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 the Honey Hounds while sipping a beer at James Weldon Johnson Park’s Beer Garden.
Artists and food trucks in James Weldon Johnson Park must apply through Downtown Vision.
September Art Walk Highlights:
Join us for another First Wednesday Art Walk on September 7th!
Catch live music by Honey Hounds at the Main Stage and grab a drink from the Biergarten.
Food Vendors:
Frozen Sweets Truck
K-Bop
Rosemary’s Lemonade Stand
Saffron
San Marco Chz Fry
Seafood in Motion
Artists:
Abdul’s Paintings And Carved Candles
Airing Grandma’s Laundry & other hush hush family secrets
Ameenah’s Sensory Toys & Baby Blankets
Artistic Ways by SassyJ
Attia Designs
Amanda Moon Art,
BWA (Brit Webber Arts)
Candy Painted Boutique
Cosmic abstract creations
Curly Girly Creations
Chaos Lights
City of Jacksonville (Public Affairs Office)
City Year Jacksonville
The Bead Bowl
Duval County Public Schools
Duval County School Police
Hand Crafted by Alice
Ethereal Design
Otter Mage Designs by Jade
Knotted Vines
Ocean’s Treasures
Native Crochet
MSW Stained Glass
Sunkissed Shellz LLC
Xaniduart
Sparkle Sundream
Stacy Lee Gallery
Kismet Art Studios
Scrumptchie
Frank Reteguiz – Author
SuperlunaryxShoppe
The Art of Happy Thinking
Vibrant Creationz
Macaroni Snail Art
Lanaycreations
K.R.’s Woodworking
PaintsFromMeToYou
Horseo LLC
HELBIZ INC
Savage Crafts
Manifest Distilling
Pina Colada
MY GYM – My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
904 Gyro
Life South – LifeSouth Community Blood Center
Neighborhood Services Office/City of Jacksonville
Jackie Davenport Art
Stormi Bradshaw Art
thebuttarbar
Fromlinetoline
Tovah2Creations
Traveler Emporium
TeesTats
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.
September Art Walk Highlights:
Shop with local vendors and enjoy live music provided by DJ Monje and Band Caribe Groove. Explore the newest Moving the Margins’ exhibit, “Past, Present and Future: Rivers, Threads, Pockets and Bubbles”, at the Corner Gallery. Grab a bite to eat from La Bodega, and enjoy a performance of traditional Venezuelen dances at 7p.m. Plus, don’t miss a jump rope performance by Jump 4 Jax and the Chalk Art Van.
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.
September Art Walk Highlights:
Support local makers and artists at The Vagabond Flea while listening to live music provided by The Band Be Easy 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. Plus, meet the artist behind the newest mural at the Breezeway at VyStar Tower, Anthony Rooney, and see the mural in-person.
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.