Publisher’s Note
Welcome to our annual Art & Cultural issue. The arts are an essential part of the health and cohesion of our society. They hold space for truth-telling, preserve our shared histories, help communities navigate difficult times, and create economic prosperity. Every dollar invested in Arts & Culture returns $29.17 to Jacksonville’s total economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 population estimates,...
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Nature conservation is the ethical/moral philosophy and conservation movement focused on protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity. Florida is fortunate to have many reputable conservation organizations and areas tendered through careful maintenance and upkeep of natural resources to prevent them from disappearing for everything from...
Publishers Note
The 30th annual Art & Architecture Issue is monumental, not only for Arbus Magazine, but for me personally as well. Architecture is exciting not only for the ways that it shapes cities and communities but also for the debate that it can spark. Often referred to as the “mother art” or one of the “seven arts,” architecture is also plays a major role in the development and character of a city and how...
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Spring is here—the time of year that beckons us to get outside and enjoy the outdoors and fresh air while walking, exploring, and much more. All just in time to check out the newest parks and trail connections downtown and along the river. WHERE THE RIVER LEADS Downtown Jacksonville’s parks and trails are living works of civic art. Our city center is in the midst of a generational design movement—one that treats parks and...
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Hello 2026! With a new year brings hope. Hope for the new year elevates feelings we experience when we foresee a path to a better future. At the moment, with rising health care costs looming, many are feeling hopeless. For those concerned, feeling frustrated, or feeling hopeless, we wish you good health and the strength to cope. Enhancing Education With The Arts The arts play a pivotal role in education. Involvement...
Publishers Note
The holidays are here again! The perfect time to slow down a bit and connect with our loved ones, friends, and communities. It’s also the time of year when volunteering is a powerful way to boost well-being. Even the simplest act of volunteerism can be an essential reminder of what it means to live well. New Beginnings—WJCT WJCT’s mission is: “To provide programming and services that celebrate human diversity,...
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