PANEL VENUE: MOCA, a cultural resource of UNF
www.mocajacksonville.org
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jacksonville, a private non-profit visual arts educational institution and cultural resource of the University of North Florida, serves the community and its visitors through exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and publications designed to enhance an understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art with particular emphasis on works created from 1960 to the present.
PANEL VENUE: The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
www.cummer.org
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is committed to engage and inspire through the arts, gardens and education. A permanent collection of more than 5,500 works of art on a riverfront campus offers more than 95,000 annual visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast. Nationally recognized education programs serve adults and children of all abilities.
SCREENING VENUE: San Marco Theatre
www.sanmarcotheatre.com
Built in 1938 by a nationally recognized architect – Roy Benjamin (who also built the beautiful Florida Theatre). Benjamin having to keep up with current trends dropped the Moorish, Spanish and Italianate designs and converted to Art Deco when designing the San Marco Theatre.
SCREENING VENUE: 5 Points Theatre
www.5pointstheatre.com
The 5 Points Theatre Building was built in 1927 and has a long history as a premier venue in Jacksonville. Originally the Riverside Theatre, it was the first theatre in Florida built to show “talkies.” The architect, Roy Benjamin, also designed the Florida Theatre and over 200 theatres throughout the Southeast.
The building was remodeled in 1949, and the marquee was added in its current form. Although the marquee was not original, it is considered to be an historic part of the building, and has also been restored. In 1978 the building was covered with stucco an ill-conceived attempt to “modernize” its appearance. During the 80’s and 90’s the theatre operated as a playhouse and a nightclub.
The theatre building offers retail and office space and has been restored, turning Jacksonville’s oldest movie theatre into it’s newest. The theatre is also available for private parties and events.
SCREENING VENUE: Florida Theatre
www.floridatheatre.com
As an anchor to downtown development along the beautiful St. Johns River, The Florida Theatre draws 250,000 people to Jacksonville’s center each year. The magnificently restored Florida Theatre is recognized as one of the finest concert venues in the Southeast. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Florida Theatre holds special memories for four generations. From the Vaudeville acts and silent films of its earliest days to today’s blend of performances of all kinds, The Florida Theatre has served as Jacksonville’s premier entertainment center since 1927. The Florida Theatre is also a non-profit arts organization.
PANEL VENUE: Theatre Jacksonville
www.theatrejax.com
Theatre Jacksonville is a volunteer based community theatre whose mission is to enrich lives and broaden cultural understanding through community participation in theatre arts..
This mission supports inclusion and the development of diversity in the Company’s artistic, volunteer, audience and donor bases. This goal is achieved through presenting plays and programs of noted artistic excellence, supporting volunteers and students with exceptional training and educational opportunities, and allowing for the development of unique and/or original performance projects and events by Florida artists.