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St. Johns County Black Heritage Trail Launch Party
The St. Johns Cultural Council has collaborated with local leaders and historians to develop the St. Johns County Black Heritage Trail. From early contributions to the nation’s founding to pivotal roles in the Civil Rights Movement, St. Johns County’s Black history is rich, complex, and ongoing. This trail and guidebook honor that legacy and invite you to explore it.
The public is invited to join SJCC and its partners in celebrating the launch of the trail and the accompanying guidebook on Wednesday, August 13th from 4-6 PM at The Waterworks.
GRAND RE-OPENING:
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
After a $12.9 million 14-month transformation, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall re-opened its doors on Friday, August 1st. This new state-of-the-art venue raises the bar for live entertainment in Florida with upgrades to sound, lighting, artist amenities, seating, concessions, and infrastructure.
Visit pvconcerthall.com to learn more.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Remedy Tree
An original music band at heart, Remedy Tree combines the love for bluegrass, an Appalachian old-time spirit, and folk melodies to create a unique Americana experience that provides a fresh perspective into the future of bluegrass.
The band has achieved notable success, securing second place at the prestigious Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America National Band Championship. They have performed internationally and shared the stage with legends such as Peter Rowan, The Steeldrivers, Ricky Skaggs, Town Mountain, Rhonda Vincent, and Della Mae. With a new album and larger shows on the horizon, Remedy Tree is poised for a breakout year in 2025.
Remedy Tree is set to headline the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival Showcase (part of the Sing Out Loud Music Festival) with Cori Moore at The Waterworks (184 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL) on Friday, September 12th at 7 PM.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Adult Child Album Release Show
The Waterworks
Aviles Street Festival
Downtown St. Augustine
FUNDING & ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: Veterans Day
The St. Johns Cultural Council is partnering with the St. Augustine VFW Post 2391 to present an Art in Public Spaces exhibition at the new reFRAME Gallery to honor those who served. Local, regional, and national artists are invited to submit up to three of their original photos that feature a veteran and an American flag.
Vendor Application: Art & Bark in the Park
The City of St. Augustine Beach is accepting applications from artists to sell their work at the bi-annual Art & Bark in the Park at Lakeside Park. Artists may reserve a 10 ft x 10 ft space for $35. Vendors must be able to provide their own tents and tables.
CALL TO ARTISTS: 8th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition
The City of Ocala Cultural Arts invites artists to submit existing sculptures for the 8th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition. This outdoor exhibition offers established and emerging sculptors an opportunity to display their work at Tuscawilla Park and Art Park in Ocala, Florida.
Up to ten works will be selected for display from January 2026 to January 2028. Selected artists will receive a $4,000 honorarium to help offset transportation and installation costs.
South Arts Grants & Opportunities
Applications for Summer 2025 grants from South Arts are now open. These programs support a range of initiatives, from creative practice and collaboration to infrastructure, accessibility, and emergency preparedness, for individual artists and arts organizations.
ON::View Artist Residency
Located in the heart of Savannah’s Starland District at ARTS Southeast, the ON::VIEW Artist Residency provides a free, high-visibility studio space for an artist to complete a new project, continue an in-progress endeavor, or conduct research exploring conceptual, material, performative, and social practices. The studio’s large windows look out onto Bull Street, the district’s main thoroughfare, allowing the artist’s work to be on view to the community at all times. The ON::View Residency supports artists from across the globe, working in all media.
OUR MISSION:
To support local artists and arts organizations, and promote St. Johns County as a premier arts destination where the lives of both residents and visitors are enriched through art, culture, history, and heritage.
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 September 24, 2025 at
The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue.
Our offices are open at The Waterworks. You can schedule an appointment or visit us Tuesdays through Thursdays 10 AM to 5 PM, and Fridays 10 AM to 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.
