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Cummer Museum Pieces Loaned to Epcot

by , in Art, Behind the Scenes

Nov

30

From Hello Kitty to Pokémon to Harajuku girls, there’s no doubt that modern Japanese culture revels in pop culture.

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Curiosity… continued

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Behind the Scenes, Education

Nov

23

Did you read the blog Curiosity (posted November 16, 2016)? Here is the story of the inspirational folk piece for Gary Graham’s coat we spoke of, the Ann Carll Coverlet, Blazing Star and Snowballs.

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Chasing Shadows: David Ponsler

by , in Art, Behind the Scenes

Nov

19

David Ponsler describes himself simply as “a blacksmith, a metalworker,” but it is clear by this video that he is much more than that.

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New Board Member Elected

by , in Behind the Scenes

Nov

17

At their September meeting, the Board of Trustees of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens elected James A. Richardson, II for a five-year term. A

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Docent of the Month: Joanne Philpot

by , Director of Art Education in Behind the Scenes, Education

Oct

31

Why did you want to be a Docent and how long have you been with the Museum? My friend and former colleague, Claire Nielsen, approached me about becoming a Docent when I told her I would be retiring from teaching after 31 years.

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Behind the Curtain

by , in Art, Behind the Scenes

Oct

20

Written by Shawana Brooks, Guest Contributor Somewhere, Over In Mandarin Marsha Hatcher is not easy to read. First impressions with her can leave you misconstruing her high-pitched, southern, at times […]

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