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Downtown Art Walk

Through Local Lens: Toni Smailagic is Introducing Jacksonville to Jacksonville

October 8, 2019

Books·Business·Community·Feature·Lifestyle·Local Artists·Photos·Photos + Video·Shopping·Visual Art

Interview with Toni Smailagic By the time you read this, you will have about 1 week left to order your very own copy of a ground-breaking photography book depicting the people and places we all collectively home. Local photographer and owner of Cr8Jax, , is currently running a campaign to get his very first photo book into print edition! If

Community·Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park·Outdoors·Parks·Public Art

What’s Up With Hemming? Jacksonville’s Oldest Public Park Gets A New Facelift

After the last few years’ renaissance, inquiring minds have been wondering what is in store for Hemming Park’s future. We thought it was best to hear the update from our friends at Hemming Park directly… Jacksonville’s Oldest Public Park Gets A New Facelift During a Collaborative Beautification Project IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE Friends of , a nonprofit organization,

Millentrepreneurs of #Duval

Kicked into existence in 1979, I was born on the tail-end of

Fishing the First Coast: Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are a Fisherman’s Paradise, Photos by James Brown

5 Outdoor Activities You Can Do with Your Family in Jacksonville

Though it doesn’t always make the top beach lists, Jacksonville is one

Jax Poetry Fest Celebrates National Poetry Month in Downtown Jax for the 4th Year

April 3, 2019

Books·Charitable·Community·Downtown·Family·Feature·Hemming Park·Learning·On Stage·Spoken Word

It’s thought-provoking and inspiring, emotional and raw, connecting us all through the power of the written word. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Hope at Hand presents the 4th Annual Jax Poetry Fest with free community workshops and presentations by a collection of local poets, writers and spoken-word artists in

Duval Mercantile, Art Walk pop-up, Downtown Jacksonville, Emily Moody, Varick Rosete

Beyond Downtown Artwalk: Duval Mercantile Pop-Up Shop for the Holidays

November 7, 2018

Attraction·Business·Downtown·Feature·Food + Drink·Hemming Park·Holidays·Shopping·Travel & Tourism·Urban Planning

A Jacksonville business owner is making it easier to shop local this holiday season. Emily Moody-Rosete, who operates the downtown Wolf & Cub boutique on Laura Street, is bringing a pop-up storefront to the space formerly occupied by La Cena restaurant. Located at 211 North Laura Street, Duval Mercantile will

Jacksonville Arts Initiative meeting at The Union Art Studios & Gallery, Photo by Matthew S. Bennett

Keeping It Local! Jacksonville Arts Initiative

October 17, 2016

Art News·Feature·Local Artists·Visual Art

Commentary by local artist Sherry J. Hill Imagine local artists having a liaison to the Mayor’s Office. Imagine art being used to fight blight and crime. Imagine local artists working and being paid well for their time and creativity. Imagine our city being a whole lot more beautiful. This is

May 2015 Art Walk: Fiesta de Mayo

May 6, 2015

Community·Downtown·Family·Hemming Park·Outdoors·Visual Art

Produced by and held each month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.—rain or shine—the monthly spans more than 15 blocks that includes more than 40 galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses, plus dozens of artists in , street performers and live music. http://jacksonvilleartwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/MAY-Final-Flyer-WEB.pdf THIS MONTH’S Don’t Miss Venues ‘Nacho’

Photo Gallery: #IStandWithMOCA Rally

December 4, 2014

Community·Downtown·Hemming Park·Photos·Visual Art

#IStandWithMOCA Citizens rally behind the at the December after Council President threatened to pull funding over the display of a reclining nude. Turnout still filled the steps of City Hall, despite the fact that day was already won. The day before Art Walk, the Mayor’s office indicated that it is

Photo Gallery: December 2014 Art Walk

December 4, 2014

Community·Downtown·Family·Hemming Park·Holidays·Photos

December’s brought the , including a snow slide in , to Jacksonville’s increasingly vibrant . EU Jacksonville’s photographer, Fran Ruchalksi, was there to catch the fun. photos by Fran Ruchalski

Oktoberfest at Art Walk Returns to Downtown

September 7, 2014

Community·Downtown·Drink·Feature·Festivals·Food + Drink·Hemming Park·Music Venues

Kicking off Jacksonville’s scene, will put a little polka in your step and beauty in your brain with Oktoberfest at Art Walk. Join Downtown Vision as you grab your liebling (darling), dust off your dirndl (for the ladies) or lederhosen (for the gents), grab your most ornate beer stein or

The Looking Lab – Spark Grant recipient

February 5, 2014

Art Exhibitions·Downtown·Outdoors·Urban Planning·Visual Art

celebrates the opening of the third of four recipient exhibitions in the on Wednesday, February 5th in conjunction with 2014. Spark Grant recipient ’s “” dual-window art installation is a collaborative effort between artists and . It will be located at 107 East Bay Street, a Petra Management property that

Hemming Plaza Downtown Art Walk 10 years by Daniel Goncalves

Cheers to 10 Years at Art Walk

November 2, 2013

Community·Downtown·Hemming Park·History·Outdoors·Visual Art

The First Wednesday Art Walk is celebrating 10 years of art and culture on Wednesday, November 6. Celebrate with Downtown Vision, Inc. at a Laura St. block party, located adjacent to , with an Art Walk retrospective, announcements for the years to come, special performances, an art unveiling, raffle and