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Julius Rosenwald: Businessman and Philanthropist

by , in Behind the Scenes, Education, Programs

Jan

17

On February 1, the Cummer Museum, in collaboration with MOSH, will present the film Rosenwald, about Jewish-American philanthropist Julius Rosenwald. This film sheds light on the silent partner of the pre-Civil Rights movement and his ties to Jacksonville and artist Augusta Savage. There will be a discussion following the film.

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New Board Member – John Hirabayashi

by , Marketing Manager in Behind the Scenes

Nov

04

John Hirabayashi began his first five-year term on the Cummer Board of Trustees on October 1, 2014. Board Chair John Donahoo expressed great enthusiasm and…

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Top 10 Facts About The Great Depression

by , in Art

Nov

19

This series will highlight 10 quick and easy facts about different cultures, artistic movements, and stylistic periods. Stay tuned for the next list in the series!
To see more paintings from Modern Dialect, come visit the Museum before January 5th, 2014.

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Art & Science: The Beauty and Strength of the Live Oak Tree

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Education

Oct

28

So, next time you are admiring a live oak, whether it be in our backyard or yours, admire it for its majestic beauty and its phenomenal strength, and your experience will be twice as sweet.

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Future Retro Designer Portfolios: Harley Earl

by , Marketing Manager in Art

Jun

18

Written by Staci Bu Shea, Guest Curator for Future Retro Image source: media.gm.com To begin this series of blog posts related to significant car designers, there is no better way […]

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In the Gallery: Captain Samuel Worthington Dewey, by Thomas Sully, 1834

by , Director of Art Education in Art

Mar

26

A Philadelphia druggist commissioned this portrait of Captain Dewey, who had recently attracted…

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