Events

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.

Revisiting Christian Iconography asks the viewer to consider how traditional Christian artwork and iconography has changed across time. Scenes depicting the life of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, or other New Testament references have been used for centuries in Western European art to inspire devotion. However, as artistic self-expression became more prevalent in the late …

The Cummer Museum’s Bank of America Concourse Gallery welcomes Jacksonville-based photographer and artist Ashley Woodson Bailey with What Remains. This body of work explores the relationship between photography, time, and preservation through the botanical subject. “Flowers have long functioned as a visual language in art, symbolizing beauty, mortality, and transformation,” Bailey shares. “I am drawn …

As we celebrate our 65th anniversary, we are proud to showcase recent purchases and gifts to our permanent collection alongside promised works that are among the many objects the Museum preserves for future generations. Together, these objects not only reflect the growth of the Museum, but also the vibrancy of our community and Ninah Cummer’s enduring legacy. Image Credit: Gustave Caillebotte (French, …