The Joe Center for the Arts

The Joe Center for the Arts Supporting the arts and providing opportunities for artists and art lovers in Port St. Joe
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The Joe also has a local artisan Gift Shop with an exciting collection of unique crafts, products, and works of fine art from talented local artisans. Here you'll find hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, and works of art such as paintings, prints, and photographs.

​Open during Art Center hours.

Feathers. Fur. Wings. Scales.Beasts, Birds & Beyond invites artists to explore the beauty, mystery, and imagination of t...
05/15/2026

Feathers. Fur. Wings. Scales.

Beasts, Birds & Beyond invites artists to explore the beauty, mystery, and imagination of the animal kingdom—from wildlife and coastal birds to mythic creatures and imagined worlds.

Open to all media.

Entry deadline: May 20.

Enter here:
https://app.entrythingy.com/thejoecenter/beasts-birds-beyond/

Painting detail: The Repast of the Lion by Henri Rousseau.

Registration for the first sessions of our Summer Art Camp and MAD Theater Camp will be closing soon.If your child loves...
05/14/2026

Registration for the first sessions of our Summer Art Camp and MAD Theater Camp will be closing soon.

If your child loves to create, imagine, perform, build, paint, tell stories, or explore new ideas, summer at The Joe is designed for them.

From hands-on art projects and sculpture to theater games and performance, these camps are all about creativity, confidence, and fun in a welcoming arts environment.

Visit thejoecenter.org for more details.

Some paintings reveal themselves slowly.The closer you get, the more you notice—color, texture, movement, detail.This is...
05/13/2026

Some paintings reveal themselves slowly.

The closer you get, the more you notice—color, texture, movement, detail.

This is just one small glimpse from our “Larger Than Life & Tiny Art” exhibit, now on view at The Joe Center for the Arts through May 29.

Come spend some time with the art.

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The Joe Center for the Arts
Wed–Fri 11–6 • Sat 11–3
201 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe
thejoecenter.org

Detail of a painting by Pauline Watts

CALL FOR ENTRIES!The Joe Center for the Arts invites artists to explore the beauty, mystery, and imagination of the anim...
05/12/2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

The Joe Center for the Arts invites artists to explore the beauty, mystery, and imagination of the animal kingdom in:

BEASTS, BIRDS & BEYOND
June 5 – July 31, 2026

From coastal birds and wildlife to mythic creatures and imagined worlds, this summer exhibit celebrates animals both real and fantastical.

Open to all media.

AWARDS Include:
Best of Show: $200
First Place: $150
People’s Choice Award and more

Entry deadline:
May 20, 2026

Enter here:
https://app.entrythingy.com/thejoecenter/beasts-birds-beyond/

Know an artist whose work belongs in this show? Tag them below.

For more information:
The Joe Center for the Arts
thejoecenter.org

Want to be part of Christmas in July at The Joe?We’re inviting artists of all ages to submit work for our Holiday Card C...
05/08/2026

Want to be part of Christmas in July at The Joe?

We’re inviting artists of all ages to submit work for our Holiday Card Competition.

Selected designs will become official cards for the Festival of Trees—shared throughout the community during the holiday season.

Open to all ages
Entries due June 15

Details below 👇

Volunteers are the heart that keeps art at The Joe, and we’re grateful for people like Kelly Klein who help make The Joe...
05/08/2026

Volunteers are the heart that keeps art at The Joe, and we’re grateful for people like Kelly Klein who help make The Joe Center for the Arts such a welcoming and inspiring place for artists, neighbors, and visitors.

How long have you been volunteering?
Kelly: “I began volunteering at The Joe in 2024, after a broken toe sidelined my summer activities.”

What inspired you to get involved?
K: “I began painting again after dabbling in it about 10 years earlier and discovered our wonderful local art center. After submitting my work for an exhibit, I wanted to give back by volunteering as a docent.”

What do you enjoy most about volunteering?
K: “The highlight of my time at The Joe is definitely the people—the board members and volunteers, as well as the locals and visitors who walk in the door. Sharing the joy of art and our amazing local resources is very fulfilling.”

What role do you usually help with?
K: “I try to help in whatever way I can, most often as a docent during exhibits, but also distributing posters and helping out during the Festival of Trees.”

What makes The Joe special to you?
K: “I believe The Joe Center for the Arts is an inspiring and impressive reflection of our small but very talented community. It reaches out to all age groups and abilities, offering educational opportunities and varied exhibits throughout the year.”

Do you have a favorite exhibition or memory from your time at The Joe?
K: “The very first exhibit I participated in will always be memorable. I remember half hiding my artwork as I walked in, feeling intimidated by the other artists—but then I discovered the kindness and variety of artists who made me feel like I belonged.”

Anything else you'd like people to know about volunteering?
K: “Volunteering at The Joe is truly rewarding. I’ve made many new friends and met people from all walks of life. It’s especially fun to watch kids in the art corner and see what they create—art brings a smile to so many faces.”

Thank you, Kelly, for helping keep art in the heart of Port St. Joe.

❤️ Join us in thanking Kelly for supporting the arts in our community.

Interested in volunteering with The Joe? Send us a message—we’d love to hear from you. Send an email, subject line Volunteer, to: [email protected]

This post is part of our Volunteer Spotlight series, celebrating the wonderful people who help keep art in the heart of Port St. Joe.



Fireworks, flip-flops… and Santa on the beach.This July, The Joe Center for the Arts is bringing a little holiday magic ...
05/07/2026

Fireworks, flip-flops… and Santa on the beach.

This July, The Joe Center for the Arts is bringing a little holiday magic to the middle of summer—celebrating creativity, community, and a season we never quite get enough of.

🎄 Christmas in July
July 1–31

A summer kickoff to the Festival of Trees

Stay tuned—you're going to want to be part of this.

Congratulations to student artist Adriana Smiley, whose work has been selected as the District II winner of the 2026 Con...
05/05/2026

Congratulations to student artist Adriana Smiley, whose work has been selected as the District II winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.

Adriana's painting, which was featured in this year’s Student Art Show at The Joe, will be displayed in the United States Capitol for the next year, and she will also receive a paid trip to Washington D.C.

A special thank you to PSJHS art teacher Julie Hodges for the encouragement and dedication she brings to her students.

What a wonderful reminder of how special our arts community is—and how the seeds we plant in young lives can grow into something extraordinary.

Tonight at The Joe Center for the Arts.Take an hour to slow down, breathe, and reset—surrounded by walls full of art.Joi...
05/04/2026

Tonight at The Joe Center for the Arts.

Take an hour to slow down, breathe, and reset—surrounded by walls full of art.

Join us for Restorative Yoga in a calm, welcoming gallery space—
a chance to experience our "Larger Than Life" exhibit in a whole new way.

Tonight | 5:30 PM ET
All levels welcome
Props provided
$15 drop-in

No registration. Just come.

The Joe Center for the Arts
201 Reid Avenue
Port St Joe, FL
thejoecenter.org

This summer, The Joe Center for the Arts is bringing creativity to life—on canvas and on stage.Whether your child loves ...
05/04/2026

This summer, The Joe Center for the Arts is bringing creativity to life—on canvas and on stage.

Whether your child loves to make, explore, or perform, our summer camps offer a chance to build confidence, try something new, and create something meaningful.

This year’s Music, Art & Drama Camp—presented by The Joe and The Port Theatre—invites young performers to step into the spotlight—learning, rehearsing, and performing a musical in just one week. From building characters to working as a team, students gain confidence, creativity, and the thrill of performing for a live audience. No experience needed—everyone has a part to play.

Two sessions available:
June 1–5 (Grades 2–6)
Register: https://gulfchamberfl.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/18835

July 13–17 (Grades 7–12)
Register: https://business.gulfchamber.org/events/register/18834
9 AM–12:30 PM

Spots are limited. Register today!

* Scholarships Available - For more information or to apply for a confidential scholarship, email [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who joined us Friday night for the opening of Larger Than Life & Tiny Art.It was a wonderful eveni...
05/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us Friday night for the opening of Larger Than Life & Tiny Art.

It was a wonderful evening—celebrating the work of 20 artists and more than 90 pieces exploring scale, perspective, and the way we see the world.

With so much to take in—from bold, expansive works to intricate details best seen up close—the experience is one that truly unfolds in person.

Congratulations to our award winners and honorable mentions—and a special thank you to juror Claire Ratliff for her thoughtful selections.

If you missed it, the exhibit is now on view at The Joe Center for the Arts through May 29.

Come experience it for yourself.

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The Joe Center for the Arts
Wed–Fri 11–6 • Sat 11–3
201 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe
www.thejoecenter.org
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Special thanks to Rich Trahan for capturing the highlights of the evening.

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201 Reid Avenue
Port Saint Joe, FL
32456

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+18502298747

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