Art & Poetry After Dark | First Wednesdays

🎨 Art & Poetry After Dark | First Wednesday Experience

📍 The Grand Jax | 300 W Adams St, Downtown Jax

📅 Every First Wednesday

🕕 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

🎟️ https://artnpoetryafterdark.eventbrite.com

Enjoy gallery tours, live performances, spoken word, visual art, and vendor pop-ups in a vibrant after-hours vibe.

🎤 Hosted by LaVilla Art Gallery Curator ToyaGotTheShot

Presented by The Grand Jax in association with Records & Vibes , Bespoke House, and

Media Sponsors | EliteGroupMedia, Sonar Audio Visuals & Power904 Online Radio

Food by Rollin With Delta Food truck Drinks by OrganicKrunch

✨ What to Expect: 🎭 Live Performances | Artist Pop-ups | Poetry Cyphers | Visual Art Displays

7 PM – 8 PM 🎨 LaVilla Art Gallery Tours

Take a curated stroll through the gallery

8:30 PM – 11 PM 🎤 Art & Poetry After Dark

Live art, spoken word, and music hosted by Gallery Curator ToyaGotTheShot.

This is where vibes meet visuals—an open mic and live performance experience unlike any other.

9:30 PM – 10 PM 👨🏽‍🎨 Artist Talk & Intermission

This intermission centers the visual artist in residence, offering an intimate walkthrough of select works on display. Guests are invited to engage in a brief Q&A and are encouraged to support the artist by purchasing original artwork, limited merchandise, or make a direct contribution in support of the artist’s work.

10 PM- Close | 🌙 After Dark Session

When the lights dim and the room settles, the After Dark Session begins. This final hour offers a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere where creatives explore layered emotions, storytelling, and sound in a space curated for mature audiences and late-night connection.

Vendor Opportunities

🌟 Limited Indoor & Outdoor Vendor Spots

Bespoke Artisan Members vending: Free

Set-up: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Rain or Shine

We welcome: • Visual Artists • Cultural Brands • Handmade Merch & Apparel

• Social Groups & Community Orgs • Treats, Luxe Goods & More

📩 Want to vend? Contact us at

Info: Visit the Lavilla Art Gallery inside the Grand for Open Gallery 7-8pm. September featured artists NDJ Artistry & Tierra Scott

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

300 W Adams St, 300 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, United States

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