So, what do the Nazis have to do with Jacksonville, you ask? With two pieces of Nazi loot uncovered in The Cummer’s permanent collection, the answer is more than you might think. From 1933 through the end of World War II in 1945…
Nazi Art Looting Presentation Returns
by Holly Keris, Curator in Art, Special Events
May
09
A Brush with Nature at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
by Amber Sesnick, Guest Services & Marketing in Artists, Cultural Connections
Mar
04
Save the date for the 3rd annual plein air painting event at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. A Brush with Nature, is a…
Travel through Jacksonville’s LaVilla neighborhood on a stimulating bus tour and learn about the rich history of this cultural area. From the Ritz Museum and Theatre to the old Globe Theatre, now the Clara White Mission, hear stories of the famous musicians, artists, and writers who contributed to…
One Spark Is All It Takes
by Amber Sesnick, Guest Services & Marketing in Art Around Town
Sep
28
…the arts and culture industry contributed over $66 million to Jacksonville’s economy in 2011. With the help of One Spark, this number could increase exponentially over the next few years. Imagine people traveling from across the country and around the world to come to Jacksonville. Think the World’s Fair for the 21st century, and it could be right here in little old Jacksonville.
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