The Visual Arts

THE VISUAL ARTS

There are four main arts and humanities museums in Jacksonville. These cultural institutions display rotating touring exhibitions while also maintaining a permanent collection of works. Museums include:

The visual artwork of Dustin Harewood on exhibit at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.

Museums are not the only location where interested individuals can experience visual art. There are galleries throughout Greater Jacksonville that exhibit and sell work by visual artists. Many of these galleries host events with the artists present when a new exhibit opens. Artwork can be found on display in these galleries:

The visual artwork of Chrstina Grace Mastrangelo on exhibit at The Space Gallery.

The Jacksonville Public Library is also a great place to experience visual art. The Main Branch has a gallery that hosts rotating exhibits on its ground floor. Additionally, nearly every branch has art on display, including murals, photography, and sculptures.

Bust by sculptor Augusta Savage on display at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch.

You can also find artwork on display in a number of non-traditional spaces, such as coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques. Such spaces include:

The work of visual artist Brook Ramsey on display at BREW Five Points.

Some artists are also willing to conduct studio visits with individuals who are interested in their work. In addition to private studios, there are several collective studio spaces in Jacksonville where artists not only create but also hold critical conversations with their peers about techniques, processes, and bodies of work. These interactions serve artists greatly as they develop in their career and work to expand their markets. Studio spaces include:

Studio visit with Overstreet Ducasse at his studio in CoRK Arts District.