Art & Culture

Beauty in the Eye of Northwest Florida

Art museums in Florida get a good name in Bay County, from the Sun Bear Gallery and Studio in Panama City to the Native Spirit Museum and Gallery in St. Andrews. The Panama City Mural Trail through Historic Downtown Panama City features more than 15 pieces from local artists. In Pensacola, the Pensacola Museum of Art displays the works of renowned artists from around the world while the First City Art Center showcases the art of local creatives and offers glass blowing, pottery and other crafting classes.

Dig into Generations of Multiculturalism

Northwest Florida is a storybook with centuries of history to explore. Whether you want to learn how naval aviation got to where it is today or why Pensacola has so many multicultural influences, the opportunity to dig a little deeper is always just a short drive away.

See where Florida’s first constitution was drafted at the Constitution Convention Museum in Port St. Joe. Visit a real-life pioneer settlement in Calhoun County. Celebrate the Spanish-colonial heritage of Northwest Florida with a walking tour. The Emerald Coast proudly displays its influences for the history buff and casual learner alike.

Celebrating What Makes Northwest Florida Unique

Culture is on full display in Northwest Florida, where the Blue Angel Air Shows run from March-November. Pensacola’s nationally regarded Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is a three-day juried-art event with more than 200 artists from across the nation. The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County initiates several signature events including a songwriter’s festival, a street art festival, and art month.