Continue the yearlong Jacksonville Bicentennial celebration with a week of creativity, collaboration, and envisioning
Jacksonville's next 100 years.

The activities that take place over this week will be documented in an online digital time capsule for all future Jaxsons to enjoy.

Tuesday, August 9 • 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Artist Salon

Open to all Jaxsons who consider themselves artists or creatives and who want to learn and network


The Jessie and the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville will host an inaugural artist salon, a space for bonding, networking, and idea-sharing. A salon is an experimental lab for new ideas, and a place to learn and grow by leaps and bounds as an artist and professional. The discussion at the inaugural salon will center around the question, "What can we do to better support local artists and build a more sustainable creative economy in Jacksonville?"

Register to attend

Wednesday, August 10 • 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Our Music, Our Future

Free and open to the public


Curated by Jacksonville-based music festival producers Winterland Presents, four local and national musical acts will perform against a stunning visual backdrop in The Jessie's artful alleyway. Join us in the Great Hall for a vinyl market, synthesizer explorations and sound bath meditation. Grab dinner from a local food truck right on site!

Thursday, August 11 • 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Cinematic Futures Filmmaking Contest and Celebration

Contest submissions accepted until July 31. August 11 event free and open to the public


In partnership with and curated by Adam and Monique Madrid of LOL JAX Film Festival, The Jessie invites filmmakers to present new work that reflects on 200 years of Jacksonville history and envisions the next 100 years through the lens of diversity and inclusion.

Learn more and submit your original work
The public event on August 11 will feature a live announcement of contest winners, followed by screenings of winning films, Q&A with filmmakers, food, drinks and an after party.

Friday, August 12 • 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

We Have the WRITE to Our Futures Writing Contest and Celebration

Contest submissions accepted between June 13 and July 20. August 12 event free and open to the public


In partnership with 904WARD and JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival, The Jessie invites writers, poets and spoken word artists to present work that reflects on 200 years of Jacksonville history and envisions the next 100 years through the lens of diversity and inclusion.

Learn more and submit your original work
The public event on August 12 will feature a live announcement of contest winners, followed by readings from winning authors and spoken word performers, with food, drinks and more.

Saturday, August 13 • 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Past - Present - Future: Rivers, Threads, Pockets and Bubbles
Collaborative Exhibit Opening

Exhibit opening is free and open to the public. Exhibit will run through October


In partnership with Moving the Margins and 904WARD, The Corner Gallery at The Jessie will present an unprecedented collaboration between four local visual artists that expresses their visions of where Jacksonville has been, where we are now, and where we are heading. Opening night will feature artists talks, live performances, food, and free drinks. Stay tuned for details about the after party!