Jeff Ettling
President and CEO of Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Photo: laird Before coming to Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (JZG) in 2022, you were the curator of reptiles and amphibians at the Saint Louis Zoo for 21 years. What inspired your passion for wildlife and why did you decide to channel that passion into a career working at zoos? I was born and raised in the St. Louis, Missouri metro area and developed an interest in wildlife,...
The Power Within
Art with a Heart in Healthcare (AWAHIH) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides group and bedside art sessions to children and adults in the hospital setting. We were founded in 2001 and have brought the power of art to over 125,000 patients and their families. We are excited to observe our 14th year of partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville in presenting the exhibit “The Power Within.” The...
New exhibitions at the Cummer Museum
Explore our relationship with the land By Laura Phelps The landscape and environment that surround us are more than just a backdrop to everyday life; they are a living, breathing part of our stories. “Spirit in the Land” and “Knowing the West”—two exhibitions coming to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens this winter and spring—focus on reimagining our relationship with the land by amplifying voices often left out of the...
Jacksonville Symphony Celebrates 75 Years
A Symphony Season Like Never Before! By Tori Fusinaz, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for the Jacksonville Symphony In the heart of Jacksonville, where the St. Johns River weaves its timeless melody through the cityscape, something extraordinary is about to unfold. The Jacksonville Symphony is primed for its 75th anniversary season with a new logo that reflects our city’s bridges and rivers, and a lineup that promises to...
RDD’s Raw Deal for the Arts
A Far Cry from FDR’s New Deal By Sheri Leonard Webber Florida arts groups face significant financial challenges after an unexpected move from the governor’s office—a $32 million veto in arts funding. After the initial shock and outrage in early June, arts organizations across the state are now scrambling to cover budget shortfalls. For some, the end of the fiscal year is right around the corner. Governor Ronald Dion DeSantis’s (RDD)...
The Gilded Age: Treasures from the Lightner Museum
Opens June 7 This major reinterpretation of the museum’s permanent collection celebrates the opulent art and furnishings of America’s Gilded Age. A dynamic era that shaped modern America, the Gilded Age witnessed the sudden rise of a new millionaire class whose wealth derived from emerging industries including railroads, oil, and steel manufacturing. These titans of American industry expressed their high status by building...
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