Kick StART

Afterschool Enrichment!

Last Week to Register!!

Kick StART is an after-school art enrichment program that introduces students to master artists. Students are taught various foundational art skills and explore lines, shapes, texture, color, and contour, learning how to utilize a variety of mediums in tandem with these skills.

Schools currently included: PVPV/Rawlings, Ocean Palms Elementary, Freedom Crossing Academy, Landrum Middle, Lakeside Academy, and Palm Valley Academy.

Upcoming Programs

We have some exciting upcoming programs at First Coast Cultural Center!

Friday, September 12th

10AM - 11:30AM

Painting Demonstration

w/ Master Artist Ellen Diamond

Observe Master Artist Ellen Diamond loosen up her brushwork as she demonstrates her evolving style!

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Saturday, September 13th

5PM - 7:30PM

A Taste of Italy: Pasta and Sauces Workshop

w/ Diana Testa, Italian Cooking Lessons

Hurry as spaces fill quickly!

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Sunday, September 14th

10AM - 2PM

Silver Spinner Ring Workshop

w/ Eve Huggins

All supplies included!

2 spaces left!

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Saturday, September 27th

10AM - 12PM

Resin "Lazy Susan" Making Workshop

w/ Maria Isabel McIntyre, Venus Creations

Get ready to create a beautiful Ocean-themed or Floral-themed Lazy Susan tray for your home, or for the perfect gift!

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Wednesday, October 8th

4:30PM - 6:30PM

Moonlit Pines: Polymer Clay Pendant or Pin Workshop

Discover how fun and easy it is to work with polymer clay while creating your own nighttime woodland scene. In this workshop, you'll learn simple techniques to shape, layer, and add detail to tall pine trees and a glowing moon.

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Thursdays, October 9 - 30 (4 classes)

10AM - 12PM

Drawing Basics Series

w/ Nofa Dixon

Perfect for beginner - intermediate artists, students will practice a variety of drawing techniques to be applied to any material and medium, beginning with pencil to paper, and moving into pastels, charcoal and more.

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Friday, October 10th

10AM

Artist Presentation

w/ Robert Adams, Florida Mining Gallery

Adams’ creations take inspiration from outsider art, neo-Dada, propaganda design, and D.C.'s DIY alternative culture.

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Saturday, October 11th

5PM - 6:30PM

UNF Jazz Duo Performance

Join us for an exciting performance by UNF Jazz Department musicians, back by popular demand!

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Saturday/Sunday, October 18/19

10AM - 5PM

Live Figure Classical Drawing Workshop

w/ Master Artist Christina Mastrangelo

Participants will be drawing from the live model in the classical realist tradition with Master Artist Christina Mastrangelo.

Geared towards intermediate and advanced artists.

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Friday, October 24th

10AM

Sparks, Nitrate, and One Big BOOM:

The Story of Norman Studios and Jacksonville's Legacy on the Silver Screen

Archivist Presentation with Mitch Hemann, Ritz Theatre and Museum

This program is an exploration of Jacksonville’s short-lived history as a movie mecca and the story of an unlikely white man from Middleburg who became a pioneer of race film.

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Friday, October 31st

10AM

Salt Life, Renaissance Style: The Symbolism of Salt in Art

from the King’s Dinner Table to Da Vinci's Last Supper

Art History Presentation with Dr. Scott Brown, UNF

This talk by Dr. Scott Brown explores the cultural, symbolic, and artistic significance of salt from medieval and Renaissance art to its ongoing role in society, connecting global history with Jacksonville’s local identity.

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Saturday, November 1st

5PM - 6:30PM

Musical Performance

w/ Sitarist Arvid Smith

You do not want to miss this legendary musician! Arvid plays sitar, Balinese harp and many more exotic, captivating instruments.

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood Charity Week

Join FCCC for a Night of Mystery and Fun!

October 14, 6:00–10:30 PM | Alhambra Theatre & Dining

Be part of FCCC’s Charity Night for The Mystery of Edwin Drood—a hilarious, interactive whodunit where the audience chooses the ending!

Buy tickets and support FCCC directly!

FCCC receives $15–$20 per ticket sold
100% of extra votes benefit FCCC
Special cameo appearance by a surprise guest—maybe someone you know!

How to join in:

Click the button below to buy your tickets
Invite friends and family
Watch for our raffle—win a cameo on stage!
Vote on the ending to support FCCC

Don't miss this unforgettable night of theater, laughs, and community support.

Click the button below to get your tickets for October 14th!

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Current Exhibition

Sandra FitzSimmons

Native Flora, Fauna, and Fantasy

August 1 - October 2, 2025

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FCCC Membership

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FCCC includes. Explore the benefits of a membership level that is

perfect for you, from individual, family, artist and patron,

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Artist Spotlight

Michael Cenci

Florida wildlife photography and hand-crafted furniture.

A Jacksonville native and outdoorsman, Michael spent 25 years capturing the raw beauty of nature—from the delicate stillness of a butterfly to the power of a bald eagle in flight. His photographs and hand-crafted furniture reflect a deep respect for wildlife and a keen eye for patience and detail.

Stop by to experience this striking collection and see the natural world through Michael’s lens.

Come view his wildlife photography and hand-crafted furniture at

First Coast Cultural Center!