Put on your best red, white and blue and come out to July's Art Walk! Keep the celebration going with live music by The Band Be Easy, art work by local vendors, delectable eats in the Regions Bank Food Truck lot and over 59+ participating venues in Downtown Jacksonville!
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Headquarters @ Hemming Park Presented by PRI Productions • Continue celebrating America with live music by The Band Be Easy on the Hemming Park main stage, local art, delici...
Put on your best red, white and blue and come out to July's Art Walk! Keep the celebration going with live music by The Band Be Easy, art work by local vendors, delectable eats in the Regions Bank Food Truck lot and over 59+ participating venues in Downtown Jacksonville!
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Headquarters @ Hemming Park Presented by PRI Productions • Continue celebrating America with live music by The Band Be Easy on the Hemming Park main stage, local art, delicious brews and more at the Red, White & BBQ Art Walk. Plus, check out the kids’ zone, take photos with the Giant Mouth, play checkers and have your face painted by ArtBuzz.
The Jacksonville Landing • Presents the Front Porch at Art Walk from 5-10 p.m. Enjoy a beer garden, oversized games, local artisans, two music stages, food trucks including The Happy Grilled Cheese and more.
Monroe Galleries • Hosts artist, Shakir Husein, and his exhibit, "From sea to shining sea - exploring nature's creative beauty." Works by Jami Childers, Barbie Workman, Dana Fawn and Leilani Leo will also be featured.
Mark's Jacksonville • Presents Arcade Jax with free, vintage video games from 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Dos Gatos • Sip on cocktails and listen to live music with the Ramona Quimby Trio at Downtown’s original lounge (no cover).
TTV Architects • Browse beautifully designed, mixed-media coffee tables that bring furniture back to its natural roots.
Southlight Gallery (Bank of America Building) • View culturally enriched art displays by more than 20 local artists during their extended hours (5-8 p.m.)
Hemming Plaza Jewelers • Browse art and jewelry while your children unleash their inner jeweler. This month only, kids 12 and under are invited to create their own personalized, beaded jewelry.
The Hourglass Pub & Coffee House • Welcomes Orlando DJ Dvnk Sinvtrv in the back patio, DJ Robin of Lockerburst Entertainment performing live inside and live mural paintings by Mark Ferreira on Liberty Street. Plus, enjoy free poker, karaoke and $3 local draught beers!
1904 Music Hall • Hosts Atlanta's live electronic duo Lucidea, as well as Orlando's funk rockers The Groove Orient and locals Cave Formations.
Wine Decadence • Enjoy discounted wines, craft beer and gifts while learning how to save 25% off your purchases by joining the Wine Decadence Family and becomimg a wine consultant.
The W Studio 121, Inc. • Hosts new music from new artists. Stop by the DJ booth outside, take a listen and receive some valuable promotional coupons that will be redeemable through the end of the year.
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WHERE:
Downtown Jacksonville galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, parks and businesses
COST: Free
PARKING:
Free street parking after 6 p.m. The Downtown Garage at Adams and Clay offers free, covered parking Art Walk night, courtesy of Elite Parking Services. (Enter on Clay Street.) Or park and then ride the Skyway, running until 9:30 p.m. Art Walk night.
MORE INFORMATION:
Full event details at www.iloveartwalk.com, accessible via desktop, tablet or mobile phone. The First Wednesday Art Walk is produced by Downtown Vision, Inc.
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ABOUT US:
Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI) is a dynamic, not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization tasked with building and maintaining a healthy and vibrant Downtown. Created by commercial property owners through a self-assessment and governed by a board representing Downtown property owners, DVI administers a 90-block Downtown Improvement District to provide a multitude of services over and above what the City of Jacksonville provides: cleaning and safety via the Downtown Ambassador program; activation with more than 50 event days annually, like the award-winning First Wednesday Art Walk; marketing, communications and partnerships; comprehensive information resources and ombudsman services; stakeholder support and advocacy; and business retention and attraction support. For more information, visit downtownjacksonville.org.