St. Johns Cultural Council

06/12/2026

The Butterfield Garage.Art Gallery Showcase was opened with a warm reception and brief words by County Commissioner Chairman Clay Murphy✨

Thank you all for joining us! See the exhibition at the Rotunda Gallery through August 10th.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

ShepardFest celebrates the life and work of Sam Shepard by bringing artists, scholars, students, and audiences together through performances, readings, films, music, and conversation. We explore Shepard’s enduring influence on American theatre and culture while creating space for discovery, dialogue, and connection. There are more events to be announced and also special guests until it kicks off Thursday, July 30th. Please join us this summer for unforgettable experiences!

Tickets: https://lightworks.ludus.com

06/10/2026

Thank you, City of St. Augustine - Government, for recognizing the St. Johns County Black Heritage Trail's recent Preservation award!

At Monday's Commission meeting, the City of St. Augustine recognized local individuals and preservation projects that have received statewide honors from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.

The Historic Preservation Division highlighted award recipients from the 2026 Florida Preservation and Board Awards, including Gordon "Gordie" J. Wilson, recipient of the President's Award, and Paul Weaver, recipient of the Individual Distinguished Service Award. Recognition was also given to several preservation projects throughout the city, including the DeMedici House at 155 Cordova Street, Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the St. Johns County Black Heritage Trail, 121 Kings Ferry Way, and the St. Joseph Neighborhood Center.

These awards celebrate the dedication of community leaders, property owners, preservation professionals, and volunteers who work to protect and preserve St. Augustine's historic and cultural resources. Their efforts help ensure that the stories, places, and heritage that define our nation's oldest city continue to be appreciated for generations to come.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients on this well-deserved statewide recognition.

06/10/2026

Don’t miss this screening at The Waterworks!

06/08/2026

Just a few tickets left!!

Gather around the table for an elevated, culture-filled evening complete with storytelling, soul food, music, and live painting to honor the enduring legacy of Zora Neale Hurston and her connection to St. Augustine

Experience a thoughtfully curated soul food menu by Chef Kalin Anderson ( ) and an original performance from Ebony Payne-English, a poet and anthropologist whose work is deeply inspired by Zora’s literary and cultural impact. Presented by the St. Johns Cultural Council and The Sojourn.

🎟️Tickets are LIVE!
Individual seats and full table reservations are available. Reserve a table to ensure your group can experience this special evening together.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/ZorasTable

06/08/2026

Closing this weekend!!

Your own bite-sized gallery🔍

Northeast Florida artists are invited to submit their work for display in a miniature gallery which they can design to their liking: additional walls, figurines, benches, mini murals, the possibilities are limitless. While your full-size work is on display at other venues, this Art in Public Spaces project showcases your art at St. Johns County locations.

Selected artists receive $2,000-$2,500.

🌟Preference is given to St. Johns County artists.
🔗Apply by June 14th: https://stjohnsculture.com/art-public-spaces-exhibitions/calls-for-art/