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St. Augustine Art Association Opening Reception
Join us from 5:00pm-9:00pm at the St. Augustine Art Association during the First Friday Art Walk for the Opening Reception of new exhibits and presentations. Visit the Art Association's website for all the details on the current months' exhibit; they change on a monthly basis.
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine
Whether you're a browser or serious art collector, join us come rain or shine on the first Friday of the month for First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine. 30 galleries or so open their doors to the public from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Most of the galleries are withing walking distance of each other, some a short ride away. Hop aboard the FREE Art Walk trains and trolleys that run throughout downtown. The Plaza de la Constitucion divides the galleries into four…
Find out more »Made in St. Augustine: A Handcrafted Festival
Made in St. Augustine: A Handcrafted Festival celebrates everything made in the nation's oldest city. It's a curated event showcasing St. Augustins who create, craft, construct, produce, educate, cook and bake. The one-day annual festival features artisans, builders, chefs, distillers, vintners, farmers, and anyone who “makes” in St. Augustine. Sample cuisine and beverages from dozens of local restaurants! Shop in a market-like atmosphere! Learn about the area's historic and cultural offerings! Adult workshops and junior make-and-take stations for aspiring makers! …
Find out more »Romanza Monthly Gathering Mixers
On the second Tuesday of the month, Romanza holds their monthly meeting. These gathering mixers are a unique and comfortable opportunity for the creative community to socialize, communicate, and share ideas and information. You'll meet fascinating people from St. Augustine's Arts, Culture, Heritage, Attractions and Business organizations. Romanza promotes and produces cultural events that showcase St. Augustine’s vibrant living culture, that enhance the quality of life for residents, and that create a positive lasting impression of the Nation’s Most Romantic…
Find out more »Old Town Art Show at Francis Field
Join us for the 7th Annual Old Town Art Show! The show will feature nearly 100 top-notch artists and craftsmen from Northeast Florida and around the country. This is a juried art and fine craft event where each exhibitor is carefully selected with only the best work being accepted in each category. Admission is free! Click on the event website link for additional information.
Find out more »Opening Reception for Anthony Ackrill
Classically trained artist, Anthony Ackrill, will be at Lost Art Gallery for an Opening Reception during First Friday Art Walk. He'll gladly receive inquiries regarding his exceptional art which will be on display through the month of April. Born in Alaska, Anthony received his formal art training at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy. Ackrill became an instructor at the academy, teaching anatomy, figure painting and drawing before returning to Florida. Anthony's artwork on display was created in Gainesville…
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk at High Tide Gallery
Be sure to visit us at our new location during First Friday Art Walk! High Tide Gallery will feature new Dichroic Glass earrings by Erin Finney, Springtime Seaturtles original paintings by Jami Childers, illuminated Shell Decor by Shelly's Seaside Designs, and new bright colors of Magpie Tatting Jewelry. Meet local artists and experience our new gallery space near the lighthouse! Free to attend. Live music by Beth Rutt / Refreshments from 5pm-9pm
Find out more »St. Augustine Art Association Spring Members Show
The St. Augustine Art Association Spring Members Show will be on display April 6-29, 2018. The exhibition of works, in varied styles and media, is created by Art Association members. Join us on April 6th, from 5:00-9:00pm, for our Opening Reception during First Friday Art Walk! Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: Noon to 4:00pm Sunday: 2:00pm-5:00pm Monday: Closed
Find out more »4th Annual Old City Steam Art Show
It's time for the 4th Annual Old City Steam Art Show. Are you ready?! This year we're at the Anastasia Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District. Whether you're an avia steampunker or just interested to see what we're all about, come check us out! We're open to the public! Entry $10 per person at the door. Free parking directly across the street.
Find out more »Art & Architecture Walking Tour
The St. Augustine Art Association invites the public to discover St. Augustine's rich artistic heritage during an Art & Architecture Walking Tour. Led by an art historian, the 90-minute guided tour through the historic streets of Old Town highlights iconic paintings, Spanish, Colonial, and Victorian architecture, stained glass, monuments, murals, public sculptures, artist studios, galleries, and more. Participants will learn about the St. Augustine Art Colony, Flager Era, and epic story of St. Augustine's founding through the unique perspective of…
Find out more »Romanza Monthly Gathering Mixers
On the second Tuesday of the month, Romanza holds their monthly meeting. These gathering mixers are a unique and comfortable opportunity for the creative community to socialize, communicate, and share ideas and information. You'll meet fascinating people from St. Augustine's Arts, Culture, Heritage, Attractions and Business organizations. Romanza's April Gathering will be at the Welcome Center West. Free parking is available on the property. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be available. Beverages will also be available at a $5 cash donation.…
Find out more »Stellers Gallery Spring Show Opening Reception
Stellers Gallery at Ponte Vedra Beach will exhibit the work of nationally-recognized painters Jennifer J.L. Jones and John Schuyler with a Spring Show Opening Reception on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. The show will feature a new body of work by each of the two artists.
Find out more »2018 Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest
It's time for the 2018 Florida's Birding & Photo Fest April 18-22, featuring world-class photographers and instructors offering technical training opportunities and more birding in-field programs than ever before. Participants will benefit from insights and instruction from a collection of upper echelon international nature and wildlife photographers — a group that continues to solidify Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest as one of the premier events in North America. Great for beginner and advanced photographers, the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education…
Find out more »Zora Bora Gallery Artist Meet & Greet
Zora Bora Art Gallery welcomes you their Artist Meet & Greet to meet their newest artist, Kimberley ‘KARMA’ Guritz, this weekend beginning on Friday April 20th through Sunday April 22nd. The weekend artist’s reception will be held on the front lawn of the Gallery. Enjoy discovering contemporary fluid acrylic and resin artist, Kimberley ‘KARMA’ Guritz, whose bright colors-capes and Saint Augustine Beach honored works will be available for purchase. KARMA will be on site for questions, photo ops, and signings…
Find out more »Legacy Trust Home & Art Tour 2018
This year the Legacy Trust Home & Art Tour will begin at the Cultural Center with a breakfast from 9:00am-10:00am provided by KC's Kitchen. During the breakfast, guests may pick up their programs for the tour. The tour, from 10:00am-3:00pm, will feature four elegant homes; two in Marsh Landing, one in Oceanside, and one in Plantation. Each home will have beverages available. Two homes will have a drink tasting. Guests will be in charge of organizing their own transport. Register by…
Find out more »An Evening with Ballet Palm Beach
Spend An Evening with Ballet Palm Beach for their inaugural performance at Lewis Auditorium. Ballet Palm Beach presents a dynamic mixed bill featuring a range of styles from classical ballet to modern works including Balanchine’s charming Who Cares? and Christopher Huggins’ poignant The List. Ticket prices range from $19-$45. Call 561-814-5598 or 1-800-297-8309 during box office hours Monday to Friday 10am- 5pm or click on the event website link to purchase your tickets.
Find out more »2nd Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out
Artists are invited to participate in an 8-day, community-wide Plein Air Paint Out in the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine. The event celebrates the town's historic, architectural and coastal beauty through the time-honored tradition of painting "en plein air", a French term for painting in the open air. Special events and activities will take place throughout the week beginning with a Quick Draw at the Lightner Museum Gardens on Sunday, April 22, from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. The public is…
Find out more »Luminous Passages Exhibition Opening
Luminous Passages, an Exhibition of Works by Candace Knapp & Ron Vellucci, will be on display in the Main Gallery at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra April 27 - June 2, 2018. The featured works beautifully exist in 2D and 3D space. Knapp presents new paintings inspired by observations of light and shapes in nature, by reflections of water. Her work depicts a peaceful inner reality and acts as a meditation on color and light. Vellucci's wall sculptures nicely…
Find out more »First Coast Pastel Society’s Juried Members Show Opening Reception
The First Coast Pastel Society's Juried Members Show will be featured in the Scene Gallery at the Cultural Center from April 27 through June 2, 2018 with the Opening Reception and Award Presentation on April 27th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The Master Pastelist of the Pastel Society of America, Christine Ivers, will be jurying the exhibit. Currently a board member of the International Association of Pastel Associations and a past board member of the Pastel Society of America, Ivers will…
Find out more »Luminous Passages Exhibit
Luminous Passages, an exhibition of works by Candace Knapp & Ron Vellucci, will be on display in the Main Gallery at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra starting with an Exhibition Opening on April 27 from 6pm-8pm, through June 2, 2018. Knapp presents new paintings inspired by observations of light and shapes in nature, by reflections of water. Her work depicts a peaceful inner reality and acts as a meditation on color and light. Vellucci's wall sculptures nicely balance Knapp's…
Find out more »First Coast Pastel Society’s Juried Members Show
The First Coast Pastel Society's Juried Members Show will be featured in the Scene Gallery at the Cultural Center from April 27 through June 2, 2018 with the Opening Reception and Award Presentation on April 27th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The Master Pastelist of the Pastel Society of America, Christine Ivers, will be jurying the exhibit. Currently a board member of the International Association of Pastel Associations and a past board member of the Pastel Society of America, Ivers will…
Find out more »Lightner Museum Curator Tour
On the first Wednesday of the month (September – May), join Lightner Museum Curator Barry Myers for a themed, interactive tour designed to give participants an opportunity to see acquisitions in operation rather than just as static displays. The tour offers guests an intimate encounter with a select few of the Lightner's eclectic relics. Shopping was alive and robust during the Victorian era. The Lightner Museum, which was formerly the Alcazar Hotel built by Henry Flagler in 1888, was surrounded…
Find out more »Romanza Festivale of the Arts
Join us for the Romanza Festivale of the Arts celebrating the arts and music. This annual event, held May 4-13, 2018, features more than 80 events and exhibits and is at various venues in St. Augustine. Daily events include music and dance performances, concerts, art shows, dramatic productions, and much more at various times and locations throughout the city. Some of the events include the Gamble Rogers Music Festival, Kaleidoscope of Dance, Cindo de Mayo Celebration, and more. Many events…
Find out more »St. Augustine Art Association Opening Reception
Join us from 5:00pm-9:00pm at the St. Augustine Art Association during the First Friday Art Walk for the Opening Reception of new exhibits and presentations. Visit the Art Association's website for all the details on the current months' exhibit; they change on a monthly basis. During this month's event, the award winning plein air artisits will be announced at 7:00pm followed by a musical performance by First Coast Opera, "Opera Ole". The event is free and open to the public.…
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk at High Tide Gallery
Join us for First Friday Art Walk at High Tide Gallery featuring "St. Augustine Through A Local's Eyes" photos by Andrew Barkalow of Saltwater Images .... *A*N*D* a mouthwatering menu by artist Steve Ryder: a Middle Eastern Feast Platter...fresh sun dried tomato hummus, cumin seed chapati bread, stuffed grape leaves, cucumber-feta-olives....!! Also, we have a wide selection of amazing Mothers Day gifts! The Gallery features about 30 local artists in the areas of painting, photography, stained glass, coastal pottery, jewelry,…
Find out more »Plein Air Exhibit: Where Art Meets History
The St. Augustine Plein Air Exhibit: Where Art Meets History will feature select works that were produced during the 2018 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out. These orginial works, featured in the Main Gallery, capture the historic, coastal and architectural beauty of the nation’s oldest city and will be on display May 4-27, 2018. There will be an Opening Reception during First Friday Art Walk, May 4th, from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: Noon to 4:00pm Sunday: 2:00pm-5:00pm Monday: Closed
Find out more »1st Annual Spring Arts Showcase
APEX Theatre Studio, in partnership with the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, will present its' 1st Annual Spring Arts Showcase on Saturday, May 5th, at 4:00pm. The show features young artists from the NE Florida area in a variety of performances which highlight programs in acting, singing, musical theatre, dance, and film acting techniques. The evening will feature a dance medley from the Musical Theatre dance styles class and will include passages from Chicago, Newsies, Hairspray, Kinky Boots, and The Greatest…
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk at High Tide
Don't miss the June 1st First Friday Art Walk at High Tide Gallery. Meet High Tide's newest artists, April Morton & Katie McEwan, - known as AKUM ARTISTS - and experience their wonderful carved intricately-painted Palm Frond seaturtles, leopard ray, seahorse, mermaids, swordfish & the incredible huge MERMAID'S TAIL! First 100 adults through the door get a FREE raffle ticket to win an Artists Choice Gift Basket valued at $200.00. Appetizers by Steve Ryder, wine and water provided for our…
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk at Sea Spirits Gallery
Come join us at First Friday Art Walk at Sea Spirits Gallery to celebrate our amazing featured artist, Peter Carolin. Carolin, an award winning painter and sculptor, has co-curated and participated in several Florida landscape exhibitions and was co-director of the Winter Fine Art Fair, hosted by the Gainesville Fine Arts Association. In 2008, he was named “Artist of the Year” by the Council for Exceptional Children. Carolin has made posters for several art festivals and public radio and television…
Find out more »Honors Show at Art Association
Honors Show is the exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association from June 1 - July 1, 2018. This exhibit features award-winning artists from the past 3 years; new works from the "Best of the Best"! An Opening Reception will be held during First Friday Art Walk, June 1st, from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: Noon to 4:00pm Sunday: 2:00pm-5:00pm Monday: Closed
Find out more »Summer Art Camp at the Art Association
Sign up for the 2018 Summer Art Camp at the St. Augustine Art Association! There are four weekly morning sessions for children in grades 1 thru 6 that starts June 4 and an afternoon session for ages 12 and up the week of June 25. During the camp, they'll explore painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media techniques with projects inspired by master artists. The sessions are taught by certified professional artist-instructors. Session 1: THRONES (June 4 - 8, 9am to…
Find out more »Drawing 101 Classes
Can't draw a stick figure? Then this class is for you! If you've always wanted to learn how to draw, then join us for this fun, easy, and enjoyable 4-week experience on Wednesdays starting June 6th, from 3pm-4:30pm. We'll be learning the basics of line drawing, composition, shading, and 1-point perspective. Let's take your stick figure to the next level! Cost of $40 for Members / $45 Non-Members includes drawing journal, pencil, and eraser. A list of additional supplies needed…
Find out more »Lightner After Hours
Join us on the last Thursday of the month at the Lightner Museum for 'Lightner After Hours'. During this monthly event, locals and tourists alike are welcome to enjoy the atmosphere of the Lightner Museum after hours while relaxing with refreshments before visiting some of the many wonderful local restaurants including Cafe Alcazar. Lightner After Hours is free and open to the public. Beverages are available for a donation. Professional attire is encouraged. Please enter through the Cafe Alcazar entrances on…
Find out more »Nature & Wildlife Exhibit at Art Association
The 9th Annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibit, at the St. Augustine Art Association, explores nature in all of its beautiful forms, from plants and landscapes to the diversity of species inhabiting the oceans and great outdoors. The gallery-wide exhibit, which runs from July 21st through August 26th, features diverse artwork by some of the finest local and national artists and has a prize purse of $5000. Profits from artwork sold during the exhibit benefit conservation efforts and art education. Admission…
Find out more »St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival
Don't miss the 53rd Annual St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival, a premier outdoor art fair that is a Thanksgiving tradition, attracts thousands of visitors, art collectors, and savvy shoppers. This juried art fair features over 150 top national and regional artists exhibiting paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, glassware, fiber art, photography, mixed media, and more. The event also includes live music and entertainment, food and beverages, Kids Art Zone, and a historic village featuring the Textile Arts Guild of St.…
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