Featured image for “Cultural Council to award $600K to individual artists”
July 9, 2024

Cultural Council to award $600K to individual artists

The Artist Grant Program was developed in collaboration with Mayor Donna Deegan’s arts and culture transition committee.…

By Matthew Shaw

Featured image for “JaxbyJax Literary Arts Fest celebrates its 10th year”
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash
November 27, 2023

JaxbyJax Literary Arts Fest celebrates its 10th year

Jacksonvillle’s signature literary event includes workshops, coaching, readings and a student showcase.…

By Michelle Corum

Featured image for “Florida Theatre raises the curtain after restoration”
Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin commemorates the reopening of the Florida Theatre after renovations. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
October 30, 2023

Florida Theatre raises the curtain after restoration

Jacksonville’s historic Florida Theatre reopens after four months of restoration returned the theater’s original splendor.…

By Dan Scanlan

Featured image for “ARTS PICKS | Aug. 25-27”
Credit: Toni Smailagic, courtesy of @Cre8Jax
August 23, 2023

ARTS PICKS | Aug. 25-27

This weekend’s Arts Picks span from the beach to Riverside and Avondale. Where will you be?…

By Matthew Shaw

Featured image for “ARTS PICKS | March 24-26”
March 23, 2023

ARTS PICKS | March 24-26

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday  Beaches…

By Matthew Shaw

Featured image for “ARTS PICKS | Nov. 18-20”
Credit: Courtesy of CoRK Arts District
November 17, 2022

ARTS PICKS | Nov. 18-20

Every Friday, Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday…

By Matthew Shaw

Featured image for “How 4 Jacksonville artists made it to Miami Art Week”
Long Roads Project booth at Untitled Art in Miami featuring works by Jax-based artists Dustin Harewood, Mark Creegan, Tony Rodrigues and Hiromi Moneyhun | Credit: Photograph courtesy of Long Road Projects
December 16, 2021

How 4 Jacksonville artists made it to Miami Art Week

It’s just after 5 p.m. on the Monday before Thanksgiving. Artist and Professor Dustin Harewood dons a paint-splattered denim apron…

By Matthew Shaw

Featured image for “PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville through the lens of Michael Rakim”
November 3, 2021

PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville through the lens of Michael Rakim

Introduction by Matthew Shaw | Photographs and captions by Michael Rakim The first time I saw the work of Wesley…

By Matthew Shaw and Michael Rakim

arts

arts