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Whatever your taste in art, Amelia
Island's
galleries offer a wide array of fine art in varied media -- watercolors,
oils, acrylics, batik, photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass,
and more. About a dozen galleries are located in the historic district in
downtown Fernandina Beach. Take a stroll in this historic Victorian
seaport village and browse the works of our local artist colony (see listing of galleries at bottom of page).
Monthly Art Event: First Friday
Gallery Walk, Fernandina Beach, "Art Ragous"
Both local residents and tourists can now enjoy Amelia Island's art
galleries in the evening hours during a monthly walking tour of the
historic district's galleries. This self-guided gallery tour is held the
first Friday evening of each month from 6:00 to 9 pm. Two of the largest galleries on the
walk in downtown Fernandina Beach, are the Art & Antique Center at 702
Centre Street and the Island Art Association at 18 N. 2nd Street. Call the
Art Association for further details (904)261-7020.
Listing of Amelia Island Art
Galleries...
Note that gallery hours of operation are subject to
change, so please call ahead and confirm hours.
Amelia Island Art
Association , 18N. 2nd Street
(new location as of March 2002), (904)261-7020. This co-op exhibits
the art of more than 50 local artists. Offering fine art in most media
including watercolor, acrylics, oils, photography, pottery, stained glass,
mono- types, reproductions and more.
Gallery hours: 10:30 am to
5 pm, Mon - Thurs; 10:30 am until 9 pm on Fri. & Sat.; 1 - 5 pm on Sunday.
Barwick Studio, 4 North 2nd Street,
(904)321-0833. Features watercolors by Sandra Barwick.http://www.barwickstudio.com
Eileen's Art & Antiques,
702 Centre St. (904)277-2717. Exhibiting the art of both local and
other artists, this large gallery showcases various media.
Collage Studio & Gallery, 12 South 2nd Street. The gallery is a
working studio as well as a retail shop, with a courtyard garden where
you can enjoy a light snack and drink. You can sometimes watch the
artist, Bill Kinney, at work through the studio windows. Kinney makes
decorative glassware and serving pieces called “Squigglez, Curlz, and
Danglez.” The unique items are a combination of glass, wire, and beads.
The studio also features the work of other artists, and items for sale
include garden art, bird houses, patio art, and jewelry. Call
(904)261-3240 for further information.
http://www.collagestudioandgallery.com
Blue Door Artists, 205 1/2 Centre Street. Features six art
studios and a weaving studio. (904)556-1119.
http://bluedoorartists.com
Designs On at 11 N. Third Street, Gallery hours: 11 am to 5 pm
Monday - Saturday. Noon to 3 pm on Sundays or by appointment. Offers
both local artists and regional fine arts.
Harbor Lights, 31 N. 3rd Street, (904)261-9763. Antique and
contemporary paintings, prints, engravings, maps, charts. Specializing
in Audubon prints and posters. Offering custom framing.
La Torre's Gallery and Gifts. 3 N. 3rd Street, (904) 261-0444.
North Beach Gallery, in the Amelia Island Plantation's Spa &
Shops, south-end of island off A1A. 95 Amelia Village Circle. (904)
432-2217.
Ribault's Gallery of Fine Arts, 319 Centre St. (904)321-0021.
Gallery hours: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, evening hours Friday and
Saturday from 6:30 pm till 9 pm.
Slightly Off-Centre Gallery & Gifts, 218 Ash Street,
(904)277-1147.
The Studio, 316 Lighthouse Lane, fine art by Karen McFadyen.
Portrait. Commissioned work welcomed, individual and group classes in
drawing and painting available. Call for appointment, 904-261-3665.
First Coast Community Bank Art Gallery, 1750 South 14th Street,
2nd Floor, (904)277-5290
The Waterwheel Art Galleries, 5047
First Coast Highway, hours: 10 am to 5 pm Mon to Fri; 11 am to 4 pm
Sat., (904)261-2535.
http://www.waterwheelgallery.com |
