The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers free museum admission and music
on Friday evenings through August 9, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — July 25, 2024 — The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens today announced the return of its annual Summer at the Cummer event series, July 19 through August 9, 2024, presented by Barbara English.
Summer at the Cummer is a free series that activates the Cummer Museum’s campus on Fridays throughout the summer from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each week brings live music by some of the city’s top musicians, hands-on art making experiences, lawn games and more. Summer at the Cummer also allows guests to take advantage of full access to the Museum’s historically significant riverfront gardens, galleries featuring the permanent collection and special exhibitions, including Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories organized by the Museum of Fine Art, Boston and Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri: Mysteries that Remain.
“Summer at the Cummer encapsulates the best of what makes our community special,” said English. “It brings together people from every neighborhood in the city to enjoy beauty, nature, music and great food for an evening of fun.”
During each Summer at the Cummer event, attendees will be able to order food and beverages from the Cummer Café, including beer, wine and cocktails. Guests will also have the opportunity to pre-order picnic baskets to enjoy sunset on the river and dine picnic-style in the gardens.
“We are grateful to Barbara English for partnering with us to provide this beloved series for the community to enjoy for a sixth year,” said Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, Ph.D., George W. and Kathleen I. Gibbs Director and CEO of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. “Summer at the Cummer honors Ninah Cummer’s vision for the museum to be a center of beauty for all of Jacksonville. This enduring tradition is an invitation for everyone to celebrate the summer season together on the river and explore all the museum has to offer.”
The line up of artists and activities includes:
July 26:
4-9 p.m.: Activities include cornhole, checkers and Jenga in the gardens; a weaving activity inspired by Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories; and magnetic blocks with light board activity in Art Connections
5:30-8:00 p.m.: Performances by musicians Patrick Evans and Scott Greenway
August 2:
4-9 p.m. : Activities include cornhole, checkers and Jenga in the gardens; pattern-making and weaving activities inspired by Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories; and a make-and-take class in the studio
5:30-8:00 p.m.: Performances by musician Lauren Fincham and D.J. Nick Fresh
August 9:
4-9 p.m.: Activities include cornhole, chess and Connect 4 in the gardens, and a drawing activity and magnetic blocks with light board activity in Art Connections.
5:30-8:00 p.m.: Performances by musicians Connor Hickey and Akia Uwanda
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About the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens:
For more than 60 years, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has been committed to engaging and inspiring through the arts, gardens, and education. A permanent collection of more than 5,000 objects and historically significant gardens on a riverfront campus offers nearly 140,000 visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast each year. Nationally recognized education programs serve adults and children of all abilities. The Museum is committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of its exhibitions, programs, and offerings. For further information, including hours, visit www.cummermuseum.org.
About the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston:
The Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories exhibition is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), where art inspires connections. Showcasing ancient artistry and contemporary masterpieces, the Museum’s collection of nearly 500,000 works tells a multifaceted story of the human experience that holds unique meaning for everyone. For more than 50 years, the MFA’s traveling exhibition program has partnered with museums and cultural institutions across the globe to share artworks and scholarship. We invite you to experience the MFA in Boston, online at mfa.org and around the world.