May Walk on White Benefits Reach for Greatness
The next Walk on White is on Thursday, May 21 from 6 to 9 PM. This month we’re benefitting Reach for Greatness, which raises funds to provide scholarships to summer programs, internships, leadership retreats and other creative opportunities for ambitious, rising 9th-12th grade students in the Florida Keys who might not otherwise have access to scholarships.
Reach for Greatness, a student-founded nonprofit based in Key West, will award $50,000 in scholarships to 14 local students during a public scholarship ceremony on Thursday, May 21, at Walk on White in the Fausto’s Food Palace parking lot on White Street.
The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will kick off with a 15-minute performance by the Gerald Adams Steel Band followed by individual recognition of each scholarship recipient and the programs they will attend this summer.
Founded last year by Key West High School junior Violet Jangraw, Reach for Greatness was created to help ambitious students access life-changing educational, leadership, STEM, arts, and service opportunities that are often financially out of reach.
“Most scholarships are focused on graduating seniors, but there are incredible students doing extraordinary things long before that,” said Jangraw. “We wanted to create opportunities for students now, while they are building confidence, leadership, and discovering what they’re capable of.”
This year’s scholarship recipients represent schools across Monroe County including Key West High School, Marathon High School, The Basilica School of St. Mary Star of the Sea, and Horace O’Bryant School. Students will attend prestigious summer programs across the country including Harvard University, Howard University, New York Film Academy, United States Naval Academy, North Carolina State University, and leadership programs at Georgetown University.
Try something new this month!
The Walk on White Scavenger Hunt debuts this month. Check in at the Fausto’s parking lot, visit participating business and vendors, solve the clues and have a chance to win!
A monthly art walk since 1999, Walk on White is now a celebration of more than 20 local businesses in the White Street Gallery District!
Enjoy exhibition opening receptions, open artist studios, pottery-throwing demos, locally-made art, special events, and complimentary libations. Explore local galleries, studios, and art-loving businesses that open their doors on the third Thursday of each month.
Stretching along White Street from Petronia to United, Walk on White takes place the third Thursday of each month through May, proudly supported in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
For art lovers
Discerning collectors and connoisseurs will find an inspiring mix of established and emerging talent. Each studio and gallery offers a unique curatorial experience—from contemporary island minimalism to richly textured fine art ceramics—making Walk on White a must for those who seek depth, craftsmanship, and originality.
For visitors and families
It’s the perfect night out in Key West! Stroll beneath the palms, meet the artists, enjoy street-side performances, and taste a little of everything that makes Key West so unforgettable. The atmosphere is festive yet relaxed—where every doorway opens to art, laughter, and island charm.
We’ll see you on White Street!