Monday, August 2, 2021

Safe Summer at the Cummer Museum and Gardens for August

Check out these thrilling events that only the Cummer could make happen during the pandemic. As the children get ready to return to school, don’t forget the safe haven of the Museum that awaits you this month.

NB: To help ensure our community’s safety, the Museum will admit a reduced number of visitors each day. Please note, walk-up capacity is limited, so it’s strongly recommended you reserve your tickets in advance. Masks are required inside the Museum, when not eating or drinking. In order to prioritize the health of our guests and our staff, and to minimize touch points and onsite capacity, all visitors must reserve a timed ticket for entry. Timed tickets are available Tuesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 4 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. Reserve Your Admission Ticket Now!

Rebecca Louise Law in Conversation: Join artist Rebecca Louise Law and Holly Keris (the Cummer’s Chief Curator), as they discuss Law's inspiration, process and recent projects, including the site-specific installation for the Cummer Museum. Tuesday, August 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. Members $10, Non-Members $15. In-person program at the Museum. Registration required | Space is limited.

Free Friday Nights: Now through Sept. 3, 2021 from 4 to 9 p.m. Come take a moment in the beautiful backyard (aka the Cummer Gardens), and enjoy live music, art experiences, lawn games and more. Visitors will be able to purchase food and beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails. Pre-order a picnic from the Cummer CafĂ© and have dinner and dessert ready for pick up when you arrive. Click here to select your picnic date. Presented by PNC Bank. | Free | Registration recommended.

Events & Programs for August 2021:

Workshop: Make a Flower Crown:
August 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members $20, Non-Members $25. Registration required | Drop-in activity.

Meet the Artist: Cassidy Ramos: August 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free with Museum admission.

Behind the Leaves: Sunset Garden Tour: August 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. A docent-led tour of the Cummer Gardens (yummy bubbles included!). Members $15, Non-Members $20. Registration required.

Workshop: BYOB, Build Your Own Bouquet: August 20 from5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members $30, Non-Members $35. Registration required | Drop-in activity.

Workshop: Cocktail Creation: August 27 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Enjoy this brief course on cocktail making with edible flowers. Members $40, Non-Members $45. Registration required.

Lecture: Ashley Woodson Bailey: Sept. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Members $35, Non-Members $45. Registration required.

Education - Virtual Slow Art Talks: August 11, Finding Form August 25, Calculating Color
12 to 1 p.m. Take a fun and mindful break. Free | Registration required.

Friday Night Live Model: Portrait Drawing: August 13 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Members $60, Non-Members $75. Registration required.

Art Connection Activity Saturday: August 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in for a fun activity. Free with Museum admission.

Studio on the Go: Drop-in Art Making Activity: August 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Rebecca Louise Law: The Journey. Free with Museum admission.

Make & Take Tuesday: Nature Watercolors: August 17. Explore The Journey as inspiration. Members $45, Non-Members $60. Registration required.

Drawing Workshop: with William McMahan: August 28 and 29 from Noon to 4 p.m. (each day). Focus on Hands and Feet. Members $125, Non-Members $155. Registration required.

Cummer Shop: Visit them at the Museum, or from the comfort of your home through their online shop.
Spotlight on Rebecca Louise Law with her book 
Life in Death. This breathtaking publication is the most comprehensive collection to date of Law’s work. It documents the evolution of her unique artistic practice, and explains why she chose to use preserved flowers as sculptural material. It offers a journey through Law’s earliest experiments to her best-known immersive installations.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
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