May 18 Saturday
See why our area is so ecologically incredible! Get up close and personal with creatures and plants galore. Join expert guide and outdoor educator, Ryan Means for this rare opportunity to tour and learn the past history of the Apalachicola Lowlands Preserve. The day-long trip stops at points along the way to the privately-owned preserve nestled deep in the Apalachicola National Forest near Sumatra, FL. Explore the longleaf pine ecosystem, pitcher plant bogs, ephemeral wetlands, and blackwater streams - home to some threatened and endangered species. Learn what makes the Florida Panhandle one of the five richest biodiversity hotspots in North America. Perfect tour for photographers, outdoor enthusiasts and ecologists.$75 tour fee includes round-trip transportation, complimentary beverages/extra water, and supports efforts to preserve the biodiversity of the southeastern Coastal Plain. Tour departs from 46 Kinsey Rd., Crawfordville, FL. 850-544-5661. Registration/Details: https://coastalplains.networkforgood.com/events/71083-big-bend-biodiversity-tour
Two hundred years ago, on March 4, 1824, Governor William Duval announced Tallahassee as the site for Florida’s new capital city. Local lore attributes the decision to two commissioners sent on a legendary journey, however, Tallahassee’s tale begins much earlier. In this temporary exhibition, the Florida Historic Capitol Museum invites you to explore the historical actions and power struggles that defined early Tallahassee and led to the city Becoming Florida’s Capital. On display from March 1, 2024 through January 5, 2025, the exhibition and related programming complement the City of Tallahassee and Leon County bicentennial commemorations.
The Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting their Country Farmers Markets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL at the foot of Carrabelle’s lighthouse. The next market will be held on Saturday, February 17 at Crooked River Lighthouse Park.
The open-air Country Market will feature local vendors with locally-made gifts and goodies like farm-fresh produce, grass-fed beef, delicious baked goods including cinnamon rolls, artisan breads, and cookies, plus batch roasted coffee, gorgeous art, handcrafted balms, and handmade goods and craft items.
Guests can also visit the free Keeper’s House Museum to see the new exhibit featuring the historic Fresnel lens and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique, nautical-themed art, jewelry and souvenirs. In addition, visitors have the unique opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the Bay for a small fee.
The Market is actively recruiting new and returning vendors. Vendors may sign up at any time. The cost to be a vendor is $10 a market. For more information, contact 850-697-2732, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com or www.crookedriverlighthouse.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
On view October 6–June 29, 2024
Present Tense is an exhibition that ignites critical conversations on contemporary landscape art. This series centers upon the large-scale landscape painting, 15 Canvas Study of the Grand Canyon,1998, by Pop painter, David Hockney, on loan from Art Bridges. This work will be compared and contrasted with landscape works by Florida artists ranging from highly accomplished and celebrated painters Dean Mitchell and Mark Messersmith, to mid-career artists Chris Rivera and Sam McCoy.
Part one of Present Tense pairs the monumental painting, 15 Canvas Study of the Grand Canyon by beloved Pop painter David Hockney, on loan from Art Bridges, with nationally renowned artist Dean Mitchell’s series, American West.
This project is made possible by generous support from Art Bridges
January 6, 2024 – June 13, 2024
Thornton Dial, Sr. was a self-taught artist whose assemblages, created from found materials, brought attention to sociopolitical issues including racial oppression, homelessness, and war. Dial worked for decades before realizing that what he created would be considered “art,” and is now considered one of the creative geniuses of his time. This exhibition presents a selection of Dial’s assemblages from the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum Permanent Collection.
The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library is proud to present a magical art exhibit from Floridian artist Rachel Speck. Shells is a series of silkscreened prints about connecting the Gulf of Mexico with the magic of tarot. Shells is the symbol for the cups suit. The imagery of the cards is based on the biodiversity of the plants and animals surrounding and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Artist biography: Rachel Speck was born and raised in Cocoa, Florida. She grew up in the woods: gardening, climbing trees, exploring, drawing, fishing, and raising ducks. Rachel resided not far from the Atlantic Ocean and would seek refuge at the beach. She fell in love with printmaking and photography while attending Florida State University. Rachel moved to New Orleans at the not so tender age of 23, where she worked as an art educator and print maker for ten years. In 2018, she moved to Mexico City to focus on her artwork.
Munroe Family Community Gallery
Florida State University Bachelor of Fine Arts students present their current work in this mixed media exhibition. The students, all graduating in 2024 and 2025, present work in various media including painting and fiber. Organized by award-winning artist and professor, Carrie Ann Baade, and artist and student, Nicolina Morra.
Image: Zephaniah, One Last Look: Ode to Christina’s World
Thornton Dial, Sr. from the Gadsden Arts Permanent CollectionOn view now through June 13, 2024Bates Permanent Collection Gallery Thornton Dial, Sr. was a self-taught artist whose assemblages, created from found materials, brought attention to sociopolitical issues including racism, homelessness, and war. Dial worked for decades before realizing that what he created would be considered “art,” and is now considered one of the creative geniuses of his time. This exhibition presents a selection of Dial’s assemblages from the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum Permanent Collection, including exciting new acquisitions.Free admission for museum members, children 17 and under, and children's field trip groups. Nonmember adults $5.
Jefferson Arts Gallery 575 West Washington Street Monticello, FL 32344invites you to “Petals and Wings” Visions of Spring Paintings by Ann Hempel
Please join us 10AM until 2 pm Saturday March 9, 2024 thru April 6, 2024
Regular Gallery Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am until 2pm (850) 997-3311 call for an appointment during business hours
Email : jeffersonartsgallery @gmail.com Web site: www.jeffersonartsgallery.comFacebook: JeffersonartsgalleryJAGOr Jefferson Arts Gallery
Calling all history buffs and bicentennial celebrators! The Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library is proud to host an exhibit of Hunter Hill's handcrafted scale models of 19th and 20th century buildings from Leon County's African American community.
This exhibit is presented in conjunction with Hunter Hill's program at The Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, presented in partnership with the Tallahassee African American Genealogical Society. More information on that event can be found here: https://leoncountyfl.libcal.com/event/12324229