Tactile Art Show
In-Gallery & Online: October 2 - November 1
View the award winning works in the slideshow (when announced at 7:00pm), and browse the full exhibit down below. All works are for sale unless listed otherwise.
You can experience the Tactile Art Show in-person by visiting the gallery: Tuesdays through Sundays, 12:00 – 4:00 PM. Free admission.
Programs and exhibits of the St. Augustine Art Association are funded in part by grants from: St. Johns County Tourist Development and The St. Johns Cultural Council, The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida, and the Benjamin and Jean Troemel Arts Foundation.
Thank you to our Exhibit Sponsor:
Thank you to our Award Sponsors:
Full Exhibit
View the full exhibit below. Works are listed in random order, but can be sorted by using the drop-down menu below. For details on a piece or to make a purchase, click on the artwork image or the artwork title. For a listing of all works in the Tactile Art Show by a specific artist, click on the artist’s name below the artwork image. For a listing of all works in the Tactile Art Show of a specific medium (sculpture, for example), click on the medium below the artwork image.
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Exhibit Judges: Ana Paz & Diane Bradley
Ana Paz's Bio & Statement:
Ana Cristina Paz Graduated with a BFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. After working as a lead graphic designer for ten years she dedicated 12 years as a language facilitator at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Gradually reconnecting with her roots in the visual arts, she began teaching children’s summer camps at the First Coast Cultural Center in Ponte Vedra Beach, where her passion for nurturing young artists flourished. She currently serves as the Visual Arts teacher at The Discovery School in Jacksonville Beach. Having lived in many countries, she finds her greatest joy from watching children explore diverse cultures and weave those influences into their own artistic masterpieces—each piece a reflection of curiosity, identity, and imagination.
“It was an honor to be included as a judge for STAAA’s Tactile Art Show. As a K–8 art teacher, graphic designer, and former Language Facilitator at FSDB, I found it especially meaningful to engage with each of the submitted works. Every piece told a story through texture and contrast . I truly enjoyed experiencing the incredible variety of creations—from quiet and contemplative works to commanding, expressive, and humorous pieces. What they all shared was their ability to communicate effectively beyond the visual, creating meaningful experiences for both sighted and non-sighted audiences. Congratulations to everyone who submitted their wonderful work, and especially to the winners. Your stories were captivating. Each piece drew me in and left me wanting to turn the page and to keep exploring with my eyes and hands!”
Diane Bradley's Bio & Statement:
Diane L. Bradley: BS from SUNY New Paltz & MS from Nazareth College, Rochester, NY. She spent 30 years teaching art in public schools grades 7-12 in Spencerport, NY and many years teaching children & adults in St. Augustine, FL including workshops on creating touchable art. As a member of the St. Augustine Art Association, she served as president for 17 years (retiring 2025) which only enhance her love of Art.
“The Tactile Show is one of my favorites because artists have to come up with different ways of interpreting their work in order to engage the visually impaired. The award winners were selected because they were able to use a variety of textures, materials, soft & hard surfaces, rough & smooth, sound and contrast. It was impressive to see how different artists accomplished this, showing that they truly understood the concept of “Touchable Art.” I have
judged numerous shows over the years and it was a pleasure being asked to judge this Tactile Show.”
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.
