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Art Galleries of St. Augustine & First Friday Art Walk
Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA)
The Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA) comprises the diverse art galleries, museums and art-related businesses located in historic St. Augustine, Florida. Each one showcases outstanding collections of local, regional, national & international artists. Gallery events, especially the First Friday Art Walk, have cultivated a reputation for St. Augustine as an “Art Destination” among both locals and visitors.
AGOSA has become a part of the St. Augustine Art Association with the goal to promote and enhance the visual arts in the area through involvement in community projects, publicity, networking and other opportunities for artists.
On the first Friday of every month, galleries open their doors from 5-9pm, offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Please note, not all galleries stay open until 9pm.
Start the self-guided tour at any of the galleries on the map. Most galleries are within walking distance of each other; some are just a short ride away. Hop aboard the FREE Art Walk trolleys that run throughout downtown. Feast on great arts and eats and the sounds of live music–rain or shine! Parking locations are shown on the map–parking is FREE after 5pm except at the Historic Parking Garage and Fort.
First Friday Art Walk
Start the month (and weekend) off with the Art Galleries of St. Augustine!
Every first Friday of the month galleries open their doors from 5-9:00pm, offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start the Art Walk at any of the Art Galleries of St. Augustine galleries. Most galleries are within close walking distance of each other; some are just a short trolley ride away. Many galleries offer refreshments and have live music or other special programs. Check their websites for details each month. Trolley Details Below. Please note, not all galleries stay open until 9pm.
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First Friday Shuttles
The Old Town Trolleys provide free transportation during First Friday Art Walk from 6-9pm. Art Walk Shuttle Stickers are required to ride and can be picked up at participating galleries, including the Art Association. The shuttles run every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop. They may be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of the San Sebastian Winery, Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, as well as Cathedral Place. These Trolley Stops are marked on the interactive map below.
This shuttle service is not available during December and January Art Walks.
Programs & Exhibits of the St. Augustine Art Association are funded in part by grants from the the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, the St. Johns County Cultural Council, and the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida.
Galleries in the Historic Art District
Acacia Tree Gallery – 11C Aviles Street – (904) 788-6332 | Website | The Acacia Tree Gallery features 24 award-winning local artists. We strive to make high-quality fine art accessible to everyone, believing that art creates a vital emotional connection between artists and clients. Our gallery carries paintings, mixed media, sculpture, handmade silver and copper jewelry, wood turning, casting, and pottery. With pieces available at every price point and artists available for commissions, every individual can find exactly what they are looking for.
Open Wed-Mon. 11-6, Closed Tue. First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm
PAStA Fine Art Gallery – 214 Charlotte Street – (904) 824-0251 | Website | P.A.St.A. Fine Art Gallery features all local artists and a variety of art—oil, acrylic, woodturning, stained glass, photography, pottery, and jewelry.
Open every day 11-5pm. First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm
The St. Augustine Art Association – 22 Marine Street – (904) 824-2310 | Website | Founded in 1924, we are a nonprofit art organization that produces monthly juried exhibitions, programs for children and adults, and holds a Permanent Collection of important St. Augustine Art.
Open Tue-Sun. 1-4pm. First Friday Art Walk: 5-8pm; Awards presented at 7pm; cash bar, music
CJK Studio & Gallery – 212C Charlotte Street – (904) 238-8900 | Website | Art Studio and Gallery featuring works by plein air and studio painter Claire Kendrick. Claire specializes in landscapes, seascapes, and still life.
Open Mon-Fri 9am-2pm. First Friday Art Walk: 5-8pm
Plum Contemporary Gallery – 10 Aviles Street – (904) 825-0069 | Website | Plum Gallery exhibits contemporary artworks from 30+ local & regional artists, Plum Gallery has a refreshing mix of painters, sculptors and glass blowers that are willing to take on commissions and commercial projects.
Open Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs-Sun 11am-6pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday. First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm.
Galleries in the San Sebastian District
Butterfield Garage – 137A King Street – (904) 825-4577 | Website | This 1920’s Garage was restyled into a fine art gallery exhibiting a wide variety of traditional and contemporary works. The original sign is outside. Parking for patrons available in front and back of gallery.
Open Daily 11-5, First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm.
ArtBox – 137 King Street – (904) 704-1121 | Website | ArtBox is an inclusive artist gallery – an eclectic, mixed experience. In addition to paintings and fine art photography, ArtBox presents jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and artisan furniture. They also offer art classes, Indie Film Night, and monthly special events!
Open 11-5 daily. Closed Tuesdays. First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm.
Galleries in the Flagler District
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum – 48 Sevilla Street – (904) 826-8530 | Website | The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) at Flagler College offers the Northeast Florida community a venue for fostering knowledge and a deep appreciation of contemporary art. As an educational resource for the College, the Museum exhibits regional, national and international artists, and provides opportunities for critical engagement and exposure to a variety of exhibitions and personal interactions with visiting artists.
Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 12-4pm, while classes are in session. Closed July and August. Open most First Friday Art Walks 5-8pm.
Grand Bohemian Gallery – 49 King Street – (904) 829-6880 | Website | A Kessler Collection gallery that exclusively features multi-award winning local and international artists.
Open Sun-Thurs 10am-4pm; Fri-Sat 10am-9pm. First Friday Art Walk: 5:30-8:30pm.
La Casa Studios – 33 King Street – (904) 209-5724 | Website | A contemporary art gallery focused on showcasing rotating exhibitions from featured artists in an intimate and thoughtfully curated space. The gallery typically highlights one artist or collection at a time, creating a unique viewing experience that allows guests to fully engage with each piece of work.
Open Mon-Sun 10am-6pm; First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm.
The Victorian Easel Gallery – 93 1/3 King Street – (865) 604-5224 | Website | The Victorian Easel Gallery, housed in a historic Victorian house across from Flagler College, carries contemporary oil paintings celebrating nature, nostalgia, and a slower pace of life. Whether you are local or happen to be visiting the area, guests are welcome to visit the gallery to check out Vanessa’s art, watch her paint in action, or to attend one of her featured art classes!
First Friday Art Walk: 5:00-8:00pm.
Galleries on Anastasia Island
The Art Studio – 370 A1A Beach Blvd – (904) 295-4428 | Website | Art studio and gallery space located on St. Augustine Beach by the pier. Paintings, pottery, stained glass.
Open Daily, 12-5, First Friday Art Walk 5-8pm.
Galleries in the Mid & Uptown Districts
Art Collective St. Augustine – 51 Cordova Street – (904) 792-4500 | Website | Art Collective St. Augustine is the newest gallery in STA, located right in the center of the downtown historic district. We’ve assembled the most unique and diverse group of local Artists, creating in a wide array of mediums, styles and genres. Our goal is to showcase the wide variety of extraordinary talent we have here in St. Augustine – to tourists, locals and the business community around us.
Resident Artists at Art Collective range the full gamut of creative works – everything from traditional oil paintings to modern acrylics, pastels, mixed medium collage, paper quilling, pit fired pottery as well as exquisite jewelry makers. We’re open late on Friday and Saturday nights – and even more evening hours during the city’s Nights of Lights celebration, for those strolling the town to pop in and make Local Art a part of their evening.
Sun-Mon 11am-5pm; Wed-Thurs 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat 11am-8:30pm. First Friday Art Walk 5-9pm.
High Tide Gallery – 2 St. George Street #109 – (904) 829-4705 | Website | FUN. LOCAL. COASTAL. CREATIVE.
High Tide Gallery invites you to experience the best of local art in the heart of historic downtown on St. George Street, just steps from the iconic City Gates. Showcasing over 50 talented local artists, our gallery features an inspiring collection of handcrafted stained glass, sea glass, unique jewelry, original paintings, photography, pottery, metalwork, woodwork, and whimsical keepsakes you won’t find anywhere else. You can also visit our gallery online to learn more about us and our wonderful artists. Looking for something one-of-a-kind? Many of our artists offer custom pieces made just for you. Contact us to learn more about what we can do to personalize your art shopping experience!
Open Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun-Thu 10am-6pm. First Friday Art Walk 5-9pm.
LiLu’s Fine Art Gallery – 82 Charlotte Street – (904) 392-6231 | Website | A local historic downtown art gallery with a mix of local art, fine art prints, wine, candles, and Florida Highwaymen art.
Open Mon-Sun, 11-5, First Friday Art Walk: 5:30-8:30pm.
AGOSA Map w/Parking Info
Gallery Tours During the Week
Jule’s Art Tours – Website –Jule’s Art Tours connects visitors and locals to artists in their studios and galleries. Other tours focus on shopping for art, and many tours share the history of art in St. Augustine. Tours led by Jule often connect the artists with their special shows in local museums: at the Lightner Museum, Oldest House Museum, Lincolnville Museum, and the Crisp Ellert Museum, to name just a few venues.
Gallery Membership & Art Walk Sponsorships
Galleries and art businesses can be listed here and on the maps! Click the button below to find out about a Gallery Membership to the St. Augustine Art Association.
Businesses looking to participate in Art Walk can have their events promoted by being Art Walk Sponsors. Contact our Executive Director, Jennifer Flynt, to find out about sponsorship opportunities: info@staaa.derinfotech.com.