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Walk on White’s next art stroll, set for Thursday, April 16, from 6:00——9:00 p.m., invites locals and visitors to explore one of Key West’s most popular ongoing art traditions. Held on the third Thursday of each month through May, WOW transforms White Street into a lively arts corridor where strollers can discover works by local painters, sculptors, artisan jewelry makers, and ceramic and mixed media artists, along with exhibit openings and creative demonstrations.
Each month, Walk on White (WOW) features an area nonprofit organization. April’s event recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month and supports Christina’s Courage, the Florida Keys’ only sexual-assault advocacy agency, which is currently raising funds for their “Every Image Counts” campaign. Sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Walk on White radiates from a central hub in the Fausto’s parking lot and extends to participating White Street locations between Southard and United streets. For a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com.
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Walk on White’s February art stroll, set for Thursday, Feb. 19, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., invites locals and visitors to immerse themselves in one of Key West’s most popular ongoing art traditions. The lively roaming experience transforms White Street into a vibrant scene, where strollers can discover works by local painters, sculptors, artisan jewelry makers, and ceramic and mixed media artists, along with exhibit openings and creative demonstrations.
Each month, Walk on White (WOW) benefits an area non-profit organization, blending art with community spirit. February’s beneficiary is the Keys AHEC Health Centers, which provide needed medical and dental care for school-age children throughout the Florida Keys. Members of the Leadership Monroe County Class XXXIII will host a raffle ticket station at Fausto’s Food Palace. Held on the third Thursday of each month through May, WOW radiates from its central hub in the Fausto’s parking lot and extends to participating White Street locations between Southard and United streets. Walk on White is sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com.
For holiday shoppers who love to keep it local and artful, there’s one final WOW before Christmas--Thursday, Dec. 18 from 6:00-9:00pm, complete with special guest appearances by Santa Claus and the Key West High School Chonchettes performance team.
Radiating from its hub at the Fausto’s parking lot and extending to participating White St. locations between Southard and United, Walk on White invites strollers to discover works by local painters, sculptors, ceramic and mixed media artists, and artisan jewelry makers while enjoying exhibit openings, creative demonstrations, libation and food samples and plenty of friendly neighborhood cheer. From 5:30-7:30pm Santa will welcome wish-makers and selfie-takers in front of Key West City Hall on White Street, while the KWHS Conchettes will bring holiday dazzle with performances at 6:00pm at City Hall, and 6:45pm at the Fausto’s parking lot. Held the third Thursday monthly through May, each Walk on White event benefits a local non-profit organization, with Dec. 18 benefiting the KWHS Conchettes. Sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, for a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com.
Two upcoming Walk on White art stroll events, happening Thursday, Nov. 20, and Thursday, Dec 18, from 6:00-9:00pm in Key West, offer a delightful way to shop both locally and artfully for the holidays.
Radiating from its hub at the Fausto’s parking lot and extending to participating White St. locations between Southard and United, WOW strollers can discover works by local painters, sculptors, ceramic and mixed media artists, and artisan jewelry makers while enjoying exhibit openings, creative demonstrations, libation and food samples and plenty of friendly neighborhood cheer. Held the third Thursday monthly through May, each Walk on White event benefits a local non-profit organization. Sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, for a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com.
Two upcoming Walk on White art stroll events happening Thursday, Nov. 20, and Thursday, Dec 18, from 6:00-9:00pm, offer a delightful way to shop both locally and artfully for the holidays.
Radiating from its hub at the Fausto’s parking lot and extending to participating White St. locations between Southard and United, WOW strollers can discover works by local painters, sculptors, ceramic and mixed media artists, and artisan jewelry makers while enjoying exhibit openings, creative demonstrations, libation and food samples and plenty of friendly neighborhood cheer. Held the third Thursday monthly through May, each Walk on White event benefits a local non-profit organization. Sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, for a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com.  Jean Carper, left, and Key West-based photographer Jill Benado, right, discuss Carper’s acrylic on canvas painting, titled “Self-Portrait,” at Harrison Gallery during Thursday evening’s Walk on White art stroll - the inaugural WOW event of the season. Carper, who lives in Key West, was CNN’s first health correspondent and is a New York Times best-selling author and film producer who only recently discovered an affinity for painting. Her works will be on display at Harrison Gallery through Nov 6. Walk on White evenings continue every third Thursday through May, 6:00-9:00pm, with the next one set for Nov. 30. For a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com. (Photo: Carol Tedesco/ WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com)  People and pets gather at “The Creative Hive,” on White St. during Thursday evening’s Walk on White art stroll event - the inaugural WOW event of the season. The newly launched design studio, founded by Soul House proprietor Sue Beale, offers an inviting blend of home design services and artful temptations. Walk on White evenings continue every third Thursday through May, 6:00-9:00pm, with the next one set for Nov. 30. For a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com. (Photo: Carol Tedesco/ WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com)  During Thursday evening’s Walk on White art stroll, Devon Elliott, proprietor of Doodles Designs, shows some of her creative offerings, which include handmade animal dolls, T-shirts and onesies featuring screen and lino stamp art, and her children’s book, “Rana the Piranha.” Walk on White evenings continue every third Thursday through May, 6:00-9:00pm, with the next one set for Nov. 30. For a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com. (Photo: Carol Tedesco/ WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com)
Walk on White, one of Key West’s most popular ongoing “art stroll” experiences, is set to kick off its 2025/2026 season on Oct. 16, and will continue monthly every third Thursday through May, taking place from 6:00-9:00pm.
Launched in 1999 to promote and celebrate Key West’s mid-town galleries and showcase the range and caliber of their artists, WOW has evolved and expanded, and now includes multiple White St. district businesses and destinations that open their doors to the arts loving public. Additionally, the WOW organization is now harnessing the event’s enormous popularity as a platform to help raise vital funds for local non-profit organizations. Easily navigable for most walkers and bikers, the WOW district encompasses the stretch of White St. running from Southard to United. Art lovers can explore an array of offerings at multiple destinations showcasing the works of painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramic and mixed media artists, and artisan jewelry makers while enjoying beautiful island architecture, exhibit openings, creative demonstrations, musical, literary and performance offerings, libation and food samples and the pleasure of connecting with community. October WOW highlights are to include a special live performance by the Key West High School Band and a raffle for a chance to win a prize basket full of goodies donated by area businesses and vendors. Raffle proceeds will benefit the KWHS Band’s fundraiser for their upcoming trip to Rome. Walk on White is sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com.
An exciting new season of “Walk on White” evenings will kick off Thursday, Oct. 16 and continue every third Thursday through May 21, from 6:00-9:00pm.
Launched in 1999 to promote and celebrate Key West’s mid-town gallery district and showcase the range and caliber of its artists, Walk on White (WOW) has evolved to include a variety of White St. businesses and destinations that open their doors to the arts loving public. Strollers through the WOW district, which spans White St. running from United to Olivia, can explore more than a dozen participating locations showcasing a vibrant mix of visual and performing arts. Offerings include the works of painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists, mixed media artists, artisan jewelers, and writers, along with exhibit openings, artist demos, live music, readings, and complimentary refreshments. Each monthly event also spotlights a local non-profit organization while providing fun and creative fundraising opportunities for them. Walk on White is sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For more information and a list of participating locations, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com.  Walk on White events take place the third Thursday of each month through May. (Photo: Carol Tedesco/WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com) Walk on White’s next art stroll will take place on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00-9:00pm.
One of Key West’s most popular ongoing “art stroll” experiences, art lovers can explore more than 20 WOW destinations showcasing the works of painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramic and mixed media artists, and artisan jewelry makers while enjoying beautiful island architecture, exhibit openings, creative demonstrations, musical, literary and performance offerings, and libation and food samples. Each WOW event benefits a local non-profit organization, with Zintsmaster and Team, 925 White St., hosting May’s fundraiser. Raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize basket of goodies donated by area businesses and vendors will be available at the location, with proceeds benefiting Key West Mile Markers, Inc., a local non-profit fundraising team of Key West and Lower Keys bicyclists whose purpose is to assist the community with health, safety, welfare and housing related issues. Encompassing the stretch of White St. running from Southard to United and extending along several of its cross-streets, WOW events take place the third Thursday of each month through May and are sponsored in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For a list of participating locations and more information, visit www.WalkOnWhiteKeyWest.com |
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