Arts & Culture

South Walton’s unique neighborhoods are home to an amazing collection of talented artists, performers and musicians. The art scene in South Walton is as diverse as the destination itself, showcasing everything from art galleries, digital projection festivals to live music and on-stage theatrical performances.

So whether you’re looking to spend the evening soaking up some live tunes from a local musician or want to explore incredible works of art from one of our distinguished artists, the heartbeat of South Walton’s arts and culture scene is always within reach.

Underwater Museum of Art

Located less than a mile from the sugar-white sand of Grayton Beach State Park lies North America’s first permanent underwater sculpture park, The Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The museum, which came to life through a partnership between the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), the South Walton Artificial...

Lola's on 30A

Bright, airy, eclectic, and eye-catching may be the best way to describe Lola’s on 30A. Walking into the family-owned business presents an immediate visual sensation. The first art you’ll encounter as you enter Lola’s on 30A is the creation of artist and owner, Lee Hensley. These beachy masterpieces depict natural...

Justin Gaffrey Gallery

2005 “Artist of the Year,” Justin Gaffrey taught himself how to paint by exploring new techniques utilized by some of his favored artists including Van Gogh and Monet. By combining some of these methods with his own unique style, Gaffrey has created his own artistic voice. His immersion in creative...

Alys Beach Amphitheatre

Grab your favorite chair or towel and take a seat on the green at The Alys Beach Amphitheatre. This central gathering spot is great for a night of live music with friends and family....

Fusion Art Glass & Fine Jewelry

Our extensive collection features some of the world’s finest artists in limited production art glass and couture jewelry. We deal directly with more than 200 artists and small studios and are always looking for the up and coming "unknowns" as an exciting addition to our collection. Fusion's name has become synonymous...

The Market Shops

Since it's most recent renovation in 2014, The Market Shops has been revamped into an arts and entertainment space hosting concerts, festivals and more! The sprawling green on the east side of the property holds the signature Bloody Mary Festival every fall, the Winter Concert Series, and Free Fitness on...

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is a local arts agency that supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs and education. The vision of the CAA is to be the catalyst for Walton County's growth as a destination for cultural and artistic excellence through which lives are...

David Hansel at Artists at Gulf Place

David is a self-taught artist starting at age 5yrs old, he graduated from drawing to painting quickly. The beach and all that it encompasses gives him inspiration. His work captures the vivid colors and material aspects of beach life. Each unique piece reminds us of what we love about the...

The Shard Shop

Nestled under the pines of Grayton Beach, Florida, this trendy Make-Your-Own-ShardArt boutique is filled to the brim with all things glass! ShardArt is a mosaic-like technique of applying glass to painted canvas to create gorgeous masterpieces! You simply come in, get inspired and dig your hands into our glass! After you’ve laid...

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