Looking to add a dash of art and culture to your next beach getaway? The First Saturday Ormond Art Walk is the perfect solution! This monthly event is a fun way to get a taste of the region’s unique flavor and explore one of the most charming boulevards in the Daytona Beach area — and all while supporting local art!
WHAT: First Saturday Ormond Art Walk
WHEN: The first Saturday of each month; 3-7 p.m.
WHERE: East and West Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach
COST: FREE
Celebrate local culture with works from over 100 artists collectively represented by these galleries and locations such as Art Spotlight, The Casements, Frame of Mind, Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens and The Studio. Local fine artists handcraft most of the artwork on display, but national and international artists frequently make appearances here as well.
The mission of the Ormond Art Walk is simple: Revitalize Ormond Beach with beautiful sights and regular engaging events for our neighbors and visitors of all ages. And so far, that mission has proven to be a success! Each first Saturday of the month, art lovers (and those who are simply looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night) hit Granada Boulevard to stroll, see new creations, meet new artists, and enjoy an evening of intellectual and aesthetic stimulation.
You can easily catch the free shuttle bus at any one of these galleries and explore all of these stops! Here are a few of the places you’ll be able to visit:
Frame of Mind
23 W. Granada Boulevard
This custom frame shop and art gallery offers a truly one-of-a-kind way to experience art. The gallery’s permanent collection includes fine art signed silkscreens from artists around the globe. The main gallery has seen group shows that range from wildlife fundraisers and sci-fi themed events to exhibits displaying works from tattoo artists, zen yogi paintings, sculptures and mixed media. And, Frame of Mind is conveniently connected to Gold Leaf Coffee Co., a locally owned small-batch coffee roasting café.
Art Spotlight
67 W. Granada Boulevard
Art Spotlight is a unique, artist-initiative fine art gallery. Currently hosting 26+ local artists, Art Spotlight promotes a new front gallery show each month for the Art Walk, so if you happen to be in town on the first Saturday of the month make sure to stop by between 3pm and 7pm to enjoy the free opening reception to the public, full of art, light bites, music, and fun. If you find the perfect memento they will ship it home for you. The gallery also offers a unique space for rental and can host up to 120 people for a variety of events, family reunions, and even small weddings.
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
78 East Granada Boulevard
At the Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, marvel at the changing gallery exhibits featuring the works of prominent Florida and international artists. Then stroll the lush tropical gardens, with peaceful nature trails, fishponds and fountains. The museum was created in 1946 as a living monument to creative freedom and equality of all persons, and to commemorate the service of World War II veterans. The spirit of gratitude continues today honoring veterans of multiple wars within the museum and the gardens. The Gardens are open daily, from sunrise to sunset, with free parking in the lot at the south end of the property.
The owners of these galleries and businesses — and the artists themselves, as they frequently make appearances at the Art Walk — invite you to experience an exhilarating arts revival that positively impacts culture, community and the local economy. It’s all right here waiting on you in Ormond Beach. Start planning your trip today. (And be sure to plan it during the first Saturday of the month, if you can!)
