Diverse Art Experiences in Ponte Vedra
Ponte Vedra boasts a vibrant art scene that enhances any cultural travel experience. Whether you’re taking an art class with a professional, admiring inspiring works by local artists, or browsing the many private galleries in the area, there’s something to delight every taste.
First Coast Cultural Center
Personally Experience Art
The First Coast Cultural Center provides a wide range of ways for visitors to experience art while in Ponte Vedra. They present exhibitions of local, regional, national, and international artists in a variety of galleries in the Center, and throughout the year they offer a speaker series and a music series. They also offer art classes in varied disciplines, whether you are a novice or have progressed in your skills. Their Masters Arts Workshop might be what you are after if you are truly mastering your techniques.
The Center is a treasure for locals as well, offering youth programs like their Sound Connections® Music Program for children with varied disabilities and their Kick StART Afterschool Art Enrichment, which is offered free of charge for low-income families.
First Coast Cultural Center
6000B Sawgrass Village Cir, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library
How Locals See Their Home
To get a taste of local artisans and their range of interpretations, stop by the Pointe Vedra Public Library. The library presents a mix of artwork in two gallery settings and present local artists capturing many interpretations of regional themes. You can get a better understanding of unique vistas and images that showcase the uniqueness of Ponte Vedra through these artist’s eyes.
Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library
101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Diverse Private Galleries
If you are into works of professional artists that you might take home with you, take in one or more of the private galleries in and around Ponte Vedra. The Hillary Whitaker Gallery lives by their moniker “Joy for Your Walls - Art for Your Soul”, featuring a wide range of artists, many that capture the colors and feelings of the region. Village Arts Framing & Gallery showcase over 150 paintings in their gallery and often have artists demonstrating their techniques so you can see the piece as it comes together.
If you’re into contemporary fine art you should stop by Sweet Art Gallery. They feature work from over 30 local, national and international artists and bill themselves as having one of the largest collections of contemporary art in Florida.
Expert Tips
For a deeper understanding of TPC Sawgrass, take a Storytellers tour. Offered daily at the top of every hour from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., tours begin in the clubhouse lobby. While free, donations support local Northeast Florida nonprofits.
To ensure a respectful experience, avoid cut-off jeans, short shorts, gym shorts, bathing suits, or tank tops.
The TPC Sawgrass clubhouse features paintings capturing pivotal moments from THE PLAYERS tournaments — “better than most” according to visitors.
The Golf Shop offers unique souvenirs and local treasures, perfect for commemorating your visit.