St. Augustine Art Galleries & First Friday Art Walk

High Tide Gallery – celebrating 20 years

Located at 2 St. George Street near the gorgeous Bin 39 Wine Bar courtyard, High Tide Gallery is celebrating 20 years in St. Augustine — with 50+ coastal artists on view. From paintings, to photography, to jewelry, stained glass, ornaments, there’s something for everyone. Photographer Jackie Hird features her calendars of St. Augustine, with each month featuring a beautiful photo of our historic city, with local events on the calendar.

The Art Collective

Located at 51 Cordova Street, this art gallery features some of the very best local artists — from Rosamond Parrish’s watercolorsm stunning 3-D work by John Darovitz, mixed media by Mare Martelli, and new artist Alan Melson with oil paintings. There are more than 25 artists on view and this shop. In February, a new Flagler student art exhibit has been on view in the Emerging Artists Program.

St. Augustine Art Association

Celebrating 102 years in 2026, this is St. Augustine’s longest running art group and gallery, with new exhibits each month. Located at 22 Marine Street, the art association also hosts art workshops, events, and offers the Plein Air paint out — with artists from throughout the United States participating in this outdoor painting event. Learn more at staaa.org

Art Galleries of St. Augustine – First Friday Art Walk

The Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA) comprises the diverse art galleries, museums and art-related businesses located in historic St. Augustine, Florida. Each one showcases outstanding collections of local, regional, national & international artists. Gallery events, especially the First Friday Art Walk, have cultivated a reputation for St. Augustine as an “Art Destination” among both locals and visitors.

AGOSA has become a part of the St. Augustine Art Association with the goal to promote and enhance the visual arts in the area through involvement in community projects, publicity, networking and other opportunities for artists.

On the first Friday of every month, galleries open their doors from 5-9pm, offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Please note, not all galleries stay open until 9pm.

Start the self-guided tour at any of the galleries on the map. Most galleries are within walking distance of each other; some are just a short ride away. Hop aboard the FREE Art Walk trolleys that run throughout downtown. Feast on great arts and eats and the sounds of live music–rain or shine! Parking locations are shown on the map–parking is FREE after 5pm except at the Historic Parking Garage and Fort.

First Friday Art Walk

Start the month (and weekend) off with the Art Galleries of St. Augustine!

Every first Friday of the month galleries open their doors from 5-9:00pm, offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start the Art Walk at any of the Art Galleries of St. Augustine galleries. Most galleries are within close walking distance of each other; some are just a short trolley ride away. Many galleries offer refreshments and have live music or other special programs. Check their websites for details each month.

First Friday Shuttles

The Old Town Trolleys provide free transportation during First Friday Art Walk from 6-9pm. Art Walk Shuttle Stickers are required to ride and can be picked up at participating galleries, including the Art Association. The shuttles run every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop. They may be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of the San Sebastian Winery, Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, as well as Cathedral Place.

HISTORIC DISTRICT

Acacia Tree Gallery – 11C Aviles Street – (904) 788-6332 | Website | The Acacia Tree Gallery has 13 local and regional award winning artists in multiple styles and mediums. There is something for everyone with sculpture, woodturning, landscapes, wildlife, surrealism, figurative, and surfboard art. We believe art should be accessible to everyone and build connections.

Open Wed-Mon. 11-6, Closed TueFirst Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm

PAStA Fine Art Gallery – 214 Charlotte Street – (904) 824-0251 | Website | P.A.St.A. Fine Art Gallery features all local artists and a variety of art—oil, acrylic, woodturning, stained glass, photography, pottery, and jewelry.

Open every day 11-5pm. First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm

The St. Augustine Art Association – 22 Marine Street – (904) 824-2310 | Website Founded in 1924, we are a nonprofit art organization that produces monthly juried exhibitions, programs for children and adults, and holds a Permanent Collection of important St. Augustine Art.

Open Tue-Sun. 1-4pm. First Friday Art Walk: 5-8pm; Awards presented at 7pm; cash bar, music

CJK Studio & Gallery – 212C Charlotte Street – (904) 238-8900 | Website | Art Studio and Gallery featuring works by plein air and studio painter Claire Kendrick. Claire specializes in landscapes, seascapes, and still life.

Open Mon-Fri 9am-2pm. First Friday Art Walk: 5-8pm

Plum Contemporary Gallery – 10 Aviles Street – (904) 825-0069 | Website Plum Gallery exhibits contemporary artworks from 30+ local & regional artists, Plum Gallery has a refreshing mix of painters, sculptors and glass blowers that are willing to take on commissions and commercial projects.

Open Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs-Sun 11am-6pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday. First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm.

SAN SEBASTIAN DISTRICT

Butterfield Garage – 137A King Street – (904) 825-4577 | Website | This 1920’s Garage was restyled into a fine art gallery exhibiting a wide variety of traditional and contemporary works. The original sign is outside. Parking for patrons available in front and back of gallery.

Open Daily 11-5, First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm.

ArtBox – 137 King Street – (904) 704-1121 | Website | ArtBox is an inclusive artist gallery – an eclectic, mixed experience. In addition to paintings and fine art photography, ArtBox presents jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and artisan furniture. They also offer art classes, Indie Film Night, and monthly special events!

Open 11-5 daily. Closed Tuesdays. First Friday Art Walk: 5-9pm.

Maria Reyes Jones Gallery – 134 Riberia Street #103 – (407) 619-1338 | Website | Maria Reyes Jones Gallery is an artist studio featuring the joyful and welcoming acrylic works of local artist Maria Reyes-Jones.

Open Thu-Sat, 11-5, First Friday Art Walk: 5:30-8pm.

FLAGLER DISTRICT

Crisp-Ellert Art Museum – 48 Sevilla Street – (904) 826-8530 | Website | The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) at Flagler College offers the Northeast Florida community a venue for fostering knowledge and a deep appreciation of contemporary art. As an educational resource for the College, the Museum exhibits regional, national and international artists, and provides opportunities for critical engagement and exposure to a variety of exhibitions and personal interactions with visiting artists.

Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 12-4pm, while classes are in session. Closed July and August. Open most First Friday Art Walks 5-8pm.

Grand Bohemian Gallery – 49 King Street – (904) 829-6880 | Website | A Kessler Collection gallery that exclusively features multi-award winning local and international artists.

Open Sun-Thurs 10am-46m; Fri-Sat 10am-9pm. First Friday Art Walk: 5:30-8:30pm.

ANASTASIA ISLAND

The Art Studio – 370 A1A Beach Blvd – (904) 295-4428 | Website Art studio and gallery space located on St. Augustine Beach by the pier. Paintings, pottery, stained glass.

Open Daily, 12-5, First Friday Art Walk 5-8pm.

An Art Affair – 11 14th Lane, Suite B – (904) 907-5720 | Website An Art Affair offers a selection of works from a variety of world renowned artists who are collected by museums, galleries, celebrities, and in boardrooms across the globe… plus the vibrant and colorful impressionist creations of local artist and gallery owner Melody Rouisse-Stimpel.

Open Wed-Fri Noon-6pm, Sat 11-6pm, Sun 11-5pm, First Friday Art Walk 5-9pm.

Annagem Jewelry & Art Gallery – 1054 FL-206, Suite A – (904) 599-5911 | Website | Discover a curated blend of local artistry and timeless charm at our gallery. We showcase captivating wall art in acrylic, oil and textured mediums by talented local artists. Complementing the visual experience are handpicked vintage pieces, unique decor, and artisan jewelry- each selected to inspire and elevate your space.

Open Tue-Sat 10-5pm, First Friday Art Walk 10-7pm.

MID-TOWN

Art Collective St. Augustine – 51 Cordova Street – (904) 792-4500 | Website Art Collective St. Augustine is the newest gallery in STA, located right in the center of the downtown historic district. We’ve assembled the most unique and diverse group of local Artists, creating in a wide array of mediums, styles and genres. Our goal is to showcase the wide variety of extraordinary talent we have here in St. Augustine – to tourists, locals and the business community around us.

Resident Artists at Art Collective range the full gamut of creative works – everything from traditional oil paintings to modern acrylics, pastels, mixed medium collage, paper quilling, pit fired pottery as well as exquisite jewelry makers. We’re open late on Friday and Saturday nights – and even more evening hours during the city’s Nights of Lights celebration, for those strolling the town to pop in and make Local Art a part of their evening.

Sun-Mon 11am-5pm; Wed-Thurs 11am-5pm; Fri-Sat 11am-8:30pm. First Friday Art Walk 5-9pm. 

High Tide Gallery – 2 St. George Street #109 – (904) 829-4705 | Website FUN. LOCAL. COASTAL. CREATIVE.

Nestled in the heart of the historic downtown district on St. George Street near the iconic City Gates, our art gallery features the works of over 60 talented local artists! Discover a stunning collection of stained glass, seaglass, handcrafted jewelry, original paintings, photography, pottery, metal creations, woodwork and whimsical keepsakes—all designed to capture the charm of our magical seaside city. Many of our artists offer custom artwork. Don’t miss our second location on Anastasia Island, in the shadows of the St. Augustine Lighthouse. You can also visit our gallery online to learn more about us and our wonderful artists. Soon you will be able to shop most of our artwork for sale from our website — launching in June! Shipping available anywhere in the U.S. from all of our galleries. Contact us to learn more about what we can do to personalize your art shopping experience!

Open daily 10am-7pm, First Friday Art Walk 5-9pm.

Saint Augustine Art Gallery – 162 Saint George St #28 – (904) 209-5968 | We feature local artist and display a diverse collection of the new and upcoming talent in our beautiful historic town. Featured artists include Obie Hunter and Jack Beam.

Open Mon-Thurs 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-8. First Friday Art Walk 11-8pm.

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