Whitfield Lovell: Deep River
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is thrilled to present the work of MacArthur Fellowship winner and internationally-recognized artist Whitfield Lovell. On display through September 13, Whitfield Lovell: Deep River is a multi-media installation that explores ideas of memory, identity, and freedom. Sculpture, video, drawing, sound, and music join together to create a unique experience that takes visitors on a symbolic journey in...
Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville 2015 Arts Awards: Light the Night
“We are fortunate to live in a community that is so rich in culture, history and natural beauty. The arts play an important role in shaping Jacksonville and Regions Bank is delighted to serve as the presenting sponsor for the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s 39th annual Arts Awards celebration.” —Franklin Danley, Jacksonville City President, Regions Financial Cultural Council Arts Awards Light the Night Gala...
Postmodern Jukebox Swings Into Jax for Jazz Fest
The 25th edition of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival (May 21–24) will present a glittering line up with a mix of rising stars and older gems who refuse to lose their luster. Appearing Saturday and highlighting this year’s event is one of the hottest touring shows in the country, Postmodern Jukebox, a group that covers pop songs in the styles of jazz, ragtime, and swing. They first gained public attention with their doo-wop cover of...
FSCJ Artist Series’ Theater Productions Coming to Downtown Jacksonville
By Sarah Roy Check out the upcoming theater shows and concerts coming to the Times-Union Center, presented by the FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase. I Love Lucy® Live On Stage closes out the FSCJ Artist Series’ 2014-2015 Broadway in Jacksonville Season from March 17-22. This brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history takes you back to 1952, where you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse...
One Spark Art Experience
One Spark, The World’s Largest Crowdfunding Festival, is back for its third iteration in Downtown Jacksonville April 7-12, 2015. This year, One Spark has six categories: art, education, health & science, music, social good, and technology. One Spark, like Arbus Magazine, bring together art and business, and creates and environment for collaboration between creatives and innovators from across the country. This year, we...
Reflections: Artful Perspectives on the St. Johns River
Recently, a group of Jacksonville’s finest artists were challenged by staff at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens to reinterpret masterworks in the Museum’s Permanent Collection while shining a spotlight on one of our region’s most important assets, the St. Johns River. Reflections: Artful Perspectives on the St. Johns River, on view through October 18, is presented in collaboration with the Cultural Fusion Year...