First Wednesday Art Walk in Jacksonville on Dec 2nd, 2009

Come to downtown Jacksonville for the First Wednesday Art walk and celebrate the holiday season.
The Art Walk in Jacksonville, Florida, is a free, self-guided tour of downtown’s galleries and museums, as well as cultural venues, restaurants and businesses.
First Wednesday Art walk takes place monthly from 5-9 p.m. – rain or shine. The Art Walk takes [...]

First Friday’s on Gallery Row on Historic Broad Street in Charleston – December

The Broad Street Merchants Association hosts “First Fridays on Broad” on Friday, December 4th, from 5pm – 8pm. Come out and celebrate “Christmas in Charleston” by enjoying fine art and refreshments in the boutiques, fine art galleries, and bodegas on Gallery Row.
Stroll from one gallery to another while enjoying Christmas lights and southern charm.
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Santas of the Old World – Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl

A most unique holiday exhibition will take place at the Cultural Center from December 2nd through December 9th, 2009, when Dannehl M. Twomey’s wonderfully creative “Santas of the Old World: Toys, Legends & Traditions” will be display. Dannehl creates Santas that appear to have been made in the 1800’s and sculpts each head individually [...]

“Art of Cuisine” Iron Chef Challenge – Bluffton, SC

Local Chefs Compete for Top Spot at Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival On Saturday, October 24th area chefs will create mouth watering seafood dishes as part of the Iron Chef Challenge during the fifth annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival. (click here to read more about  Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival 2009)
Each chef [...]

MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston, SC 2009

It’s time again for the annual MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston. This is a celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. Nearly half of MOJA’s events are admission-free and the remainder are offered at very modest ticket prices. The upcoming festival is scheduled for September 24 – October 4, 2009.
The MOJA Arts Festival includes visual arts, [...]

Riverside Arts Market in Jacksonville, Florida – New Video

Recently we visited the Riverside Arts Market in Jacksonville, Florida. There’s so much to see and do at this market. You can find interesting arts and crafts items, vegetables and fruit, and even great organic coffee!
The bridge above the market will keep you cool in the summer, and protect you from the rain.
This market takes [...]

Riverside Arts Market in Jacksonville, Florida

We recently visited the Riverside Arts Market in Jacksonville, Florida.
Here is the video from the popular arts market downtown. You can find interesting arts and crafts items, vegetables and fruit, and even great organic coffee!
The bridge above the market will keep you cool in the summer, and protect you from the rain. This market takes [...]

South Carolina Events Weekly 3209

Joe makes another pick of the week for South Carolina. This time he’s headed for Myrtle Beach.

Fiesta Latina, 2009 – Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is turning up the heat when Fiesta Latina returns to Rousakis Plaza on Saturday June 20th.
Many of the 20 different countries that make up Latin America are represented at this event. First and foremost, there will be lots of music. Live DJ’s and bands will bring salsa, merengüe, cumbia, norteño, bachata, reggaetón and more [...]

Free Admission Telfair Academy, Savannah

During the week of April 27 – May 3, 2009 there is free admission at the Telfair Academy.
In 1886 the Telfair family home opened to the public as an art museum and school. It now boasts three diverse sites — the original building, the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, a National Historic Landmark building; [...]

North Charleston Arts Festival 2009

The 2009 North Charleston Arts Festival is scheduled for May 1-May 9. The nine day art celebration draws more than 30,000 visitors every year. Individual Events begin on Friday, May 1, and continue through Saturday, May 9. The North Charleston Arts Festival is an action-packed event filled with theater and dance [...]

Savannah Sidewalk Arts Festival

This festival always draws a huge crowd. On Saturday April 25th you can walk through beautiful Savannah to pick out your favorite sidewalk arts piece. The Savannah Sidewalk Arts festival is a arts competetion; first, second and third prize are awarded in a few different categories to the most impressive chalk masterpieces. The event takes [...]

37th Annual Flowertown Festival – Summerville, SC

This is one of the most popular yearly spring festivals in South Carolina, and it’s definitely one of the biggest events in Summerville. The Flowertown Festival offers a little bit for everyone, from arts and crafts to great food and fun rides for the kids.
Arts and Crafts
Over 200 artisans from across the country come to [...]

SCAD Hosts Annual Sidewalk Arts and Sand Arts Festivals, Savannah, GA

SAVANNAH Ga. ­­– The Savannah College of Art and Design presents two popular annual arts festivals—the Sidewalk Arts Festival in Forsyth Park and the Sand Arts Festival on Tybee Island, Ga.
On Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., the Sidewalk Arts Festival will draw thousands of visitors to view temporary chalk masterpieces created on the sidewalks [...]

Arts & Craft Show at MOSH in Jacksonville

Don’t miss MOSH’s First Annual Arts & Crafts Show! Local vendors will set up booths where they will sell hand-crafted, artistic creations and art. For example ceramics, stationary and cards, floral arrangements, glassware, and jewelry. The Museum will also have representatives from the Pampered Chef, Arbonne International, Premier Jewelry and Tupperware. The event will be [...]

Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Comes to St Augustine, Fl

FALL ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL COMING TO ST. AUGUSTINE
52nd Annual Event!
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Nov. 20) – The 52nd and largest edition of one of the Southeast’s favorite art and craft extravaganzas returns to St. Augustine on Thanksgiving Weekend, November 29-30. The Fall Art and Craft Festival will feature 160 of the finest regional artists, including [...]

The Cooper House First Annual Arts and Crafts Show – Myrtle Beach, SC

Featuring local artists and craftspeople to sell and demonstrate craft.
For more information please call 843-236-7077

Fête des Artisans – Charleston, SC

Enjoy an evening with a French Flair at The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA). Visit the Charleston’s hottest new district rich in culture and cuisine. Urban warehouses, historic structures, silent auction, French market fare and exquisite craftsmanship. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet ACBA’s rising Artisans and tour their workshop. Please join ACBA [...]