Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, an association of 30 local artist-owned galleries, businesses, exhibition halls and museums, will participate in the City of St. Augustine’s 22nd year of Nights of Lights. Joining the City, association business members will turn on their decorative holiday lights on Light-Up! Night when the Nights of Lights begins its 22nd year on November 21.

Art Galleries of Saint Augustine participation in the annual holiday celebration supports the event which is listed by National Geographic as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world with millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s oldest city. Association members will display festive lights and a variety of special art exhibits in their respective businesses. Much of the artwork featured is on display during the renowned, local First Friday Art Walk events held each month.

While the Art Galleries of Saint Augustine will light up their businesses during regular business hours, the formal City lighting starts at 6:45 pm in the city’s historic Plaza de la Constitución with music and decorations in grand holiday style.

According to Ginny Bullard, Art Galleries of Saint Augustine’s president-elect, the best way to experience the Nights of Lights is to visit and support local merchants during the two-month celebration and beyond. “We are pleased to announce our involvement as the success of Nights of Lights largely depends on businesses and residents who voluntarily participate at their own expense truly making the St. Augustine a city of light,” said Bullard.

“Our association celebrates the many diverse and eclectic local, regional, national and international artists that flock to our beautiful city year-round. We serve as a vibrant art colony which has been in place for more than a century with artists, musicians, writers and art lovers from all over the world,” she said. “We invite locals and visitors to join us in supporting and enjoying this festive time of year.”

For complete Art Galleries of Saint Augustine listings, maps and brochure along with business hours during the Nights of Lights and regular days of operation, visit the website at www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org or call 1-832.779.2781.