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

First Friday Art Walk

Name: First Friday Art Walk
Start: 2024-08-02T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-08-02T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Plaza de la Constitución

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 St. Augustine.
1 Cathedral St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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The next First Friday Art Walk is Friday, August 2, 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.

See an interactive map of the event here .

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

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

Meet the Author: Madeline Martin

Hosted by Lilu's Arts and Antiques

Lilu's Art and Antiques hosts a meet and greet with the New York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and internationally bestselling author Madeline Martin during First Friday Art Walk. This event offers the opportunity to meet the acclaimed author, known for her captivating historical fiction and engaging storytelling.

New exhibits on First Fridays typically remain, throughout the month, for viewing during regular business hours. St. Augustine Art Association also offers online viewing of their exhibits.

First Friday Art Walk Concert

presented by the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Cathedral Basilica in downtown St. Augustine

This monthly organ recital begins at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the public and art walk participants. The First Friday Art Walk Concert at Cathedral Basilica is free; however, donations are appreciated. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine posts updates about these free concerts on its website.

What do I need to know about parking and admission?

Admission: Free

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.

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

Art Walk Shuttle: 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.

See a map for the First Friday shuttle stops here.

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

Parking: Parking is available at the San Sebastian Winery, as well as downtown at metered spots and paid lots, 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.

Find more information on parking in St. Augustine here.