Shops of San Marco
Written by Caitlin Flynn / Photos by laird Centrally located in the sprawling city of Jacksonville, San Marco offers charm, culture, and culinary delights. Its combination of cosmopolitan and small-town southern sensibility makes you realize you have stumbled upon a gem. The close-knit community and familial ties of San Marco run deep. The majority of businesses in San Marco are either family-run or independently owned. As we...
Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide
wsing through the following pages and soak in the tradition and sparkle of the season. Be safe, be well, and happy holidays from Arbus!
Art & Gardens As a Lifeline
The Cummer Museum’s Artful Moments Program By Kim Kuta Dring, Director of Learning and Engagement, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Art is more than a luxury; it is a lifeline—a vital tool for improving well-being, especially for older adults facing cognitive challenges. Studies show that engaging with arts and aesthetic experiences can benefit our brain health, creating new neural pathways and improving cognitive function. For...
Healing Hearts Through Art
Angelic sculpture honors memory of young dancer By Kate A. Hallock An accomplished dancer with Village Dance Center in Ortega for 12 years, Allison performed in both the Community Nutcracker and the First Coast Nutcracker productions, was a cheerleader for the Bolles School, and served as an acolyte at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. She was a direct descendant of Columbus Drew, a founding father of the city of Jacksonville and founder...
The Art & Antiques Show Reimagined: Versatile Wallcoverings Reimagined:
By Janet Reagor Wallpaper is more than beautiful patterns and designs. This versatile wallcovering can add texture and color to a room, making it feel elegant and unique. Like many art forms, its evolution tells the history of changes in taste and style that reflect current events and production innovations. It is a practical décor element that encourages and celebrates artistic expression. As early as the Qin Dynasty (221- 207 B.C.)...
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...
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