The Cummer Museum of Art & Garden’s next exhibition will capture the history of silent filmmaking in a three-month interactive show, “Real to Reel: The Fabulous Years of Silent Filmmaking in Florida.
The exhibition opens Aug. 5 and runs through Oct. 17.
The exhibition walks the visitor through the history of silent filmmaking and examines the birth of the silent film genre through posters, memorabilia and films. Highlighted in the exhibition are the museum’s recent acquisition of posters produced to advertise the films of Jacksonville’s Norman Studios.
“Jacksonville’s story as the winter capital of silent film is far reaching. This exhibit is one of the first to capture its full history in the context of filmmaking,” said Museum Director Maarten van de Guchte.
The exhibition opens Aug. 4 with a member’s reception from 6-8 p.m. and the First Wednesday Art Walk After Work Party from 8-9 p.m. followed by a film, “The Mark of Zorro.”
The member’s reception is free to members or $25 for non-members.