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130 King Street, St. Augustine (904) 829-8280
Original art from locals and different types of glass and woodwork from all over the world can be found at this gallery. They also carry architectural stained glass from local and not-so-local artists.
31 West Adams Street (904) 614-5986
The Art Center is one of the newer focal points of the Jacksonville ArtWalk. Those artists who belong to the co-op can display their work in the spacious gallery. There’s also art upstairs, so make sure you ask to see the upstairs studio. Art work on the walls varies widely in style and medium. Most of the art work there is 2-D, but the occasional sculpture finds its way into the gallery.
11 C Aviles Street, St. Augustine (904) 823-8608
Featuring local artists, they only hang originals. Mediums include pottery, photography, colored pencil, acrylic, oils and water colors. Make sure you check out the African masks made from silver. There’s also a limited art supply for artists looking to stock up.
3545 St. Johns Avenue (904) 389- 6712
Fine art and custom frames can be found at his gallery. All the work is original, done in impressionist and modern styles of art. It’s a mix of local and national artists. You’ll find landscapes, still life and abstract. They also specialize in portraiture, representing three regional portrait artists.
1834 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach (904) 247-0596
They might specialize in conservation framing, but they often show work from local artists, especially of vivacious, local nature scenes.
2782 Park Street (904) 981-9493
This Riverside gallery features an eclectic collection of fine art and fine crafts from local and regional artists. Jewelry, sculpture, oil paintings and interesting crafts can all be found at this gallery. Make sure you visit the large courtyard in the back, which is filled with garden statuary and outdoor sculpture.
1253 McDuff Avenue South (904) 387-0852
Jacksonville art with a punk edge is the main component of the Bogda and they sell some really fantastic pieces at a reasonable rate. If you’re looking for art and you haven’t got a mint to spend, this gallery is the place to go. Exhibits change every month and they often feature up-and-coming artists that you won’t find anywhere else.
137 King Street, St. Augustine (904) 825-4577
It’s a contemporary art co-op. They mostly feature landscapes with plenty of local flavor and sunsets. Those starved for the Big Apple can also stock up on New York City scenes. All twelve of the artists featured are locals.
1514 Third Street North, Jacksonville Beach (904) 249-4053
Custom framing and fine art often go hand in hand, as in the case of Chao Framing. This gallery and framing studio is featured as part of the Beaches Gallery Tour.
201 West King Street, St. Augustine (904) 377-3198
They mostly feature art by the young and hip, pulling a lot of artists from the of pool of Flagler students. The collection can only be described as esoteric. They’ve done shows on graphic art, graffiti art, screen art, comic style as well as realism and traditional landscapes.
75 King Street, St. Augustine (904) 825-0010
This collection of international art features Koi fish, tropical seascapes, and women in sensual poses as well as 3-D art, such as their bronzes and glass from Italy.
2405 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach (904) 247-3750
This gallery is one of the area’s best sources for 3-D art, be it ceramic, metal, glass or wood. They’ve also got some interesting textile art. Work from more than 180 different artist is available, so there’s a style for everybody.
137 King Street, St. Augustine (904) 808-8455
This artist’s co-op gives the viewer a little bit of everything: mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, oil, abstracts and everything from landscapes pop art, fine art to traditional art. They also stock jewelry.
216-B First Street, Neptune Beach (904) 241-6928
Although you’ll find tons of beach, sea turtle and fish themed art in this gallery, you’ll find even more if you look, from clay art and metal sculpture to fiber and mixed media art. It’s also a terrific place to pick up jewelry art for the woman who has everything.
3312 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville (904) 296-1414
Looking for a special piece to really make your décor pop? Fogle is the place to go for art work that can serve as a focal point for your design. Abstracts, landscapes, floral art and dramatic photography are just part of this gallery. You can also find the perfect frame, or a pottery piece.
1037 Hendricks Avenue (904) 398-3161
While the Reddi Arts gallery is a small one; it’s notable because nearly every artist, at one point or another, will go there for art supplies they can’t get anywhere else. They change the art regularly and you never know what style or medium you’re going to see.
2411 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach (904) 247-1050
Shows rotate monthly and they sell art ranging from original oils to open edition decorative prints. They also provide a full service custom framing department to ensure that your valuable art is well cared for by professionals.
65 King Street, St. Augustine. (904) 829-1925
Sea scenes, woodlands, the tropics and lush gardens all make their way to canvas at this landscape oriented gallery. You’ll also find glass, bronze and other sculpture work. Located inside the Casa Monica Hotel.
643 Edison Avenue (904) 338-5790
The principals of the gallery are Missy and Thomas Hager, both of which have a stolid pedigree in the art world. Missy is known on a local level as the director of the House Gallery, and Thomas is known for his photographic works on an international level. The duo has partnered in this venture with Daryl Bunn, who has helped to build support for the artistic community in Jacksonville. Their main focus is to bring fine, sophisticated art to Jacksonville—and so they have. Much of their art features locals, but they also bring National and International artists to the gallery.
117 Fourth Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach (904) 435-3200
Showing work by renowned masters of sculpture, oils, printmaking and photography, this gallery often changes their exhibitions. To support the connoisseurship of new young talent, the Gallery also hosts experimental works and project pieces by artists in varying mediums, in addition to its quarterly exhibits. The renowned sculptor Javier Marin is just one of the artists they’ve featured.
333 East Bay Street, Downtown (904) 305-1525
This tiny gallery is located in Downtown Jacksonville, upstairs from the club TSI. They revel in doing contemporary, innovative shows, sometimes using multimedia. They’re one of the latest galleries to spice up the scene here in J-ville.
214 Charlotte Street, St. Augustine (904) 824-0251
Those who run across this gallery don’t soon forget its quirky name, which stands for Professional Artists of St. Augustine. The gallery displays works from more than a dozen St. Augustine artists. Even though they are local, many of artists are nationally and internationally known. They specialize in paintings and pottery. All artwork hanging on the walls are originals, though prints are available on request.
3606 St. Johns Avenue, Avondale (904) 388-1188
Located in the historic shops of Avondale, this gallery is known for their free in-home and office art consultation. They represent artists from all walks of life, from internationally known artists to important emerging local artists and everything in between. Bronzes, oils, acrylic, mixed media and limited edition prints are just some of the things you’ll find there.
78B San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine (904) 826-4434
Shell art, homemade soaps, lotions, handmade jewelry, oils and acrylics by local artists are all part of this gallery with a craft spin. Ocean birds, the occasional abstract, historical buildings, landscapes and pet portraits are all part of the art mix.
134 Riberia Street suites 4&5, St. Augustine (904) 827-9355
There’s a print making studio at the Holborn, so artists can come in and get giclées of their work done. Fourteen area artists are featured in the San Sebastian next door, specializing in local scenes and color. They also feature a number of nationally known artists.
4 White Street, East St. Augustine (904) 827-9997
It’s a gift shop and art gallery in one, with the work of 40 local and international artists on display. Besides lots of jewelry, art lamps and books, you’ll be able to buy some funky, colorful art for your walls and metal/wood found object sculptures for your shelves.
115 Bartram Oaks Walk, Suite 101 Julington Creek (904) 230-4700, 1409 Atlantic Boulevard, San Marco (904) 396-9492, 200 1st Street, Neptune Beach (904) 247-7200, 240 A1A North Ponte Vedra (904) 273-6065
You’ll find a Stellers scattered across the area. The galleries house a variety of styles ranging from conservative and traditional, to expressionist, abstract and whimsical. If you belong to private club, it’s very likely that the art on the walls came from a Stellers. The galleries have certainly left their stamp on plenty of local places, both public and private.
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