1 Cummer Museum Annual Report 2014

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Cummer Museum Annual Report 2014
FROM THE DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIR
It is a pleasure to share the story of the Cummer
Museum of Art & Gardens in 2014. It was a
remarkable year as we combined the arts, gardens,
and education into experiences that touched over
145,000 visitors.
We can measure the results of a year in many ways.
Numbers and data matter and are an important part
of how we track growth, fiscal stability, and visitor
satisfaction. The numbers for 2014 were strong.
Participation increased 10% over the previous year
and we are currently tracking to see a similar increase in 2015. The engagement of volunteers was nothing
short of extraordinary with more than 6,400 volunteers committing a total of 23,564 hours to the mission of
the Museum. Although ending the year with a balanced budget is more challenging than we would hope, we
ended the year, for the sixth year in a row, with a small surplus.
We also measure success by looking at the quality and relevance of our artistic and environmental
programming. In 2014, we presented an amazing array of exhibitions ranging from the contemporary
figurative sculptures of Enzo Torcoletti and Modern American paintings to local interpretations of one
family’s life and the treasures found in local collections. It was also a year when universal themes of empathy,
beauty, loss, family, human rights, and the search for freedom were given prominence on our gallery walls
and in our programs.
The Gardens continued to receive attention and recognition as an important asset for the Museum and our
region. We launched the Ninah May Holden Cummer Awards, recognizing those who advocate for a world
where people, art, and the environment come together. It was also a year when we experienced our largest
single-day attendance in our history as we kicked off Garden Month 2014.
Education programs for children and adults were at capacity, bringing incredible energy to the Museum.
More than 40,000 youth were served through tours, school outreach, classes, camps, teen programming,
and family days. Lectures, concerts, and community conversations provided space for the exploration
of issues as diverse as the history of art looting by the Nazi regime and the cultural legacy of the Civil
Rights movement.
We also measure success through the experiences, participation, and stories of our supporters. Throughout
this Annual Report you will read the words of Museum Members, Donors, Volunteers, teachers, artists,
community partners, and visitors. This is where we find our inspiration. We thank all of you for creating a
relationship with the Cummer Museum that makes a difference for the organization, the individuals we serve,
and the community as a whole.
We hope that this report, with its program descriptions, financial reports, personal narratives, and lists of
supporters and partners, broadens your view of and deepens your commitment to the Cummer Museum.
Hope McMath, Museum Director
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John Donahoo, Board of Trustees Chair
REBRANDING
THE MUSEUM
MUCH OF THE YEAR WAS DEDICATED TO RETHINKING THE WAY THE MUSEUM
DEFINES ITS PUBLIC IMAGE.
This meant taking a step back from day-to-day activities and thinking about the big-picture work
the Museum does, the message it hopes to convey, and the feelings its mission and vision should
invoke. With the help of many important partners, a focus group of volunteers and staff, and input
from the community, the new Cummer Museum brand was developed. The rebranding, paired with
an excellent exhibition schedule, a renewed focus on visitor service, and a rekindled passion for the
community, resulted in a re-energized marketing plan for the Museum, increased interest from the
community, and increased attendance.
PARTNERS: Agility Press, Inc; Harbinger, Sign of the Future; Jensen Hande Studios;
Spectrum Signs & Graphics; and Wingard Creative.
All non-art photography courtesy of Ingrid Damiani, Fox Fotography,
Thomas Hagar, Jensen Hande, Dennis Ho, and Gayle Prevatt.
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PERMANENT COLLECTION
The Museum’s Permanent Collection consists of nearly 5,000 works of art spanning from 2100 B.C. through the
present day, and includes masterpieces by renowned artists such as Winslow Homer, Thomas Moran, Norman
Rockwell, Peter Paul Rubens, Augusta Savage, and Andy Warhol.
The Collection is brought to life for our visitors through programs, educational tours, and other opportunities.
This year, a selection of the Museum’s collection of 20th-century works were reinstalled as a permanent display
in the Stein Gallery, bringing new attention to this vibrant era of artistic production.
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CONSERVATION
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The Museum’s commitment to preserving the Permanent Collection for
future generations begins with care for its masterpieces. From preventive
maintenance in the Galleries to conservation treatment by trained
professionals, the Museum provides care that either improves the condition
of each piece or maintains its stability. This year, a variety of projects were
completed with the assistance of painting and sculpture conservators. The
Tabernacle of Reliquary (15th century), a tin-glazed earthenware by
Giovanni della Robbia, was stabilized, fragments were reattached, and
high-relief losses were filled in. A painting assessment to review the
condition of more than a dozen works in the Permanent Collection was
completed. Based upon that evaluation, Joseph Rodefer de Camp’s The
Red Kimono (c. 1919) was surface cleaned and a layer of varnish was
removed, and Reynaud Levieux’s Theseus Discovering his Father’s Sword
(c. 1643) was surface cleaned and stabilized. Custom framing and frame
repairs are another way the Museum cares for its paintings and works on
paper. This year, a pair of Josef Albers silkscreens received custom frames,
and the period frame for a painting by Charles Courtney Curran, Summer
Morning (c. 1915), was fully restored.
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PERMANENT COLLECTION PIECES ON LOAN
Other institutions asked to borrow artwork from the Cummer Museum to supplement their installations, allowing people
around the country to experience works of art from the Museum’s Permanent Collection.
Trevor Bell (British, b. 1930), Light Squares I, 1985
Trevor Bell (British, b. 1930), Light Squares II, 1985
(shown) Mayor’s Office, Jacksonville, Florida
Long-term Loan
Paulus Bor (Dutch, 1601 – 1669), Allegory of Avarice,
17th century
The Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia
Two Republics: 17th Century Dutch & 19th Century
American Art for the Common Man
Charles Courtney Curran (American, 1861 – 1942),
Summer Morning, c. 1915
Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Memphis, Tennessee
Charles Courtney Curran: Seeking the Ideal
LOANS TO THE COLLECTION
Joseph Jeffers Dodge (American, 1917 – 1997),
Horizons, 1990
Joseph Jeffers Dodge (American, 1917 – 1997),
Dancing Pears I, 1992
Governor’s Mansion, Tallahassee, Florida
Long-term Loan
Terence Netter (American, b. 1929), Palm Sunday,
2000
Jacksonville University, Marine Science Research
Institute, Jacksonville, Florida
Long-term Loan
Many were generous to lend pieces to the Museum from personal collections and institutions. These works of art have played
an important role in helping the Museum expand the scope of its Permanent Collection Galleries and educational initiatives.
Charles Biederman (American, 1906 – 2004), New
York #8, 1939, painted on wood and glass, 36 ½ x
28 ¾ x 4 ¼ in., on loan from the Thomas H. and Diane
DeMell Jacobsen, Ph.D. Foundation.
William Trost Richards (American, 1833 – 1905),
Rocky Coast, 1887, oil on canvas, 27 x 47 in., on loan
from the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen,
Ph.D. Foundation.
Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822 – 1899), Tiger and a
Snake, 1879, watercolor, 22 ½ x 29 ¼ x 2 ¼ in., on loan
from Jeanne R. Brittingham, Virginia R. Ellenberg,
and T.S. Roberts, III in loving memory of their mother,
Grace F. Roberts.
Randolph Rogers (American, 1825 – 1892), Nydia,
The Blind Girl of Pompeii, 1860, marble, 54 in., on
loan from the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen,
Ph.D. Foundation.
Werner Drewes (American, 1899 – 1985),
Composition 289, 1943, oil on canvas, 29 x 46 in.,
on loan from Diane DeMell Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Robert Scott Duncanson (American, 1821 – 1872),
Landscape with Fishing Scene, c. 1856, oil on canvas,
42 x 58 in., on loan from the Berg Family.
Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923 – 1997), American
Indian Theme V, 1980, woodcut print, 31 ¾ x 41 ½ in.,
on loan from the Collection of Jordan Bock.
John Marin (American, 1872 – 1953), Related to
St. Paul’s, New York, 1928, oil on canvas, 26 ½ x 30 in.,
on loan from the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen,
Ph.D. Foundation.
Geoffrey Naylor (British, 1928 – 1997), Untitled,
1979, aluminum, 97 ½ x 96 x 5 in., on loan from the
Haskell Collection.
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Joseph Stella (American, 1877 – 1946), Barbados,
1938, oil on canvas, 17 ¼ x 17 ¼ in., on loan from
the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Foundation.
ACQUISITIONS
GIFTS
Joseph Jeffers Dodge (American, 1917 – 1997), Pavanne,
1960, oil on canvas, 12 x 14 in., Gift of Hazel and Tom
Donahoo, AG.2014.1.1.
Vardi Kahana (Israeli, b. 1959), The Grandchildren of Cousin
Shmuel, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2004, archival inkjet print
on paper, 27 ½ x 27 ½ in., Gift from the Artist, AG.2014.6.1.
During the year, the Museum expanded the Permanent Collection, building on one
of its most important assets. Whether through an outright gift of a work of art,
or through those who have contributed financially toward one of the Museum’s
dedicated art purchase funds, the Cummer Museum extends sincere thanks to the
donors who value the Collection and wish to see it grow for future generations
of visitors. These acquisitions were all made in accordance with the Museum’s
Collecting Priorities Document, a Board-approved strategic plan for the thoughtful
growth of the Collection.
William Burgess of Dover (1805 – 1861), Return from
the Harvest.
Miles Edmund Cotman (1810 – 1858), Fishing Boat in
a Squall. (shown)
David Cox, Sr. (1783 – 1859), Boys Fishing, Kenilworth
Castle Beyond.
Collection of 34 19th century British
Watercolors, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Terrell
Lee Bebout, AG. 2013.2.1-33:
Edward Duncan (1803 – 1882), A Quiet Stretch of River.
John Absolon (1815 – 1895), The Post Boy.
John Edge (c. 1785 – 1834), By Waterloo Bridge.
Samuel Atkins (exhibited 1787 – 1808),
Coastal Shipping.
William Evans of Bristol (1809 – 1858), Study of a Tree.
John Browne (active early 19th century), The Musical
Festival in York Minster (pair).
John Brownrigg Bellasis (c. 1806 – 1890s), An Officer of
the 15th Hussars.
Robert Brandard (1805 – 1862), Brighton Sea Front.
Alfred Edward Chalon (1780 – 1860), Mother and Child
with Their Dog.
Edward William Cooke (1811 – 1880), HMS Victory in
Portsmouth Harbor.
William Corden (1797 – 1867), Portrait of Queen Victoria
from Life.
William Corden (1797 – 1867), Sketch of Queen Victoria.
David Cox, Sr. (1783 – 1859), Eton from the River.
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899 – 1991), Mujer
Perseguida, 1950, oil on canvas, 39 ½ x 31 7/8 in.,
on loan from the Collection of David J. Edwards
and Sally E. Hawthorne on behalf of the Estate
of Robert D. Wilson. (shown)
Peter De Wint (1784 – 1849), Study of Ragwort.
Major General Sir George Bulteel Fisher (1764 – 1834),
Gorlestone from Yarmouth.
George Richmond (1809 – 1896), Portrait of Charles
Thornton Cunningham. (1810 – 1896)
Thomas Sewell Robins (1814 – 1880), On the Coast at Rye.
Bradford Rudge (1805 – 1885), Welsh Landscape.
Sir John J. Stewart of Allanbank (1779 – 1849), Design
for the Wellington Monument.
Samuel John Stump (c. 1783 – 1863), Portrait of the First
Lady Waterhouse with a King Charles Spaniel.
Charles Taylor (exhibited 1841 – 1883), An East
Indianman.
Alfred Gomersal Vickers (1810 – 1837), Ramsgate Harbor.
Henry George Hine (1811 – 1895), Sunset on the South
Coast of England.
James Holworthy (1781 – 1841), An Ancient Oak.
William Henry Hunt (1790 – 1864), Still Life with
Pineapple.
William Leighton Leitch (1804 – 1883), The Porta
Nuova, Palermo.
Henry William Pickersgill (1782 – 1875), Portrait of
William Kerr, 6th Marquess of Lothian.
Nicholas Pocock (1740 – 1821), Portrait of a Young Child.
James Price (exhibited 1842 – 1876), Family Outside a
Farm Cottage.
“OUR COLLECTION OF BRITISH WATERCOLORS REPRESENTS NOT ONLY ART BUT ALSO
100 YEARS OF BRITISH HISTORY. WE CHOSE THE CUMMER MUSEUM TO DISPLAY THIS
HISTORY BECAUSE OF THE EMPHASIS THE MUSEUM PLACES ON EDUCATION.”
– Terry Bebout
Purvis Young (American, 1943 – 2010), Golf Course of
America, 2002, household paint on plywood, 82 x 48
x 2 in., on loan from the Collection of Jordan Bock.
Eleven examples of Chinese porcelain from the Koger
Collection of Asian Ceramics, 13th – 18th century, on
loan from the Collection of the John and Mable
Ringling Museum of Art, the State Art Museum of
Florida, Florida State University, Sarasota, Florida.
Samuel Prout (1783 – 1852), A Continental Town.
PURCHASES
Jacques de Claeuw (Dutch, active 1642 – 1676), Vanitas, 1677, oil on canvas, 44 3/8
x 57 3/8 in., Purchased with funds from the Morton R. Hirschberg Bequest, and gift
from the family of Jacques Goudstikker, in his memory, AP.2014.4.1.
Unknown photographer, Press Photograph of Augusta Savage at the 1939 New York
World’s Fair, 1939, black and white photograph on paper, 6 ¾ x 10 ¼ in., Purchased
with funds from the Cummer Council, AP.2014.2.1.
Vardi Kahana (Israeli, b. 1959), My Mother Rivka and my children Gil and Roni, 2003,
archival inkjet print on paper, 27 ½ x 27 ½ in., Purchased with funds from the Morton
R. Hirschberg Bequest, AP.2014.5.1.
Benjamin West (American, 1738 – 1820), The Honorable Mrs. Shute Barrington, 1808,
black and white chalk on grey prepared paper, 8 5/8 x 6 ¾ in., Purchased with funds
from the Cornelia Morse Carithers Endowment Fund, AP.2014.3.1.
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“IT IS HEARTENING TO SEE
MUSEUMS LIKE THE CUMMER
MUSEUM DO THE RIGHT THING
FOR HOLOCAUST VICTIMS AND
THEIR HEIRS. I AM GRATEFUL
TO THE CUMMER MUSEUM FOR
RETURNING THIS PAINTING TO
JACQUES GOUDSTIKKER’S
FAMILY. WE HOPE THAT THE
RESTITUTION OF THIS WORK
WILL LEAD OTHER MUSEUMS
TO ACT JUST AS RESPONSIBLY
WHEN FACED WITH THE
DISCOVERY OF NAZI-LOOTED
ART IN THEIR COLLECTIONS.”
-Marei von Saher
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Nearly 70 years after the end of World War II, the art world is still reeling
from the effects of Nazi looting of artworks and other cultural property.
This year, the Cummer Museum proudly announced the amicable resolution of
a claim regarding the Nazi-era looting of a painting purchased in good faith by
the Museum in 1962. In 2012, the Museum received notice from the heir of
noted Jewish art dealer, Jacques Goudstikker, regarding a claim to a still life
painting, Vanitas, by artist Jacques de Claeuw (Dutch, active 1642 – 1676).
After extensive research, both parties reached a mutually-agreeable
settlement in the case. In April 2014, the Board of Trustees of the Museum
voted to return ownership to Goudstikker’s heir, his daughter-in-law
Marei von Saher. As part of the settlement agreement, the Museum
negotiated the purchase of the painting, allowing it to remain in Jacksonville.
The agreement included a donation in memory of Jacques Goudstikker
from the family.
(left) Jacques de Claeuw (Dutch, active 1642 – 1676), Vanitas, 1677, oil on canvas, 44 3/8 x 57 3/8 in., Purchased with funds from the Morton R. Hirschberg Bequest, and gift from the family of Jacques
Goudstikker, in his memory, AP.2014.4.1. (right bottom) John Steuart Curry (1897 – 1946), Portrait of Stanley Young, 1932, oil on canvas, 32 x 30 in., Collection of John and Susan Horseman.
CUMMER MUSEUM RECEIVES
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
EXHIBITIONS
The Museum’s staff and leadership believe strongly in the importance of a
balanced calendar of special temporary exhibitions. These temporary exhibitions
have the capacity to illuminate diverse areas of art history and artistic
production; reinterpret familiar periods, styles, or stories; embrace themes or
topics with strong community relevance; challenge our audiences’ preconceived
opinions; and provide a platform for dynamic learning opportunities and
meaningful personal experiences. Regardless of subject matter or medium,
temporary exhibitions are always grounded in sound historical research while
displaying high-caliber works that further the Museum’s mission “to engage and
inspire through the arts, gardens, and education.”
THE HUMAN FIGURE:
SCULPTURES BY
ENZO TORCOLETTI
SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 THROUGH
OCTOBER 19, 2014
St. Augustine-based sculptor Enzo Torcoletti
is internationally recognized for his stone
works. Today, his work is largely inspired by
the female torso in its most streamlined and
elegant form, celebrating the shape for its
association with ancient idols and icons.
MODERN DIALECT:
AMERICAN PAINTINGS
FROM THE JOHN AND
SUSAN HORSEMAN
COLLECTION
OCTOBER 18, 2013 THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2014
Modern Dialect brought together 60 examples of
radical art movements in painting from the 1930s
and 40s that exposed (and sometimes celebrated)
a changing America, and highlighted works by some
of the most respected American artists of the early
20th century. The exhibition was organized by the
Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee.
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THE PRINTS OF WILLIAM WALMSLEY
OCTOBER 29, 2013 THROUGH JULY 8, 2014
A professor at Florida State University, Bill Walmsley was known for his blatant irony, raucous humor, and
shameless punning. He is regarded as an impressive printmaker, with the record for the longest series of
prints in the history of art, and was the inventor of fluorescent lithography.
THE ART OF EMPATHY:
THE CUMMER MOTHER OF
SORROWS IN CONTEXT
NOVEMBER 26, 2013 THROUGH
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
Designed to showcase a masterwork in the Cummer
Collection, this exhibition illuminated the rich world of late
medieval religious devotion, especially the cultivation of
empathy, and was accompanied by a scholarly publication
written by guest curator David S. Areford and published by
the Museum.
OUR SHARED PAST
DECEMBER 17, 2013 THROUGH MAY 25, 2014
Our Shared Past was a collaborative exhibition
resulting from a re-discovered box of 8-mm
home movies by guest curator Jefree Shalev, who
invited 32 area artists to create new works of art
inspired by these moments that would become a
“shared past” representing the joy and struggles
we all experience.
“THERE IS NOTHING MORE FUNDAMENTAL THAN THE
JOY AND STRUGGLE WE ALL EXPERIENCE FINDING OUR
PLACE WITHIN OUR OWN FAMILIES AND WITHIN OUR
OWN MEMORIES.”
– Jefree Shalev
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(left top) Master of the Stötteritz Altarpiece, (German, late 15th century), Mother of Sorrows, c. 1470, oil on panel, 8 ¾ x 6 ½ in., Gift of Mrs. Clifford G. Schultz in memory of Mr. Clifford G. Schultz, AG.1984.1.1. Photograph courtesy of Brian Shrum. (left bottom) Chip Southworth, Rise of the Matriarch, 2013, mixed
media (acrylic, graphite, ink, and carbon on wood panels), 80 x 108 in., Courtesy of the Artist. (right top) Vardi Kahana, My Mother Rivka and my Children Gil and Roni, 2003, archival inkjet print on paper, 47 ½ x 47 ½ in. Photograph courtesy of Andrea Meislin Gallery, New York. (right middle) James Karales,
Selma to Montgomery March, 1965, gelatin silver print, Purchased with funds from the H. B. and Doris Massey Charitable Trust and Lucinda W. Bunnen for the Bunnen Collection, 1994.61. © Estate of James Karales. Courtesy of the Estate of James Karales.
EXHIBITIONS CONTINUED
ONE FAMILY:
PHOTOGRAPHS
BY VARDI KAHANA
JANUARY 24 THROUGH APRIL 27, 2014
Vardi Kahana documented four generations of her
family, beginning with her mother and two aunts who
were Auschwitz survivors. The exhibition also featured
a brief excerpt of “Daughter of the Holocaust,” a video
by Jacksonville resident, Irene Jaffa about her
unique personal perspective on the Holocaust and
its aftermath.
“ONE FAMILY IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF COMMUNICATING
WITH OTHERS THROUGH ART. IT IS NOT JUST A JEWISH
STORY. IT IS A WIDE HUMAN PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY.”
– Vardi Kahana
A COMMEMORATION
OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS
MOVEMENT: PHOTOGRAPHY
FROM THE
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
FEBRUARY 28 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2, 2014
The Museum commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Civil
Rights Movement with an exhibition of photographs from the
period, which captured the courage and perseverance of
individuals who challenged the status quo, armed only with a
philosophy of nonviolence and the strength of their convictions.
This exhibition was organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta.
COLLECTORS’ CHOICE: INSIDE THE HEARTS AND MINDS
OF REGIONAL COLLECTORS
MAY 17 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
A selection of area collectors shared some of their prized possessions with the community, choosing the pieces that best
illustrated their passion for collecting. From paintings to furniture to sculpture, each object told a personal story.
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ARDENS
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THE CUMMER GARDENS ARE
A UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF EARLY
20TH-CENTURY GARDEN DESIGN.
Their connection to several famed landscape architects gives these
stunning spaces national significance, while locally they have become
a model for environmentally-friendly practices. Organic products like
fish emulsion, holly-tone, rose-tone, alfalfa pellets, and corn gluten
promote plant health, allowing the plants to defend themselves more
fully against fungus and pests. The use of these products also safeguards
one of the city’s most important assets, the St. Johns River, and the
St. Johns Riverkeeper has been an active partner in planning these
river-safe practices.
The Museum celebrated the first anniversary of several new outdoor
spaces on the campus this year, including the refurbished parking lot, the
J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Community Sculpture Garden & Plaza,
and the historic Olmsted Garden. Visitors were able to enjoy these spaces,
along with their historic companions, the English and Italian Gardens,
and watch them grow across all four seasons.
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GARDEN SCHOOL TOURS
The Gardens were used to engage students in a
new way, through garden-specific tours with
a science-based curriculum as part of the
Museum’s STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art, and Math) initiative. From the
very youngest children who explore their senses
and learn to identify the parts of plants, to older
students who take the role of landscape architects
and use the principles of design to make garden
additions, the Cummer Gardens are an essential
part of each student’s visit.
“MY FAVORITE PART OF THE TOUR WAS WHEN WE
WENT OUTSIDE TO THE ITALIAN GARDEN.
IT WAS LIKE I WAS ENTERING A MAGICAL PLACE.”
-Student from Spring Park Elementary
NINAH MAY HOLDEN CUMMER AWARDS
GARDEN PROGRAMS
The Gardens were the backdrop for a
number of family and adult programs,
including a garden lecture series, gardenthemed Talks & Tea programs, garden
concerts, and a whole month of activities
during the annual Garden Month, presented
by Community First Credit Union, which
kicked off with a Community Day & Plant
Sale; featured-artist demonstrations,
lectures, classes, and concerts; and ended
with a Garden to Table dinner and the Ninah
May Holden Cummer Awards.
Ninah May Holden Cummer created the Museum foundation “…in the hope that others will share this vision and by their
interests and contributions will help to establish here a center of beauty and culture worthy of the community.” Her vision
has since grown into what is now the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. The Ninah May Holden Cummer Awards are
presented to recognize local members of the community who have helped build artful connections between people and the
environment.
ELIZABETH (“BITTY”) MCRAE RECEIVED THE
INDIVIDUAL AWARD for her tireless commitment
to preserving gardens and parks across the region.
For over five decades, Bitty has provided unparalleled
support to the Museum and the Memorial Park Association.
Through the presentation of this award, the Museum
celebrated her vision for preserving spaces that are
beautiful and accessible.
JIM DRAPER RECEIVED THE ARTIST AWARD
for combining his artistic talent and his passion for the
environment to elevate conversations around beauty,
preservation, and relevance. His Feast of Flowers exhibition
and publication were ideal examples of the power of
connecting creativity, people, and nature.
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JIMMY ORTH ACCEPTED THE COMMUNITY AWARD
ON BEHALF OF THE ST. JOHNS RIVERKEEPER for
its creative partnerships with the cultural community in
furthering its mission for a clean and healthy St. Johns
River. As the lead advocate for our region’s waterways,
St. Johns Riverkeeper continually sets the bar for
environmental stewardship.
PRESTON HASKELL ACCEPTED THE CORPORATE
AWARD ON BEHALF OF THE HASKELL COMPANY
for its work as a visionary leader in the marriage of
architectural design, natural environments, and human
interaction. The company’s early work along the Riverside
Avenue corridor has served as an example to other
organizations, and the company’s leadership continues to
elevate the conversation around access to and care for our
parks and waterways.
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DUCATION
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MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE
MANY WAYS TO CONNECT WITH THE POWER
OF THE ARTS AND THE JOY OF CREATION.
Classes, tours, concerts, and programs in the Galleries and Gardens are just some of the ways the
arts come alive. Through hands-on, multidisciplinary experiences, visitors of all abilities can connect
with works of art in the Permanent Collection and with the natural beauty of the Gardens.
STEAM CULTURAL PASSPORT
Over the course of the 2013-2014 school year, the Cummer Museum was one of 10 cultural
institutions chosen to participate with Duval County Public Schools’ STEAM Cultural Passport
Program. STEAM is a curriculum focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, with
the goal of producing a more highly-trained workforce for the 21st century.
The STEAM Cultural Passport is a three-year federal Title I program that targets all 60 Title I
elementary schools in Duval County. Each school is given three cultural field trips per year, spread
among 10 cultural institutions. Many of these students experienced a cultural institution for the first
time. Over 9,300 students attended the Museum this year as part of the STEAM initiative.
“ABSOLUTELY THE BEST FIELD TRIP EVER!
MY STUDENTS ENJOYED EVERY ASPECT OF
THE TRIP. IT WAS TIMED WELL, VERY WELL
PLANNED OUT, AND EXECUTED TO
PERFECTION. AWESOME!”
-Elementary Teacher
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ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS
ARTS CONNECTS ALL: In partnership with MOCA Jacksonville, and with
the support of the Kennedy Center, the Museum hosted a teacher training
focused on the integration of arts education into early learning classrooms.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
WEAVER ACADEMY OF ART: This program provided
Museum access to 1,423 Title I elementary students at six
public schools. Students also received free Family
Memberships and their teachers received training to
integrate art into academic instruction.
VERY SPECIAL ARTS: The Museum celebrated its 19th annual VSA
(Very Special Arts) Festival, presented by Citi. Over the course of four
days, more than 1,700 students with disabilities visited the Museum to
explore its Gardens and Galleries, engage in art-making, and enjoy musical
performances, while accompanied by more than 750 adults and assisted
by more than 1,400 volunteers who gave their time to make the festival
a success.
IN BLACK & WHITE: This exhibition celebrated the Museum’s
long-running Women of Vision program, which provides art
instruction to women who are blind or low-vision.
START WITH THE ARTS: This program supported Pre-K3
through 1st grade classrooms and provided students with
free Family Memberships. It also included specialized
teacher training to combine literacy, family involvement,
and inclusive strategies for teaching the arts to young
children with disabilities.
WOMEN OF VISION: During monthly visits to the Museum, these 15
women who are blind or low-vision explored the arts through painting,
drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and the creation of personal memoirs.
This program is sponsored by the W.W. and Eloise D. Gay Foundation.
Selected works by participants were installed in the offices of Florida Eye
Specialists at the request of Dr. Rajesh Shetty.
DAY-GLOW DUVAL: The Museum’s Junior Docents created
their own multi-colored fluorescent map prints inspired by
The Prints of William Walmsley and his use of DayGlo paint
in printmaking.
THE GUARDIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP:
This long-running partnership with St. Pius V and Holy
Rosary Schools serves Pre-K3 through 8th grade classrooms
and provides students with free Family Memberships.
ARTFUL EXPERIENCES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
SCHOOL TOURS
During the 2013-2014 school year, the Cummer Museum
hosted a total of more than 18,000 students and 3,000
teachers and chaperones on daily school tours. Each tour
included time in the Galleries and Gardens, and creating
artwork in the studios.
EDUCATION EXHIBITIONS
NEW VIEW: In a collaborative project, students from
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts used One Family:
Photographs by Vardi Kahana as inspiration for a
photography exhibition.
VSA FLORIDA’S HAND ‘N HAND: This exhibition included
works from local students with disabilities and ran during
the annual VSA Festival.
CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT: LOBBY FOR THE ARTS: This
traveling exhibition debuted at the Museum and hosted
selected artwork from students participating in the
Cathedral Arts Project.
CUMMER IN THE
CLASSROOM
Cummer in the Classroom provides experiences in which
art, literacy, play, sharing, and parental involvement are
fully integrated to promote a love of learning. Through
the programs listed here, more than 2,900 students
were provided services within their classrooms and at the
Museum. Students and teachers received outreach to
their schools, classroom resources, parental engagement
opportunities, and field trips to the Museum. These
programs were generously sponsored by EverBank,
Holland and Knight, the Dianne T. and Charles E. Rice
Family Foundation, and J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver.
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TEACHER TRAININGS
Throughout the year, a total of 65 teachers received
training and lesson plans on a range of topics including
early childhood literacy, the Feldman method of art
criticism, and Exceptional Student Education, along with a
day-long workshop with artist and inventor Dwayne Szot,
who instructs teachers on how to utilize his custom tools
for art-making and movement activities with students, both
with and without disabilities.
CLASSES
ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN: Art for Two, Art Adventures,
Drop-In Art, and Portfolio Building classes continued
throughout the year, providing art-making opportunities for
over 550 students.
CAMP CUMMER: Over 290 students spent time at the
Museum learning printmaking, drawing, painting, and clay
techniques while finding inspiration from artwork in the
Galleries and natural elements in the Gardens.
ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS: Over 100 adult visitors
participated in educational classes ranging from floral
arranging to painting to art history lectures at the Museum,
allowing adult visitors to learn through art in the Galleries
and studios.
NOT ALL ARTFUL EXPERIENCES ARE GUIDED. Many parents
bring their children to enjoy their own self-guided family experiences. Rogue
and his daughter visit the Museum nearly every Florida Blue Free Tuesday to
experience Art Connections and the Collections and Gardens. He took the
time to speak with us about how the Museum allows him the opportunity to
expose his child to meaningful art experiences at an early age.
HOW DOES THE CUMMER MUSEUM ENRICH YOUR LIFE AND THE
LIFE OF YOUR DAUGHTER?
I believe it’s extremely important to be introduced to art and science
in early development. With my daughter being surrounded by and
exposed to a lot of different kinds of work, she’s able to develop and
grow in a more rounded way. Art is an important developmental building
block of maturation, and she enjoys it and has a lot of fun, which is
also important.
WHAT IS ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES YOU’VE
HAD AT THE CUMMER?
One day in particular, she was absolutely taken with the tadpoles and
frogs in the reflecting pools. We spent time chasing, photographing, and
naming them—being exposed to nature. We’ve also painted a lot of
paintings here. I absolutely love that she’s 3 years old and has her own
artistic style.
THE MUSEUM’S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE THROUGH
ARTS, GARDENS, AND EDUCATION. HOW HAVE YOU SEEN THIS
REFLECTED IN YOUR VISITS?
The important thing for me is art has become integral to her world-view.
Not only as an aesthetic (for representation of the observed), but it’s a
means and mechanism for expressing her thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
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PROGRAMS
ROGRAMS
EVENTS
A KEY ELEMENT IN THE CUMMER MUSEUM’S VISION IS TO CREATE DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO
EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY.
TOURS: A total of 1,284 visitors participated in tours such as an Art & Architecture tour in partnership with Richard Skinner &
Associates; a bus tour to view portraits in partnership with MOCA; and weekly tours of the Permanent Collection.
TALKS & TEA: A monthly series serving 651 seniors offered lectures on themes in the Permanent Collection and special
exhibitions, followed by light refreshments. This program is sponsored by the Woodcock Foundation for the Appreciation
of the Arts, Inc.
CONCERTS AT THE CUMMER: Music programs at the Museum were attended by 1,398 visitors and included programs such as
the Ritz Chamber Players Coffee Concerts, a Garden Concert series, and a partnership with Philip Pan and Rhonda Cassano of the
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, who acted as the Museum’s Musicians in Residence.
LECTURES AT THE CUMMER: The Museum offered lectures to over 1,100 attendees on topics ranging from the Art of
Empathy with David Areford, to diversity issues in partnership with OneJax and University of North Florida, to discussions
of the art of the Holocaust with Cindy Edelman.
CONVERSATIONS & COCKTAILS: This program reached more
than 240 individuals and included lectures or panel discussions
and cocktails. It brought in local artists to talk about Modern
Dialect; Vardi Kahana to speak about her photography exhibition
One Family; and regional collectors with Laura Raiffe from
Christie’s to discuss the process of starting or building an
art collection.
GARDEN MONTH: Each March, the Museum celebrates its
historic Gardens with a schedule highlighting their beauty and
history. This year’s celebrations were presented by Community
First Credit Union and included a Community Day Kickoff and
Plant Sale, with a record-breaking 3,016 guests in attendance;
lectures; a Garden Concert; a floral arranging class; a terrarium
making class; and a Garden to Table dinner with a special Ninah
May Holden Cummer Award presentation. In total, Garden Month
attendance increased 14% over the previous year.
GARDEN LECTURE SERIES: The Garden Lecture Series hosted
famed entomologist Doug Tallamy and Charles Birnbaum, President
of the Cultural Landscape Foundation, serving 221 people.
TAPAS TUESDAYS: Later hours during Florida Blue Free Tuesdays allowed the Cummer Café to capture a new audience
by offering specially-priced drinks and a delicious tapas menu, ideally set on the outdoor patio with live music.
FROM SWASTIKA TO JIM CROW: A Commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement provided an opportunity to partner
with WJCT to hold a special reception, discussion, and viewing of the film “From Swastika to Jim Crow” at the WJCT
studios, with over 200 individuals in attendance.
COMMEMORATION CELEBRATION MARKING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS
ACT: Alton Yates spoke about his experiences in Jacksonville during the Civil Rights movement, and Mama Blue and the
Sanders Singers sang period songs to a full auditorium of 110 people.
ENVIROFEST: Thanks to a generous contribution from the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Protection Board, the
Museum hosted a free family day for over 1,309 visitors, filled with activities centered on environmental education.
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FLORIDA BLUE
FREE TUESDAYS
A WEDDING STORY:
MAX AND KRISTEN
Florida Blue Free Tuesdays
provides free access to the
Museum every Tuesday evening
from 4 to 9 p.m. This extremely
successful and popular program
has consistently grown over the
years and is one of the largest
free access cultural programs in
the region. More than 27,000
individuals visited the Museum
on Tuesdays during 2014.
“SUPPORTING ARTS AND CULTURE DIRECTLY IMPROVES THE OVERALL
HEALTH AND VITALITY OF A COMMUNITY, WHICH IS CORE TO OUR
COMPANY’S MISSION. OUR SUPPORT OF THE CUMMER MUSEUM
PROVIDES FREE MUSEUM ACCESS FOR THOSE WHO WOULD
OTHERWISE NOT BE EXPOSED TO ITS INCREDIBLE PROGRAMMING.”
-Florida Blue Market President Darnell Smith
WEAVER FIRST
SATURDAY
FREE FOR ALL
In its second year, Weaver First Saturday Free
For All provided a total of 17,555 visitors with
free access to the Museum on the first
Saturday of each month. The Weavers’ gift
continues to provide greater access for the
entire community.
Max and I met in 2007 while working
together at The Florida Times-Union on
Riverside Avenue, just down the street from
the Cummer Museum. We quickly became
friends, and our friendship grew into love
over the course of many years. Max
popped the question in November, and we
excitedly began to plan our big day! We
browsed many venues, but our search
stopped when we visited the Cummer
Museum. I have always enjoyed the
Museum and beautiful Gardens, and Max
and I both loved the idea of getting
married in a unique setting different from
the many hotel-style venues we had visited.
Meeting our coordinator Cara Bowyer
sealed the deal.
Cara was helpful from our first meeting to
organizing our wedding day on August 2.
Cara and her staff, along with Jennifer
Earnest and her amazing team at Chef’s
Garden, made us feel confident that our
day would go off without a hitch. The day
started off a little tense with the threat of
rain, but Cara and Jennifer handled the
unpredictable weather calmly and passed
that calmness on to me and the rest of
the wedding party. The rain cleared, and
we were fortunate enough to marry in the
beauty of the Cummer Gardens! The
magical garden setting was surpassed
only by the glamorous Terry Gallery. I
heard so many guests say, “This is the
most amazing wedding I’ve ever been to!”
Our wedding was a dream day from
beginning to end, and Max and I will
remember this special day for the rest
of our lives!
“THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FREE SATURDAYS!
THE KIDS LOVE IT AND WE DO TOO!”
-Saturday Museum Visitor
Photo by Fox Fotography
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Total Attendance:
145,090
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
POSITION
FISCAL YEARS 2014 AND 2013
2014
2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$352,551
$63,951
Receivables
1,515,330
1,672,202
Investments
26,802,702
26,437,782
Land, Buildings & Equipment, net
22,564,018
22,858,247
320,250
179,902
$51,554,851
$51,212,084
Public Program
Attendance:
6,026
ASSETS
Other Assets
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Hughie Lee-Smith (American, 1915 – 1999), End of the Festival, 1954, oil on Masonite, 24 x 36 in., Purchased with funds from the 2011 Grand Benefactors of the Cummer Ball and the Robert Helms Memorial Fund, AP.2011.3.1.
INANCE
TOTAL ASSETS
Youth Served in
Education Programs:
40,175
Member
Households:
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Liabilities
$1,004,574
$698,653
Net Assets
50,550,277
50,513,431
$51,554,851
$51,212,084
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
2,636
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Memb
The Museum’s financial performance remained stable through fiscal year 2014, with a slight increase in total net assets
from fiscal year 2013. The Museum’s financial resilience rests on its ability to control operating costs and on the diversity
of its revenue sources. Contributed revenues represent 46% of all revenues, with contributions coming from individuals,
corporations, and government. Earnings from the Museum’s endowment contributed 31%, and earned revenues from
admissions, memberships, and programs accounted for 23% of total revenues.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY OF MUSEUM OPERATIONS
FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
OPERATING REVENUES
$3.7M
31%
INVESTMENT
INCOME
OPERATING EXPENSES
$3.7M
5% MEMBERSHIP
13% ADMISSIONS
& PROGRAMS
11% MARKETING
& PROMOTION
19% GENERAL &
ADMINISTRATIVE
10% DEVELOPMENT
& MEMBERSHIP
5% OTHER
EARNED REVENUE
46% CONTRIBUTED
SUPPORT
51% INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
31% GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
18% CORPORATE SUPPORT
49% PROGRAM
EXPENSES
11%
EVENTS &
PROGRAMS
47% ARTS
36% GARDENS
17% EDUCATION
The condensed statement of financial position is derived from the Cummer Museum’s financial statements as of September 30, 2014, which has received an unqualified
opinion from independent auditors. A complete copy of the audited financial statements, as well as the 990 tax return, are available upon request or can be found on the
Museum’s website: www.cummermuseum.org.
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ECOGNITION
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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens gratefully acknowledges the individuals and organizations that have
partnered with or made a gift in support of the Museum’s ongoing mission to engage and inspire through the arts,
gardens, and education.
PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS SURROUNDING
ONE FAMILY: PHOTOGRAPHS BY VARDI KAHANA
As the only museum in the United States to exhibit One Family: Photographs by Vardi Kahana, the Cummer Museum
was able to bring a story of rebirth after the Holocaust to the local community. As important as the art itself were the
conversations that this exhibition sparked through new partnerships, innovative programming, and the artist’s visit to
Jacksonville from Israel.
One Family inspired some of the most innovative
programming in the Museum’s history, as volunteers,
advisors, and local organizations stepped forward
to become involved. Cindy Edelman gave a lecture
on the art of the Holocaust, the Jewish Community
Alliance provided volunteer Docents to assist with
tours, and the WJCT documentary “Daughter of the
Holocaust” told the story of Jacksonville resident
Irene Jaffa and her family. The Museum also hosted a
screening of the documentary “From Swastika to Jim
Crow” with WJCT and the “Voices of Diversity” panel
discussion in partnership with OneJax, connecting
the themes of tolerance and resiliency represented so
clearly in One Family and the concurrent exhibition,
A Commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement.
Kahana’s artwork served as a platform for community
dialogue around tolerance, inclusion, interfaith
connections, and the role of art as a catalyst for
change. Many people were profoundly impacted
by the works of art and related programs. It was a
powerful reminder that one of the most important
roles of art and a museum is to give us all a deeper
understanding of our shared humanity.
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CORPORATE & CIVIC SUPPORT
PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS
The Cummer Museum strives to be a core asset to the community through its strategic partnerships. Special emphasis
has been put on multi-arts initiatives that combine music, visual arts, theatre, and the spoken word. Below are some of the
relationships that have deeply impacted the Museum to make a real and lasting difference in the city of Jacksonville.
CULTURAL FUSION: The Museum continued as a key
participant in Cultural Fusion and consistently implemented
the goals and programming themes identified by this
cultural collaborative. Cultural Fusion’s mission is to
heighten expectations for valuing culture in the
Jacksonville community.
PLAYERS BY THE SEA: A partnership with Players by the
Sea brought a production of “This Seat’s Taken,” a play
about Rosa Parks, to Museum visitors and school audiences
during A Commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement.
MAYO CLINIC’S LYNDRA P. DANIEL CENTER FOR THE
HUMANITIES IN MEDICINE: Arts and Healthcare
initiatives have been developed through a significant
partnership with Mayo Clinic’s Florida Campus, including:
Humanities for the Physician programs for new doctors;
Connect at the Cummer programs for Alzheimer’s patients
and their caregivers; and Cummer Curates, a series of
lectures and exhibitions at Mayo Clinic’s Florida Campus
featuring works from the Permanent Collection.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA: Dr. Scott Brown’s
upper-level Medieval Art History class utilized The Art of
Empathy to create a satellite website, placing the exhibition
into context for others. The Museum also worked with
UNF’s Education, Art, History, Communications,
Environmental Science, and Art History departments to
provide students with hands-on learning experiences in
their respective disciplines.
LOCAL ARTISTS: Programs at the Museum were enriched
by partnerships with Jacksonville-based artists and
musicians for classes, workshops, demonstrations, lectures,
live performances, and the exhibitions Our Shared Past and
The Human Figure: Sculptures by Enzo Torcoletti.
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DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: A partnership with
DCPS allowed for a variety of exciting initiatives, including
school tour curricula, classroom outreach, teacher trainings,
and the STEAM initiative, resulting in over 13,838 students
from Duval County elementary schools being served.
ENSURING THE ARTS FOR ANY GIVEN CHILD: The
Museum Director served on the steering committee of this
national initiative, which is led locally by Cathedral Arts
Project. This effort aims to align and strengthen arts
education programs throughout Duval County.
RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS: For the third year, the Museum
hosted a series of daytime concerts with the Ritz Chamber
Players, who performed selections arranged to accompany
special exhibition and Permanent Collection themes. The
relationship was expanded through the integration of these
performances into Cummer in the Classroom, linking the
visual arts curriculum and music for a dozen classrooms.
ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: The Museum is proud to
partner with the following organizations: Art Education for
the Blind; Cathedral Arts Project; Clara White Mission; City
Year; Christie’s; CoRK; Cultural Council; Elders Roundtable;
EQ3 Media; The Five & Dime, a Theatre Company; Florida
Division of Cultural Affairs; Florida State University; The
Garden Club of America; The Garden Conservancy;
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens; Jacksonville Historical
Society; Jacksonville Public Education Fund; Jacksonville
Landing; Jacksonville Public Libraries; Jacksonville
Symphony Orchestra; Jacksonville University; Jacksonville
Zoo and Gardens; JAX2025; Jewish Community Alliance;
Leadership Jacksonville; Museum of Contemporary Art
Jacksonville; Museum of Science and History; OneJax;
Riverside Arts Market; St. Johns Riverkeeper; Urban Land
Institute; VSA Florida; WJCT; The Woman’s Club of
Jacksonville; Women’s Giving Alliance; World Affairs
Council of Jacksonville, Inc.; and dozens of schools,
corporations, and organizations throughout the region.
Corporations and civic organizations played a significant role in supporting initiatives related to art, gardens, and
education over the course of the year.
$25,000 AND UP
Citi
Cultural Council of
Greater Jacksonville, Inc.
Duval County Public Schools, Inc.
Elkins Constructors, Inc.
EverBank
Florida Blue
The State of Florida
Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, Inc.
U.S. Trust
Wingard Creative
Kustura Consulting, Inc.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education
and Research
Miller Electric Company
Morales Construction Company
National Endowment for the Arts
Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
Richard Skinner & Associates
Carl S. Swisher Foundation, Inc.
ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance
Woodcock Foundation for the
Appreciation of the Arts, Inc.
$10,000-$24,999
Bank of America
Beacon Riverside
Brumos Automotive
Chef’s Garden Catering & Events
Community First Credit Union
FOCUS Cummer, Inc.
The W.W. & Eloise D. Gay Foundation
The John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts
$5,000-$9,999
Abbot Downing
Agility Press, Inc.
City of Jacksonville
The Community Foundation
for Northeast Florida
Ingrid W. Damiani Photography
Fanatics
Fidelity Investments
John R. Hall, Ph. D.
Harbinger Signs
The HEAL Foundation
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Miller Electric Company
Publix Super Markets Charities
Scott-McRae Automotive Group, LLP
Sole Designs
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
WJCT Public Broadcasting
$1,000-$4,999
Architectural Resources &
Associates, Inc.
Beaches Woodcraft, Inc.
Bushor’s Tree Surgeons
Christie’s
Coastal Sash & Door, Inc.
Coordinated Benefits Group
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
Design Containers, Inc.
Florida Department of Transportation
Florida Eye Specialists, PA
Florida Humanities Council
Fraser Millworks
Greystone Foundation
Holland & Knight
James Knutzen & Associates
Jewish Community Alliance, Inc.
The LBA Group
Lowell Libson, Ltd.
The Main Street America Group
Mark Grandin Events
Marvin Windows
MQ Windows, Inc.
Museum of Science & History
The Rayonier Foundation
Sabel Foundation, Inc.
The St. Johns Riverkeeper
The Stellar Foundation, Inc.
Sunscapes Landscape Design, Inc.
US Assure
Wells Fargo Foundation
Many thanks to those who have given generously from October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Any omissions or errors are accidental. Please let us know if an error has
been made.
THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
AND COMMUNITY ACCESS
Summer at the Cummer 2014 was sponsored
by the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, Inc.,
including the highlighted exhibition Collectors’
Choice. Envirofest, Camp Cummer, Story Telling
Tours, Art for Two, Art Adventures, and Drop-In
Art gave visitors of all ages the opportunity to
engage with art at the Museum.
The Jaguars also partnered to host a day of free
access for season ticket holders and Jaguars
employees. Visitors were able to have their
pictures taken while geared up in full Jaguars
uniforms, meet with Jaguars mascot Jaxson de
Ville and Jaguars cheerleaders, and enjoy many
other activities throughout the Museum.
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DAVID AND ELAINE
STRICKLAND
David and Elaine Strickland have been patrons of the
Museum for nearly 10 years and have been at the
Director’s Circle level of the Ponce de León Society
since 2011, making significant contributions to the
ongoing vitality of the Museum. With a passion for art,
they financially support the ongoing conservation of
the Permanent Collection; as a Trustee, David serves as
chair of the Artistic Affairs Committee. David and
Elaine also support education, attend the Cummer
Ball, host donor receptions in their home, entertain
artists and guests from out of town on behalf of the
Museum, and loaned their personal art to the Museum
as part of the Collectors’ Choice exhibition. David and
Elaine continue to make a lasting impact on the future
of the Permanent Collection, and we are truly grateful
for their investment of time and treasure on behalf of
the community we serve.
“BEING INVOLVED WITH THE CUMMER MUSUEM
IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR DESIRE TO
GIVE BACK VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY THAT
HAS GIVEN SO MUCH TO US.”
-David Strickland
PONCE DE LEÓN SOCIETY
The Ponce de León Society is the prestigious giving society for Donors at the $1,000 and higher levels. The group takes its
name from one of the most celebrated paintings in the Museum’s Collection, Ponce de León in Florida by Thomas Moran.
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
$10,000 AND UP
Mrs. C. Kirby Alexander
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Autrey
Jim and Sally Baldwin
Mr. and Mrs. Willis M. Ball, III
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell L. Bebout
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob F. Bryan, IV
The Chartrand Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Chartrand
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Commander, III
Mrs. Maria R. Cox
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Isabelle and Bob Davis
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Donahoo, III
DuBow Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Duke
Daniel and Cindy Edelman
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory E. Euston
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Godfrey
The family of Jacques Goudstikker,
in his memory
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Harrell
Mrs. Robert W. Helms
Ann and David Hicks
The Thomas H. and Diane DeMell
Jacobsen, Ph.D. Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley D. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Johnson
Marty and Dick Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lane, III
Mrs. Edward W. Lane, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Magevney
Mrs. Elizabeth G. McRae
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Morris
Russell B. Newton, Jr. and
Joan W. Newton
Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Newton, III
Dr. and Mrs. Jerald H. Pietan
Dianne T. & Charles E. Rice
Family Foundation
Mr. Ryan A. Schwartz
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Shircliff
Jay Stein Foundation Trust
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Strickland
Carl S. Swisher Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. C. Herman Terry
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Towler
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Uible
Mr. and Mrs. James Van Vleck
J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Worth
Zimmerman Family Foundation, Inc.
BENEFACTORS $5,000 $9,999
Mr. David S. Areford
The Borowy Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Hussein Cumber
Mr. Michael DiAngelo in Memory of
Susan A. DiAngelo
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Donahoo, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doolittle
The Cynthia G. Edelman
Family Foundation
Grune Family Foundation, Inc.
John R. Hall, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hinckley
Mr. John Hirabayashi
Ms. Patricia M. Houlihan and
Mr. Richard G. Skinner
Mr. and Mrs. William G. McCalla
Ms. Trisha Meili and Mr. Jim Schwarz
The Estate of Sherry L. Murray
Mr. and Mrs. Richey Smith
The Jack Tarver Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Tousey
PATRONS $1,000 $4,999
Mr. Harold E. Aken, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Alexander
Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Alford
Mr. and Mrs. Barry L. Allred
Mrs. Teresa Amato
Mr. William H. Andrews
Dr. Kahren Arbitman and
Dr. Michael Arbitman
Ms. Barbara H. Arnold
Mrs. Juli A. Ashbaugh
Ms. Eleanor Ashby
Ms. Elizabeth Augustus
Mr. Scott Baity
Ms. Audrey S. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Baker, II
Mrs. Roy Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Baker, II
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ball
Ms. Jacquelyn D. Bates
Mrs. Catherine G. Beckham
Mrs. Mary Ann Beckwith
Mr. and Mrs. James V. Bent
Mr. and Mrs. James I. V. Berry, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Bialka
Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Blackstone
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Bliss, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Bond
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Bond
Borkowski Family Foundation
Ms. Benita S. Boyd and
Mr. James R. Boyd, III
Janne and Jody Brandenburg
Miss Anne S. Briber
Mr. and Mrs. J. Shepard Bryan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Burns
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Callaghan
Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Cannon
Ms. Kathryn Captain
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin R. Carpenter
Mr. and Mrs. E. Daniel Cash
Mrs. Meredith Chartrand-Frisch and
Mr. Mark Frisch
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cobb
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Coleman
Elizabeth L. Colledge, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Collerd
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cook
Mr. and Mrs. Carey M. Cornelius
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cost
Ms. Cheryl Cummer and Mr. Jack Lyle
Mrs. Lynn Curtin
Mrs. Agnes E. Danciger
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Dann
Mr. and Mrs. William D’Antignac
Mrs. Joseph H. Davenport
Mr. and Mrs. Charles David
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Dempsey
Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. de Selding
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Doherty
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Donahoo, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Duke
Ms. Jennifer Earnest
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Edgar
Mrs. A. William Elliott, Jr.
Ms. Ann Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Felten
Mrs. Isabel Feorello
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Mr. Michael W. Fisher
and Dr. Linda Fisher
Mrs. C. Parsons Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Freeman
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. George D. Gabel, Jr.
Mrs. Susan Gallo and Dr. James Fulmer
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Geraghty
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gibbs, III
Mr. William G. Gingrich
Mrs. Claudia B. Gordon
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander M. Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Grandin
Ms. Charlene Grochmal
Ms. Betty Lu Grune
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gunnlaugsson
Mr. and Mrs. Jensen Hande
Dr. and Mrs. John C. Hawkins, III
Mr. Rushton W. Hays
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Hicks
Ms. Annabelle W. Hudmon
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Imbriani
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ingram
Frederick F. Irving
Diane and Thomas Jacobsen
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Archie O. Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Joos
Mrs. Earline R. Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kaplan
Mr. Gordon Kessler and
Mr. Lawrence Johnson
Mrs. Ann J. Key
Mrs. Dorothy D. King
Ms. Rosa Maria King
Donna B. Knauer
Dr. and Mrs. J. Kenneth Koster
Ms. Denise Kowkabany
Dr. and Mrs. Gasper Lazzara
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Leibfried
Mrs. Alison R. Leonard
Mr. Eli Y. Leslie
Carolyn Marsh Lindsay
Councilman and Mrs. Jim Love
Mr. and Mrs. Hal L. Lynch, Jr.
Mrs. John R. Mackroth
Miss Cary C. MacRae
Mr. and Mrs. G. Davis MacRae, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Magevney
Mr. Keith Marks
Raymond and Minerva Mason
Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. May, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd B. McCombs
Ms. Sally McCue
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Medill, III
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mentz
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Merritt
Mr. and Mrs. Alex A. Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Milam
Dr. and Mrs. David R. Moomaw
Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Morales, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Morales, III
Mrs. Linda C. Moseley
Joanna Nicoletti
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Nied
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A. Novak
Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Olsen
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Page
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Pajcic, III
Ms. Mary Carr Patton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Paul, III
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Petway, III
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Pomar, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Pope
Mrs. Betty K. Poucher
Dr. and Mrs. Russell W. Pratt
Mrs. Lin Rainey
Mrs. Cordelia T. Ramsaur
Ms. Lorelei Raymond
Thurston Roberts Charitable Trust
Mrs. Cornelia R. Robbins
Mr. Frederick J. Robbins
Mr. William Ross
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Roth
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Rowles
Mr. and Mrs. Luther F. Sadler, Jr.
Mr. Fredrick W. Schantz and
Dr. Susan W. Schantz
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schmidt
Schultz Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Jane M. Scott
Governor Rick Scott and
First Lady Ann Scott
Mrs. Everette M. Seay, IV
Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Shad, III
Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Shelton
Mr. and Mrs. Walter V. Shipley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shircliff
Mrs. Helen Short and
Mr. Michael Monaghan
Ms. Sharón Simmons
Mrs. Sally T. Simpson
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Skitsko
Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Smith
Ms. Nancy Soderberg
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Spadaro
Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Spetnagel, III
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Stein
Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. Stein, Jr.
Ms. Wendy L. Steve
Mr. and Mrs. William Struck
Mrs. C. Gray Strum
Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Surface, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Tait
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Towe
Mr. and Mrs. James Towler
Dr. and Mrs. Maarten van de Guchte
Dr. Gabriele Van Zon
George W. Varn
Mr. and Mrs. W. Lester Varn, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Vickers
Mrs. Harold B. Wahl
Mr. and Mrs. Billy J. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Walton
Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Watson
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Watson, III
Dr. and Mrs. H. Warner Webb
Mrs. Elaine Weistock and Mr. Ron Keysor
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Welchans
Mrs. Yvonne B. West
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Whittaker
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wiesner
Mr. Steve Williams
Mr. Lance Windley
The Winston Family Foundation
Mr. James H. Winston
Mrs. Patricia A. Winters
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wiss
Many thanks to those who have given generously from October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Any omissions or errors are accidental.
Please let us know if an error has been made.
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TRISHA MEILI AND
JIM SCHWARZ
NINAH CUMMER LEGACY SOCIETY
Individuals who are following in Ninah Cummer’s footsteps by including the Museum in their estate planning.
Ms. Trisha Meili and Mr. James Schwarz are passionate and
engaged members of the Museum, spending much time in the
Galleries and attending many of the programs and events
offered. Since moving to Jacksonville five years ago, they
steadily increased their support from basic membership to the
Patron Level of the Ponce de León Society. Most recently, in
December 2014, an upcoming exhibition spoke to their strong
interest in art, music, and the environment, and they decided to
increase their engagement in the Ponce de León Society with a
Benefactor Level gift. “We found ourselves spending more and
more time at the Cummer Museum, whether viewing the latest
exhibition, walking the riverfront Gardens, or listening to music
and lectures.” Donors like Trisha and Jim are not only enjoying
the Museum regularly as part of their life enrichment, but are
supporting the mission financially as well, ensuring sustainability
for future generations.
Ms. Barbara H. Arnold
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Baldwin
Yvonne Barnett Charitable Annuity Trust
Mr. Jordan Bock and Mr. Tom Madison
Mr. Robert H. Broadbent
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Callaghan
Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. de Selding
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Foerster
Mr. David W. Foerster, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Gee Gabbert
Mrs. Susan Gallo and Dr. James Fulmer
ENDOWMENTS & FUNDS
“WE VALUE THE IMPACT THE MUSEUM HAS ON THE
ENTIRE COMMUNITY, SO IT WAS ONLY NATURAL
TO SUPPORT WHAT WE USE AND LOVE.”
-Trisha Meili and Jim Schwartz
CAPITAL GIFTS
$100,000 AND UP
Mrs. C. Kirby Alexander
$50,000-$99,999
Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Newton, III
Mr. and Mrs. Richey Smith
$25,000-$49,999
Mr. and Mrs. Willis M. Ball, III
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Commander, III
Mrs. Joan W. Newton
Captain and Mrs. F. Wayne Gullett
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Harrell
Mr. Ken Hatcher
Mr. Rushton W. Hays
Marty and Dick Jones
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Joos
Ms. Holly Keris
Mrs. Edward Klempf
Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Lane, III
The L’Engle Charitable Remainder Trust
Mr. Eli Y. Leslie
$10,000-$24,999
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Barnett
Edna Sproull Williams Foundation
Mr. Ryan A. Schwartz
$1,000-$4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Morales, III
$5,000-$9,999
The Community Foundation
for Northeast Florida
CAPITAL RENOVATIONS
Improvements were made over the summer to enhance the visitor experience of the campus and included steps toward
increased accessibility for all visitors. Door replacements were made from the main concourse to the Cummer Café patio,
from the Loggia to the Galleries, and from the Lobby to the Gardens. Each set of double doors on either side of the
Courtyard was replaced with one large door, and one side now features an ADA assist button. The restrooms are now
more environmentally friendly, with low-water automatic flush valves, automatic paper towel dispensers, and occupancysensing lights.
A special thank you to our generous donors Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Newton, III, and Mr. and Mrs. James Van Vleck, who
made these renovations possible, and to our project partners: Action Commercial Flooring; Atlantic Companies; Brad’s
Glass Company; Crabtree Plumbing, Inc.; Door Control, Inc.; Florida Builders Specialty Company; Florida Paint Co.;
KirbyCo Builders, Inc.; Lockwood Quality Demolition, Inc.; Miller Electric Company; Morales Construction Company, Inc.;
Quality Hardware & Specialty; and W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
Barker English Garden Endowment
The Yvonne C. Barnett Charitable
Annuity Lead Trust
Berg Family Foundation in Memory
of Margaret Baker Berg
Ida Broward Boyd and
Crowther Mann Boyd Endowment
Mildred Shafer Brown Memorial Fund
C. Edward Bryan Memorial Fund
in Memory of Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob F. Bryan, II
Cornelia Morse Carithers
Endowment Fund
Francis and Miranda Childress
Acquisition Endowment
Jean Anne Conrad Memorial
Library Fund
The Cummer Council
Ninah M.H. Cummer Endowment
The Robert D. and Isabelle T. Davis
Endowment at The Community
Foundation for Northeast Florida
Joseph Jeffers Dodge
Acquisition Endowment
Garden Endowment
Hamish G. W. MacEwan
Irrevocable Trust
Ms. Hope McMath and Mr. Barry Wilson
Ms. Trisha Meili and Mr. Jim Schwarz
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mullen
Mrs. Joan W. Newton
Mr. Russell B. Newton, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Nied
Mr. and Mrs. Spence W. Perry
Dr. and Mrs. Jerald H. Pietan
Thurston Roberts Charitable Trust
Mr. William Ross
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Rowles
Mrs. Karen R. Schulman
Mr. Brooks Severance
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Shircliff
Ms. Wendy Steve
Mr. and Mrs. Chip Tousey
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Uible
Dr. Gabriele Van Zon
The Ralph N. Walter and
Anina M. Walter Charitable Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Watson
Riley Gordon Granger, Jr. Distinguished
Docent Service Award
Hartmann Family
Garden Furniture Fund
Morton R. Hirschberg Memorial Fund
Jacobsen Trust
Camillus S. L’Engle Charitable
Remainder Trust
Roger L. and Rochelle S. Main
Charitable Trust
Elizabeth (“Bitty”) McRae Garden Fund
W. Wilson and Jane Munnerlyn
Garden Endowment
Joan W. Newton Fund
Olmsted Garden Endowment
Inez Holtsford Perry Music Endowment
Schultz Family Endowment
Dolly Ann Tyler Fund
Jim and Joan Van Vleck Professional
Development Endowment
Van Vleck Olmsted Endowment Fund
Ralph N. and Anina M. Walter
Charitable Trust
The Emily and Lonnie Wurn Fund
CUMMER OAK SOCIETY
Individuals, foundations, and organizations who have
supported the Cummer Museum with at least $1,000,000
in cumulative giving.
Bank of America
Barnett Banks, Inc.
Yvonne Charvot Barnett
Mrs. Ida B. Boyd
Mildred Shafer Brown Foundation
Comcast
Cultural Council of Greater
Jacksonville, Inc.
Dan and Cindy Edelman
Florida Blue
The State of Florida
Ann and David Hicks
Morton R. Hirschberg Memorial Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Hixon, III
The Thomas H. and Diane DeMell
Jacobsen, Ph.D. Foundation
Monica and Bob Jacoby
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley D. Johnson
Raymond and Minerva Mason
Russell B. Newton, Jr. and
Joan W. Newton
River Branch Foundation
Fred and Nancy Schultz
Eunice Pitt Odoms Semmes Foundation
Joan Wellhouse and Martin Stein, Sr.
Mrs. C. Herman Terry
Miss Constance I. and Mr. Ralph H. Wark
Many thanks to those who have given generously from October 1, 2013
through December 31, 2014. Any omissions or errors are accidental.
Please let us know if an error has been made.
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OLUNTEERS
STAFF
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are some of the Museum’s most impactful advocates in the community. Last year 6,428 volunteers provided
23,564 hours of service to help fulfill the Museum’s mission. According to the Independent Sector, the value of this service
totaled more than $500,000, or the time of 11 full-time staff members. The Museum would not be able to accomplish its
mission without the help of these volunteers who provide tours, work in the Gardens, assist in the Cummer Shop, act as
office aides, help with special events, and advance the Museum’s mission in many other ways.
AFFINITY
GROUP
LEADERSHIP
Parag Adhyaru
Ted and Bebe Alexander
Elizabeth Augustus
Ron Autrey
Jane Bailey
Martha Baker
Diane Barg
Terry and Mary Bebout
Gerry Bialka
Jane Brown
LeAnna Cumber
Aaron Deimling
John Donahoo
Jennifer Earnest
Ann Evans
Robbie Foster
Mark Grandin
Jensen and Sarah Hande
Suzanne Hinckley
Sam Hyde
Lizzie Ingram
Becky Johnson
Edgar Johnson Peter Karpen
Gordon Kessler
Rosa Maria King
Michael Kleiman
Tammy Lally
Sarah Lawhead
Mary Ellen Ledwin
Norm Ledwin Cary Cummer MacRae
Trisha MacRae
Laura Magevney
William and Emily
Magevney
Keith Marks
Gayle Medill
Jason Mehta
Kenyon Merritt
Diane O’Malley
Lisa Page
Pat Panella
Mary Pietan
Judy Pillans
Jane Quinby
Michael and Mishayla
Schmidt
Ryan Schwartz
Kristen Schmidt Seay
Marianne Stein
William J. Struck
Duncan Thomas
Farrell Wilkerson
CURATORIAL
INTERNS
Greg Case
Caitlyn Cooney
Nicole Gaudier
Caitlyn Gutierrez
Michael Ramey
Ryan Reid
DOCENTS
Elizabeth Adams
Rosemarie Bacher
David Balanky
Pat Balanky
Catherine Baum
Richard Birdsall
Lucy Brannon
Lynda Braxton
Candace Bridgewater
Jane Brown
Sherry Brown
Lo Cassidy
Pat Chiarelli
Ginny Cobb
Judy Connolly
Carolyn Cooper
Gwen Cooper
Carolyn Moran DePalma
Bert de Selding
Betty Digges
Dita Domoknos
Lory Doolittle
Laura Fairfax
Hilda Federico
Lisa Federico
Susanne (Susie) Fields
Anne Flora
Rachel Gabbert
Louise Gentry
Ric Goodman
Holly Green
Susan Gullett
Anne Hager
John Hall
Billie Hayward
Cathy Heffernan
Pattie Houlihan
Pam Howard
Olga Joos
Sandra Kessler
Susan Law
Marilyn Lawson
Esther Lee
Debbie Logue
Kathleen Lovorn
Kathy Marquis
Genet May
Eve McClintock
Kathleen McKenzie
Lisa Middleton
Margaret Milner
Judy Mizrahi
Rynda Moore
Claire Nielsen
Georgia Pribanic
Carolyn Rankin
Marjie Rogozinski
Ellen Sherline
Hanley (Bo) Smith
Deborah Stapp
Dave Stimpson
Kathy Stimpson
Mary Summers
Betsy Towers
Gabriele Van Zon
Dot Verstandig
Stephanie Welchans
Jackie Witte
Sharon Wulbern
EDUCATION
Mary Dolmovich
Martha Thomas
Sierra Walsh
EDUCATION
INTERNS
Kasha Fahy
Rachel Quinones
FLOWERS
Kay Armstrong
Bobby Arnold
Benita Boyd
Susan Doherty
Mary Lew Esdale
Nancy Mahon
Dottie Nutent
Sonya Petit
Sally Simpson
Paula Skitsko
Susan Williams
Irene Woodworth
GARDENS
Jenny Amodeo
Barbara Barsh
Carolyn Lindsay
Margie Miller
Mary Watson
GENERAL
Gabriela Castro
Reveca Chavezl
Aislynn Kelly
Claudia Kirkland
Jeanie LeVinge
Shelby Miller
Fem Robert
Hella Shull
Brittany Stanley
Patricia Sterling
Doris Tavella
GROUPS
Ameritus Bank
Baldwin Middle and
High School
Bank of America
Brooks Rehab
Chase
Citi
City Year
CSX
Deutsche Bank
Douglas Anderson
School of the Arts
Episcopal High School
Fanatics
Florida Blue
LaVilla School of the Arts
The Main Street America
Group
Medtronic, Inc.
Retired Teachers of
Clay County
Sanford Brown
Scott-McRae Automotive
Group, LLP
Wells Fargo
JUNIOR
DOCENTS
Emily Alesch
Matthew Alesch
Logan Austin
Grace Cobb
David Damiani
Nicolas Gallegos
Kassidy Goins
Savannah Hall
Ariel Lee
Amanda Lynch
Walker Miller
Ja’Quan Mixon
Breland Morales
Gracie Morales
Dara Oyewole
Tunji Oyewole
Sarah Page
Gabriella Pangelinan
Mariama (Yama) Pouye
Anna Reilly
Catherine Reilly
Benjamin Renfro
Hope Scheff
Carli Schiefen
Ana Shaw
Grace Shaw
Alli Steinberg
Hannah Trull
Agnes (Clare)
Vonderhaar
Sidney Welchans
LIBRARY
Helen Euston
Johnson “Mack” McVeigh
Georgia Probanic
Angela Randtke
Linda Smith
Judy Williams
MARKETING
INTERNS
Alsatia Brown
Erin Keith
Emma Jean Livingston
Emily Sammons
SHOP
Rick Aaronson
Phyllis Bell-Davis
Ginny Bondurant
Brenda DeFoor
Sandy Gray
Sherry Helton
Mimi Kelly
Laura Mathewson
Many thanks to those who generously gave their time and energy to the Museum from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014.
Any omissions or errors are accidental. Please let us know if an error has been made.
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RILEY GORDON
GRANGER, JR.
DOCENT AWARD
On Sunday, December 8, 2013, at the
annual Docent Holiday Party, John Hall
was awarded the Riley Gordon
Granger, Jr. Docent Award. This award
is presented annually to the Docent
who has given the most time leading
tours and displayed flexibility and
willingness to work in other programs.
Joining the Cummer Museum in 2011,
John gave over 100 hours in tours and
was highly involved in the Junior
Docent Program. He connected with
every school group he met and loved
trying new tours and working with
students of all abilities. John’s positive
and upbeat personality made him a
joy to work with and an asset to the
program. The Museum community is
saddened by the passing
of John in April 2015.
JUNIOR DOCENTS
Led by Museum Educators and Docents, this group of 30
middle and high school students were active in meetings,
projects, and Museum service throughout the year. Giving a
total of 75 hours of volunteer service, the Junior Docents
assisted with many programs, including the opening day of
Garden Month. They also created bowls for the annual
Empty Bowls Luncheon, which raises money to fight world
hunger, and designed and created artwork for a temporary
exhibition based on The Prints of William Walmsley. During
the year, these students also listened to guest speakers.
Artist and printmaker Barry Wilson spoke to them about
printmaking techniques and Chief Curator Holly Keris walked
them through the process of creating an exhibition. The year
culminated in an exhibition, which opened with a night
where each Junior Docent provided interpretation of their
artwork and creative process to Museum visitors.
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VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
John W. Donahoo, III – Chair
Barry L. Allred – Vice Chair
Sally F. Baldwin – Secretary
Kenneth A. Rowles – Treasurer
Linda R. Alexander
Ron A. Autrey
Martha Baker
Peggy Bryan
George D. Gabel
Barbara H. Harrell
Suzanne Hinckley
Samantha Hyde
Martha A. Jones
Ricardo Morales, III
William H. Morris
Stephen R. Parker
Mary F. Pietan
Ju’Coby Pittman-Peele
Ryan A. Schwartz
David Strickland
William J. Struck
Mary Summers
Clay B. Tousey, Jr.
Susan B. Towler
James Van Vleck
NON-TRUSTEES & FORMER BOARD MEMBERS
WHO SERVED ON COMMITTEES OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Advancement Committee – Billy Ball, Frank Watson
Artistic Affairs Committee – Brandon Choy, Sam Vickers, Gaile Wingard
Buildings & Gardens Committee – Chris Ball, Patricia Bent, Alyce Decker, Carolyn
Lindsay, Joan Newton, Richard Skinner
Education Committee – Joan Van Vleck
Finance, Investments & Audit Committee – Joe Collerd, Tommy Platt, Lance Windley
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Former members of the Board
of Trustees, in 2014.
Robin J. Albaneze
Morris W. Applewhite
Willis M. Ball, III
Frank H. Barker
Sally Barnett
Mary Ann Beckwith
J.F. Bryan, IV
Kelly Buckingham
A. Diane Cannon
Alvin R. Carpenter
Charles K. Chunn
Poppy Clements
Charles E. Commander, III
Victoria C. Commander
Isabelle Davis
Robert D. Davis
Alyce G. Decker
Cynthia G. Edelman
Daniel M. Edelman
Albert D. Ernest, Jr.
William P. Foley, II
Susan L. Gullett
Preston H. Haskell
Adam W. Herbert
Ann C. Hicks
David M. Hicks
Maggie Hightower
Joseph M. Hixon, III
Ellen J. Hughes
A. Elizabeth Ingram
Robert E. Jacoby, Jr.
Cyrus M. Jollivette
William J. Joos
Edward W. Lane, III
Helen M. Lane
Allen L. Lastinger, Jr.
Elizabeth R. Lovett
Laurence D. Lovett
James P. McNeil, Jr.
Elizabeth G. McRae
Debby Melnyk
Kenyon Merritt
Joan W. Newton
Russell B. Newton, III
Cheryl A. Riddick
Peter S. Rummell
Robert T. Shircliff
Paula D. Skitsko
Jay Stein
Sally H. Surface
Gwynne Tonsfeldt
John D. Uible
W. Lester Varn, Jr.
Samuel H. Vickers
William H. Walton, III
Frank C. Watson
J. Wayne Weaver
Stephanie Welchans
Gaile E. Wingard
IN MEMORIUM
The Cummer Museum staff and leadership are saddened by the loss of two remarkable
former Trustees. Gaile Wingard and Isabelle Davis’ inspirational and important work
strengthened the Museum and the community.
During her long and deep relationship with the Museum, Gaile Wingard led the Cummer
Ball & Auction, served as Vice Chair of the Board, gave her heart and soul to the Artistic
Affairs Committee, steered the Education Committee during a time of great expansion,
and provided quiet, determined leadership to her peer Trustees and to the staff.
Isabelle Davis’ legacy will live long at the Cummer Museum. As a member of the Board
for 10 years, Isabelle served graciously in many roles. She was deeply committed to the
Gardens and led the effort to acquire and develop the old Women’s Club Building.
Both of these remarkable leaders will be deeply missed.
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STAFF
AFFINITY GROUPS
CUMMER CUMMELIA is an organization for Nassau County
residents devoted to encouraging interest in and support for the
artistic and cultural significance of the Museum.
CO-PRESIDENTS: DIANE O’MALLEY AND
MARY ELLEN LEDWIN
FOCUS CUMMER (FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN
COMMUNITIES UNITED TO SUPPORT THE CUMMER)
is devoted to supporting the Museum through both financial and
volunteer support, while promoting educational programs for youth
and adults and creating unique programs for its Members.
PRESIDENT: BILL STRUCK
UP & CUMMERS offers young professionals and communityminded individuals between the ages of 21 and 42 the opportunity
to experience the Museum through engaging programs that
expanded their cultural awareness and stewardship.
PRESIDENT: SAMANTHA HYDE
ADMINISTRATION
Hope McMath, Museum Director
Janice Pyle Dorsey, Assistant to the Director
ADVANCEMENT
Lori Ann Whittington, Director of Advancement
Kenyon Merritt, Director of Development
Emily Magevney, Individual Donor Officer
Maggie Reynolds, Corporate Relations Manager
Amber Sesnick, Marketing & Communications
Coordinator
Wendy Stanley, Member Relations Officer
CURATORIAL
Holly Keris, Chief Curator
Krista Larsen, Gardener
Brian Shrum, Curatorial Assistant
Vance Shrum, Exhibition Designer
Mark Warren, Preparator
Kristen Zimmerman, Registrar
EDUCATION
Lynn Norris, Director of Education
Karl Boecklen, Museum Educator
Deborah Corbett, Museum Educator
Laura Dallas, Museum Educator
Dulcie Hause, Museum Educator
Mary Beth Morris, Museum Educator
Matthew Patterson, Museum Educator
Jan Thomas, Education Office Manager
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Cara Bowyer, Director of Events & Programs
Susan Lee, Affinity Group Manager
Badr Milligan, Event Attendant
Emily Moody, Program Manager
Herman Morris, Event Attendant
Kimberly Pomar, Events & Programs Office Manager
Norman Young, Event Attendant
FINANCE
Brian Francisco, Director of Finance
Wendy Steve, Director of Finance
Michelle Long, Accounting Manager
Melani White, Database Manager
MARKETING
Amy Chamberlin, Associate Director of Marketing
OPERATIONS
Lisa Kaspar, Director of Operations
Siddeeq Ameen, Maintenance
James Bosh, Facilities Maintenance Manager
Hazel Hansard, Maintenance
Fran McLeod, Security Supervisor
Gary Phillips, Maintenance
VISITOR SERVICES
Susan Tudor, Manager of Visitor Services
Layce Boswell, Visitor Services Associate
Benette Bowden, Visitor Services Associate
Harold Davis, Visitor Services Associate
Jane Hamel, Visitor Services Associate
Roxanne Johnson, Visitor Services Associate
Lucy Pearson, Visitor Services Associate
Michelle Roberts, Visitor Services Associate
Susan Shipman, Visitor Services Associate
Lisa Snowberger, Visitor Services Associate
Elizabeth Wells, Visitor Services Associate
Paula Witt, Visitor Services Associate
VOLUNTEER GROUPS
The Cummer Museum is proud to partner with City Year Jacksonville and other local volunteer groups. City Year
Jacksonville is an education-focused nonprofit dedicated to helping students and schools succeed. As a proud member of
the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year deploys diverse young leaders (ages 17-24) to serve as near-peer
mentors, tutors, and role models to students in eight high-poverty schools in Jacksonville. With a deep commitment to
the greater community inside and outside of school, City Year AmeriCorps members are proud to volunteer at the
Museum throughout the year, helping to sustain the historical and cultural heritage of Jacksonville.
Volunteer numbers represent the number of volunteer interactions.
LAST YEAR, 6,428 VOLUNTEERS
PROVIDED 23,564 HOURS OF
SERVICE TO HELP US FULFILL
OUR MISSION EACH DAY.
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MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART &
GARDENS IS TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE THROUGH
THE ARTS, GARDENS, AND EDUCATION.
VISION
The Cummer Museum is a vital community partner that
reaches out to diverse audiences through outstanding
artistic offerings, dynamic learning experiences, and
opportunities to participate in the beauty of the natural
world. Arts, gardens, and education converge to create
meaningful personal experiences and open a world of
new possibilities. We honor our rich history, embrace
the energy of our time, and commit to a vibrant future
through the advancement of resources to grow and
deepen our mission.
VALUES
We believe in the transformational impact
of a unique experience.
We believe in having a passion for excellence
in everything we do.
We believe we are responsible for our actions
and outcomes.
We believe that every individual has inherent worth
and deserves respect.
We believe in collaborating to strengthen ourselves
and the community.
We believe in honoring our roots while creating
a dynamic future.
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904.356.6857
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