing the beauty of the mended object. It teaches us that our flaws and scars are an integral part of our story, making us unique and resilient. Join us for a transformational experience inspired by Translated Vase by Yeesookyung. Participants will celebrate the … |
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Visitors receive free admission on the fourth Friday of every month from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live music in the Café is made possible by the Mildred Shafer Brown Memorial Fund. |
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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (blackbaudhosting.com)Enhance your artistic abilities with our engaging and educational drawing classes. Sharpen your skills with exercises that focus on line, shape, mark making, shading, perspective, and composition. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this class is right for you. |
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Embark on a journey through time as you explore works of art that span from ancient cultures through today. Tours leave from the Museum lobby and explore highlights and favorites from the Museum’s collection. |
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This is the first lecture of the Cummer Nassau Winter Lecture Series Experience the flourishing artistic production during 17th-century Holland, a period that saw a blend of economic prosperity and … |
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You are cordially invited to the 2024 Cummer Beaches Gala. *Please note the deadline to purchase is January 26! Join us for a night of fine dining, dancing, and music set in the 1940s and inspired by Glenn Miller’s big-band era jazz standard, In the Mood. The UNF Orchestra will transport you to a bygone … |