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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.
Drawn Together explores the intriguing nature of the artistic process. Pairing work from the Cummer Museum’s permanent collection with the artist's smaller study drawings reveals the time and commitment it takes to conceptualize an idea from start to finish. This often leaves the viewer with two or more standalone masterpieces: the initial sketch and the …
On display in the Bank of America Concourse Shop- a venue for regional artists whose works share parallel themes with featured exhibitions. Westward Vibrations: Dance of the Exodusters explores the American West through the lens of Gullah Geechee heritage, African diasporic traditions, and Native American influences. Created by interdisciplinary artist and scholar Amiri Farris, the …
Knowing the West is a travelling exhibition that embraces and examines perceptions of the American West to be more inclusive, complex, and reflective of the diverse peoples who contributed to art and life in and about the West. Americans often feel they "know the West," whether informed by direct experience or popular culture. Visions of …
Step back in time and sip your way through history with this unique American West-themed cocktail workshop. In partnership with local distillery Burlock & Barrel, this engaging experience dives into …