Children at the ArtExplorium Loft, photo courtesy of Ingrid Damiani
Art on the First Coast
Te Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens 904-356-6857
cummer.org
First Wednesday Art Walk 904-634-0303 ext. 225
iloveartwalk.com
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville 904-366-6911
mocajacksonville.org
Te Museum of Science and History 904-369-6674
themosh.org
St. Augustine Art Association 904-824-2310
staaa.org
Island Art Association 904-261-7020
islandart.org
Second Saturdays Artrageous Artwalk
904-277-0717
ameliaisland.com/plan-your- vacation/memorable-offers/artwalks
For families looking to get a taste of the
local art scene, the First Wednesday Art Walk is just the ticket. “It’s great for families because it ties you into your community,” says Liz Grebe, marketing and events coordinator for Downtown Vision Inc. “It’s good to know the Picassos of the world but it’s also good to stay local and know your local artists.” Tis
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free, monthly event showcases local artists at more than 40 venues in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. Venues include MOCA, Southlight Gallery, the Florida Teatre and the Main Library. Many venues allow visitors to meet with local artists and listen to live music, and most venues offer free admission and tours during the Art Walk.
Families can take the Skyway over to
Hemming Plaza, where many of the craft vendors are located. Most vendors and booths are located throughout Hemming Plaza, which serves as the headquarters for the Art Walk. At the Art Walk, families can experience all mediums of art, from mixed- media to spray paint and everything in between. Liz says that being exposed to art helps children think outside the box.
Te Parrish family from Jacksonville is
very involved at MOCA, the Cummer and the First Wednesday Art Walk. “[Te Art Walk] has a variety of different artists. You’ll see new art every time you are there,” says mother Christina Parrish. “With so many galleries downtown we like to go and see who the featured artists are and check out the
Children at the ArtExplorium Loft, photo courtesy of Ingrid Damiani HERITAGE PUBLISHING, INC. © 2014
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