Art Box Studios Celebrates One Year with 'Heart of the City' — A Night of Art and Music in St. Augustine

Every Voice Matters, Every Heart Belongs — Dec. 5 First Friday pairs a food drive, entertainment, local artists, and launch of Loving Our Town Magazine.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Art Box Studios, a nonprofit creative hub, will celebrate its first anniversary on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:00–9:00 p.m. with “Heart of the City — Connecting One Heart to Another,” a free community event featuring:

• Citywide Food Drive - Supporting local families and a local food bank
• Live Music - Jazz singer-songwriter performances
• City Involvement - Attendance by area businesses vested in the community
• Paint-a-Heart – Collaborative neighborhood painting event - donations help to support Free Painting Days
• Emerging Artist – Open studios and new works from Art Box’s Emerging Artist program
• Food for the Event - Chef Eric Israel, No Pity Party Catering

The celebration takes place at Art Box Gallery & Studios, 137 King St. #101 & #103, St. Augustine, FL 32084, and is free and ADA accessible.

“Art Box Gallery & Studios has a heart for the community,” said Danielle Torry, Founder & President of Art Box Studios. “Everything we do—lifting up underrepresented and emerging artists, offering free and low-cost creative experiences, and bringing neighbors together—flows from that heart. This night turns creativity into tangible care for local families. All are welcome—every voice matters, every heart belongs.”

Community Food Drive — “Connecting One Heart to Another”

• Day-of drop-off: Friday, Dec. 5, 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (all day during setup and the event)
• Extended drive: Continues through Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, during gallery hours
• Impact: Helps provide three local families with a holiday tree, food, and children’s gifts; remaining donations go to a local food bank
• What to bring: Non-perishable foods, holiday meal staples, grocery gift cards, and new, unwrapped gifts for kids
• Drop-off locations: Art Box Studios; additional partner drop-off: Butterfield Garage Art Gallery

Event Highlights

• 6:00 PM Community Heart Moment — gratitude & acknowledgments
• Live Music: jazz musician + singer-songwriter (two sets)
• Paint-a-Heart: free, all ages; suggested $10 donation supports free community painting days
• Emerging Artist Spotlights + open studios
• Loving Our Town pre-launch: Historic St. Augustine — A Collected History, A Living City (official launch Dec. 9, 5:30–7:30 PM at the Lincolnville Museum)

Sponsorships & Ways to Give

• Sponsor a Family — $150 per family: holiday tree, meal staples, and children’s gifts; recognition in recap and on the on-site Giving Tree

• Food Drive Partner (In-Kind): donate 25+ non-perishables or $100+ in grocery gift cards; logo on donation bin signage + social thank-you

• Help Support Art Box Studios - Pay-what-you-can gifts in any amount welcome via QR or cash box - All support sustains Free Painting Days, class scholarships, the community materials bank, and paid leadership opportunities for Emerging Artists.

Parking & Getting Here (Nights of Lights)

• Best bet: Use the City’s Park & Ride shuttles (see current schedules, lots, and hours at nightsoflights.com).
• Garage: Paid parking at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility by the Visitor Information Center.
• Rideshare/Drop-off: Set to Art Box Gallery & Studios, 137 King St. #101 & #103 (fastest approach is via US-1).
• Accessibility: Venue is ADA accessible; accessible spaces available at the garage and shuttle stops.
• Consider walking or biking if you are nearby.

Event At-a-Glance

What: Heart of the City – Connecting One Heart to Another (Art Box Studios 1-Year Anniversary)
When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 • 5:00–9:00 PM (Food Drive 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; continues through Dec. 21)
Where: Art Box Gallery & Studios, 137 King St. #101 & #103, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Access: Free & open to the public • ADA accessible
Info: artbox137.com • @artbox137

About Art Box Studios

Art Box Studios is a community-rooted creative hub in St. Augustine dedicated to sharing beauty, inspiring creativity, and building community. Through accessible exhibition space; professional development; free and low-cost classes, workshops, and Free Painting Days; and its Emerging Artist Program, Art Box uplifts underrepresented and emerging artists while welcoming neighbors of all ages to create and connect. For more information, visit https://artbox-137.com/.

Danielle Torry
Artbox Studios & Gallery
+1 904-770-6137
inspired@artbox-137.com
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