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 Melanin Market 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 77D’s 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.
March Art Walk Highlights:
Join us for another First Wednesday Art Walk on March 1st! Enjoy live music at the Main Stage and stop by the biergarten for beer, wine and cocktails.
Food Trucks:
904 Burgers
Chubby Burrito
Delish Kabobs
K-Bop
Repicci’s
Artists:
Abdul’s Paintings And Carved Candles
Amanda Moon Art
Ameenah’s Sensory Toys & Baby Blankets
Artistic Ways by SassyJ
Bonnie Reagan Co.
Buwan Creations
Cake Queen
Candy Painted Boutique
Colbyart22
Dream Visions
Eye Of Andre
Frank Reteguiz – Author
Fromlinetoline
Gist Portfolio llc
Hand Crafted by Alice
Inspired Glass Art by Lisa
Kismet Art Studios
Knotted Vines
Lanaycreations
Luminessence Krafts
Mike Turner Art
Native Crochet
Ocean’s Treasures
Old Lady Kay Boutique
RoseMary’s Lemonade Stand
Scrumptchie
Sparkle Sundream
SuperlunaryxShoppe
TeesTats
The Bead Bowl
Thebuttarbar
Traveler Emporium.
Partners tabling include the City of Jacksonville Disabled Services, Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax), Jacksonville Human Rights Commission, Jacksonville Public Library, Stories From the Underground Railroads, Reddi Arts, Ritz Theatre and Museum, BLIGHT INITIATIVE, 904WARD, UF-Jacksonville Center for Health Equity & Engagement Research (CHEER)
Special thank you to our friends, Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park!
The Jessie
March Art Walk Highlights: Swing by the Corner Gallery to check out the brand new Moving the Margins: Artist in Residence exhibit in the Corner Gallery, “The Veil of Maya,” by Shameera Din Wiest. Shop with local vendors and grab a bite to eat from Food Truck Good Food 24/7. Enjoy live music by DJ Juanton and SIB. Plus, don’t miss live performances from 7-8 p.m. by the Forest Dance Ensemble and Emily Cargill & Dancers.
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.
Special thanks to our friends, the duPont Fund!
The Breezeway at Vystar Tower + Melanin Market
Nestled in VyStar Credit Union’s headquarters lies one of Downtown’s best breezeways.
March Art Walk Highlights:
New to the First Wednesday Art Walk monthly lineup, shop with minority-owned businesses and artists from the Melanin Market in Breezeway at Vystar Tower. Enjoy live music and entertainment provided by Dat’s Pressure throughout the evening. Dine at one of the restaurants on the VyStar Credit Union campus: Bread & Board or Bread & Burger. Plus, stick around for silent disco provided by Hush Hush, beginning at 9 p.m. on the Estrella rooftop.
Special thanks to our friends at VyStar Credit Union 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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