JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Downtown Vision, Downtown Jacksonville's Business Improvement District, is curating an interactive "Art Scroll" experience for June, in lieu of the traditional First Wednesday Art Walk, to bring live performances, artist interviews, art contests, art giveaways and more to everyone at home.
Each Wednesday in June, the community is invited to enjoy two live Art Scroll installments--during lunchtime and early evening--on the Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk Facebook page: facebook.com/jacksonvilleartwalk.
Experience the creative talent of Jacksonville throughout the month culminating in a celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community.
COLOR OUR LOGO CONTEST - Submission deadline: Sunday, May 31. Kids! Get ready for the month-long Virtual Art Scroll by entering our Art Walk art contest. Download our new #DTJax logo coloring sheet from iloveartwalk.com and color it in, create a collage -- inside the lines or outside, get creative! Snap a picture and submit it for a chance to win one of three family memberships to MOCA Jacksonville, MOSH or The Cummer. Winners will be announced at the first Art Scroll on Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. The staff favorite will be featured as our #DTJax social media profile picture for the month of June.
SCHEDULE - Visit iloveartwalk.com to shop your favorite Art Walk vendors all month long.
Downtown Vision is also partnering with Bold City Brewery Downtown (109 E. Bay St.) for an Art Scroll Headquarters. Visit on Art Scroll Wednesdays between 6-8 p.m. to enjoy a local brew while you stream the event on your device. Indoor capacity will be limited and outdoor seating will be available. Specials to be announced on iloveartwalk.com.
Wednesday, JUNE 3 12 p.m. - Catch Nico Suave painting some magic from her home while talking about her techniques and her organization, Kids Mural Project. 6-8 p.m. - View the winners of the Color Our Logo Contest and jam out to local favorite Firewater Tent Revival.
Wednesday, JUNE 10 12 p.m. - Hear from artist Itzcali Huichol, learn about her story and her beautiful hand-stitched accessories. 5:30 p.m. - Don’t miss an interview with Dansations Performing Arts Center’s Kim McDonough and graduating seniors followed by a virtual dance recital from the entire studio. Enter on facebook.com/jacksonvilleartwalk to win a piece of local art from one of Downtown’s art galleries.
Wednesday, JUNE 17 12 p.m. - Artist Jennifer Mangaoang will be sharing her story about her art and life. 6 p.m. - Enjoy a virtual cabaret by The 5 & Dime Theatre Co. Enter on facebook.com/jacksonvilleartwalk to win a piece of local art from one of Downtown’s art galleries.
Wednesday, JUNE 24 12 p.m. - Catch an interview with Wolf + Cub to hear about how one of our favorite #DTJax brick and mortars got started and what Bold City Pride means to them. 6 p.m. - Join us for an evening with JASMYN + Metro to celebrate Pride in the best, virtual way possible! Enter on facebook.com/jacksonvilleartwalk to win a piece of local art from one of Downtown’s art galleries.
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