Island Art Association

Island Art Association The Island Art Association, chartered in 1975, is a volunteer, non-profit organization to support Thus, the Island Art Association Inc. was created.

In the 1970s the Island Art Association (IAA) began with a small group of local artists with a vision in Fernandina Beach Florida. Their 1st gallery was established in 1979, in a 2nd floor location called “The Upstairs Gallery” on Centre Street. By the end of that year, they moved to a better location on Centre Street where they stayed for 22 years. In 1982, Marshall Brainard, the husband of one o

f the early members wrote the bylaws that were finalized and approved by the members. Through the years revisions have been made to the original bylaws but their mission statement has remained the same “The Association is organized exclusively for philanthropic and educational purposes. To develop and sustain an interest, appreciation, and enjoyment in and of the arts of Nassau County, Florida.”

In 2001 IAA purchased property at 18 N. 2nd Street, in the charming historic district of Fernandina Beach, FL. IAA members renovated an old restaurant to convert it into an artist owned and operated Art Gallery and meeting place. By 2010 IAA had saved enough money from gallery sales and Shrimp Festival revenues to build their Art Education Center. Projects Include:
• Artist’s owned and operated Co-op Art Gallery with 45 local exhibiting artists.
• Recruit, jury and supervise artists for the annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Fine Arts & Crafts Show, since 1976
• Schedule classes and maintain our Art Education Center and studios.
• Provide free youth art classes and monthly free classes for the elderly at the Council of Aging.
• Award scholarships for High School Seniors pursuing College.
• Provide art supplies each year to area high school art teachers. The IAA Art Gallery features a wide variety of art works and media by local artists. View samples of their work on the Exhibiting and Supporting Membership pages. There is always something new to see in the Nouveau Art Hall where a themed and juried show is held bi-monthly. Membership is not required to enter these shows. One month each year the hall is dedicated to a Nassau County High Schools art show.

05/29/2026
Congratulations to Yulee High School's Talia Anassis, Winner of the Island Art Association $1,000 College Scholarship. S...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Yulee High School's Talia Anassis, Winner of the Island Art Association $1,000 College Scholarship. See Talia's winning artwork at the Island Art Gallery, 18 N 2nd Street, in downtown Fernandina Beach.

05/27/2026

The collection of Wabi Creations handbags for the IAA Featured Artist show is coming together. This midnight blue vintage silk crossbody celebrates a dazzling vintage belt buckle that I found in France last year. Visit the IAA during June to see all of the 27 handbags in the collection … and join us for the Featured Artist reception (and a piece of my birthday cake) on Saturday, June 13th, 5-7 pm. Looking forward. Susan E. Ziel Wabi Creations

Congratulations to Fernandina Beach High School's Breanna Rodriguez-Rollins, Winner of the Island Art Association $2,000...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to Fernandina Beach High School's Breanna Rodriguez-Rollins, Winner of the Island Art Association $2,000 College Scholarship. See Breanna's winning artwork at the Island Art Gallery, 18 N 2nd Street, in downtown Fernandina Beach.

05/26/2026
Congratulations to Fernandina Beach High School's Mikaela Nichols, Winner of the Island Art Association $3,000 College S...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Fernandina Beach High School's Mikaela Nichols, Winner of the Island Art Association $3,000 College Scholarship. See Mikaela's winning artwork at the Island Art Gallery, 18 N 2nd Street, in downtown Fernandina Beach.

"Landing Swan", Water Color Painting by Island Art Gallery Exhibiting Artist, Rebecca McDannold.
05/26/2026

"Landing Swan", Water Color Painting by Island Art Gallery Exhibiting Artist, Rebecca McDannold.

Address

18 N 2nd Street
Fernandina Beach, FL
32034

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+19042617020

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