The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens » Up & Cummers http://blog.cummer.org To engage and inspire through the arts, gardens and education. Tue, 21 May 2013 19:10:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= What is Art? Art is Salvaged http://blog.cummer.org/2013/04/what-is-art-art-is-salvaged/ http://blog.cummer.org/2013/04/what-is-art-art-is-salvaged/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:30:15 +0000 Amber Sesnick http://blog.cummer.org/?p=9934 Up & Cummers are reserving Tuesday, April 30, 2013  at 6:30 p.m. on their calendars for the next edition of their signature  event:  What is Art? . . . Art is Salvaged, sponsored by Florida Blue.  Featured local artists have turned trash into treasure, recycling scraps of found material into meaningful works of art.  Two dimensional and 3 dimensional pieces will be included in this show curated by the Up & Cummers themselves.    In-Kind sponsors will be providing food, and a new CASH BAR system managed by TreeCup Café for drinks will allow this new entrance ticket cost of $10 for members of Up & Cummers.   Cummer Museum Members and the general public are invited to attend for $15 per person.  Museum entrance is free that night, but there will be a cost for entrance to this show in the Terry Gallery of The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.  Your payment is your reservation for this unique exhibition– open for one night only in the Terry Gallery.  For more information, contact Susan Lee, Affinity Group Manager, 904 899-6033 or SLee@cummer.org

Thank you to:

Alleycakes Desert Company

Simply Sara’s

Biscottis

The Salty Fig

Agility Press

Mad Men Marketing

Florida Blue

]]> http://blog.cummer.org/2013/04/what-is-art-art-is-salvaged/feed/ 0 Art After Hours with the Up & Cummers http://blog.cummer.org/2012/11/art-after-hours-with-the-up-cummers-2/ http://blog.cummer.org/2012/11/art-after-hours-with-the-up-cummers-2/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:00:25 +0000 Amber Sesnick http://blog.cummer.org/?p=8641 Art After Hours is a fun way to mix and mingle with friends at The Cummer, while enjoying and learning about art.  For our upcoming event, we are taking the it one step further by adding shopping! Join the Up & Cummers on Thursday, December 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. and enjoy an evening filled with holiday music, champagne, appetizers, and shopping at The Cummer Store. As an added bonus, on this day only, receive an additional 15% discount on your entire purchase (in addition to your 10% member discount). Shopping ends at 7pm to be followed by more fun down in Art Connections.

Follow Maggie Reynolds, Assistant Director of Education to the studio for a hands-on lesson in printmaking. She will introduce some basic mono-printing techniques that will have surprisingly beautiful results. You are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beer to enjoy for this portion of the evening.

This event is free to Up & Cummer Members and $10 for non-members. Please RSVP by calling Louise Stevens at (904) 899-6004 or emailing lstevens@cummer.org. Tickets are available for purchase on-line by clicking here. 

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This event will showcase local artists who practice the art of printmaking.  Featured artists will include: Austin Moule, Jesse Barnes, William McMahan, Tony Rodrigues, Dimelza Broche, Ryan Tempro, Donald Martin, Jim Smith, Ken Goldstein, Mattie LeDew, Alyssa Wagner, Rajiv Marsh, Christian Wildes, Claire DeVoe, and Georgia Ward-Collings.

Cocktails and hors d’oeurves will be generously provided by Bold City Brewery, The Garage, Jimmy John’s,  Simply Sara’s and O’Brothers Irish Pub. Additional in-kind sponsors include Agility Press, Inc., Mad Men Marketing and Team Black.  A special thanks goes out to our Title Sponsors:Florida Blue and Scott-McRae Group | Duval Dealers.

Pricing for the event is as follows: Up and Cummers Members: $15 | Non-members: $25

To purchase tickets or for more information about joining Up & Cummers, please contact Louise Stevens at (904) 899-6004 or lstevens@cummer.org with any questions.  Tickets can also be purchased on our website.

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Haskell is opening their doors to host Up & Cummers for private tours of their extraordinary corporate collection.  We will gather for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. before heading out on docent-led tours at 6 p.m.  The office spaces and conference rooms at Haskell feature works of art by some of the most prominent Abstract Expressionists.  You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes look at these artful spaces!

Space is limited, and RSVPs are required.  Please contact Emily Magevney at (904) 899-6027 or emagevney@cummer.org to RSVP by Friday, September 7th.  Up & Cummers Members will receive free admission.  Non-member guests may call  to purchase $10 tickets in advance.

Special thanks to Haskell for making this possible.  Each guest will receive a catalogue of The Haskell Collection.

]]> http://blog.cummer.org/2012/09/join-up-cummers-for-a-private-tour-of-the-haskell-collection/feed/ 0 Pecha Kucha Community Event Sponsored by the Up & Cummers http://blog.cummer.org/2012/05/pecha-kucha-community-event-sponsored-by-the-up-cummers/ http://blog.cummer.org/2012/05/pecha-kucha-community-event-sponsored-by-the-up-cummers/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:56 +0000 UpandCummers http://blog.cummer.org/?p=6894 Written by Keith Marks, Executive Director at  PB&J

Greetings from PB&J (Party, Benefit, & Jam). We are honored to be partnering with The Cummer to present the 19th edition of the Japanese-styled presentations of fun called Pecha Kucha. However you wind up pronouncing the name, please understand that this is a community-inspired event. Presenters will get up and present on any topic they choose.

The only thing presenters need to do is to stick to the format: 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide.

We’re excited about connecting to The Cummer and having Curator Holly Keris doing a Pecha Kucha about the Museum. The mission of the series is to bring community together for an evening of fun, education, and entertainment.

PB&J hosts these bi-monthly events in different locations around town. We are a local 501(c)3 that works on building community by hosting events that raise awareness and financial contributions for other local non-profits. We hope that Pecha Kucha will be invited into the community’s heart and have other cultural organizations open their spaces for building Pecha Kucha Jacksonville.

Check out our website and have a look at our Pecha Kucha Facebook page to see some past presentations. You really don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind Jacksonville event.

]]> http://blog.cummer.org/2012/05/pecha-kucha-community-event-sponsored-by-the-up-cummers/feed/ 0 What is Art? Art is Inked! http://blog.cummer.org/2012/03/what-is-art-art-is-inked/ http://blog.cummer.org/2012/03/what-is-art-art-is-inked/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:46 +0000 UpandCummers http://blog.cummer.org/?p=6627 What is tattoo art? Is it simply infusing ink into your skin or is it so much more…? To some, it’s a permanent reminder, to others self-expression or religious transformation – and to the artists, it is the most unique and fragile mobile canvas one could ask for to showcase their passion.

Join the Up & Cummers as they host What is Art? Art is Inked at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m.

This event will showcase the work of local tattoo artists including Gary Doyle, Tim Herbert, Aaron Murray, Jimmy Thiel and Graham Wilbraham.

This event will also showcase professional photography of tattoos by these artists and more. An assortment of beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by, Intuition Ale Works, Riverside Liquors & Village Wine Shop, Zoe’s Kitchen, and O’Brothers Irish Pub. Additional in-kind sponsors include Agility Press, Inc., Amber Aultman, Cypress, Jensen Hande Studios, and Team Black.

Special thanks to our title sponsors, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida and Scott-McRae Group | Duval Family of Dealers.

Pricing for the event is as follows: Up and Cummers Members: $15 | Non-members: $25

To purchase tickets or for more information about joining Up & Cummers, please contact Emily Magevney at emagevney@cummer.org or call 899.6027.

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Please join the Up & Cummers for Art After Hours on Wednesday, January 18, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

The Up & Cummers Board will give an update on exciting events and activities planned for 2012.  We will also be touring the permanent collection and chatting about the pros and cons of interpretive tools in the galleries with our Director, Hope McMath.

Wine will be provided, along with hors d’oeuvres courtesy of ‘Town.

Up & Cummers members are FREE, and non-members are $10 each.  Please RSVP to Emily Magevney at emagevney@cummer.org or 904.899.6027 and follow us on Facebook to look for further details on upcoming events with the Up & Cummers.

]]> http://blog.cummer.org/2012/01/art-after-hours-with-the-up-cummers/feed/ 0 What is Art? 50 Years 50 Local Artists http://blog.cummer.org/2011/10/what-is-art-50-years-50-local-artists/ http://blog.cummer.org/2011/10/what-is-art-50-years-50-local-artists/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:00:15 +0000 UpandCummers http://blog.cummer.org/?p=5290 In celebration of The Cummer’s 50th Anniversary, the Up & Cummers have commissioned 50 local artists under the age of 50 to collaboratively reinterpret one of the museum’s “50 Favorite” works of art, Severin Roesen’s Still Life with Flowers, Fruit and Bird’s Nest.

The finished product is an inspiring work of art that represents one of The Cummer’s most prized paintings and captures the talent that exists in Jacksonville’s artist community.

On November 5, the piece will be auctioned at The Cummer’s 50th Anniversary Ball, with the proceeds supporting an art stop at the 2012 VSA (Very Special Arts) Festival. In 2011, 2,300 children with disabilities were able to experience hands-on art projects at The Cummer through VSA.

Participating Artists:
Matthew Abercrombie - Alyssa Beard - John Beard - Josh Bergesen - Heather Blanton - Jason Campioni - Marisa Carta - Callie Cline - Deb Corbett - Megan Cosby - James Cumberland - Keith Doles - Clay Doran - Shane Douberly - Overstreet Ducasse - Candace Fasano - Crystal Floyd - Christina Foard - Jordan Avery Foster - Patrick Golden - Ed Hall - Dustin Harewood - Christie Holechek - Amber Aultman Houston - Jason John - Karen Kurycki - Rachel Levanger - Denise Liberi - Sean Mahan - Casey Matthews - Franklin Matthews - Hope McMath - Shawn Meharg - Nicole Middleton - Matthew Patterson - Madeleine Peck-Wagner - Anna Reynolds - Silvia Romero - Varick Rosete - Susan Sapinski - Erin Searcy - Amber Sesnick - Ryan Strasser - Anthony Sznakowski - Jason Tetlak - Mark Warren - Ashley Westphal - Tayloe White - Steve Williams - Barry Wilson

Tickets:
Up & Cummers Members…$10 | Non-Members…$15
Funds raised support art education & community programming at The Cummer.

Includes an assortment of beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres

Title Sponsor:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.

In-Kind Sponsors:
Agility Press, Inc.
Cameron Beard
BlackFinn American Grille
Bluefish Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Cypress
Intuition Ale Works
Restaurant Orsay
Riverside Liquors & Village Wine Shop
Team Black
Zoës Kitchen

To purchase tickets or for more information about joining Up & Cummers, please visitwww.cummer.org or contact Emily Magevney at emagevney@cummer.org or 899.6027.

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Joey Marchy will give a history of graffiti and urban art.  We will have a DJ, break dancers, yarn-bombing, and seven local anonymous artists displaying examples of their work.  Food and beverage will be provided by Bluefish Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Intuition Ale Works, Orsay, The Patio at Pastiche, and Riverside Liquors & Village Wine Shop.

]]> http://blog.cummer.org/2011/08/what-is-art-set-it-off-a-collection-of-urban-art-in-jacksonville/feed/ 0 Join the Up & Cummer’s for What is Art? Art is Healing http://blog.cummer.org/2011/05/join-the-up-cummers-for-what-is-art-art-is-healing/ http://blog.cummer.org/2011/05/join-the-up-cummers-for-what-is-art-art-is-healing/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 13:00:52 +0000 Amber Sesnick http://blog.cummer.org/?p=3743 It is no secret that the health care industry plays a vital role in Jacksonville’s sustainability.  What many in our community do not know is that the arts play a very important role within that world of helping people heal.

The Up & Cummers (U&C), the Cummer Museum’s young affinity group, will host an event showcasing the work of local artists and organizations who utilize art as a healing mechanism for overcoming the struggles of dealing with disease, disability or disorder.

The event – What is Art: Art is Healing will be on Tuesday, May 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.  U&C is thrilled to host and display the work of these individuals and organizations that are truly making a difference in our community.  Featured artists and organizations include:

Angel Luna

The Arc Jacksonville

Art with a Heart in Healthcare

Dimelza Broche

Ellie Kavalieros

Jennifer Lail

Jordan Foster

Kids Together Against Cancer

Lori Eisenberg

Tony Rodrigues

University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute

Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Biscottis, Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Intuition Ale Works, Mojo Bar-B-Que, and Riverside Liquors & Village Wine Shop.

Tickets are $15 for Up & Cummers members and $25 for non-members.  For tickets, visit our website or call 904.899.6027.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors:

Title Sponsor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.

Friend Sponsor: Rogers Towers, P.A.

In-Kind Sponsors: Agility Press, Inc., Biscottis, Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Cypress, Intuition Ale Works, Mojo Bar-B-Que, PhotoBooth by Jensen Hande Studios, Riverside Liquors & Village Wine Shop, Team Black, and local graphic designer, Caroline Zwicker.

PS – What is Art events are open to attendees of all ages!

For more information about Up & Cummers and all of the group’s upcoming events and activities, please visit us on Facebook or contact Emily Magevney at (904) 899-6027 or emagevney@cummer.org.

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The Up & Cummers, the young professionals group at The Cummer, introduced a new, quarterly event series last week entitled Art After Hours.  Over 50 guests enjoyed a wine tasting sponsored by PRP Wine International, light hors d’oeuvres courtesy of the Chef’s Garden, and an interactive tour of The Cummer Legacy given by Curator, Holly Keris.

“Art After Hours was created as a fun and social way to encourage young adults to experience the exhibitions held at The Cummer throughout the year.  Additionally, the interactive component of each tour creates a casual environment for open discussion.”  -Elizabeth Ingram, President of Up &  Cummers.

Future Art After Hours events will highlight the following exhibitions: On the Silk Road and the High Seas; Chinese Ceramics, Culture, and Commerce (June 8), The Neighborhood as Art: Celebrating the Riverside Avondale Area (August 10) and Eugene Savage: The Seminole Paintings (October 12).  Each event will be from 6:30-8 p.m. and feature an interactive, after-hours tour given by a member of the Museum staff, and include wine and light hors d’oeuvres.

So, what exactly is an interactive tour?

With the help of museum staff, each Art After Hours will have a different and fun interactive component.

At the inaugural event on February 16, the interactive activity was a “token response” tour.  As guests entered the Jacobson Gallery for the Art After Hours tour of The Cummer Legacy, they were given a set of cards with images on them such as a dollar sign, house, paintbrush, heart, etc.  Holly Keris explained that the cards were to be placed in front of the art symbolic of the image on the card, e.g., the dollar sign was to represent the piece thought to be the most valuable, the paintbrush was to represent the piece thought to take the most craftsmanship, etc.  After all the cards had been distributed, Miss Keris based the tour around the pieces that had the most cards in front of them. As she gave the history for each work of art, she interacted with the audience asking individuals to share what card they had put down and why, thus giving guests the option to participate as much or as little as they chose.

The Up & Cummers host monthly programs and events. For more information about upcoming events, please visit www.facebook.com/upandcummers or contact Emily Magevney at (904) 899-6027 or emagevney@cummer.org.

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