Celebrate our community's creative talent with us at Art Walk, on the first Wednesday of each month in Downtown Jacksonville. This February 4th, the Main Library stays open until 9 p.m. for the festivities. Pick up a Map & Guide to the Main Library on your way in. During your visit, you'll find plenty of public art, a huge vintage map collection, and more.
Art Tours of the Main Library
From Zach Barnhart, one of our volunteer docents:
"I definitely think the Al Held mural would be my favorite in our collection. I admire Held's dedication to his specific style of surrealism, and I find the expansive, futuristic landscapes he creates to be captivating and immersive. His untitled mural on display invokes wonder and imagination in the viewer, and I find the interplay of form and color in the piece to be uniquely expressive."
Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, Jerry Uelsmann. Do you know that works by these artists and many more are on permanent display at the Main Library? Come take a 20-minute docent-led tour during Art Walk and rediscover these remarkable paintings, sculptures, and photographs. Tours start every half hour starting at 6 p.m. Meet the docent by the Art Tours sign in the Pajcic Promenade (the entry/hallway on the first floor).
The 2026 Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards (NEFSAA) Gold Key Exhibition continues through March 7th at Main Library. There are hundreds of pieces of award-winning student art on display - so much so that you'll have to visit three floors to see them all. Here's just a taste of some of the art on display.
The 2026 NEFSAA season collected and adjudicated 3,284 student submissions. This year 1,735 awards were distributed, including 297 Gold, 518 Silver, and 920 Honorable Mentions. Gold Key winners at the regional level automatically go on to the national competition.
The art will be available for display until the 7th of March.
History and Music
Like learning more about the history of art, artists, and how their work impacts creators and fans in the modern day? Join us on Saturday, March 7, for a special History Chat with musician and educator Tony Steve, followed by a free musical performance by the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville.
History Chat: The Impact of Holst and Tchaikovsky on Film and Multimedia Scoring
Gustav Holst and Piotr Tchaikovsky are important figures in the world of classical music composition. Their music is a staple of concert halls across the globe. What is sometimes overlooked is how their influence continues in the work of leading composers for cinema and other multi-media projects like video games. Learn about the connections between classical and cinema at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Main Library.
Register for this History Chat
Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville: Music Inspired by Literary Giants
This free concert is for readers, dreamers, families and all who believe in the power of a story well told. Join us from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, in the Multipurpose Room in the Conference Center at Main Library. This program honors the imagination, courage, and timeless beauty found in the world’s great literature—brought to life through the colors and power of a full symphony orchestra.
Repertoire:
- Holst — Walt Whitman Overture in D Major
- Tchaikovsky — Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
- Alan Menken — Aladdin Suite
- Selections from Les Misérables — arr. Lowden
- Howard Shore — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Symphonic Suite
Free Activities
Monthly Zinester Meetup
Do you read zines? Make your own comics? Drop by Zine Zone on the first floor of the Main Library every first Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8:30 p.m. It's a space where zinesters, writers, artists and more meet to network, learn new skills, do group projects, and make art.
If you haven't already, this is also a good time to browse or donate to the Zine Collection.
For more info, visit jaxlibrary.org/zines.
Smash Bros. Tournament
Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Teen Room (on the first floor) for a Super Smash Bros. Tournament for teens (ages 12-18) on the big screen TV.
Board Games
Looking for other adults to play board games with? Join us from 6-8 p.m. in the engagement space on the first floor. Just look for the big red carpet between the gallery and the Zine Zone. Note: Participation from beginning to end is not required and players can join/leave at any time.
FAQ
1. What time does Art Walk start? What time does it end?
Jacksonville Art Walk runs from 5pm. to 9pm, every first Wednesday of every month.
2. Where is Art Walk located?
Art Walk happens in downtown Jacksonville, and the Main Library is located on 303 N. Laura St.
3. What about cost? Is Art Walk free? Do I have to pay for parking?
Art Walk is free. The parking garage on Duval St. has $5 special event parking. All the events held in the library are also free.
4. Can I bring children? Is Art Walk kid-friendly?
Absolutely! We welcome kids of all ages.
