First Coast Cultural Center

First Coast Cultural Center Bringing the Arts into the life of the community through Arts Education, Exhibitions, and Outreach. Johns County.

Programming at The First Coast Cultural Center: We provide ongoing multidisciplinary art classes, summer camps, and workshops for children and adults. Our classes offer intimate and exceptional learning experiences in an inspiring setting with acclaimed guest artists and educators. The Center has multi–faceted curriculum for novice to advanced level students

In addition to our artistic on-site p

rogramming, the Center offers a wide scope of educational opportunities for artists throughout the beaches and St. Professional development programs are workshops that provide advance resources for artist to enhance their artistic talent, increase marketability, and promote career growth. Outreach Programming: Our outreach efforts are targeted in reaching under privileged children by bringing high quality arts education and artistic experiences to community centers, rehabilitation centers, and special needs schools. We also provide scholarships to children that need, but do not have access to, the arts. There are a number of events throughout the year to support the First Coast Cultural Center: Winter Event, Spring Event, Fall Event and Art Tours.

Time to nominate your fave artist, emerging artist, positive person-can do attitude, organization, philanthropist, etc. ...
02/23/2025

Time to nominate your fave artist, emerging artist, positive person-can do attitude, organization, philanthropist, etc. This includes Chefs!! Nominate away!!

02/22/2025

As you know, high quality summer camps fill up quickly! Registration early is recommended so that your children have a space at FCCC starting June 2! 8 weeks of art camps, 2 weeks of culinary camps, and 4 weeks of camps are open! Spark your child’s creativity at YOUR Cultural Hub! https://firstcoastculturalcenter.org/programs-events/art-camps

We tried to visit Lenny Foster’s Gallery while visiting other key leaders in our community. Silvia Romero, Senior Direct...
02/22/2025

We tried to visit Lenny Foster’s Gallery while visiting other key leaders in our community. Silvia Romero, Senior Director of Operations has now met with Executive Directors from Council on Aging, United Way -St. Johns, SJC School District Volunteer Coordinator, Cheryl Freeman, and others. “I’m very proud of Silvia in her new role to run the day to day operations and financials of !!

Friends, come see this wonderful exhibition at J.McLaughlin in Ponte Vedra Beach! This pop up exhibit with paintings by ...
02/21/2025

Friends, come see this wonderful exhibition at J.McLaughlin in Ponte Vedra Beach! This pop up exhibit with paintings by Charlotte Chastain will only be on display for a limited time, so come by the shop, sip some beverages, and pair a new painting with a beautiful handbag.
FCCC will close 1 hour early at 3 PM to be present at this exhibition!

Friends, come see this wonderful exhibition at J.McLaughlin in Ponte Vedra Beach! This pop up exhibit with paintings by ...
02/20/2025

Friends, come see this wonderful exhibition at J.McLaughlin in Ponte Vedra Beach! This pop up exhibit with paintings by Charlotte Chastain will only be on display for a limited time, so come by the shop, sip some beverages, and pair a new painting with a beautiful handbag.

Thank you Ponte Vedra Recorder for your support to FCCC, always!
02/18/2025

Thank you Ponte Vedra Recorder for your support to FCCC, always!

Donna Guzzo has announced her retirement as president and CEO of First Coast Cultural Center beginning Feb. 28, and a replacement has yet to be named. Guzzo took the helm at FCCC, a nonprofit …

We are accepting nominations for 'Beaches: A Celebration of the Arts' now!Nominate here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlin...
02/17/2025

We are accepting nominations for 'Beaches: A Celebration of the Arts' now!

Nominate here:
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CulturalCenterAtPonteVedraBea/beaches-2024-nomination-1-1-1-1.html

First Coast Cultural Center (FCCC) will be recognizing individuals, businesses, and organizations who have made a significant impact on the Arts in our community. This fun and formal affair will take place from 6 - 8 pm and include amazing “Beaches” inspired chef specialties, live music, silent auction, art, an awards presentation, and performances.

FCCC is seeking nominations for individuals, businesses, and organizations within the coastal counties of Nassau, Duval, and St. Johns, between Amelia Island and St. Augustine Beach, that go above and beyond to enhance the arts and culture in our community. Winners will be chosen by a committee of carefully selected judges who are unaffiliated with FCCC, with the exception of the Community Impact Award which will be a FCCC Member’s Choice Award.

Awards:
The Ron and Hilah Autrey Arts Education & Advocacy Award, Emerging Artist Award, Award, The Art of Giving Award, Community Impact Award (Member’s Choice Award), The Irene Lazzara Beaches, A Celebration of the Arts Award

Sunday, April 27, 2025
6 - 8 pm
TPC CLUBHOUSE

Friends, we are closed today for Presidents’ Day and will be open again tomorrow. Cover image of a collection of Lenny F...
02/17/2025

Friends, we are closed today for Presidents’ Day and will be open again tomorrow. Cover image of a collection of Lenny Foster photographs available at the Cultural Center. Come by this week to see this beautiful collection.

02/15/2025
02/14/2025

I’m thrilled to provide a leadership retreat every year for the First Coast Cultural Center. It’s an amazing organization which enriches our lives through exceptional arts and culture programs. I’m really proud of their incredible CEO Donna Guzzo and her hard working and talented team who do wonderful work in our schools and communities!

Thank you, Dr. Saviak for facilitating our annual leadership training for FCCC’s Staff and Board of Directors. We apprec...
02/14/2025

Thank you, Dr. Saviak for facilitating our annual leadership training for FCCC’s Staff and Board of Directors. We appreciate you!!

Peaceful image for attention. Friends, FCCC will open at 1:00pm today, 2/14, as staff will participate in a leadership t...
02/14/2025

Peaceful image for attention. Friends, FCCC will open at 1:00pm today, 2/14, as staff will participate in a leadership training with Dr. .

02/14/2025
Paladar, a business partner, and a member of Women’s Food Alliance can host events for FCCC. Thank you, Maria Cabrera fo...
02/14/2025

Paladar, a business partner, and a member of Women’s Food Alliance can host events for FCCC.
Thank you, Maria Cabrera for Paladar and Nostalgia Tours today!
Nelly, thank you for the warm welcome.
Gisela, missed seeing you. 💕

Register today for FCCC art camps before the early bird pricing expires on 2/15!
02/13/2025

Register today for FCCC art camps before the early bird pricing expires on 2/15!

It has been a busy week of adult programming at First Coast Cultural Center. Come view the current stunning exhibition-...
02/12/2025

It has been a busy week of adult programming at First Coast Cultural Center. Come view the current stunning exhibition- Where We Stand, photography by Lenny Foster.

Address

6000B Sawgrass Village Circle
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
32082

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+19042800614

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In celebration of Black History Month, this fine art photography exhibition by Lenny Foster is worth seeing! It opens to the public with a free reception at First Coast Cultural Center at 6000B Sawgrass Village Cr., in Ponte Vedra, FL, on February 6 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM. It runs through March 27. @firstcoastcc_ #lennyfosterphotography #staugustine #pontevedra #fineartphotography #photography #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #hbweaver makeyourownsunshineandspreadit #over60motivation #wrterweaver #wrterweaver #babyboomers #art #artexhibition #genx #genz #millenial #celebration #firstcoast #firstcoadtliving #supportthearts music: proluxstudio #supporttheartsinyourcommunity Video: HB Weaver

Arvid Smith delights the group with the sounds of sitar.
Arvid Smith delights the group with the sounds of sitar.

Tacos
Tacos

Winter Culinary Camp at FCCC

Last day for Holiday Shoppes!
Last day for Holiday Shoppes!

Sunday, 11/17, at First Coast Cultural Center! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bespoke on the Boulevard
Bespoke on the Boulevard

Another great event at First Coast Cultural Center! Thank you to our Sheriff and deputies for all they do, those who donated suits, and Dr. Gulani at Gulani Vision Institute for sponsoring this event! #gulanivisioninstitute #saintjohnscounty #pontevedrabeach

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