In June, Downtown Vision Inc., which organizes the Art Walk, began charging additional fees to some of those looking to sell art at the monthly event. Now, all artists participating in the event pay an annual $45 and another $45 per event.
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Furloughed federal worker steps in to help clean up neglected Northwest Jacksonville cemetery– A recent policy change has some vendors worried about the future of Jacksonville’s First Wednesday Art Walk in downtown., which organizes the Art Walk, began charging new fees to some of those looking to sell art at the monthly event.Now, all artists participating in the event pay an annual $45 and another $45 per event. “Previously, these fees only applied to artists located in the park. In June 2025, Downtown Vision, Inc. implemented a change to its permitted footprint, which caused these fees to apply equally throughout the full programmed area; including James Weldon Johnson Park, stretching down Laura Street and surrounding right of way from Duval to Adams,“ Downtown Vision, Inc. shared in a statement. In addition to those new rules for fees, food vendors are required to pay a $25 annual application fee and $100 once approved., “Truckies will have to submit their sales report at the end of the night and will be required to pay 10% of their net sales to Downtown Vision for participation.”“The whole point was to feel community and support small businesses, but OF COURSE they want a piece,” Diamond WallaceMichael Armanno works with Bespoke House, providing studio space, materials, professional development, and marketing opportunities for area artists. He says he’s working with area leaders to address some of the concerns., “We are all on the winning team here and want to be the greatest American City when it comes to art, culture, and industry.”They shared a statement that said in part: “Downtown Jacksonville’s First Wednesday Art Walk remains one of Jacksonville’s most beloved monthly traditions, providing an important platform for local artists to showcase their talent and for the community to experience the vibrancy of our city’s arts and culture scene...Our team remains committed to maintaining the high quality, accessibility and community spirit that make First Wednesday Art Walk such a special part of Downtown and the entire city of Jacksonville.”Chris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award.Furloughed federal worker steps in to help clean up neglected Northwest Jacksonville cemeteryJAXBest 2025: Chenile’s Kitchen captures Best Taco titleHundreds fed at Jerome Brown BBQ for government shutdown reliefTeagan Rebane said 🗣️ ‘I’ll take that!’ — Pick 6 to the crib 🐝Luke Toland knows Camden Tietze is down there for 6️⃣⬆️⬇️Donato's chips in to help those struggling with food insecurity as shutdown nears one-month markLatest: Man involved in deadly stabbing at Anheuser-Busch plant hid after committing violent actRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 5: Time to rinse the grunge off now that rust is goneRV City: Trying some southern cuisine before the big Florida-Georgia gameChristian Cato with a ⏺️to Joshua Jones for a touchdown worth 6-7 POINTS!!Councilman calls for increased safety after another shooting along Harts Road
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