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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Art Amelia

Art Gallery featuring local art and workshops
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Door Artists stairs

Blue Door Artists

The Blue Door Artists are a unique collective of local contemporary artists located in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. 
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.
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.
Amelia Musical Playhouse

Amelia Musical Playhouse

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

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Fernandina Beach Arts Market

Join us Saturday mornings in historic downtown for the Fernandina Beach Arts Market. This will be the market's new location at 508 Centre Street, between Peppers Cocina Restaurant and Tequila […]

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Story & Song Bookstore Bistro
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StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha

Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am […]

Story & Song Bookstore Bistro
A flyer featuring a headshot of Susan Ziel beside a colorful quilt, showcasing her Wabi Creations—handbags, jewelry, and bowls. Event details for her celebration at Island Art Association’s Gallery are listed below.
A flyer featuring a headshot of Susan Ziel beside a colorful quilt, showcasing her Wabi Creations—handbags, jewelry, and bowls. Event details for her celebration at Island Art Association’s Gallery are listed below.
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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.