The First Wednesday Art Walk in Downtown Jacksonville is a program developed and promoted by Downtown Vision, Inc. to bring citizens to the historical and cultural center of the city and to highlight Jacksonville’s deep pool of creative talent. There are several independent venues serving as galleries that feature local, original work. All locations are approximately within a 6 block radius of one another. A map of the galleries can be acquired at any of the venues, including MOCA Jacksonville, The Jacksonville Landing, and Art Walk Headquarters at 100 N. Laura Street.
50 Years of Design – Ponte Vedra, Florida
Afternoon Lecture Series: Art @ 3 lecture series with Taylor Hardwick,
“50 Years of Design”- Taylor Hardwick, AIA Emeritus
No other living architect has had a more powerful, positive influence on the built environment in Jacksonville, Florida, than Taylor Hardwick. Along with his partner W. Mayberry Lee, of Hardwick & Lee Architects, Mr. Hardwick enhanced the North Florida built environment over a 50-year career. Join us for this special presentation. Call Julie @ (904) 280-0614, ext. 205 to reserve your space.
February 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center
Uptown Saturday Night – St Augustine, Florida
A favorite end-of-the-month event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5pm to 9m the last Saturday of every month in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios remain open during this special time. Meet the artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for Uptown Saturday Night. Call 904.824.3152 for more information.
Read our previous story about Uptown Saturday Night in St Augustine
Symphony Kids Saturday: Meet Peter – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphony Kids Saturday: Meet Peter†at Sea Turtle Cinema in Bluffton at 9:30 a.m. and the Main Street Youth Theater at 11:30 a.m. Free. (843) 842-2055 or hhso.org.
First Friday Gallery Walk – Fernandina, Florida
Take a self-guided gallery walking tour in the Historic District in downtown Fernandina on Friday February 1st from 5 – 8 p.m.. Gallery tour start at the Island Art Association, 18 North 2nd Street. For more information, call (904) 277-2717.