Art & Poetry After Dark | First Wednesdays

🎨 Art & Poetry After Dark | First Wednesday Experience

📍 The Grand Jax | 300 W Adams St, Downtown Jax

📅 Every First Wednesday

🕕 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

🎟️ https://artnpoetryafterdark.eventbrite.com

Enjoy gallery tours, live performances, spoken word, visual art, and vendor pop-ups in a vibrant after-hours vibe.

🎤 Curated by Toya Goodman, Lavilla Art Gallery & Co-Hosted by Lena Pearl

Presented by the new Grand Duval in association with sponsors Elite Group Media, Sonar Audio Visuals & Power904 Online Radio

Creative partners: Records & Vibes

Food by Rollin With Delta | Misstery Ladi Food truck &

Vip Food Experience by Soul N' Spice

✨ What to Expect:

🎭 Live Performances | Artist Pop-ups | Poetry Cyphers | Visual Art Displays

7 PM – 8 PM 🎨 LaVilla Art Gallery Tours & Live Music

Take a curated stroll through the Lavilla Art gallery. Live Music by local artists & Dj NostalgicJ

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM 🎤 Art & Poetry After Dark

Live art, spoken word, and music hosted by Makeeta Le Model. This is where vibes meet visuals—an open mic and live performance experience unlike any other.

9:30 PM – 10 PM 👨🏽‍🎨 Artist Talk & Intermission

This intermission centers the visual artist in residence, offering an intimate walkthrough of select works on display. Guests are invited by Gallery Curator Toya Goodman to engage in a brief Artist Q&A and are encouraged to support the artist by purchasing original artwork, limited merchandise, or make a direct contribution in support of the artist’s work.

10 PM- Close | 🌙 After Dark Session

When the lights dim and the room settles, the After Dark Session begins. This final hour offers a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere where creatives explore layered emotions, storytelling, and sound in a space curated for mature audiences and late-night connection.

Maya Matheison is an abstract artist who uses her work to challenge and reshape perceptions of abstract art. Through textured pieces created with acrylic paint, spray paint, and plaster, she seeks to evoke deep emotional responses in her viewers. Her art embraces imperfection and intentional fragmentation, inviting audiences to project their own interpretations onto each piece. Experienced from every angle, her work encourages a transformative understanding of abstract art.

My name is Grody, a self-taught artist from North Carolina. Through my work, I explore the idea that no matter how beautiful something may appear on the surface, there is always a deeper story within. I aim to reveal both the hidden complexities and the unexpected beauty found in what many might consider unappealing.

At the core of my art is a powerful message: only you have the ability to define yourself and shape the empire you’re building.

Hor D’ouvres

•Mini Chicken Empanadas topped with Chipotle Ranch and Cilantro

•Beef Baclava topped with

•Mexican Street Corn

Tacos

Jerk Chicken Tacos topped with Jerk BBQ Sauce and Pineapple Slaw

Mushroom Taco Topped with Jalepeno-Cilantro Ranch and Pickled Red Onion

Surf and Turf Taco Topped with Chipotle Ranch and Tomatillo Salsa

Smoked Carnitas Taco Topped with Pineapple Salsa and Fried Shallots

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🌟 Limited Indoor & Outdoor Vendor Spots $40 -$75

300 Adams St | Rain or Shine | Free Parking

We welcome: • Visual Artists • Cultural Brands • Handmade Merch & Apparel

• Art based Social Groups & Community Orgs • More

📩 Want to vend? Contact us at or email [email protected]

Info: Visit the Lavilla Art Gallery inside the Grand for Open Gallery 7-8pm & again at 10pm

Info: A mix of open mic & Featured poets

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