The Forgotten Coast, situated on the Gulf of Mexico, with its sandy dunes, salt marshes, pine flatwoods, and freshwater swamps, offers a diverse habitat for all manner of fish and birds. It is a paradise for both fishermen and birders.

The juror, Janis Galbraith Fitch, has selected approximately 90 incredible artworks for the Fins & Feathers show. A Judge's Choice Award has been awarded in two categories, "Fins" and "Feathers." A People's Choice award will also be given during the Opening Reception. Please join us for our Fins and Feathers Exhibit and see how our artists capture the vibrant spirit, the beauty, the diversity and the detail of our finned and feathered friends.

A series of special events will occur during this summer show focusing on classes and presentations for children and adults.  Please see the schedule below.

Fins & Feathers
The Joe Center for the Arts
June 28 – Aug. 17

• Opening Reception: June 28, 6-8 pm ET
• Closing Reception: 16, 6-8 pm ET

For the Family/kids: Every Wednesday from 3-5 pm

• July 3 – Microscopic Art
• July 10 – Birds of a Feather
• July 17 – Flying Birds
• July 24 – Gyotaku (Japanese art of fish printing)
• July 31 – Swimming in Watercolor
• Aug. 7 – Stained Glass Fish
• Aug. 14 – Water Bottle Fish

For Everyone

• July 12, 4-5pm -- Capt. Phil Cox: Beach and Shore Fishing—St. Joe Bay
• July 17, 6-7pm – Kevin Burdette: Fly Tying
• July 19, 3-4pm – Bonnie Samuelsen: Florida’s Coastal Wildlife—Shorebirds and Seabirds
• July 25, 3-5pm – Jessica Swindall: Turtle Talk
• Aug. 7, 6-7pm – Kevin Burdette: Fly Tying
• Aug. 9, 4-5pm – Capt. Phil Cox: The Best Time to Fish

Blue Tarp Project and Audio/Video Hurricane Stories

Come and create a panel for the Blue Tarp Project or come record your Hurricane Story on the following Saturdays from 1-3pm. Bring an 8.5" x 8.5" image, poem, collage, etc. for The Blue Tarp Project that shows how Hurricane Michael impacted your life, either, "before, during or after".   If you have a hurricane story to tell, come share it for a video production.

• July 13, 20 and 27
• August 3, and 10