Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Museums on Us®

November 3, 2012-November 4, 2012

LaVilla: "Harlem of the South"

10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Travel through Jacksonville's LaVilla neighborhood on this stimulating bus tour that explores the rich history of this cultural area.  From the Ritz Museum and Theatre to the old Globe Theatre, now the Clara White Mission, hear stories of the famous musicians who contributed to the hotbed of artistic expression that took place right here in our home town.  The tour will be followed by a delicious soul food meal and live music from the Harlem Renaissance.

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Guided Tour of the Collection and Gardens

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

New Member Tour

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Museums on Us®

November 3, 2012-November 4, 2012

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Guided Tour of the Collection and Gardens

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Music in the Concourse

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Live music in the Concourse.

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

FOCUS Cummer Box Lunch & Tour

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FOCUS Cummer Box Lunch & Tour: Jones & Gilbert exhibitions

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Cummer Cummelia Presentation

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Cummer Cummelia Presentation

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Art for Two

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Guided Tour of the Collection and Gardens

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Leonard Baskin: Works on Paper

July 17, 2012-November 11, 2012

This dynamic works on paper exhibition, includes 16 watercolors, woodcuts and etchings by Leonard Baskin (American, 1922 - 2000).  The prints are a nice juxaposition between works on loan to the Museum from a private collection and the Museum's permanent collection. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Guided Tour of the Collection and Gardens

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Art Under Pressure: A Printmaking Event Hosted by Up & Cummers

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

This installment of the Up & Cummers What is Art series will showcase local artists who practice the art of printmaking.  Featured artists will include: Austin Moule, Jesse Barnes, William McMahan, Tony Rodrigues, Dimelza Broche, Ryan Tempro, Donald Martin, Jim Smith, Ken Goldstein, Mattie LeDew, Alyssa Wagner, Rajiv Marsh, Christian Wildes, Claire DeVoe, and Georgia Ward-Collings.

Cocktails and hors d'oeurves provided by Bold City Brewery, ... read more

Music in the Concourse

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Live Music in the Concourse.

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Talks and Tea - Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Seated Gallery Talks at 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. with afternoon tea and light refreshments.  Cost is $6 for members and non-members and includes lecture, tea and admission to both the Museum and Gardens.

Please call (904) 899-6004 to make your required reservations.

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Talks and Tea - Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Seated Gallery Talks at 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. with afternoon tea and light refreshments.  Cost is $6 for members and non-members and includes lecture, tea and admission to both the Museum and Gardens.

Please call (904) 899-6004 to make your required reservations.

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Art Adventures

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Classes in painting, printmaking, collage, and construction with changing themes.  Pre-registration is recommended.  Ages 6 to 12.  Members $10, Non-members $15. For more information or to register for art classes, please call 904.355.0630.

Instructor: Terry Woodlief

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Guided Tour of the Collection and Gardens

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Guided Tour of the Collection and Gardens

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Guided Tour of the Collection and Gardens

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Guided Tour of the Collection and Gardens

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Jazz, Jacksonville & the Harlem Renaissance

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening at The Cummer where we examine Jacksonville's artistic ties to the Harlem Renaissance. Director Hope McMath and Chief Curator Holly Keris will discuss Florida's little known connection to the Harlem Renaissance through James Weldon Johnson and Augusta Savage and other nationally-known artists of the period. The lecture will be followed by cocktails and live jazz by "Dixie/Swing Quintet featuring Lisa Kelly and JB Scott".

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists. 

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color

October 12, 2012-January 4, 2013

Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. 

Histories in Africa: 20 Years of Photography by Elizabeth Gilbert

September 13, 2012-December 30, 2012

American photojournalist Elizabeth Gilbert has lived and worked in Africa for twenty years, traveling from Kenya to Congo, throughout the Great Rift Valley, and reporting civil wars in Rwanda, Somalia and Sudan.

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

August 24, 2012-December 2, 2012

This juried exhibition will showcase 50 local artists.