Art & Culture Features
Odyssey of Abstraction
Princess Simpson Rashid’s show at The Vault journeys through the expression of a personal art philosophy
read moreHall of Heroes
Created by Stage Nine Exhibitions, Hall of Heroes is the newest traveling exhibition hosted by the Museum of Science & History (MOSH). The show brings guests into the world of superheroes, crime-fighters, spies, and ingenious gizmos through a series of immersive experiences.
read moreWelcome to the African Forest
You’ve seen the Land of the Tiger; you’ve traversed Wild Florida; you’ve visited Stingray Bay, but now the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens invites you out of Jacksonville and into Africa.
read moreTrust Isn’t On the Fence
Under the leadership of Acting Director Holly Keris, On the Fence, a commissioned, site-specific mural exhibition, was put into motion. This exhibition is representative of the strength of the museum’s relationship with and commitment to the region.
read moreGalleries in Jacksonville
Over the past quarter century, dozens of art galleries have set up shop here in Jacksonville, but the ones that have stood the test of time are few and far between.
read morePlaying the Race Card
The unconventional way a group of concerned community members is driving the discussion about race in our community.
read moreThe Lost Bird Project
Extinction is defined by Merriam-Webster as the condition or fact of being extinct or extinguished; no longer existing. There are many species of plants and animals that have become extinct, and many more are expected to become extinct. Gone from our planet. Forever.
read moreThe River Comes of Age
This summer, Jim Alabiso’s dream for the St. Johns River is coming true.
read moreFlowin’ thru Downtown
The fact that our city hosts one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country is impressive. The legendary names that have visited here to headline over the years — think Miles Davis, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, and Harry Connick, Jr. — is even more so. That the festival has creatively evolved over three decades alongside the growing city, spurred on by feedback from its hundreds of thousands of attendees, is perhaps the most impressive aspect to this annual event. Each year brings new and beloved performers, and now-staple ancillary events, but also invariably includes new surprises.
read moreHistory, Labor, Life
Visit the Harn Museum of Art in Gainesville through August 5 to view bold and colorful works by influential artist Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000). History, Labor, Life: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence provides a comprehensive overview of Lawrence’s printmaking oeuvre, featuring more than ninety works produced from 1963 to 2000. The exhibition explores three major themes that occupied the artist’s graphic works: history, labor and life.
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