Art lovers browse the galleries on Aviles Street at the Friday Night Art Walk in St. Augustine, FL

First Friday Art Walk

A monthly celebration of art throughout St. Augustine's galleries.

First Friday of each month | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk

(904) 373-8697

Downtown and Anastasia

The next First Friday Art Walk is Friday, December 6, 2024

On the first Friday of every month, more than 25 art galleries open their doors and welcome visitors to browse their latest exhibits. This cooperative open house showcases the variety of artwork in St. Augustine's art galleries. The exhibits include traditional art and contemporary pieces by local and national artists working in oils, pastels, photography, ceramics, wood, textiles, and metal. Many featured artists are on hand to answer questions about their work.

This monthly event occurs every first Friday, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., throughout St. Augustine's historic downtown area, particularly along King, St. George, and Aviles Streets. Galleries in the Uptown region and on Anastasia Island are also open for First Friday.

This event is sponsored by The St. Augustine Art Association, an artistic association of diverse and eclectic art galleries in the nation's oldest city.

Have information on upcoming gallery exhibits or featured artists for the First Friday Art Walk? Email us.

What's happening during December's First Friday Art Walk:

Photographic Art by Jacko Vassilev

Black and white photography art by Jacko Vassilev capturing joy

Hosted by  Lost Art Gallery  

On the First Friday in December, Lost Art Gallery presents the work of Bulgarian photographer, Jacko Vassilev, celebrating the human experience, from struggle to pure joy, and everything in between. Vassilev captures intimate portraits of his fellow Bulgarians and features political undertones exploring a resilient people under communist rule.

New exhibits on First Fridays typically remain, throughout the month, for viewing during regular business hours.

First Friday Art Walk Concert

Hosted by Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine 

This free First Friday Art Walk Concert occurs during most art walks from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Getting Around during the First Friday Art Walk

Art Walk Shuttle

Old Town Trolley tours gives visitors a chance to sit back and enjoy the scenery in St. Augustine, Florida.

Old Town Trolley provides free shuttle service from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk for the February through November events. Those who wish to use the service can pick up shuttle stickers at any art gallery. The shuttle stops at the Old Town Trolley stops at Hypolita Street, Cathedral Place, Lightner Museum, and San Sebastian Winery. In addition, during First Friday, the shuttle stops in front of Butterfield and ArtBox, at the Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum, and on Anastasia Island.

NOTE: There is no shuttle service for First Friday events in December and January.

Parking

Parking is available at the San Sebastian Winery, metered spots and paid lots downtown, and the City Parking Garage. As of Monday, November 6, 2023, paid metered parking hours have been extended from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Participating Galleries

Anastasia Island District

High Tide Gallery      
850 Anastasia Blvd.      
(904) 315-6690

Art Studio of St. Augustine Beach 
370-A A1A Beach Blvd.      
(904) 295-4428

Flagler District

Grand Bohemian      
49 King Street      
(904) 829-6880

Sweetwater Coffee Bar and Gallery      
8 Granada Street      
(904) 615-1653

Historic Art District

Ancient City Art Gallery      
11E Aviles Street      
(904) 481-8741

Aviles Gallery      
11C Aviles Street      
(904) 823-8608

CJK Studio 
212 C Charlotte Street      
(904) 238-8900

Crisp-Ellert Art Museum      
48 Sevilla Street      
(904) 819-6220

Georgia Nick Gallery      
11A Aviles Street      
(904) 342-2186

Joel Bagnal Goldsmith      
11C Aviles Street      
(904) 614-4706

Lilu's Arts and Antiques      
82 Charlotte Street      
(904) 392-6231

PAStA Fine Art Gallery      
214 Charlotte Street      
(904) 824-0251

Plum Contemporary Gallery    
10 Aviles Street      
(904) 825-0069

St. Augustine Art Association      
22 Marine Street      
(904) 824-2310

Mainland District

Ovico Gallery      
2802 N 5th Street., Suite 4      
(904) 789-2039

Ponce De Leon Boulevard District

Coconut Barrel      
3175 US 1 South      
(904) 484-8729

San Sebastian District

ArtBox      
137 King Street      
(386) 986-0368

Butterfield Garage Art Gallery      
137A King Street      
(904) 825-4577

St. George District

Lost Art Gallery      
210 St. George Street C-1      
(904) 827-9800

Sea Spirits Gallery and Gifts     
210 St. George Street, C-2      
(904) 679-3811

Uptown District

Gloria Grace Art Studio      
77 San Marco Avenue, unit 2      
(505) 803-4926

Neff Jewelers      
7 Rohde Avenue      
(904) 829-5003

Event Info

Admission: The First Friday Art Walk is a free event.

When: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. (Not every gallery stays open until 9:00 p.m.)

Where: All through Historic Downtown and Anastasia Island.

First Friday Art Walk

(904) 373-8697

Downtown and Anastasia

Have a Question?

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.