DECEMBER 5TH 2025 PARTICIPATING VENUES
1) Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA)
1314 S. Main St.
Presenting our 2025 WINTER SHOWCASE, an exhibition of local artists on display through December 19. And in our gift shop, and at MADE Art Market at GFAA on November 29 from 11 - 5. Join us for live local music, food and artist vendors! Smaller artwork & crafts are available for sale in the gallery and in our updated Gift Shop.
https://www.gainesvillefinearts.org
352-328-5027
2) First Magnitude Brewing Co. 1220 SE Veitch St
“Holidays Art, Are Here” There’s just something about art, music,
and the Cool Holiday air! That feels so right! 6:00 pm. - 9:00 pm.
LOCAL ARTISTS - LIVE MUSIC- FOOD TRUCKS - COMMUNITY VIBES THE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH EXCEPT NOVEMBER. DECEMBER 5TH IS THE DAY!
(352) 727-4677
3) Bingo Deli & Pub
619 S. Main St. Unit 14
(across from Heartwood sound stage)
Presenting work by Noel Smith. A self
taught artist, Noel started painting in 2019 after a chef/baker career, putting everything into his new passion.
He spent the last couple of years traveling and offering his work at fine art festivals also across Fla.
4) Civic Media Center, 433 S. Main St.
Civic Media Center and Stetson Kennedy Library Inc. Founded in Oct. 1993. Is an alternative library and Nonprofit grassroots organizing, activism, and public awareness space.
5) The Hippodrome Theater Art Gallery. 25 SE 2nd Pl.
The Hipp presents a new gallery exhibition featuring works by many renowned artists from the collections of the one-of-a-kind nonprofit art gallery Art for a Purpose. November 20 - January 1 exhibition will benefit the Hippodrome Theatre. Offers distinctive pieces across a range of prominence, price points, and styles—something for every type of art lover and budget. The exhibit will change regularly as pieces are sold and new works are added, so visit frequently to ensure you don't miss potential. The Midge Smith Fine Art Gallery, is where art and philanthropy come together. It is the only art gallery granted 501(c)
(352)-372-4477
6) Black C Art
201 SE 2nd PI.
Expect the Unexpected. Discover our transformational space. Engage the Creatives and see a sneak preview of what we’re up to for 2016. 7-9 p.m.
7) Sweetwater Print Cooperative
117 S. Main St.
Come to view our annual Holiday Show featuring original artwork prints, greeting cards, priced to sell, for gifts or for your own holiday treat. To visit after Artwalk call to make an appointment, 352-514-3838. "Before Instagram: Sweetwater Print Coop 30th Anniversary" show continues at the Thomas Center Gallery through January 20, 2026.
352-514-3838
8) The SL8 Gallery of Art 10 E. University Ave.
SL8 presents “Made by an Immigrant”, an installation by Foad SM. In addition, see Terrence Ho’s documentation of a refugee resettlement program in Gainesville that has now been cancelled. Additional fine art and sculpture by artists near and far.
From 7-11 PM.
Call 352-226-2060 thesl8gallery@mail.com www.instagram.com/thesla8gallery.
9) The Top-Secret Event Space
10 N Main St.
Floridian, Scott “SINC” Sinclair is a professional illustrator, art director, and game developer residing in Rochester NY. Sinc’s art has graced, numerous publications, from Playboy to the Progressive. Video games like Bioshock & Guitar Hero, and the album covers of many bands, like Florida's own; Clairmel, Hot Water Music, & Less Than Jake to name a few.
352-278-1178
10) Chinotto House Interior Design, 123 N. Main St.
Join us at Chinotto House Interior Design Pop-Up Shop!
Our Exhibit Information: Curated design finds and home goods! From Gainesville’s favorite interior design Co. Girlies—Chinotto House!
(941) 224-8787
11) Artisans’ Guild Gallery, 224 Nw. 2nd Ave. 11am-10pm Daily!
“Bright Lights on the Boulevard” an 18x18-inch hand-colored linocut by member artist Diana Tonnessen, offers a lighthearted take on holiday festivities downtown, which includes our 55th annual Holiday Open House during Artwalk. Join us for a festive evening of holiday shopping, including a holiday ornament sale on the porch, champagne and hors d’oevres, and live jazz by Darren Burgess and Edward White.
More info at 352-378-1383 www.artisansguildgallery.com
12) T/M Pottery and Clay
1854 NE. 2nd
Join us Friday, Dec. 5th from 5-9pm for our Annual Holiday Member Sale! Our members and staff have been hard at work in the studio making beautiful new pots, sculptures and jewelry, to share with the community! Local vendors and food trucks. A DJ spinning your favorite holiday beats. Come join us for dinner and get your holiday shopping done locally all in one place!
(352) 284-2206
13) Limelight, 4908 Nw. 34th BLVD, Ste 11
Show off your Holiday spirit! NO worries, everyone else will be doing it too! Improv! Poetry! Open Mic!!! Visual art by Celino Dimitroff!
limelightsalongallery.com ph.(866) 309-7250