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January 2020
The History of the Insurance Industry in Jacksonville
Insurance Executive J. F. Bryan IV will recount Jacksonville's role in the rapid growth of the life insurance industry during the 20th century, resulting in the nickname "The Hartford of the South."
Find out more »Figure Drawing Fridays
Join artist and teacher, William McMahan, in MOCA's 5th floor studio for figure drawing the last Friday of every month. This life drawing workshop is designed for artists of all levels of experience. General proportions will be introduced initially, along with key anatomical landmarks. A focus will be placed on creating dynamic figures, with gesture drawings being demonstrated and practiced. During longer poses, artists will be encouraged to work from initially placing joints and being mindful of bone structure, before building general shapes on top of the bones. Intentionally considering different levels of finish will also be a focus of this workshop.
Find out more »Mapping Our Past
Cartophiles and Nat Geo fans, rejoice! Ted Sickley, Director of Cartographic Databases for National Geographic, will be the keynote speaker at Mapping Our Past, a Special Collections event that celebrates the indispensable role of maps in our history from a local, regional and global perspective, at the Main Library Jan. 25, 2020. Sickley will trace the fascinating history of maps and cartography at National Geographic since the magazine’s inception in 1988. Map Expert Peter Cowdrey will examine Florida’s expansion and…
Find out more »Increase of caregivers in the workplace
Join us as we explore how companies can prepare for the influx of their employees being impacted by caregiving responsibilities.
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