Augusta Savage became a gifted sculptor, significant teacher, leader, and catalyst for change. Overcoming poverty, racism, and sexual discrimination, Savage became one of this country’s most influential artists of the 20th century, playing an instrumental role in the development of…
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by Cummer Museum Admin, Director of Art Education in Art, Programs
Apr
02
As you have probably heard by now, the Cummer Ball, is only a few weeks away. As a fundraising effort, the Museum commissioned nine artists to reinterpret a section of Winslow Homer’s The […]
British Watercolors
by PR Assistant, in Art
Nov
26
Explore the rich history of British watercolors through works in the Cummer Museum’s permanent collection, recently given by Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Lee Bebout. Although this medium was viewed initially by many as a…
Collectors’ Choice: Featured Collector, Jennifer Johnson Duke
by Curatorial Intern, in Art, Education
Sep
02
Written by Caitlyn Cooney, Curatorial Intern Why is art so valuable? What makes collectors want to collect? What makes artists want to create? These are matters of opinion, surely, but […]
Aug
19
Written by Caitlyn Cooney, Curatorial Intern One of the best approaches to understanding historical events and time periods is to study the art from it. Art, through time, does not […]
Collectors’ Choice: Featured Collectors – Mary Jane and Jack Uible
by Curatorial Intern, in Art, Education
Aug
12
Written by Caitlyn Cooney, Curatorial Intern For collectors, art is a part of their everyday lives. They are surrounded by it in their homes and offices, at social events, museum […]
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