Upcoming Art Walk: Wednesday March 4, 5-9 p.m.
THEME: St. Paddy Takes Over #DTJax
FEATURING: JFRD Pipes and Drums, Aisling Grove and the First Coast Wind Symphony, Pedal Pub Jax
BEER: Tents located in Hemming Park and on the corner of Laura & Monroe
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Hemming Park Artists
Each month, Art Walk hosts dozens of artists, seeking to show and sell their works. From jewelry to paintings and more, you’ll find a mix of unique, handmade items from both emerging and established artists.
March 4th | Artists and Makers:
ABDUL’s Paintings & Carved Candles, Alternate Bazaar Art, The Bead Bowl, The Bead Guy, Becky Lyons Art, Blue Door Bodega, Carol Iyer Arts, Global Bambini, Handcrafted by Alice, Itzcali Huichol, JLJ Illustrates, Jmarie Art & Life, Maribeth Sanchez Illustrations, Opulent Venus, Oremus Art, Reflections in Glass, Sarah Sew Geeky, SELAH the Artist, Unique Woodworks, Candy Painted Boutique, Native Pueblo, Hooked by Faith, JShipley’s Shenanigans, Nicole Magnum and Michelle Ginder, Author Latricia Taylor and more!
Performers
Each month, Art Walk hosts dozens of artists, seeking to show and sell their works. From jewelry to paintings and more, you’ll find a mix of unique, handmade items from both emerging and established artists.
March 4th | Performances:
JFRD Pipes & Drums, Aisling Grove, First Coast Wind Symphony
Venue Highlights
The Lark
Arts & Culture
The Lark
Pop in DTJax’s multi-use space for local artists! The Lark will be releasing Elan International Student Literary Magazine Spring 2020 Edition published by Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. In addition, enjoy R. Middleton‘s Humanism solo show of large-scale abstract paintings.
Jacksonville Public Library
The Main Library will be painting the town GREEN this March 4th for St Paddy Takes Over #DTJax! Inside the Main Library you will find a Green Marketplace Live, the unique trade show for green businesses includes: AnactGlobal, H20 at Home, More Than Ink, NativeJax Permaculture, Phi Eco Salon, Sunshine Organics and Composing, and more!
Jacksonville Main Library
Arts & Culture
Gili's Kitchen
Dining
Gili’s Kitchen
Enjoy a fresh Mediterranean meal handcrafted by Chef Gili and his crew! Each and every menu item is designed with the utmost care and uses locally-sourced, fresh ingredients. Come in and try it for yourself – we guarantee you’ll love it!
MOCA Jacksonville
Every month, MOCA’s art educators host a night of Art Fusion. After making your way through the galleries, join the educators in the fifth-floor workshop to make an original work of art inspired by the MOCA galleries. Admission is free on #ArtWalkJax nights and activities change monthly.
MOCA Jacksonville
Arts & Culture
Super Food and Brew
Dining
Super Food and Brew
Join us for Happy Hour from 3-6pm with $4 drafts and $3 house wines. Don’t miss live music by the talented ‘Chelsea Michelle Band‘ and two new art collections on display! ‘Art With a Heart in Healthcare’ focuses on enhancing the lives of patients and their families through a fine art experience. We also have select pieces from ‘PachaMamArt’ by Fanny Mendoza, a unique dotillism technique. Definitely the spot to check out during Art Walk!
Hemming Plaza Jewelers
Hemming Plaza Jewelers will be featuring The Bolles School student Fabian Bartkowiak artwork in their 2nd floor gallery. Ms. Tiffany Gonzalez and her #BollesProud students have filled the gallery with beautiful work that ranges from paintings, mixed media and collage.
Hemming Plaza Jewelers
Shopping
Visit Jacksonville
Anchor Institutions
Visit Jacksonville
The Downtown Jacksonville Visitors Center has so much to offer! Stop by to learn all about the cool happenings in our city while #ShoppingSmall with local vendors. In March, Visit Jax is hosting the following artists and makers: Anthony Danes & Company, Bello Boopie, Body & Soul, Coolery Jewelry, Rebecca Kat’s Fine Oil Paintings, Gordon & Liz Harrington Arts, Metal Art by Patrick, PixelKen, Rhashid Dukes Arts, Ashley Reed’s Culturally Connected Homeschoolers and Tea Nation. Live Music by Bethany Stockdale.
Food Truck Valley
Enjoy all the delicious #nomnoms in Food Truck Valley with Hapa Li, Island Girl Seafood, Latin Soul Grille, and Mr. Potato Spread.
Food Truck Valley
Dining
Other Venues
1904 Music Hall
Live Performance
Bellwether
Dining
Bold City Downtown
Bars & Nightlife
Breezy Jazz Club
Live Performance
Chamblin's Uptown
Dining
Cypress Floral Design
Shopping
De Real Ting
Bars & Nightlife
Dos Gatos
Bars & Nightlife
Jessie Ball duPont Center
Developments
MOCA Jacksonville
Arts & Culture
Myth Nightclub
Bars & Nightlife
Southlight Gallery
Arts & Culture
Sweet Pete's Candy Co.
Dining
The Volstead
Bars & Nightlife
Wolf & Cub
Shopping
Participate
Whether you’re an emerging or established artist or performer, a food truck, Non-Profit, or business, Art Walk is the perfect opportunity to showcase your work in front of thousands of patrons.
Read all about the different ways to participate and next steps once you’ve submitted an application.
March 4th | Businesses and Organizations:
Hello Fresh, Boys Scouts Troop 522 and 465, City of Jacksonville US Census, DNP Cupcakery, Excellence Academy for the Performing Arts, Neighborhood Services Office, Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, One Blood, Ricardo’s Pina Colada, One Blood
March 4th | Fun for the Kids:
Crossroads Magic, Jump4Jax, My Gym
March 4th | For Furry Friends
Chad Dennis Photography | There will be a temporary puppy studio! It’s 100% free to participate. Your puppy pics will be slated for Chad’s end of year gallery and coffee table book.
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About Art Walk
The First Wednesday Art Walk is a monthly event produced by Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), the Business Improvement District, to bring people to the cultural and historical center of the city and showcase Jacksonville’s deep and energetic pool of creative talent. Open to visual and performing artists, Art Walk is on the first Wednesday of every month from 5 – 9 p.m., rain or shine. More than 35 Art Walk venues stretch across Downtown Jacksonville’s core and include Hemming Park, galleries, museums, cultural and educational venues, restaurants and bars, Downtown businesses and more.The First Wednesday Art Walk is a great way to meet fellow artists, buy and appreciate their work, and be part of the rapidly growing art scene in Jacksonville. We estimate that, on average, 5,000 art enthusiasts attend each month to see more than 100 artists exhibiting at Art Walk.
2020 Art Walk Themes
- February: Non-Profits for the Arts
- March: St. Paddy Takes Over #DTJax
- April: eARTh Day
- May: May I Have This Dance?
- June: Bold City Release Party
- July: Red, White and Blues
- August: Back to School ARTs
- September: Sneak Peek into Hispanic Heritage Month
- October: Nightmare on Laura Street
- November: Salute to Service
- December: Spirit of Giving
(*Themes are subject to change)
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Getting Around
Parking
Parking is free after 6 p.m. Art Walk night at meters and at the Elite Parking Services garage on the corner of Clay and Adams streets.
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.