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Artist Nari Ward’s well known piece made of shoelaces, “We the People.” It greets visitors to Jacksonville's Museum of Contemporary Art. | MOCA

Artist transforms cast-off items into MOCA exhibit

The work of New York artist Nari Ward is the newest installation in MOCA’s 40-foot Atrium Gallery.…

By Michelle Corum

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Women Arts Exchange includes a contemporary dance performance and visual art show, all in one evening.

WHAT TO DO | Women Arts Exchange; Music Inspired by Literary Giants; Short Film Fest

An immersive celebration of female artists in Jacksonville Beach; concerts inspired by books Downtown and in Mandarin; and a short-film…

By Amy Garrett

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A new pirate statue carved by Jett Paxton will soon grace Fernandina Beach's new waterfront park.

Fernandina waterfront will get a new pirate statue

A new pirate statue will replace Peg Leg Pete at a new park on the Fernandina Beach waterfront.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Lift Evry Voice and Sing Park | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

February 19, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Augusta Savage Children’s Festival; The Cookout: Black History Game Day; ‘Lend Me a Soprano’

An art and music fest in Green Cove Springs; a family-friendly Black history celebration in LaVilla; and a comedy romp…

By Amy Garrett

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This mural is one of several on display at the St. Johns County Main Library. | Submitted

February 2, 2026

BIT OF JOY | Library art show

A new art exhibit is on display at the St. Johns County Main Library.…

By Heather Henderson

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