Arts & Culture

South Walton’s unique neighborhoods are home to an amazing collection of talented artists, performers and musicians. The art scene in South Walton is as diverse as the destination itself, showcasing everything from art galleries, digital projection festivals to live music and on-stage theatrical performances.

So whether you’re looking to spend the evening soaking up some live tunes from a local musician or want to explore incredible works of art from one of our distinguished artists, the heartbeat of South Walton’s arts and culture scene is always within reach.

Artists at Gulf Place

A hidden gem on scenic Hwy 30A! Eight colorful galleries filled with the art of local 30A artists - jewelry, pottery, photography, tie dye art, sculptures, acrylics, painted vintage windows, high-quality recycled poly outdoor furniture, 30a t-shirts and much more! Visit our colorful galleries at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach...

Stinky's Fish Camp

Stinky’s Fish Camp is located in Santa Rosa Beach on the west end of South Walton County’s scenic Hwy 30A. Nestled along one of our area's unique coastal dune lakes and across from a public beach access and the sugar-white sands that border the Gulf Coast. Stinky’s Bait Shack is...

Gilbert Glassworks

Founded in 2017, Gilbert Glassworks is the premiere glass art studio along the Emerald Coast. Veteran glass artist, Russ Gilbert, founded the studio in hopes of bringing more attention to the unique medium. Education through creation is the goal of the studio, bringing a wide variety of glass classes for...

The Art of Simple

Photography by Michael Granberry, 2010 South Walton Artist of the Year, along with artwork by a contemporary mix of Southern artists including Donna Blackard, Kent Youngstrom, Laura Granberry, Dolan, Roy Livingston, and Tres Taylor....

The Shard Shop Grayton, LLC

Nestled under the pines of Grayton Beach, Florida, this trendy Make-Your-Own-ShardArt boutique is filled to the brim with all things glass! ShardArt is a mosaic-like technique of applying glass to painted canvas to create gorgeous masterpieces! You simply come in, get inspired and dig your hands into our glass! After you’ve laid...

Emerald Coast Theatre Company

The Emerald Coast Theatre Company, also known as the ECTC, is a non-profit organization working to inspire, educate and empower the community and artists in the Emerald Coast area. Although the organization has been performing at locations throughout the South Walton area since 2012, the ECTC finally secured its own...

The Gulley Amphitheater

Located along Scenic Highway 30A, the Gulley Amphitheater is complimented by a collection of shops, art galleries and eateries....

The Bay

Sit back and relax at The Bay, as your look out at the Choctawhatchee Bay, sip on a cold cocktail, nibble on chef-inspired eats and tap your toes to the tunes. As part of the annual Perfect in South Walton Awards, The Bay took home Gold honors in the "Best...

Seaside Amphitheater

Nestled into the heart of Seaside, the amphitheater regularly comes alive with toe-tapping tunes. Surrounding the amphitheater there are shops, galleries, and plenty of restaurants, including the famed "Airstream Row."...

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