Island Art Association Gallery — Attraction in Fernandina Beach

As someone who has collected fine art for many years, I can say that The Atlantic Contemporary is truly a standout gallery — both in its aesthetic vision and the level of care shown by its owners. The space itself is absolutely beautiful — modern, airy, and thoughtfully designed to let each piece speak for itself while maintaining an effortless sense of flow from one room to the next.

The owners are gracious, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They take the time to share the story and meaning behind each artist’s work, which adds such depth to the overall experience. There’s an unmistakable energy in this gallery — refined yet inviting — that makes you want to linger and take it all in.

I left with a piece that now holds a special place in my home, and I know it won’t be my last. For anyone who values originality, craftsmanship, and the beauty of fine art, The Atlantic Contemporary is a must-visit destination on...

The Island Art Association has begun using generative AI to promote themselves and post on their pages. As a longtime artist myself, I find this very distasteful and tone deaf.

Generative AI infringed on countless copyrighted artistic works and would not exist otherwise. It is unethical and hurts human artists, which you are supposed to be a home for.

Shame on you and your team. Use the artists at your disposal. This is how true art becomes obsolete.

(And of course, instead of taking the feedback when I pointed this out to them, the gallery just blocked me on social media and continued to use AI....

This gallery exhibits a very unique art collection that is comprised of works from ~50 local artists. Staff members are friendly and helpful. I purchased an aluminum napkin holder several years ago and recently purchased a framed beach scene photo that was a real bargain. A separate building on the property houses a workshop and training facility. I highly recommend this gallery for anyone who seeks unique...