WHO: Art in the Park, Northeast Florida’s only Chalk Drawing competition, returns for a fifth year to Jacksonville. This event is presented by Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park, YaYa Productions, and made possible through a generous grant from the PNC Foundation. Over the years, a number of illustrious artists have joined the competition including Christopher
On a warm spring day, lunch goers gather at outdoor tables enjoying food truck fare as live music echoes amid the downtown architecture. Sculptures stand tall and inviting, historic monuments beckon visitors and residents while dynamic mosaic art creates brilliant color accents along cement walls. This is James Weldon Johnson Park, located in the heart
“Great event for all of Jax. Love seeing families out and kids having a good time.”
“It’s a nice jewel to sit & enjoy the trees. You can eat, listen to live music & attend weekend events.”
“I moved to Jacksonville a year ago and have never felt so much community as I did here, tonight.”
“There is so much good happening in that park. The programming – kudos to you. It just looks like a different park these days, doesn’t it? It looks totally different than it used to.”
“Thanks for being an amazing host! The park is beautiful and a part of Jacksonville’s history. Your staff was stellar!”
“This event has a real roots, authentic feel. I felt inspired.”
“Wow, the park sure looks better than when I was in office!”
PARK 135 W. Monroe Street • Jax, FL
OFFICE 214 N. Hogan Street, Ste. 114 • Jax, FL
EMAIL contact@jwjpark.org
PHONE 904-515-5098
PARK 135 W. Monroe Street • Jax, FL
OFFICE 214 N. Hogan Street, Ste. 114 • Jax, FL
EMAIL contact@jwjpark.org
PHONE 904-515-5098
