Tallahassee Art Walks

05/21/2024

Tallahassee is being challenged to be imaginative and

creative to sustain the Railroad Square Art District.

Railroad Square owners Adam and Lily Kaye are signaling the possible demise of Tallahassee’s historic art district unless they receive financial help.

05/21/2024

Tallahassee, don't let this amazing place fade away. Find a way to sustain it. The circle of development for other purposes is growing tighter with proposals for student and senior housing just across Railroad Avenue from the square are getting serious attention. Let Blueprint, city and county commissioners know what you think. Don't leave FAMU and FSU art programs out of the conversation.

Railroad Square owners Adam and Lily Kaye are signaling the possible demise of Tallahassee’s historic art district unless they receive financial help.

05/18/2024

If you walked with me through Railroad Square and enjoyed the tour, you'll remember the outstanding collection of murals. Many of the murals are on the side of buildings devastated by the May 10 tornados. Their future is uncertain. If you want to help the square, the artists and others who worked there recover, please consider donating to a Go Fund Me drive at https://www.gofundme.com/f/poststorm-recovery-for-rrsq-businesses
More than $15,700 has been raised thus far from 253 people. The average donation is $62.

On Friday, May 10 2024, a storm of historic proportions rolled through Tallahasse… Will Crowley needs your support for Post-storm Recovery for RRSQ Businesses

05/15/2024

Support the arts and small businesses of tornado damaged Railroad Square by using this gofundme link: https://gofund.me/b0f92b50

On Friday, May 10 2024, a storm of historic proportions rolled through Tallahasse… Will Crowley needs your support for Post-storm Recovery for RRSQ Businesses

10/05/2023

Get an early start on enjoying FSU's family weekend by joining Tallahassee Art Walks on a free, guided walk among the city's
public art.

Friday Oct 6 Monuments & More 9:30 a.m. Gather by the side of the Challenger Learning Center at Duval and College. Hear stories about the art, artists and the history of downtown and the state government complex.

Friday Oct. 6 Railroad Square 5 p.m. Gather at the red caboose in the square. Learn how this family-owned former industrial park morphed into one of Tallahassee's
unique cultural hot spots.

No registration necessary, but call, text or email Don Ruane at 239-464-3429 or [email protected] if you have questions. Visit us on Facebook at Tallahassee Art Walks.

09/21/2023

This Friday (Sept. 22) Tallahassee Art Works will lead a free guided walk through Railroad Square. Learn how the square emerged from an industrial park and became one of Tallahassee's cultural jewels. Hear stories about the artists and their work. Join our guide, Consuelo, at 9:30 a.m., at the big red caboose. Call 239-464-3429 for more information.

09/19/2023

Kickoff FAMU’s family weekend with a guided stroll around Railroad Square with Tallahassee Art Walks on Friday, Sept. 22. Learn about the murals, artists, sculptures and others who turned an old industrial park into one of Tallahassee’s must-see cultural sites. The tour is free. Donations are accepted. Meet your guide, Consuelo, at 9:30 a.m. at the red caboose. Call 239-464-3429 for more information.

08/09/2023

I can tolerate the developer’s plan to build student housing and retail uses. But it pains me to think the murals could go. They add to the quirky character of the All Saints neighborhood.

04/30/2023

Thank you all for your support during the Fall/Winter season of Thank you for your support during the Fall/Winter season of Tallahassee Art Walks. Thirteen tours attended by 74 people were completed; three others were rained out. About 25 percent of donations were used to boost publicity on Facebook. The Open Door Clinic and Catholic Charities Christmas campaign received donations. There is $35 yet to be donated to a local nonprofit. If you have a suggestion please reply to this message. A big step forward this season was the addition of experienced tour guide Consuelo Rushing. She and I will determine the 2023-24 schedule this summer. We'll post it here as soon as it's ready. So stay in touch. Tell your friends and family about us. -- Don Ruane, founder, Tallahassee Art Walks.

04/21/2023

04/21/2023

Tallahassee Art Walks was pleased today to show 13 people from the Tallahassee Senior Center around Railroad Square. Sculptor Mark Dickson took time to speak with group at his studio in the square and show them the latest piece he's working. We split the group in two. One had a short conversation did muralist Kenny MaGuire before he went back to work two stories up against a wall of movie stars. The next group watched his high-ladder performance. Everybody had lunch at The Crum Box, where owner Pete Evart worked hard to take orders and deliver food to his customers. Here are some photos from the morning.

03/18/2023

Hoping the weather improves rapidly for the final Spring guided tour of Gaines Street/Railroad Avenue murals this morning. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Greenwise Publix on Gaines Street. Wear a warm jacket.

03/15/2023

Imagine our city's murals if we could convince businesses and governments to support solar lighting.

After RFF training, we will have a Solar Light Brigade! We need a big turnout from Tallahasseans and people across the state.

03/14/2023

Folks, it's starting to get hot again, so Saturday's free guided walk of the murals on Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue is the last one scheduled tour of the season. We gather at 9:30 a.m. at the Greenwise Publix on Gaines Street. Tallahassee Art Walks appreciates you support. Group tours of five or more people can still be arranged by calling Don Ruane at 239-464-3429 or emailing [email protected].

02/25/2023

Thanks to local artist Diane Dyal for these photos from this morning's Monuments & More tour. Our next walk is this Friday, March 3, through Railroad Square, starting at 5:30 p.m. from in front of The Crum Box red caboose.

02/20/2023

Get acquainted with the public art in and aound Kleman Plaza and the capitol this Saturday on the free, guided tour led by Tallahassee Art Walks founder Don Ruane. Meet at 9:30 a.m. next to the Challenger Learning Center wall at Duval Street and College Ave. Bring a camera and bring a friend. Call Don for more in fo at 239-464-3429 or email using [email protected]

02/11/2023

Given existing conditions and the forecast, today's tour of the Gaines Street-Railroad Avenue murals is cancelled. The next free Tallahassee Art Walks tour is Saturday, Feb. 25. The Monuments & More tour starts at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Duval Street and College Avenue next to the Challenger Learning Center. The next Gaines Street-Railroad Avenue tour on March 18. Hope to see you soon.

02/05/2023

Tallahassee Art Walks will explore murals and local history along Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 11. Join me on this free tour and hear the stories behind the art starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Publix Greenwise market on Gaines. Email [email protected] or phone 239-464-3429 for more info.