All images in slideshow shot by Toni Smailagic during our Annual Open Studios Event

CoRK ARTS DISTRICT

Established in 2011, CoRK Arts District is an artist-organized creative community located at the corner of Rosselle and King Streets in Jacksonville, Florida. Conceived by developer Mac Easton and artist Dolf James, CoRK (which stands for Corner of Rosselle & King) occupies more than 80,000 square feet across three buildings at 2689 Rosselle Street and is home to more than 60 professional artists working across a wide range of disciplines.

Visual artist Crystal Floyd has served as Studio Director since 2017, following five years as CoRK’s volunteer event coordinator. As Studio Director, Floyd works with CoRK’s artists and leadership to support the day-to-day operation of the community while developing exhibitions, events, partnerships, and opportunities that connect CoRK’s artists with the broader Jacksonville community.

CoRK was created to provide artists with affordable, flexible workspace in an environment that encourages creativity, independence, collaboration, and exchange. Today, the community encompasses artists working in painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, mixed media, design, and other creative disciplines, along with galleries and creative businesses that contribute to the larger arts ecosystem surrounding CoRK.

While CoRK is primarily a working studio community rather than a traditional public arts center, its spaces regularly become sites for exhibitions, artist projects, workshops, community events, and collaborations. Our adaptable warehouse spaces allow artists to work at a scale that would be difficult to accommodate in conventional studio environments, while gallery and flex spaces provide opportunities to share that work with the public.

CoRK also develops programming that creates connections between artists and audiences. Our annual Open Studios, traditionally held the weekend before Thanksgiving, invites the public into the studios to meet artists, see works in progress, and experience the buildings as working creative spaces. Throughout the year, CoRK artists participate in exhibitions, educational programs, workshops, summer camps, collaborative projects, and community partnerships.

CoRK is not open to the public on a daily basis. Visitors are welcome during publicly advertised exhibitions, events, Open Studios, and other programs, or by appointment with individual artists. CoRK’s studios are currently full, but artists interested in future opportunities are welcome to use the contact information listed above to request placement on our mailing list and receive updates about studio availability.

Our News section is the best place to find current information about upcoming events, exhibitions, artist news, and our latest newsletter. Contact information and websites for CoRK artists can also be found through our artist directory. Follow CoRK Arts District on Facebook and Instagram for additional updates, artist news, and announcements.

contact

INFO

2689 Rosselle Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204

Contact:
corkdistrictevents@gmail.com

Studio waiting list:
wannacorkstudio@gmail.com