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.

The Studio Gallery

Established, emerging and award-winning fine artists from around the Southeast are represented in The Studio’s 1,400 square feet of gallery space. Featured are contemporary and traditional works in a variety of styles and media from acrylic and oil paintings to shell art and jewelry....

East End Gallery

East End Gallery is a unique collaborative gallery of original art from award-winning local and regional artists. The gallery is conveniently located at the east end of 30A, behind Shades Bar & Grill. Exhibitions rotate frequently, so check in often. Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Saturday by appointment...

SandCastle Rockstars

Have you ever watched people on the beach build a huge sandcastle and wondered 'how do they do that'? Well, wonder no more! Our SandCastle Lessons are a fun, interactive group activity that will have everyone laughing while learning how to build the biggest sandcastle ever! We meet you...

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...

Art & Soul 30a

Located in Seagrove Beach, Art & Soul 30A is a quaint boutique showcasing local art and photography, as well as jewelry, home decor and gifts....

AJ's Grayton Beach

With live music nightly, this Grayton Beach spot is a great place to gather with friends. A.J.'s also serves up lots of casual dining options, along with plenty of cold drinks....

Adaro Art

Adaro has been painting for the last 20 years. Today he is known for his abstract-figurative life size portraits. He recreates traditional techniques like oil and acrylics using recycled materials and natural textures. Adaro's work has been shown extensively in group exhibitions around the world, and in one-person exhibitions at...

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...

Artists at Gulf Place

A hidden gem on scenic Hwy 30A! Eight colorful galleries filled with the art of local 30A artists - jewelry, pottery, photography, tie dye art, sculptures, acrylics, painted vintage windows, high-quality recycled poly outdoor furniture, 30a t-shirts and much more! Visit our colorful galleries at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach...

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