Instagram of the Week
JTA lit the Acosta Bridge red, white and blue in honor of Memorial Day!
It is so wonderful seeing the bridge lit up again.
Beautiful image captured by @fredortyl_photography.
Use the hashtag #DTJax for a chance to be featured!
June’s Virtual Art Scroll:
In case you missed it, we’re turning June’s Art Walk into an online event. Join us every Wednesday at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the Art Walk Facebook Page for artist interviews, live entertainment and a celebration of Bold City Pride! View the schedule.
Get ready for the month-long Virtual Art Scroll by entering our Art Walk art contest. Download our #DTJax logo coloring sheet and color it in – inside the lines or outside, painting, collage, markers, crayons, get creative! Snap a picture and submit it for a chance to win one of three family memberships to MOCA Jacksonville, The MOSH or The Cummer Museum. Winners will be announced at the first Art Scroll on Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. The staff favorite will be featured as our #DTJax social media profile picture for the month of June. Learn more and submit your entry by May 31st
Shop Small!
Take a look at our #DTJax Business Updates blog to see which Downtown Jacksonville businesses are open and what services they are currently offering.
Newest Additions:
Wolf and Cub
This local boutique is our favorite for vintage finds and unique gifts! Wolf and Cub is now available for in person appointments. They are also offering local delivery and shipping if you’d rather stay in.
Visit their website
St. Johns River Taxi & Tours
Looking for an outdoor activity for the whole family? Take a cruise on the St. Johns River! Cruise through Riverside, San Marco or Ortega. Have a date night sunset cruise or check out wildlife on the Dolphin Tour. For the rest of May, one child rides free when accompanied by a paid adult on day cruises.
Visit their website to book
#DTJax Virtual Experiences
MOSH, MOCA, Jax Symphony and more! Our Arts, Culture and Entertainment sector has new offerings to accommodate our homebound state. Show them some love and honor their hard work by enjoying live performances, virtual museum experiences (#MuseumFromHome), fun at-home activities and more! Join the Virtual Fun!
Newest Additions:
Daily’s Place: Session 904 with Josh Lambo
May 26th @ 6:30 p.m.
A little bit pop, a little bit soul…a whole lot of DUUUVAL! See Andrew Sapin on the next Session 904 with Josh Lambo.
Jacksonville Symphony Livestream
May 29th @ 8 p.m.
The Jacksonville Symphony is live streaming concerts every Friday night at 8 p.m. Enjoy a virtual performance from the comfort of your home via their Facebook Page.
Updates from Downtown Vision
Small Business Support
- Visit COVID-19: #DTJax Resources for Small Business for up-to-date information on loans, grants and assistance for those dealing with layoffs.
- Please take our Impact Survey for Downtown Businesses so we can share with leadership as they plan relief efforts.
The Downtown Vision office is closed but the team can be contacted by email.