Panama City Center for the Arts

09/15/2026

Create a charming 3-piece collection of one-of-a-kind clay pumpkins in this playful, hands-on workshop!

THIS SATURDAY!
September 19 • 10am-12pm
Ages: 16 & Up (ages under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult as this technique is more advanced)
Cost: $55 members / $60 Not-Yet-Members

Perfect for beginners and experienced clay artists alike, this class is a fun opportunity to slow down, get creative, and make a seasonal piece you’ll be proud to display year after year. Come play with clay and create some pumpkins that are uniquely yours! Students will also preselect the glaze color so the instructor can finish their pieces.
Items will be ready for pick up 3-4 weeks after class. All supplies are included.

Save your spot now at https://bayarts.square.site

09/14/2026

Slow down, pick up a brush, and spend an evening inspired by the sea.

THIS FRIDAY!
September 18 • 5-7pm
Ages: 18 & Up
Cost: $55 Member / $60 Not-Yet-Member

Join us for a peaceful two-hour watercolor workshop designed to offer a creative pause from the busy-ness of everyday life. Inspired by the quiet beauty and movement of whales, we’ll explore watercolor techniques while creating a beautiful ocean-inspired painting.

This class is perfect for beginners as well as experienced painters looking for a relaxed evening of creativity. No prior watercolor experience is needed!

Save your spot now at https://bayarts.square.site

09/09/2026

Nothing beats live music with a view!

STARTING SEPTEMBER 17!

Thursday nights this fall are for going to Historic Downtown Panama City and listening to great music from local and regional bands by the water.

📍The Marina Lawn, between Harrison's Kitchen & Bar and Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina, an IHG Hotel

September 17 • The Rock Mob

September 24 • Flow Tribe

October 1 • Gage Cowart Band

October 8 • J & The Causeways

October 15 • Goodbye to Sunshine

October 22 • Cat Ridgeway

Just bring a chair and be ready to enjoy the atmosphere, these concerts are free to the public thanks to our sponsors!

Destination Panama City The St. Joe Community Foundation, Inc. Panama City Parks, Culture and Recreation ReliantSouth Construction Group HMX Productions

09/07/2026

If you missed our opening last Friday, you missed an evening full of conversation on art and the stories behind the paintbrush.

Themes for Elena’s works are taken from everything that is beauty and from what her soul feels, including still life, landscapes, fairytale themes, her own imagination and abstract. Elena draws a lot of dancers and ballerinas. As Elena says, “Dance as a means of expressing emotions through movements always was a huge inspiration for me.” She brings together nature and dance in a new way, and when you see her paintings you feel music.

Elena’s works have flourished in various styles and mediums, including oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic. Elena’s canvases speak by color and bring her fresh point of view to life. Her paintings give breath to a feeling of movement, emotion and expression.

See Elena’s works this month, Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. Open until 7pm Fridays.

09/02/2026

This Friday, step into the fantastical world as seen through Elena Filshtinska's eyes at our Miller Gallery opening reception.

When: Friday, September 4
Where: Center for the Arts, Miller Gallery
What Time: 5-7pm

Meet the artist and see these beautiful works at the free-to-attend event in .

🖼️: Sea Fantasy #4

09/01/2026

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT—CLASS BEGINS THIS THURSDAY!

Make birthdays, holidays, and celebrations unforgettable by learning to bake and decorate your own beautiful cakes!

Thursdays, September 3-24 • 5-7pm
Cost: $55 Member / $60 Not-Yet-Members
Age: 18+

Save your spot: https://bayarts.square.site

Join us for a fun and hands-on 4-week class led by Keisha Kelly of The Cottage in the Woods Bakery. You’ll learn the essentials of cake baking from start to finish: mixing and baking the perfect cake, creating smooth and delicious icing, and exploring a variety of decorating techniques to bring your creations to life.

Each student will need to provide their own starter decorating kit to use during the course. Please see the linked kit below. Have tools of your own collecting dust? Bring them along! We’ll help you learn how to use them with confidence.

Required Materials: Beginner Cake Decorating Supply Kit — https://a.co/d/0gqjslta

The class schedule:
Week 1: Learn the Basics
Week 2: Basics piping and borders
Week 3: buttercream flowers
Week 4: Final project fun day

Refund Policy:
All classes, workshops, and series offered by the Center for the Arts are non-refundable.

Please email us at [email protected] to be added to the waitlist for any classes.

08/29/2026

Join Our Team at the Center for the Arts!

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, is comfortable handling a variety of responsibilities throughout the day, and is excited to be part of a creative, community-focused environment.

You'll be the first point of contact for visitors, so we're looking for a friendly face that can help create a warm, welcoming experience while sharing all there is to discover at the Center, from our latest exhibits to exciting events and programs.

And as a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award winner, the Center for the Arts is recognized as one of the region’s standout galleries. You’ll get to work alongside a great team in a place where creativity and community come together every day!

Learn more about this role and apply now at pccenterforthearts.com/job-openings

08/28/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP—DEADLINE AUGUST 31!

Here's your sign to take the leap and get creative with us this Fall:

The Art of Painting: Beyond Realism: Wednesdays, September 2-23 • 10am-3pm
Intro & Intermediate Sketch: Thursdays, September 3-24 • 5-7pm
Intro to Cake Decorating: Thursdays, September 3-24 • 5-7pm
Hand Building Ghosts: September 5 • 10am-12pm

Learn more and save your spot at https://bayarts.square.site

08/28/2026

Step into a land of fairy tales and happy dreams next Friday, September 4 for the opening of Art by Elena Filshtinska at the Center for the Arts.

Born in Novokuznetsk, Siberia, Russia, and raised in Kharkov, Ukraine, Elena embodies much of that which is classic pre-Soviet Russia and Ukraine in her art. Steeped in the best in classical literature, arts and music, Elena derives her inspiration from nature, music and dance and brings them all to life in her paintings in new, imaginative and magical ways. It has been said that viewing Elena’s art awakens positive emotions.

Reception: Friday, September 4 • 5-7pm
Free to attend

🖼️: Land of Fairy Tales, Elena Filshtinska