Prepare to be delighted and bedazzled as The Joe Center for the Arts becomes a proverbial house of glass!  Our “Glass With Class” invitational exhibition featuring the works of eight glass artists opens Friday, May 12th with a reception from 6:00-8:00pm ET and runs through Friday, June 9th.  Decorative and functional pieces in all forms, colors and sizes make up this show, crafted by area artisans using hot, warm and cold processes in their studios.

An endless variety of fused glass, stained glass, and blown glass by artists Dr. Marlene East, Devorah Kirschenbaum, Monir Madkour, Richard Matela, Gretchen Mayes, Cheryl Sattler, Lisa Seger, and Kathryn Stivers will be available for purchase to add some sparkle and diversity to your art collection.  Come and enjoy this rare opportunity to meet eight amazing artisans and behold the beauty, craftsmanship, and dedication they demonstrate in their work, all under one roof!

Plan also to attend “For the Love of Glass Art”, a presentation by Dr. Marlene East at The Joe on Tuesday, May 23rd from 6:00-8:00 to learn all about her fusing process.  And if you’re curious about stained glass art, Richard Matela will show you the steps to crafting an art piece on Friday, June 2nd during the First Friday Sip & Shop from 5:00-7:00.

Admission to the above events is free and open to the public.  Donations are always welcomed. The Joe Center for the Arts is at 201 Reid Ave in downtown Port St Joe.  Hours are Wednesday-Friday 11:00-6:00 and Saturday 11:00-3:00.  The Joe Center for the Arts is a nonprofit  501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to educate, exhibit, partner, and inspire through the arts.  For information on classes and other events, visit online at: thejoecenterforthearts.org