Jan. 11, 2023 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens today announced it will provide free admission and programming to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Sponsored by The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida’s Presidential Grants Program for the fourth consecutive year in the row, events and activities will be presented throughout the day. Highlights include:

-Mindful Yoga in the gardens with Katie Helow of Casita Yoga Studio from 10 to 11 a.m. Guests must bring their own towel or mat. Registration for this event is required. Click here to register.
-Free admission for all from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
-Live music sets throughout the day by Akia Uwanda, a classically trained, soulful jazz vocalist
-Performances by the renowned Ritz Chamber Players and Jacksonville Arts & Music School (JAMS) chorus
-JAMS The Book of Lost Magic Book Signing and StoryWalk debut
-Live Painting Activity with Myah Freeman & the Ritz Theatre and Museum
-Poetry Activity with Chynnia Chandler & the Ritz Theatre and Museum
Scavenger hunt
-A prayer for peace to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., guided by community faith leaders, OneJax and UNF Interfaith students

“We welcome everyone to join us for a day of community and reflection to honor the life of Dr. King and the profound impact of his legacy,” said Dr. Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, the George W. and Kathleen I. Gibbs Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Museum.

Reservations are recommended for the Cummer Café, which will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with the Cummer Museum to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his extraordinary contributions to building a more equitable world,” said Nina Waters, President of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.

For more information about the Museum’s permanent collection, internally curated galleries and gardens, and special exhibitions, visit cummermuseum.org/visit/art.

About the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens:  

For more than 50 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 historic gardens on a riverfront campus offers nearly 150,000 annual visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast. Nationally recognized education programs serve adults and children of all abilities. For further information, including hours, visit www.cummermuseum.org.

About The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida:

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, Florida’s oldest and largest community foundation, works to stimulate philanthropy to build a better community. The Foundation helps donors invest their philanthropic gifts wisely, helps nonprofits serve the region effectively, and helps people come together to make the community a better place. Now in its 57th year, the Foundation has assets of $483 million and has made approximately $550 million in grants since 1964. For more information: www.jaxfc.org.