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Arts & Culture

Amelia Island Arts & Culture Travel Guide

Spend an afternoon awash in watercolors or an evening floating on jazz harmonies. Satisfy your craving for the stage, whether you want to soar with emotion at the theater or marvel as dancers perform feats of artistry. Amelia Island is a true artist community, where you’ll find sculptors, expressionists and Bohemians, as well as string quartets, local bands and even best-selling authors. As long as you’re feeling inspired, join an artist-led class and create something special of your own. With so many ways to explore the arts, it’s easy to find your Island thing.

A Sneak Peek at all Amelia Island Has to Offer for the Perfect Artsy Getaway

Sample Amelia Island's thriving arts and culture scene at art galleries, theatres, concerts, and festivals.

Check Out the Art Lovers' Itinerary
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Special Spring Performance of Amelia Island Dance Festival

John Manzari is back with his amazing talents and musicality pairing tap dancing prowess with stylings from Jazz Pianist Luther S. Allison on May 9th and 10th.

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Culture Directory

Catch a show, listen to live music, explore island inspired art and more with these featured partners. Visit their pages for details.

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Blue Door Artists

The Blue Door Artists are a unique collective of local contemporary artists located in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. 
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Story & Song Bookstore Bistro

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Indie bookstore and bistro with indoor/outdoor seating and a seasonal menu featuring soups, salads, bagels, small bites, coffee, wine and craft beer.
Amelia Musical Playhouse

Amelia Musical Playhouse

Amelia Island's fastest-growing theatre stages a variety of musicals, plays and revues throughout the year. 
Crescendo

Crescendo Amelia Big Band

World-class entertainment from a big band with a twist (lots of twists!) Featuring the best in live music & top vocal talent.
Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum

Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum

This interactive museum offers more than 20 machines for you to play to your heart's content.
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Island Art Association

Owned and operated exclusively by local artists, IAA provides venues for Nassau County artists to show and sell their works in most fine arts media.
Casey Matthews Fine Art

Casey Matthews Fine Art

Casey Matthews creates rich paintings with multi-media surfaces that are both visually intriguing and full of energy.
Amelia Island Museum of History exterior

Amelia Island Museum of History

Step back in time and discover 4000 years of life on the water’s edge here on Amelia Island.
Six framed, colorful art pieces are displayed in two rows on a dark wall. Each artwork appears to blend famous paintings and diverse styles, featuring recognizable portraits and scenes with vibrant, detailed elements.

The Atlantic Contemporary

Contemporary art gallery on Amelia Island.
The Palette Shop art gallery on Amelia Island

The Palette Shop

Fine art gallery and paint workspace. Offering private art lessons, group painting workshops, and private parties.
Luna Fine Art Gallery at Amelia Island paintings

Luna Fine Art Gallery at Amelia Island

Celebrates local and regional artists by hosting four exhibits with art receptions per year benefitting the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation.
Crafty Kids Amelia Island

Crafty Kids Amelia Island Imagine-Nation

Studio that allow kids to express themselves through art. Projects include numerous art activities.
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Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Fort George Island Cultural State Park is home to Kingsley Plantation and is on Fort George Island about 9 miles south of Amelia Island on S.R. A1A.
A small blue house with a porch, plants, and hanging flowers. A large round sign in front reads “Fringe Art Gallery.” A whimsical dog sculpture is visible near the entrance.

Fringe Fine Art Gallery

Contemporary fine art as well as jewelry and ceramics.
Shady Ladies Art

Shady Ladies Art

An art studio and gallery in downtown Fernandina Beach where five local artists have come together to build a studio where creativity grows.
Amelia Community Theatre

Amelia Community Theatre

A national award-winning theatre offering six productions each season on its main stage, plus shows and special events.
Paisley Grace Makery

Paisley Grace Makery

Find your inner artist where you can choose from over 300 projects to create a wall worthy masterpiece to match your style!
Plantation Artists' Gallery

Plantation Artists’ Gallery

Plantation Artists' Guild & Gallery is a cooperative that is run by the artists themselves. You can meet and deal direct with the creators of the art.
Amelia Art Studio exterior

Amelia Art Studio

We welcome artists of all ages interested in forming new pathways for self-expression, the study of art, and the exercise of creativity.

Arts Calendar

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Exhibit: Right Whales of Amelia Island

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Looking out from Amelia Island’s beaches, the warm coastal waters of SE Georgia and NE Florida host the only calving grounds for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. This […]

Promotional flyer for the Amelia Island Museum of History Right Whales exhibit featuring right whales swimming in blue-green water
Poetry Canteen Open Mic: Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
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Poetry Canteen

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Join us the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Amelia Island’s Poet Laureate Nola Perez and friends as they gather to share their love of poetry, reading their own works […]

Poetry Canteen Open Mic: Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
A smiling older woman in front of a retro microphone, with neon signs reading Poetry Canteen and event details: OPEN MIC Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 pm on a colorful background.
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Poetry Canteen

On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Amelia Island’s Poet Laureate Nola Perez and friends gather to share their love of poetry, reading their own works or favorites of others. […]

A smiling older woman in front of a retro microphone, with neon signs reading Poetry Canteen and event details: OPEN MIC Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 pm on a colorful background.
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Live Performances on Amelia Island

Amelia Island loves the arts. Check out all the live concerts, theatre performances, dances and festivals celebrating art on Amelia Island.

Festivals & Events

There's something amazing happening all year on Amelia Island, where events celebrating nature, art, culture and one special crustacean abound. Ladies and Gentlemen, take out your calendars and book a room in advance so you don't miss out!

For Those With a Taste For Life

From tasting tours to homemade fudge and sweet treats and over 90 eclectic eateries, Amelia Island has something in every flavor.

Museums on Amelia

The only place in America that has belonged to eight different flags, Amelia Island has plenty of stories to tell. Take a break from outdoor fun and take in these unique museums, featuring everything from pinball to pirates.