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The Southwest district of Tallahassee is home to its three colleges, making its population the youngest in the city, and many of the businesses in the area cater to the student demographic. There are restaurants like Momo’s, offering pizza slices “as big as your head,” and the notorious row of bars along Tennessee Street, including the famous Bullwinkle’s, voted “Tallahassee’s Best Bar” sixteen years in a row by the FSView readers. |
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(Please note: not all destinations are open every month. Locations with flags will open for the upcoming First Friday.) |
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621 GALLERY Experience art on the edge, featuring eight contemporary art exhibitions per year. Media such as painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and performance art are showcased. The Nan Boynton Memorial Gallery features art from Tallahassee artists and performers. Open Wednesday – Friday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. |
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ARS MAGNA @ THE NHMFL From Georges Seurat’s dots to Quantum dots, art and beauty can be found across the natural world. The emerging Ars Magna Gallery features local 2-D, 3-D, and mixed media artists who are interested in exploring the science of art and the art in science. Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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ARTISANS Commissioned murals and decorative paintings available for ceilings, walls, floors, and canvas. Art consultations and custom artwork are available to commercial and residential clientele. Hosts an interactive “blacklight art” event, in which people visiting Railroad Square on First Fridays can participate in a free community art project. |
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ARTPORT GALLERY Amid the comings and goings of Tallahassee’s airport, an oasis of art welcomes more than a million people each year. Located in the lobby just beside the main entrance to the terminal, the ArtPort Gallery promotes local artists to travelers and citizens, and serves as a cultural gateway to Florida’s Capital City. Features rotating exhibits by local and regional artists in various media. Part of the City of Tallahassee’s Arts in Public Places program managed by the Council on Culture & Arts. Open daily 8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
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THE CHARACTER & HERITAGE INSTITUTE Come experience the culture of a different country every month at the Character & Heritage Institute's "The World that Lives Here." This center is designed to open doors to Tallahassee’s diverse community and become a gateway to connect us globally. Through art, crafts, film, music and cuisine, you'll have the opportunity to learn about various countries that are represented by the wonderful people right here in our city. |
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DEPOT AGENT GALLERY Featuring the works of talented artists and craftsmen from across the region as well as the three dimensional abstract wood sculptures of owner James Glaser, this railroad-themed gallery presents something every railroad station gave us: an exclusively American made product. Open weekdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturdays 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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FOSTER TANNER FINE ARTS GALLERY |
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FSU BIG BEND CONTEMPORARY GALLERY A new exhibition each month showcases the cutting-edge contemporary artworks created by students in Florida State University’s Master of Fine Arts Studio Art program. With the space doubling as a photo studio during the week, exhibitions have limited engagements on First Friday weekends or special events. Open Friday 6 – 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon – 4 p.m. |
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FSU INTERNATIONAL CENTER ART GALLERY The gallery was established to provide an exhibition space for international artists from the FSU and Tallahassee communities. It presents fine arts from different countries and cultures, with exhibits changing every three to four months. Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
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FSU OGLESBY GALLERY The Florida State University Oglesby Gallery sparks intelligence and inspiration in the university community and in all who experience the gallery’s eclectic exhibitions. Collections, which come from students, faculty, and the community, offer varying perspectives, fresh interpretations, and engaging themes. Open weekdays 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. and weekends 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. |
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LINDA CLARK WATERCOLOR STUDIO & GALLERY Located in Tallahassee’s historic Railroad Square Art Park, Linda Clark Watercolor is a working studio/gallery featuring original water color paintings (primarily florals and coastal/shore birds), limited edition prints, greeting cards, note card sets, and occasional photography. Open First Fridays 6 – 9 p.m.; Second Sundays 12 – 4 p.m.; and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 12 – 4 p.m. |
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MILDRED & CLAUDE PEPPER LIBRARY AND MUSEUM The Mildred and Claude Pepper Library and Museum houses exhibits featuring the life and legacy of U.S. Senator Claude Pepper. Exhibits include a 1938 model Studebaker campaign car, Pepper’s Presidential Medal of Freedom, re-creations of Pepper’s childhood home and U.S. House and Senate offices. Free. Open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and most First Fridays.
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RAILROAD SQUARE ART PARK A collection of World War II-era warehouses now used as artist studios and small businesses. At the entrance is an outdoor sculpture garden; a drive or walk through Railroad Square is an art experience in itself, as the buildings are awash with bright colors and murals. Included in the square is a cafe in a real caboose. Hosts open studio days, annual festivals, and is extremely popular on First Fridays. Open Monday – Thursday 11a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
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SOUTH OF SOHO CO-OP GALLERY Comprised of independent artists expressing themselves through a variety of media, South of SoHo Co-op Art Gallery is an eclectic journey into the world of art. With styles that include oil still-lifes, abstracts, glass works, spiritual and natural photography, sculpture, and surreal collages, the gallery will appeal to even the most divergent tastes. Open Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
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