Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery, Art museum in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery is an art museum on the campus of Jacksonville University in Florida. It hosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary art across a range of media and formats.
The museum grew out of a private art collection that was donated to the university campus. Over time it developed into an open exhibition space for contemporary art.
The space reflects the interests of local creative communities who use it to show their work and experiment with different artistic approaches. Visitors get to see how artists present their practices and connect with audiences in a hands-on way.
The museum sits on the Jacksonville University campus and is easy to reach on foot from the main buildings. It is worth checking ahead for current events or workshops, as the program changes regularly.
The museum regularly offers hands-on workshops where visitors can make perfume or work with recycled materials. These activities are tied directly to the themes running through its current exhibitions.
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