Cade Museum President & CEO Stephanie Bailes Named a Florida Trend Florida 500 Influential11/8/2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GAINESVILLE, FLA.— November 8, 2022 Florida Trend, a leading media publication that has reported on the people and issues that have defined Florida and shaped its future for over 60 years, has named Stephanie Bailes, President and CEO of the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, a Florida 500 Influential in the category of Philanthropy and Nonprofit. Bailes is listed in the 2022 Florida 500 alongside industry leaders from around the state. “To be recognized among the incredibly successful and talented list of individuals is humbling.”, says Bailes. “I am extremely honored to be included. I also recognize that this recognition comes in large part because of the vision and mission of the organization I am so fortunate to represent; an organization that is supported by the work of a tremendously talented and dedicated team of staff, board members, and founders.” Now, in its fifth year, the Florida 500 is the product of a year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend resulting in a personal, engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders across more than 60 business categories including Energy, Education, Finance, and Life Sciences. The editorial selection of the 500 executives was based on extensive contacts in regional business circles, hundreds of interviews, and months of research, culminating in a highly selective biographical guide to the people who really run Florida. Bailes was previously recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as a Person to Know in Technology and was also identified by Blooloop Magazine as a top 50 International Museum Influencer. Under Bailes’ strong leadership of the Cade, which began in 2017 when construction was underway on the museum building, the organization has experienced tremendous growth in several areas. The Cade Prize for Innovation, once a modest cash award previously open only to Florida-based early-stage inventors, is now a national competition with a cash purse of over $100,000. The museum expanded its outreach operations during COVID, and over 121,000 guests have visited the Cade since its opening in 2018. However, it’s what happens outside of the museum that Bailes is most proud of. “The Cade Museum is a wonderful place for learning and inspiration.”, continues Bailes. “We encourage children to be the visionaries and problem solvers of tomorrow. The Cade is not bound by its walls. We dedicate resources to reach into communities where there is little access to the innovative ideas shaping our world and we provide those communities a connection to this innovation economy. It is this combined power of personal agency, innovation education, and outreach that motivates the team at the Cade. This is also the reason the museum, and our team, are getting recognized for our work supporting the vision of our founder, Phoebe Cade Miles.” Find the list of all Florida 500 Influentials and read Bailes’ story here: https://floridatrend500.com/philanthropy-nonprofits/stephanie-bailes/ ### About the Cade Museum The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project was spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and the 21,000-square-foot hands-on learning museum that promotes the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in America’s DNA and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. To learn more, visit cademuseum.org.
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Gainesville, FL. (November 4, 2022) — The Cade Museum in Gainesville, Florida is partnering with two community organizations in Alachua County to offer visitors free admission this holiday season.
“We’re excited to see friends and families gathering in person again after the difficult events of the last two years”, explained Stephanie Bailes, President and CEO of the Cade Museum. “We’re entering the 2022 holiday season inspired by the generosity of our community partners and sponsors who make these wonderful events possible.” Members of the public have three opportunities to visit the Cade Museum for free in the month of November. On Thursday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov.13, visitors can enjoy free admission to the Cade compliments of VyStar Credit Union. VyStar is partnering with the Cade and several other arts and cultural organizations in North and Central Florida as part of their “Good is everywhere” celebration. For more information and to register, visit vystarcu.org/goodiseverywhere On Saturday, Nov.19, the Alachua County Farm Bureau will once again partner with the Cade Museum for the annual Food and Agricultural Festival. Admission to the Cade Museum is free during the event and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the importance of farmers and agriculture in our community. Additional events scheduled at the Cade Museum for the 2022 Holiday Season include: · Dec 16 - Cade After Dark Wine and Jazz Night: Enjoy a relaxing evening of wine, live jazz music from Gosia and Ali, snacks, and a cash bar to add to the fun. · Dec 31 – Spark Wonder! Launch into the New Year with a bird’s eye view of the Depot Park fireworks during this family-friendly celebration including fun activities, food, drinks, fireworks, and glow-in-the-dark dancing for revelers of all ages. For a full list of activities visit Cademuseum/calendar.org About the Cade Museum The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project has been spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and its hands-on learning museum designed to promote the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in the DNA of the United States and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. Visit cademuseum.org to learn more. ### Gainesville, Fla. (October 20, 2022) –The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is pleased to announce a generous donation from Adria Petty: American director, editor, art director, and daughter of Gainesville hometown hero Tom Petty.
The gift of $25,000 made in memory of musician Tom Petty will help fund Operation Full STEAM, an outreach project of the Cade Museum that aims to close achievement gaps for underserved elementary school students by providing experiences that foster creativity and development of an inventive mindset. “The Cade is run by special people who love and dedicate themselves to Gainesville and its youth”, says Petty. “It is essential for organizations like the Cade to get support and I am proud to be a small contributor to Phoebe Miles’ vision. As Gainesville grows it is community organizations like the Cade that will provide culture and education to the underserved. My dad loved his childhood here and he had two working parents. The community raised him. I hope to be an advocate to preserve and protect his “Dreamville”. OFS is one of many outreach partnerships organized and led by the Cade Museum. This four-year project will serve 2nd through 5th grade students in Title I schools in Alachua County, Florida. In addition to increasing STEAM exposure, the project engages participants' parents and families with each family receiving a free yearly membership to the Cade. Ultimately, the project will cultivate greater interest in STEAM disciplines among students from culturally and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds, inspire the pursuit of further education, and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable innovation economy. “We are delighted and grateful to receive this impactful gift from Adria, notes Stephanie Bailes, President and CEO of the Cade Museum. “This generous donation will enable us to expand Operation Full Steam into two more underserved schools in our area. We look forward to future partnerships with Adria and are honored to be included in Tom Petty’s legacy of giving.” About the Cade Museum The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project was spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and its hands-on learning museum designed to promote the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in the DNA of the United States and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. Visit cademuseum.org to learn more. Media Contact: Jody Farmer Email: Jfarmer@cademuseum.org ### Gainesville, Fla. (October 10, 2022) –The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is pleased to announce NEPTUNYA Ocean Power of Boca Raton, Fla. won the 2022 Cade Prize for developing OCTOPODZ, a technology that unlocks renewable energy.
Octopodz’s new offshore wind turbine design drastically lowers energy costs through reduced weight and a floating design that eliminates the need for a separate foundation substructure. The invention could dramatically increase renewable energy adoption by power companies and other energy consumers. The same week NEPTUNYA Ocean Power won the Cade Prize, its founder, Rodrigo Griesi, and his family became U.S. citizens. “This is my lifetime dream, to live and work in a country that attracts, supports and inspires innovation,” said Rodrigo Griesi, a Brazilian native who moved to Florida seven years ago to pursue his dream. “Winning the Cade Prize brings validation and recognition that we are on the right path, and it’s especially meaningful for me as an immigrant because it doesn’t matter where you come from, it’s purely about celebrating the innovation you are bringing to this amazing country.” Other Cade Prize winners are:
“We’re inspired by both the high-caliber, and record number of submissions this year,” said Richard Miles, Cade Prize Committee Chair, and son-in-law of Dr. Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, after whom the Cade Prize is named. “We’re looking for the next big invention and are excited to celebrate innovation through the Cade Prize.” Winners were announced October 6 at an awards ceremony in Gainesville. They will share $67,000 in cash prizes. Two teams tied for fifth place, and each winner will receive $2,000 of in-kind legal services. The Cade Prize draws innovators from research universities and the private sector with groundbreaking, early-stage ideas before they reach the marketplace. Often, these life-changing ideas take years to materialize and become successful. The Cade Prize began as a Florida competition and now includes Georgia and Alabama. In 2023 it will become a national competition open to competitors in all 50 U.S. states and territories, with a prize purse of more than $100,000. The Cade Prize is sponsored by Scott R. MacKenzie, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida, Florida Trend, Cox Communications, Modern Luxury, Florida High Tech Corridor, Saliwanchik, Lloyd, & Eisenschenk, Florida Inventor Hall of Fame, GrayRobinson law firm, Meldon Law, Greater Gainesville Chamber and Aloft Hotel. Visit cademuseum.org/cadeprize to learn more. About the Cade Museum The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project was spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and its hands-on learning museum designed to promote the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in the DNA of the United States and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. Visit cademuseum.org to learn more. ### GAINESVILLE, FLA.— October 3, 2022
What’s better than finding a full-size candy bar in your Halloween treat bag? A visit to the Cade Museum for the annual “Sparks and Spooks” event! Every dad and mummy is invited to carve out some time for this family-friendly spooktacular on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children (17 years & under) in costume will be treated to free admission to the museum where they’ll enjoy a variety of fang-tastic games and activities conjured up by the Cade’s mad scientists like making Halloween slime, catapulting a creepy, crawly spider, and more! Kids can also create their own spooky animations in Animationland, explore the dark and mysterious reaches of our galaxy in Wandering the Milky Way and even learn where all that Halloween candy goes after it’s consumed in the Cade’s permanent exhibit, “At First Flush”. “We love hosting this fun Halloween event every year”, says Stephanie Bailes, President and CEO of the Cade Museum. “Imaginative play encourages creativity and innovation in children, two skills that are vital for inventors. It’s exciting to think that one of these little superheroes or princesses might just grow up and invent the next Gatorade!” No advance tickets are necessary for the Sparks and Spooks event. A special trick or treating event for Cade Museum members will also take place on the patio beginning at 12pm. Sparks and Spooks is sure to be a howling good time that will lift your spirits! ### About the Cade Museum The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project was spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and the 21,000-square-foot hands-on learning museum that promotes the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in America’s DNA and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. To learn more, visit cademuseum.org. Gainesville, Fla. (September 23, 2022) –Judges for the Cade Prize for Innovation selected six teams to advance to the final round and are vying for $67,000 in cash prizes. The winners’ rankings will be revealed at the 13th Annual Cade Prize Awards Ceremony on September 29, 2022 at the Cade Museum in Gainesville, Florida.
“The field of this year’s competition was exceptional,” said Richard Miles, Cade Prize Committee Chair. “We are excited to announce the winners and watch how their groundbreaking innovations could change the world in the years to come.” Two teams tied for one position this year, resulting in six teams making it to what is typically the final five. In alphabetical order, they are: Company name: Ambulero, Inc., Miami, Fla. Innovation: A gene therapy for rare vascular diseases Company name: Ilika Geospatial, Orlando, Fla. Innovation: Earth Observation Indices, transforming raw satellite data into simple metrics Company name: NEPTUNYA Ocean Power, Boca Raton, Fla. Innovation: OCTOPODZ, a technology to unlock offshore renewable energy Company name: Polymer Solutions Inc., Atlanta, Ga. Innovation: Transient, Self-Immolative Polymers Company name: SG Endocrine Research, LLC, Athens, Ga. Innovation: Nanoparticles for non-surgical spaying and neutering Company name: Sustainable Landfill Solutions LLC, Newberry, Fla. Innovation: RO BOX – A Modular On-site Landfill Leachate Treatment System The Cade Prize is a capstone initiative of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida. Both are named after Dr. Robert Cade, a physician and professor of medicine at the University of Florida, best known as the lead inventor of Gatorade in 1965. The museum’s mission is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. ### The Cade Announces Two New Board Members Gainesville, Fla. (August 10, 2022) -- The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Sohl, Florida High Tech Corridor CEO, and Gil Levy, Vystar Credit Union Senior Vice President of Regional Community Relations, to its board of directors.
“We are thrilled to have these exceptional leaders and visionaries join our board of directors,” said Phoebe Cade Miles, the Cade Museum’s co-founder and chairman of the board. “As the Cade continues to grow, their talent and expertise will help us expand our programming and outreach throughout the state and nationwide.” As CEO of the Florida Tech Corridor, Paul Sohl leads this economic development initiative of the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Florida, that attracts and grows the high-tech industry in a 23-county region. In his role, Stohl facilitates collaboration between the three universities and their economic development partners, and oversees the organization’s programs, including stemCONNECT, which encourages K-12 students to pursue high-tech careers. As a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy (Ret), Sohl brings more than three decades of service and leadership. He commanded the Navy’s Operational Test & Evaluation Force in Norfolk, Virginia, the Naval Aviation Fleet Readiness Center enterprise in Patuxent River, Maryland, the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division and Naval Test Wing Pacific in China Lake and Point Muga, California, and the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida. Gil Levy is Senior Vice President for Regional Community Relations at Vystar Credit Union and a seasoned financial analyst and business manager with decades of experience as a financial regulator. He serves on the Advisory Board at UNF Innovate at the Hub and is a longtime member of the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, where he served as Chair of the Economic Development Committee in 2020 and Chair of the Board of the Chamber in 2021. Levy is a University of Puerto Rico graduate. About the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention The Cade Museum’s mission is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, and his wife, Mary, the project was spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. The Cade encourages development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, proprietary education programs and its 21,000-square-foot hands-on learning museum that promotes an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to invention and innovation, inherent in America’s DNA. It works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this message to all, emphasizing the underserved. Located in Gainesville, Florida, visit cademuseum.org to learn more. Cade Prize Announces Fibonacci Finalists Gainesville, Fla. (August 17, 2022) – Judges for 2022’s Cade Prize for Innovation named this year’s 21 Fibonacci Finalists. The finalists, from Florida, Georgia and Alabama, will compete for $64,000 of prize money. Winners will be announced September 29, 2022.
The 13th Annual Cade Prize drew a record number of inventors affiliated with research universities and the private sector who submitted early-stage inventions with significant market promise and potential to change the world. This year’s 21 Fibonacci Finalists are: Company Name Innovation/Invention State Ambulero, Inc. Gene and cell therapy approach for patients with ischemic limb diseases Fla. Blazing Audio AuraSense™ Portal, remote touch technology allowing virtual engagement with patients Fla. City Detect Inc. City Detect, analyzing urban decay with cameras and artificial intelligence Ala. CoFlow Jet Wind Turbines, LLC Sustainable, low-cost wind turbine technology Fla. Current Kinetics Next Generation Marine Hydrokinetic Turbines Fla. Halo Engines Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Fla. IDEM System Field Drug Detection and Surveillance System Fla. Ilika Geospatial Earth Observation Indices Fla. Kismet Technologies NanoRAD, a surface technology to provide virus and bacteria protection Fla. Moye Consultants Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Fla. Nailed It Building Products Nailed It Concrete, a cost-effective concrete alternative Fla. NEPTUNYA Ocean Power OCTOPODZ, a technology to unlock offshore renewable energy Fla. Nhu Energy, Inc. Clean electric power systems for land, sea, air and space Fla. Polymer Solutions, Inc. Polymers that can transition from the solid state to the vapor state on-command Ga. Portable Solar Self-Assembled Home Solar System Fla. PRAG, LLC WriggleBrew, organic alternative to fertilizers Fla. Reboot Reforestation Planting trees with drone technology Ala. SG Endocrine Research, LLC Nanoparticles for non-surgical spaying and neutering Ga. Snake Oil Extractors Closed Rotator Extractor Fla. SprainGo LLC Pine Rosin, a non-drug topical for inflammation Fla. Sustainable Landfill Solutions LLC RO BOX, Modular On-site Landfill Leachate Treatment System Fla. “Moving early-stage ideas beyond the lab and into the marketplace often takes years and significant capital,” said Richard Miles, Cade Museum co-founder. “The Cade Prize is designed to boost early-stage inventors to that next level. By using prize money for things like patents, licensing, manufacturing, distribution or marketing, they have a better chance of attracting bigger funders.” Winners will be announced at the Cade Prize Awards Ceremony at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida on September 29. $64,000 in cash prizes will be awarded: $34,000 for first place, $13,000 for second place, $8,000 for third place, $5,000 for fourth place, $3,000 for fifth place and $1,000 for the People’s Choice. Each winner also receives $2,000 of in-kind legal services. The Cade Prize is a capstone initiative of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, named after Dr. James Robert Cade, Gatorade’s lead inventor. The Cade Prize is sponsored by Scott R. MacKenzie, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida, Florida Trend, Cox Communications, Modern Luxury, Florida High Tech Corridor, Saliwanchik, Lloyd, & Eisenschenk, Florida Inventor Hall of Fame, Gray Robinson law firm, Meldon Law, Greater Gainesville Chamber and Aloft Hotel. Visit cademuseum.org/cadeprize to learn more. About the Cade Museum The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project was spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and the 21,000-square-foot hands-on learning museum that promotes the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in America’s DNA and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. To learn more, visit cademuseum.org. Wandering the Milky Way Planetary Partnership Scavenger Hunt Media contact: Jody Farmer, Senior Marketing Director, jfarmer@cademuseum.org
GAINESVILLE, FLA., Aug 4, 2022— Adventurous explorers are invited to participate in a unique city-wide scavenger hunt that is truly out of this world! The Cade Museum of Creativity and Invention is partnering with seven local businesses across Gainesville to help the public visualize the enormous scale of our Milky Way galaxy. The cosmic collaboration is a physical extension of the museum’s current exhibit, “Wandering the Milky Way” which runs through January 2023. The Cade serves as the headquarters and first stop on the space-themed scavenger hunt, though players can visit the various stops in any order. As guests enter the museum’s Rotunda, the first thing they see is a scale model of the solar system, plus the dwarf planet Pluto. Text on the display explains that although the planets are in scale to each other, they are too close together. That’s because space is so big that, even at a smaller scale, the planets are very far apart. To make a map of the solar system that’s truly in scale, the Cade needed to place the planets not just in different locations within the museum but in seven different locations around the City of Gainesville. Every business participating in the Planetary Partnership Scavenger Hunt represents a different planet and its relative distance from the sun. Scavenger hunt players will find a sign at each stop with educational information about a planet and a QR code that leads to a raffle entry form. Four raffle winners will be drawn during the initiative. Stops on the scavenger hunt include:
To plan your next visit to the Cade Museum, visit CadeMuseum.org About the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project has been spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and the 2018 opening of a 21,000 sq. ft. hands-on learning museum designed to promote the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls InventivityTM. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in the DNA of the United States and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. To learn more about the Cade Museum visit CadeMuseum.org Gainesville Museum Month Media contact: Jody Farmer, Senior Marketing Director, jfarmer@cademuseum.org
GAINESVILLE, FLA., June 9, 2022--The City of Gainesville has declared July 2022 as Museum and Cultural Center Month. The proclamation issued by Mayor Lauren Poe recognizes the vibrant system of world-class museums and cultural centers that the City of Gainesville boasts. The proclamation states “Gainesville’s world-renowned museums and cultural centers not only strengthen ties within the community, but also bring visitors to Gainesville to strengthen the City’s economy...” To celebrate Gainesville Museum Month, the Gainesville Museums Group (GNVMuseums) is offering prizes for visitors to the A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, Florida Museum of Natural History, Harn Museum of Art, Historic Thomas Center, Kika Silva Pla Planetarium and Matheson History Museum. GNVMuseums is a collaborative partnership established three years ago by the Cade Museum between Gainesville’s museums and cultural centers. Through regular meetings the group brainstorms collaborations, inform each other about upcoming events, seek and share advice, and support each other’s programming and exhibits. From the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center fostering appreciation of the African American experience to the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium inspiring us to reach for the stars, Gainesville is filled with a wide variety of experiences that enhance the lives of Gainesville’s residents and visitors. Beginning July 1, 2022, through July 29, 2022, visitors to GNVMuseums member institutions can enter drawings to win surprise grab bags featuring exciting prizes collected from each institution—the more museums you visit, the more times you can enter the drawing, and the more chance you have of winning! Winners of each weekly raffle will be able to pick up their prizes at the Matheson History Museum. This is an opportunity for Gainesville residents to visit their favorite institutions and finally make it to the places they’ve wanted to visit. Visitors are encouraged to use the hashtag #GNVMuseums on social media to share their favorite moments from their visits. Participating Institutions: A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center aqjmuseum.org Located in the home of influential educator Allen Quinn Jones, exhibits and programs tell the story of Florida’s educational history and the Civil Rights Movement Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention cademuseum.org The Cade is a hands-on, interactive science center that encourages to visitors to think like an inventor through exhibits, experiments, games, and creative challenges. Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center cottonclubmuseum.com The Cotton Club fosters and facilitates an understanding of and appreciation for the African American experience and its resulting African-derived culture, thereby inspiring all humankind to embrace it. Florida Museum of Natural History floridamuseum.ufl.edu Through exhibitions and hands-on programs, the Florida Museum strives to preserve and share Florida’s biological diversity and cultural heritage. Harn Museum of Art harn.ufl.edu The Harn uses the power of visual arts to enrich people’s lives and open conversations about our shared cultural history and contemporary issues through exhibitions, collections, scholarship, and programming. Historic Thomas Center historicthomascenter.org Built in 1910, this Mediterranean Revival-style historic home is now the setting for contemporary art exhibits, restored period rooms, and historical exhibits. Kika Silva Pla Planetarium sfcollege.edu/planetarium The Pla Planetarium employs state-of-the-art technology to create an immersive experience, with topics ranging from astronomy to ancient cultures, meteorology, geology, and even music videos. Matheson History Museum mathesonmuseum.org The Matheson preserves and interprets the shared history of Gainesville and Alachua County through exhibitions and programs held at the museum complex’s four historic buildings. About the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project has been spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and the 2018 opening of a 21,000 sq. ft. hands-on learning museum designed to promote the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls InventivityTM. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in the DNA of the United States and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. To learn more about the Cade Museum visit cademuseum.org |
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