Art & Culture
Expanding Its Space
When the Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Sciences (originally the Jacksonville Children’s Museum) became the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) in 1969, it moved into its current building, designed by North Florida architectural icon William Morgan. Morgan described his modern, brutalist design as a “castle for children,” and MOSH has indeed served our city and its children with innovative, award-winning exhibitions and programming for decades.
read moreBuilding Skills for Life Through the Arts
The Cummer Museum has been providing summer camp opportunities to the Jacksonville community for more than twenty years. In addition to developing artistic skills, learning about art and art history, and creating original works of art, summer art camps help children develop their problem solving skills, gain confidence, appreciate different perspectives, and communicate effectively – all while having fun.
read moreBolts & Bytes Maker Academy
Rather than rooting for their favorite BattleBots on TV or online after school, a group of pre-teens is designing, building and battling their own combat robots. Their class that encourages creativity through tinkering and critical thinking is one of several at Bolts & Bytes Maker Academy that opened last spring in Jacksonville Beach.
read moreCuban Ingenuity
When Gabriela Azcuy met husband-to-be Jorge Lavoy in Havana in 2013, it was not the charming, attractive fellow she initially fell in love with – it was his car.
Azcuy was a graduate in Art History from the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Havana – and Lavoy’s car was a work of art that commanded her attention.
Bulla Cubana 2019
Innovation, imagination and Cuban ingenuity come together to celebrate the passion and undying spirit of preservation of the island nation, as Bulla Cubana returns to North Central Florida in March, with a sixteen-day, citywide celebration of Cuban arts and culture across Gainesville, reprising its widely-acclaimed and award-winning 2017 debut.
read moreIntimate States
Cuban American artist Eduardo Sarmiento makes art about life. His paintings, drawings, graphic design work, and illustrations are led, in short, by exploration – “creating beauty and visual experiences, telling the truth, sparking conversations, and exploring life,” as he puts it.
read moreThe Renaissance of Inventiveness
The inventive mindset is celebrated, encouraged and inspired at the new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)-learning museum, the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention.
read moreGreat Houses in Jacksonville’s History
Jacksonville has had its share of grand mansions, and nearly every generation has produced at least one preeminent home that has stood out as the city’s showplace. Most of these are gone now, having fallen to the vagaries of fire, changing fashions, and real estate development. But these grand homes of yesteryear still linger in our collective conscience.
read moreA Relic of the Past Becomes a Beacon for the Future
In September, the Ritz Theatre and Museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary, marking the 1999 construction on the site of the Ritz Movie House in Jacksonville’s historic African-American community of LaVilla. Essentially, it is a 90-year old establishment, but for decades the interior was in ruins. The Ritz will host a month-long schedule of programming, including community awards to commemorate past trailblazers and to celebrate today’s volunteers. They will also hold events throughout the year. Business Development Manager Vanessa Davis says, “The Ritz is not only keeping alive memories in history but is also looking to bring this priceless cultural legacy into the future.”
read moreThe Women’s Board and Wolfson Children’s — 45 Years of Partnership
What does it take to offer first class pediatric healthcare in a region that encompasses Northeast Florida, North-Central Florida and Southeast Georgia? Purpose. Commitment. Vision. Leadership. Partnership. For forty-five years, The Women’s Board has partnered with Wolfson Children’s Hospital to help ensure the very best for our community’s children.
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