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.

Island Art Gallery Exhibiting Artist, Sandra Baker-Hinton.
06/19/2026

Island Art Gallery Exhibiting Artist, Sandra Baker-Hinton.

💙 Shared from the Fernandina Beach Police Department page - A big thank you to Logan Pierson and Bill McKenna o...
06/19/2026

💙 Shared from the Fernandina Beach Police Department page -
A big thank you to Logan Pierson and Bill McKenna of the 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 for presenting a generous donation to the Fernandina Beach Police Department's Police Auxiliary Corps (PAC) in recognition of their tireless efforts during the 61st Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.
For the third consecutive year, PAC volunteers helped manage parking for more than 300 artists participating in the Fine Arts & Crafts portion of the festival.
Mr. Pierson also extended a special shout-out to Chief Tambasco, Commander Jon Hepler, and PAC member Barry Hertslet for their outstanding support during the festival.
We are grateful for partnerships like these that make our community so special🎨🤝💙

A wonderful new front desk area at the Island Art Gallery welcomes our visitors. Thank You to our Gallery Director, Shar...
06/19/2026

A wonderful new front desk area at the Island Art Gallery welcomes our visitors. Thank You to our Gallery Director, Sharon Haffey, for her creative vision and determination to see this project to fruition and to all who helped make this a reality.

Island Art Gallery Exhibiting Artists, Vickie Maley and Emily Gordon, set a beautiful tone in the Northwest Quadrant of ...
06/18/2026

Island Art Gallery Exhibiting Artists, Vickie Maley and Emily Gordon, set a beautiful tone in the Northwest Quadrant of the iconic, non-profit, local art cooperative, in downtown Fernandina Beach.

Painter Carol Kish and Silk Artist Tracie Aiken, Island Art Gallery Exhibiting Artists.
06/17/2026

Painter Carol Kish and Silk Artist Tracie Aiken, Island Art Gallery Exhibiting Artists.

IAA Exhibiting Artist, Ginger Bender.
06/16/2026

IAA Exhibiting Artist, Ginger Bender.

The undersea drawings of IAA Exhibiting Artist, Laura Leibert.
06/15/2026

The undersea drawings of IAA Exhibiting Artist, Laura Leibert.

06/14/2026
What a wonderful evening in the gallery at Island Art! Susan Ziel’s opening reception, Nouveau Art awards and a full hou...
06/14/2026

What a wonderful evening in the gallery at Island Art! Susan Ziel’s opening reception, Nouveau Art awards and a full house of visitors and friends.

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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