Jacksonville, Florida
It is okay to not like the sculpture. Parisians originally hated the Eiffel Tower. New Yorkers hated the Empire State Building, Auguste Rodin’s Monument to Balzac as well as art by Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, and Duchamp were all considered to be worthless at one Read More …
This summer, kick-start your weekends with the Cummer every Friday night July through September 3, 2021. Come take a moment this summer in the beautiful backyard (aka the Cummer Gardens), where you’ll enjoy live music, beverages and small bites, lawn games, and art and culture Read More …
Saturday, June 26. A new business featuring interactive photo-op exhibits is coming to Jacksonville! Selfie Wrld Jacksonville is holding its grand opening this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. “Welcome to the #1 trending selfie museum in the WRLD” “Experience many unique themes knowing Read More …
The Cabaret Hour – Jacksonville’s Oddball Peepshow! Performances by Miss Parker Scarlett Storm Cutthroat Whitey Alabastard Lilith La’Mour Carlisle Cakes Carolyn Sue Hosted by Anita Nightcap Produced by Miss Parker Kittened by Ryot Rivers Raindogs 1045 Park Street Jacksonville FL 18+ Only General Admission $10 Read More …
The Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg first opened its doors on this date in 1982. The museum features the largest collection of Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí’s artwork in North America. The pieces were collected by A. Reynolds Morse and Eleanor R. Morse, who began Read More …
Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are hosting a virtual event as part of their Healthy Living: Fresh Air, Fitness, Friendship and Fun series. On Wednesday, March 10, award-winning photographer Will Dickey will be leading the discussion on Nature Photography in the Parks. The free event Read More …
Sculptor Augusta Christine Savage (née Fells) was born in Green Gove Springs on February 29, 1892. Savage was considered a preeminent contributor to the Harlem Renaissance movement of the early twentieth century. Her work was featured in many prominent shows, including the 1939 New York Read More …
This month we have highlighted local Black artists and art in honor of Black History Month. Today’s artist is Dustin Harewood. He was born and grew up in New York City in the 1980’s and became a junior member of the Brooklyn Museum at Read More …
All month long, we have been highlighting local Black artists and art for Black History Month. Marsha Hatcher is a passionate artist who has made a name for herself since moving to Jacksonville more than 30 years ago. “I like what I do when it Read More …
Our Black History Month celebration continues by celebrating Black Artists in Jacksonville. Art by Maiya Elaine is a rising artist in Jacksonville. She attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts where she learned theatre tech, set design, lighting, sound, costume and prop making, and focused Read More …
We continue our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting local Black Artists and their art. Traci Mims Artist is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida currently living and working in Jacksonville, Florida. She says “Art has always been a part of my Read More …
Elvis Presley was born 84 years ago today on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He is pictured here in 1956, backstage in Jacksonsville, Florida. (Robert W. Kelley—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)
Lee Harvey died six years ago today. AG Gancarski wrote a memorial piece, titled “Remembering Firebrand Painter Lee Harvey” published by Folio Weekly on November 19, 2014. Gancarski stated that Lee “…taught all of us to open our eyes, see the bullshit around us, and Read More …
Jacksonville Military Affairs & Veterans Department teamed up with the Vet Center of Jacksonville to display art made by local veterans in City Hall. All of the art presented in the atrium is part of the Vet Center’s art therapy classes. Stop by and check Read More …
In a continued celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, Beaches Museum is proud to present their new history exhibit: Breaking Ground: Beyond Bathing Beauties which opens today. The popular image of beach women as bathing beauties only hints at the diverse Read More …
Earlier today in Willow Branch Park the Aids Memorial Mural was unveiled. The mural is located facing into the park, on the side of the Park Street bridge, which crosses Willow Branch creek. The 45 names featured on this mural represent local Riverside/Avondale residents lost Read More …
ART CONTEST Get pumped for a month-long Virtual Art Scroll by joining us in a logo art contest! In case you haven’t noticed our website, DTJax.com, got a makeover and we’re encouraging everyone to recreate our new logo. From simply filling in the lines, watercolor, Read More …
