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Junior ROWITA Fellowships Open Through February 15
To support the creative endeavors of high school students pursuing art-based higher education, the Cultural Council offers three $1,000 awards in performing, visual, and literary arts.
Junior ROWITA Fellowships are funded through the support of individual donors. To contribute, please visit our donation page.
The St. Johns Cultural Council announces its Fourth Annual Haiku Contest, now open to St. Johns County residents of all ages until March 1st.
- Students ages 5 – 9
- Students ages 10 – 12
- Students ages 13 – 17
- Adults ages 18 & older
The St. Johns Cultural Council will host a group exhibition at the Rotunda Gallery of the St. Johns County Administration Building, St. Augustine, Florida from April 16th through May 30th, 2024 that celebrates the 250th anniversary of William Bartram's travels in St. Johns County.
CALLING ALL CREATIVES
Please join us for our first Creative Social Hour on Tuesday, February 13th from 5-6 PM at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue.
All creatives - visual, literary, performing, culinary, and artists of any other genre - are invited to attend.
We will share information about our new artist advisory board, support available through the Cultural Council for individual artists, and an opportunity for you to share suggestions on ways that we can assist you. Each monthly event will include a brief program that will educate, entertain, or provide opportunities for networking and collaboration. Refreshments will be provided, and free parking is available in the lot adjacent to our building.
RSVP is not required but is appreciated.
WINTER GAMBLE ROGERS CONCERT SERIES
The Live from The Waterworks concert series is dedicated to celebrating the influential recording artist Gamble Rogers, whose balladry and storytelling have greatly influenced American folk music. These concerts take place on the third Saturday of each month at 7 PM.
Premium ticket packages for the Winter series are SOLD OUT.
Only a few General Admission tickets are left for $20-$25:
February 17: Jontavious Willis with Kelly Goddard + Brian Durham
March 16: Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley with Larry Mangum
Events & Classes at the Council on Aging
The Council on Aging hosts many classes and events at River House, COA's lifelong learning center in downtown St. Augustine.
Enjoy a wide range of classes like dance, art, music, exercise, nutrition, and more for ages 18+.
Click the link below to browse February's course and event offerings and register.
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDED EVENTS
Bach to Blacknotes featuring Kyle Walker
During Black History Month, the St. Augustine Music Festival is proud to feature critically-acclaimed pianist Kyle Walker. His solo performance, Bach to Blacknotes, features the works of J.S. Bach juxtaposed with the music of neglected composers who speak to issues of oppression and inequality.
The concert will be held at The Waterworks on February 11th at 3 PM. Tickets are $20 at the door or at StAugustineMusicFestival.org.
Love Letters
When Andrew Makepeace Ladd III accepts an invitation to Melissa Gardner’s birthday party, a romantic friendship and correspondence destined to last for almost half a century is born.
See the performance at the Limelight Theatre Sunday-Wednesday, February 11th-14th at 7:30 PM.
Tickets are available at Limelight-Theatre.org.
Roaring 20s Gala
Find your flapper dresses and zoot suits and join First Coast Opera at the Lightner Museum on Valentine’s Day to celebrate a 1920s-themed gala with a night of food, drinks, lively dancing, and exciting auctions.
General Admission is $125. Purchase tickets at FirstCoastOpera.com.
"Liar's Contest" by the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine
Tell your most outrageous stories when Tale Tellers of St. Augustine holds a “Liar’s Contest” at 2 PM on Sunday, February 18th at The Waterworks. The contest will be hosted by Pat Nease, a highly lauded liar. Sign up when you come—prizes will be awarded to the best liars. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and folly.
Admission is $10. Advance tickets and sign-up guidelines are available at TaleTellers.org.
Beaux Arts Ball
The St. Augustine Art Association is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a Beaux Arts Ball on Friday, February 23rd at 6 PM, at the Lightner Museum!
You’re invited to join us for an evening of celebration, dinner by the Chef’s Garden, dancing, and of course, fine art! $150 per person, $1,200 per table (8 people per table). Tickets are available at staaa.org.
Pecha Kucha: Turn the Page
Pecha Kucha's St. Augustine chapter hosts Volume 20: Turn the Page on Friday, March 1st at 6 PM at the Backyard Stage of the St. Augustine Amphitheater.
Speakers will share presentations on the inherent fun of being yourself, stories of Sunset Boulevard, and more moments about life's turning points.
Admission is a suggested donation of $10. Food & drinks for purchase from African Love Kitchen, Cup of Joy, and Kaiser’s Deli.
FUNDING & ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Request for Qualifications:
City of St. Augustine Outdoor Art Installation
The City of St. Augustine is seeking requests for qualifications for an outdoor art installation for the roundabout at the intersection of May Street and San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine, Florida. An artist or team of artists will create an original design, outdoor, permanent, large-scale, site-specific civic art installation for the roundabout. The installation must meet FDOT requirements and materials must be able to withstand extreme weather and heavy traffic, be structurally sound, and require minimal upkeep and low maintenance costs.
The City of
St. Augustine intends this public art to reflect civic content and be a form of symbolic speech of the municipality: no logos, words, symbols, or statements should be included. The budget for this project is $250,000.
Apply online by 5 PM on April 1, 2024.
Complete guidelines and application below.
Call for Art: 25th Anniversary Open Community Art Project
The Butterfield Art Garage is seeking submissions for its 25th Annual Community Art Project that fits the theme of "Influences." Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to create work that speaks to the concept of Influences. Whether it's an encouraging mentor, an inspiring artist or work of art, the beauty of nature, or the emotions that drive you to create, this theme is open to interpretation.
The entry fee is $10 and includes an 8" x 8" canvas. All work made from other materials must conform to these dimensions. Canvases and entry forms are available at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Submissions must be received by Sunday, April 20th.
Call for Submissions: History Through the Lens of Architecture
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the St. Augustine Art Association will host a national juried photography exhibition, History Through the Lens of Architecture, from July 18th through August 25th, 2024.
Professional and amateur photographers from across the nation are invited to capture the undeniable impact of architecture on local culture and community.
Apply online from February 5th through May 10th.
Request for Qualifications: Community Mural Program
NOW Art has partnered with Walmart to facilitate a community mural program to include art inside store entrances that anchor people to the place and create a sense of belonging. NOW Art is seeking requests for qualifications from local and regional artists of all ages and levels of experience to create mural renders in various styles that reflect their community.
Artworks can be made with traditional media or digital art software, but the final deliverable must be formatted for printing at a large scale in high resolution (500-700 dpi in CMYK). Compensation is $1,000 with opportunities for more commissions.
Please direct questions via email to Kim Phan Nguyen.
SouthArts: Professional Development Workshops
SouthArts is offering several free webinars and workshops for individual artists and arts organizations. Register for these upcoming workshops and check out the archive of recorded webinars by clicking the link below:
Burnout 101 for Creatives | FEB 15 11 AM
SouthArts Dance Forum | FEB 21 10:30 AM
Essential Social Media Tips | MAR 21 11 AM
National Endowment for the Arts Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts has several grant opportunities open for organizations and individual artists:
Creative Writing Fellowships | MAR 13
Challenge America | APR 25
Grants for Arts Projects | JULY 11
South Arts Grants
South Arts aims to elevate the arts in the South and provides support to artists and organizations serving nine states in the Southern region of the United States. There are currently several grant opportunities available:
Presentation Grants | MAR 1
Express Grants | Ongoing
Professional Development & Artistic Planning Grants | Ongoing
Click the link below to learn more and apply.
Augusta Savage Grant
The National Sculpture Society presents this annual award for Excellence in Sculpture. This $2,500 grant will be awarded to a talented emerging sculptor who self-identifies as Black or African American.
Applicants must be citizens of or residents in the United States with a social security number. Works inspired by nature are preferred.
Apply online by Monday, March 4, 2024.
BOARD MEETINGS & OFFICE HOURS
Our board meetings are open to the public and usually occur on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5 PM. The next board meeting will be on February 28, 2024 at
The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue.
Our offices are open at The Waterworks. Schedule an appointment or visit us Tuesdays through Thursdays 10 AM - 5 PM, and Fridays 10 AM - 3 PM.
Contact us by email at sjcc@historiccoastculture.com.
This arts and culture newsletter is funded in part by the organizations listed below and through the generous support of our stakeholders.
