The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is pleased to announce its upcoming
exhibition, Storytelling: French Art from the Horvitz Collection, which will be
on view May 25 through July 29. This presentation combines two exhibitions from
one of the world’s finest collections of French art - Imaging Text: Drawings
for French Book Illustration and Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century French
Paintings. The 80 works of art created between the 16th and 19th centuries,
range from mythological and biblical studies to more playful imagery, and vary
in style, genre, and period. Captured in crisp and swift pen strokes, finely
modulated chalk, or brilliant colors, these captivating compositions were
produced by some of the most prominent artists of their time, such as Charles
le Brun (1619 - 1690), Charles-Nicolas Cochin, the Younger (1715 - 1790), and
Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732 - 1806).
“It is a great opportunity for the Cummer
Museum to present such an exceptional collection of French art. Printed
illustrations played a major role in 18th-century French publishing, allowing
many artists to gain entry into elite artistic, literary, and social worlds,”
says Associate Curator Nelda Damiano. “In
addition, the selection of paintings speaks to the rigorous tradition of the
French Salon and the Academy. We are excited to share with our visitors
examples of both these major trends.”
Renowned for its breadth and quality, the Horvitz collection has been the focus
of many national and international exhibitions and scholarly publications, and
it now contains nearly 2,000 drawings, paintings, and sculptures. The exhibition is curated by Alvin L. Clark,
Jr., Curator, The Horvitz Collection and The J.E. Horvitz Consultative Curator,
Department of Drawings, Division of European and American Art, Harvard Art
Museums/Fogg. An illustrated catalogue
of the drawings will be available.
Storytelling will be accompanied by a schedule of engaging programs, including
a Member & Community Opening Party on Thursday, May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information on the exhibition and
related programming, Click HERE.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation & Admission
The May flowers will
be in bloom as the weather is trying to warm up at the Cummer Museum of Art and
Gardens, in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida.
Come visit and see how the reconstruction is coming along. Here are some excellent opportunities to give
you an educational experience that you’ll never forget.
Florida Blue Free Tuesday - Each
Tuesday Evening from 4 to 9 p.m. | Free | No registration required. Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the
Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to the generous support of
Florida Blue. Guests can enjoy free admission to the Galleries. Each Tuesday
evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit
Union.
Tapas Tuesday - Tap into Tapas
Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café. Every Tuesday from
5 to 7:30 p.m. on the Cummer Café patio, take in the sunset while listening to
local musicians with beer, wine, or artfully inspired tapas for
sale at the Café. Reserve your table by calling 904.899.6022. Reservations are recommended.
Weaver First Saturday Free For All - Sat.,
May 5 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | No registration required. The first Saturday of each month at the
Cummer Museum is FREE FOR ALL, thanks to the generous support of J. Wayne and
Delores Barr Weaver. Guests can enjoy free admission, as well as art-making
activities for all ages in the Cummer Gardens, live music, and a Docent-led
tour at 2 p.m. For further information, please call 904.899.6038.
Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us - Sun., May 6 from Noon to 4
p.m. | Free to cardholders | No registration required. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers
free admission on the first Sunday of the first full weekend of the month to
all Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholders through the Museums On Us
program. Each cardholder receives one free general admission to the Museum. For
further information, please call 904.899.6038.
Ritz Chamber Concert - Wed, May 9 from
2 to 3:30 p.m. | Members free, Non-Members $10 | Registration required. Enjoy a special performance by the
world-class musicians of the Ritz Chamber Players, an organization that seeks
to foster the appreciation of chamber music through performances and
educational outreach featuring preeminent African American musicians and
composers, with an emphasis on building audiences and arts inclusion that
reflects our diverse society. For further information or to register, please
call 904.899.6023.
Art For Tots: Creating Chaos! - Thurs.,
May 17 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | $10 per pair | Registration required. Ages 24 through 36 months with an adult. This class will view High Tide by Richard Protovin and discuss the artist’s use of
texture. In the studio children will create mixed media to create their own
textured pieces. Art for Tots is funded through the generosity of the Chartrand
Family Foundation. Entry is through Art Connections. Class size is limited. For
further information, please email or call
904.355.0630.
Art Adventures: Japanese Printmaking! - Sat, May 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. | Members $10, Non-Members $15 | Registration required. Ages 6 through 12. Join them on the third Saturday of each month
for studio classes. In this class students will look at examples of Japanese
woodblock prints, a source of inspiration for artists from Degas to Van Gogh,
and then create prints of their own. Projects will be completed within one
class period. Class size is limited. For further information, please email
education@cummermuseum.org or call 904.355.0630.
Storytelling:
French Art From The Horvitz Collection - PDL Opening - Wed, May 23 from
6 to 8 p.m. | Free for Ponce de León Society Donors only | RSVP required. The Board of Trustees and the Chief Operating
Officer & Chief Curator of the Cummer Museum invite you to be their guest
at the private viewing of Storytelling:
French Art from the Horvitz Collection. Enjoy music by the Belle Fleur
String Quartet and an artist demonstration by William McMahan. Please join us
for a reception with cocktails, small bites, and remarks. This exclusive event
is for Ponce de León Society Donors only and their guests. If you are a Member
or Non-Member of the Cummer Museum, please register for the Member and
Community Opening Party on Thursday, May 24, 2018. For further information or
to register, please call 904.899.6027.
Storytelling: French Art From The Horvitz
Collection - Member Preview. Thurs.,
May 24 from Noon to 4 p.m. | Free for Members only | No registration required. Beat the crowds and take advantage of this
members-only opportunity to experience the exhibition. Docent-led tours will be
offered at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. For further information, please call 904.899.6023.
Storytelling:
French Art From The Horvitz Collection - Member & Community Opening. Thurs., May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. | Members
free, Non-Members $10 | Registration required.
Join the Museum for the opening celebration of Storytelling: French Art from the Horvitz Collection. Get a sneak
peek of the exhibition before it opens to the public. The evening will include
live music by Belle Fleur String Quartet, an artist demonstration by William
McMahan, exciting new merchandise in the Cummer Shop, small bites, beer, and
wine. There will be a 6 p.m. tour in the Mason Gallery and remarks from
Associate Curator Nelda Damiano at 6:30 p.m. in the Hixon Auditorium. The
exhibition will also be open from noon to 4 p.m. as a benefit to Museum Members
only. No registration is required if you attend from noon to 4 p.m.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829
Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours
of Operation & Admission
