Colorful paintings and jewelry from last year’s Juried Art Member exhibition at First Coast Cultural Center. This year’s JAM exhibition opens Jan. 16 with an evening reception. Photo courtesy First Coast Cultural Center

By Heidy Brosofsky-Weaver

Jami Childers, left, receives an award from Kimberly Sheridan of First Coast Cultural Center during a previous JAM exhibition. Winners in each category receive monetary prizes and the opportunity to display additional work in a fall exhibition. Photos courtesy First Coast Cultural Center

First Coast Cultural Center will showcase the work of local photographers and artists at its annual Juried Art Member exhibition on Friday, Jan. 16.

The JAM exhibition opening reception runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at FCCC, 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach. The event is free and open to the public, with Puerto Rican and Peruvian food provided by Chorican Fusion.

“JAM was created to showcase the talents of FCCC Artist Members, and the great diversity of creations always makes this an anticipated event,” said Kimberly Sheridan, FCCC’s fundraising and events manager.

The exhibition features original art pieces in both 2D and 3D categories that were evaluated by jurors. Winners in each category will receive a monetary prize and have the opportunity to display more pieces in a future exhibition called “Best Of” in the fall of 2026.

For more information, visit firstcoastculturalcenter.org or contact Kimberly Sheridan at ksheridan@firstcoastculturalcenter.org or (904) 280-0614.

Heidy Brosofsky-Weaver is the Public Relations Specialist for First Coast Cultural Center