Lenny Foster: Magnolia Season

Lightner Museum presents another in their "Lightner Local" series, featuring photographer Lenny Foster's celebration of the magnolia. 

Many magnolia trees decorate the Oldest City, most of the species Magnolia Grandiflora, and several are more than 100 years old. Photographer Lenny Foster spent seven years creating a photographic study of the magnolia trees in St. Augustine. His work includes views of the blooms against various backgrounds, held in a hand, and close-up photos revealing the intricate detail of the plant's textures.

Lenny Foster ran a gallery in New Mexico for years, and his work has been displayed in several collections and museums, including the Harwood Museum, the Snite Museum of Notre Dame, and the Albuquerque Museum. Now living in St. Augustine, Lenny shows his work in his Gallery One Forty-Four on King Street. There, he features his photos of collections of seascapes and magnolias as well as his series Where We Stand, exploring African American History in St. Augustine.

The image is a photo of "A Love for All Seasons," an Archival pigment photograph, 2022. 

First Friday Exhibit Opening

On First Friday, June 6, the Lightner Museum invites the public to enter through the Radzinski Garden at the rear of the museum for a special First Friday exhibit opening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The opening event is free. 

Visiting the Museum

This exhibit will be on view through September 14, 2025.

Admission: $19.00 for adults; $16.00 for college students, seniors, and military; $12.00 for youth ages 12-17; free for children 11 and younger.

When: The exhibit opens on June 6,  with a free reception from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This event is open to the public, and entry is through the Radzinski Garden at the rear of the Lightner Museum.

The exhibit runs daily from June 6 through September 14, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Normal fees apply; enter through the lobby.

Where: The Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine, Florida 32084.

About Lightner Local:  Supported by the Benjamin and Jean Troemel Arts Foundation, Lightner Local chooses an artist from Northeast Florida several times a year, showcasing their work in a special exhibit. 

The Museum is generally open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. They are closed on New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.