Art Village Courtyard

The Art Village Courtyard is located in the center of Gulfport in Florida, a Bohemian and artsy entertainment area that is as popular with visitors as it is with locals. In fact, the courtyard is the center of many entertaining shows, live performances that run throughout the year with free admission.

The courtyard is not unsimilar to the European-style plazas seen in places like Italy and France. Lush foliage and seating areas provide resting places for anyone to use as a means of watching the world go by. Classy coffee houses and cafes line the perimeter of the courtyard, ranging from simple snacks and alcoholic beverage provisions to more upscale meals and dining opportunities. Given the number of art shops and galleries mixed in with these eateries, it is not surprising to see up and coming artisans hosting art exhibitions right out in the open courtyard.

On Wednesday nights, local talent, Scott Howard, entertains anyone who cares to stop with comedy and other theatrical wonders. Though he is not the only live performer that graces the Art Village Courtyard, he is one of the renowned ones that locals have come to enjoy as part of the cultural vibes that the area is well-loved for.