First Wednesday Art Walk
The First Wednesday of Each Month from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown Vision has proudly hosted the First Wednesday Art Walk since 2003 to welcome people to DTJax and celebrate the community’s deep pool of creative talent.
Art Walk has returned after a break due to the pandemic and now takes place monthly! We invite you to bring your family, friends and coworkers for a self-guided tour of Downtown’s northbank core on the first Wednesday of every month. Explore three major hubs: James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie (duPont Center) and Vagabond Flea at The Breezeway at Vystar Tower, and all the businesses and public art between. Art Walk runs 5-9 p.m., rain or shine.
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James Weldon Johnson Park
Browse works by local artists, grab a quick bite at one of our food trucks, and listen to live performances by salsa orchestra LPT while sipping a beer at James Weldon Johnson Park’s Beer Garden.
On Laura Street, find “Día de Los Muertos,” a one day celebration of culture, art and perfomance celebrating the ancient Mexican tradition of the remembrance of lost loved ones. This year’s celebrations will be featuring cash prizes, an altar contest, skulls and catrina dress contests, performances, art installations, a “Memorial Roll Call/ Lista de las personas fallecidas,” music by DJ Papidisco, and delicious tamales! Expect peformances by Peru Dance and Danza & Tambor. Participate by bringing an altar or momento, dress as a catrina or painted skull.
Artists and food trucks in James Weldon Johnson Park must apply through Downtown Vision.
November Art Walk Highlights:
Join us for another First Wednesday Art Walk on November 2nd!
Catch live music by Groove Coalition at the Main Stage and grab a drink from the Biergarten.
Food Vendors:
Rosemary’s Lemonade Stand
Dagwood’s Food Truck
Delish Kabobs
Fusion
Latin Soul Grille
Nitrogen Creamery
Artists:
2one5 Designs Jacksonville
Abdul’s Paintings And Carved Candles
Airing Grandma’s Laundry & other hush hush family secrets
Amanda Moon Art
Ameenah’s Sensory Toys & Baby Blankets Artistic Ways by SassyJ
Attia Designs
Bonnie Reagan Co.
Cake Queen
Candy Painted Boutique
City of Jacksonville (Public Affairs Office)
CM Originals LLC, COJ – Animal Care & Protective Services
Duval County Public Schools
Frank Reteguiz – Author
Fromlinetoline
GarbagePonyPopArt
Gist Portfolio llc
Hand Crafted by Alice
HELBIZ INC
Jasper & Elm
K.R.’s Woodworking
Kismet Art Studios
Knotted Vines
Lanaycreations
Macaroni Snail Art
Native Crochet
Neighborhood Services Office/City of Jacksonville
Ocean’s Treasures
Old Lady Kay Boutique
Otter Mage Designs by Jade
Outta Bound Sportz
RoseMary’s Lemonade Stand
Sparkle Sundream
Stacy Lee Gallery
Sunkissed Shellz LLC
SuperlunaryxShoppe
TeesTats
The Bead Bowl
The STEAM squad
Xaniduart
Special thank you to our friends, Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park!
The Jessie
Each month, the Jessie Ball duPont Center curates an amazing array of local art and performers with a focus on equity and community. Central to the experience is the Corner Gallery, curated by Shawana Brooks. The Jessie is an art gallery in its own right. Learn about the many public art pieces.
November Art Walk Highlights:
Shop with local vendors and grab a bite to eat from the Jagsbroiler Food Truck. Last chance to check out Corner Gallery Exhibit “Past, Present, Future” of Jacksonville by artists Dustin Harewood, Toni Smailagic, Malcom Jackson and Jordan Walter. Enjoy live music through a Hip-Hop/Rap Showcase featuring D.A.I. Crew, Rab G and Lil Zeem. At 5 p.m., stop by inside for Weavetales, a storytelling experience of migration and belonging, and meet some of the Jessie’s featured storytellers from the #JourneyToFlorida exhibit on display.
Special thanks to our friends, the duPont Fund!
The Breezeway at Vystar Tower + The Vagabond Flea
Nestled in VyStar Credit Union’s headquarters lies one of Downtown’s best breezeways.
November Art Walk Highlights:
Support local makers and artists at The Vagabond Flea while listening to live music provided by Briteside throughout the evening. Treat yourself to coffee from Vagabond Coffee Co. and dine at one of three restaurants on the VyStar Credit Union campus: Bread & Board, Bread & Burger or Estrella Cocina.
Special thanks to our friends at VyStar Credit Union, Vagabond Coffee Co. and The Bread and Board!
Venue Information
Reimbursable programming stipends are available for businesses within the event footprint.
- Are you an artist, performer or musician looking to perform at a Downtown venue? Fill out our Art Walk Performer Contact List so that businesses can reach out to you as they build their programming!
- Businesses, check out the results of the contact form and connect with local creatives to maximize your attendance on Art Walk days!
Check Out Downtown Vision’s Other Events:
Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC
Music, food and sunset views
Every Third Thursday | Southbank Riverwalk
Jax River Jams
Free Spring Concert Series
Thursdays in April | Riverfront Plaza
Public Art in Downtown
Downtown is filled with amazing murals, sculptures, mosaics and more. Check out the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s Public Art Map to learn more about the pieces.
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring Art Walk? Please contact Haley Tinkle, Events Manager at Haley@DTJax.org.
Getting Around
Parking
Parking is free after 6 p.m. Art Walk night at meters.
Skyway
A unique and scenic way to get around Downtown, the elevated Skyway will take you down the block or all the way across the St. Johns River for free, with extended hours during Art Walk.
Accessibility
Art walk is centered around James Weldon Johnson Park, our home base, which is a fully wheelchair accessible 1.54 acre public park in the heart of Downtown.
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