First Wednesday Art Walk
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. Masks encouraged.
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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 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.
December Art Walk Highlights:
Join us for a very merry holiday celebration at the First Wednesday Art Walk on December 1st!
Don’t miss the City of Jacksonville’s Christmas Tree lighting, happening at 6:15 p.m. in the park.
Catch live music provided by DJ NICKFRESH and performances by Scott Jones School of Dance and CAP Kids (Cathedral Arts Project), and stop by the Beer Garden to sip on specialty selections from Sun King Brewery!
Food Vendors:
Artists:
Abdul’s Paintings And Carved Candles
Art by Brooks
Artistic Ways by SassyJ
Attia Designs
Axel Doi Art and Design
Becca Morris Art & Soul
Collaborations Of Aragon
Cosmic abstract creations
Dream Visions
Frank Reteguiz – Author
Garage Roses Art Studio
GarbagePonyPopArt
Hand Crafted by Alice
Jasper & Elm
JDC PhotoFire
Joulie bijoux flower boutique
Kismet Art Studios
Kram Kran Photo
Magick By Beauti
Native Crochet
Ocean’s Treasures
Shop Kamawe
Sunkissed Shellz LLC
The Bead Bowl
Traveler Emporium
tyedye by sandy
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.
December Art Walk Highlights
Walk down to The Jessie to see more arts and culture. In the lobby, find a photo-op with a Holiday Tree with Santa Claus, browse art works by students in South Africa, shop with local vendors and experience the Corner Gallery Exhibit with artist Tony Rodrigues. On the second floor, LOL Films will be showing movies all night with free admissions and popcorn! Then on the Corner Gallery Porch enjoy dance performances by In the Midst Dance Group. And if you’re hungry, Viva La Familia and Kravegan are slinging food in the Loading Dock where you’ll find Jump4Jax double-dutching and jump-roping and catch a Live Surprise Band Performance!
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. Each month, The Vagabond Flea will be filling the The Breezeway at Vystar Tower with unique artists. Stop by to shop, dine, and drink at The Bread and Board Provisions, and end your evening with a cocktail on the Estrella Cocina rooftop. Bundle up with some hot cocoa provided by Vagabond Coffee.
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:
Small Business Saturday
QR Code Scavenger Hunt
November 27 | Downtown Jacksonville
Dashing Through Downtown
Holiday Themed QR Code Scavenger Hunt
December 13-17 | Downtown Jacksonville
Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC
Music, food and sunset views
December 16th | Southbank Riverwalk
Merry and Bright Movie Night Presented by Live Oak Contracting
Free Movie Night
December 17th | 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.
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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.