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October is Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month

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

Sep

30

October marks Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month in museums and cultural institutions around the world. In contribution to the effort to raise awareness of disability, accessibility, and inclusion, the Cummer Museum displays its annual exhibition of artwork from the Women of Vision program during this month. Installed in the Museum’s Art Connections area, the show is open to the public and features works in of printmaking, ceramics, painting, and sculpture.

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Folk Art: Mixed Media Class

by , in Art, Education

Nov

29

We hope you will join us for a unique class led by local artist, Sharla Valeski. Sharla is a professional artist with a BFA in Studio Art from Jacksonville University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1994.

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Inside the Women of Vision Program

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

Oct

05

The Museum’s Art Beyond Sight programs provide specially designed art education and art-making experiences for individuals who are visually impaired: including touch tours of the Museum, classroom outreach to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and Women of Vision, a group which has made the Museum their meeting place for the past 18 years. This program represents…

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Champagne & Shopping

by , in Cummer SHOP, Programs

Nov

30

Join us at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens for the shopping experience of the season, Champagne & Shopping. Enjoy holiday music and complimentary champagne and appetizers. There are discounts for everyone of 15% on Wednesday and 10% on Thursday, this is in addition to the regular 10% members discount. Champagne and Shopping provides a unique opportunity for you to support the programs and activities of the Cummer Museum…

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Zot Artz – Arts for All Professional Development Workshop

by , Marketing Manager in Education

Nov

25

On December 5th 2013, we will be hosting a Zot Artz – Arts for All Professional Development Workshop, sponsored by FDLRS Crown. This exciting, fun filled workshop aimed at educators, artists, and community service providers will teach…

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The Arts and Education Reform

by , Director of Art Education in Education

Jul

09

Art saved me and it can help save other children who have academic struggles. It is my opinion that the arts are at the core of education reform and are a vital part of a well-rounded education for every child. Please join me in my arts advocacy.

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