Dine & Discover

The American South Dine & Discover Luncheon

Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 12–1:30PM

Enjoy a delicious lunch while learning about the photographers featured in 

The American South: Photographs by Jimmy Nicholson, Gordon Parks, and Guggenheim Fellows. Space is limited—reserve your seat today!

Image : Gordon Parks, “Ondria Tanner and Her Grandmother Window-shopping, Alabama,” 1956, edition 10/25, archival pigment print, 14 x 14 inches, Courtesy and copyright The Gordon Parks Foundation, Collection of 
The Do Good Fund, Inc

Art Trip 
Discover Charleston with Gadsden Arts in 2026!

Get ready for an unforgettable art-filled journey! Travel with Gadsden Arts to Charleston, South Carolina to explore the art, architecture, culinary traditions, and history of one of the nation’s most culturally vibrant cities.

Reservations open: Gadsden Arts Members 11.1.25 / Non-members 12.1.25

(Members may register their guests – Individual or Senior (2 people), Family and up (4 people)

Limit 20 travelers, enrollment closes when the trip is full

Download the flyer:

Charleston Art Trip Information & Registration

Contact Grace Robinson with any questions, 850.627.5020

Impact Fund 
 Bring world-class art to our region!

The Gadsden Arts Impact Fund helps cover the costs of Major Exhibitions that inspire children, enrich our community, and attract thousands of visitors. Join our family of donors and make these unforgettable experiences possible.

Major Exhibition

Plan your visit!

Experience a powerful exhibition featuring Gordon Parks’ 1950s civil rights photography, works by 14 Guggenheim Fellows, and images by Gadsden County native Jimmy Nicholson, guest curator in The American South: Photographs by Jimmy Nicholson, Gordon Parks, and Guggenheim Fellows.

To book your tour, contact Kaiyla Thompson, Museum Educator, 
850-627-5023 or kaiyla.thompson@gadsdenarts.com .

Image: Gordon Parks, Untitled, Shady Grove, Alabama, 1956, edition 10/25, archival pigment print, 14 x 14 inches, Courtesy and copyright The Gordon Parks Foundation, Collection of The Do Good Fund, Inc.



The American South is made possible by the Impact Fund and Watson Arts Fund , and presented by 
the Do Good Fund (Columbus, GA) and Tallahassee State College , with additional support provided by 
Black Fig and Proof Brewing, Inc .

Youth & Family

Family Fun at Gadsden Arts– Every Saturday

10AM – 5PM

Bring the whole family for a day of creativity and discovery! Dive into hands-on fun in the ArtZone , explore our galleries with a Visual Treasure Hunt , and relax in the cozy Reading Corner . Plus, take home a free book and an Art @ Home Kit so the fun doesn’t stop when you leave!

Free Family Saturdays are presented by Centennial Bank , with support from the Jacarlene Foundation , and in partnership with the National Hookup of Black Women – Gadsden . All Art for Children & Youth programs are made possible by our Art for Children Donors & Youth , sponsors Bell & Bates Home Center and Sunnyside Farm Management , and support from the Community Foundation of North Florida . Art @ Home Kits are sponsored by TDS Telecom .

Fletcher Museum Shop 
Palmetto Pioneers at the Fletcher Museum Shop

Explore Florida’s history with award-winning author Cindy Roe Littlejohn’s Palmetto Pioneers series, now available at the Fletcher Museum Shop! Additionally, check out our extensive collection of books and catalogs. Visit us and take one home today!

Art for Youth 
Creative Futures Council is back in action!

The Creative Futures Council has officially closed its application period, and we are excited to welcome 19 enthusiastic young artists from Leon and Gadsden County to this year’s program!

Opportunities like this are made possible through the generosity of our 
Art for Children & Youth sponsors. With your support, we can continue to inspire and empower the next generation of artists. Stay tuned to see the incredible projects these students will create, and consider making a gift to help us keep programs like this thriving!

The Creative Futures Council is made possible by our Art for Children & Youth Donors, Art Bridges , sponsors Bell & Bates Home Center and Sunnyside Farm Management , and a grant awarded by the Community Foundation of North Florida .

Save these Dates

TWO WEEKS WITH THE ARTS 2026

Celebrate Creative Living January 20–31, 2026!

WEEK 1 • FREE EVENTS

Collect Select Exhibition

On view January 20–24, 10am–5pm

Collect Meet the Artists Reception 

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 5–7pm

WEEK 2 • SIGNATURE EVENTS

Afternoon with the Arts Luncheon: John Grady Burns

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12–2:30pm (Reservations are limited)

Evening with the Arts: an Evening in Paris

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 6–9:30pm (Reservations are limited)

Collect Select Sale 

Tuesday–Saturday, January 27–31, 2026

Reservations open: Gadsden Arts Members 11.1.25 / Non-members 12.1.25

(Members may register their guests – Individual or Senior (2 people), Family and up (4 people)

Sponsorships are available until October 31, 2025

Garden & Farm 2025 Family Fall Festival

Saturday, October 11, from 9am–2pm

155 Research Rd. Quincy, FL 32351

Join UF/IFAS for a free community event featuring pumpkins, a petting zoo, live entertainment, a fall plant sale, farm tours, and more!