Downtown Jacksonville Artwalk, photo by Michael Curi on Flickr
Lose Yourself in Art: First Coast Art Museums & Events
Whether you like Vincent van Gogh, Andy Warhol or Salvador Dalí, the First Coast is full of museums and art that range from Renaissance to modern art. The area is home to several large museums that showcase international, national and local artists.
CoRK Arts Disctrict, photo by Crystal Floyd
Many privately-owned galleries and public art, such as murals, can be found throughout the First Coast. For those looking to incorporate some local art into their home, a trip to a community art walk or an art gallery may be the perfect place to find a unique, custom piece of art. Our art scene is full of a vibrant electricity that is an inspiration to anyone ready to
DUVAL-WEST CoRK Arts District 2689 Rosselle St., Jacksonville http://corkartsdistrict.com Named for its location at the corner of Rosselle and King, CoRK is a warehouse district transformed
River, the largest fine arts museum on the First Coast is the perfect mix of art, gardens and history. There are more than 5,000 works of art in the permanent collection and various traveling exhibits visit the museum each year.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jacksonville
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into 80,000 square feet of art studios and galleries. CoRK artists cover a range of disciplines from
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photography to painting to mixed media. The
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Alexander Brest Museum & Gallery
warehouse is not open to the public, but visitors can
Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd. N., Phillips Fine Arts Bldg., Jacksonville www.ju.edu Named after its benefactor, the museum features a distinct collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts, Chinese porcelain, carved ivory, sculptures, prints, Tiffany glass and more. 12 4
book appointments with artists or attend events at the location.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville www.cummermuseum.org Overlooking the lush gardens full of fountains, sculptures and arbors on the banks of the St. Johns
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MOCA is one of the largest contemporary art museums in the Southeast with more than 1,000 pieces of modern visual art in the permanent gallery and a variety of educational programs available for children.
