New Studio Rates, Availability and Firing Rates!
As of June 2020, First City Art Center has limited the amount of people to be in the Ceramic Studio at one time due to COVID-19. Open Studio for Non-Students are only on Mondays from 9:00am till 3:00pm. All non-student makers renting time in the Ceramics Studio must pre-register and pre-pay. Those that are new…
Holiday Office Hours
Happy Holidays! Our office will be closed Dec 23th – Jan 1st, Regular hours will resume on Jan 2nd See you in the New Year! FCAC Staff
Currently Accepting Applications for Glass Arts Fellowship!
Applications must be received by May 20th, 2018 – click on the link for more info.
Hot Glass Cold Brew Photos
Pensacola News Journal features Hot Glass Cold Brew in a photo gallery. Our January Hot Glass/Cold Brew event “Great Gatsby” edition was a huge success so thanks to all who came out. Check out some glass and pottery demonstrations as well as all the sharp dressed people at pnj.com. Mark your calendars for our next fundraising…
Slow Ride…Take it easy
Hop on your bike and join and enjoy a Slow Ride with Bike Pensacola to and from First City Art Center on Sat. February 17, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. This event is FREE, Sponsored by FCAC and Open Books. Each month Bike Pensacola explores the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola’s many historic neighborhoods for a fun…
Palafox Pop-Up Studio hosts gallery reception
Palafox Pop-Up Studio and the PNJ are partnering to hold a Gallery Reception on Tuesday, June 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Palafox Pop-up Studio, 412 South Palafox Street. The Gallery Reception will feature local artists, Pensacola News Journal personalities, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, wine pairings, a preview of work from First City Art Center…
FIRST CITY ART CENTER OFFERING ITS FIRST FREE CERAMIC MENTORSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The ceramics artists of First City Art Center are proud to be offering free instruction in pottery on the wheel and sculpture to 4 high school students 9th – 12th grade in Escambia and Santa Rosa County. This year’s program, our first, will offer a college-level experience and will begin with an orientation on April 18th and…
FIRST CITY ART CENTER OFFERING FREE GLASSBLOWING MENTORSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The glass artists of First City Art Center are proud to be offering free comprehensive glassblowing instruction to 4 high school students 9th – 11th grade in Escambia and Santa Rosa County. This year’s program, our fifth, will begin with an orientation on March 24 and will continue on Tuesdays and Fridays until May 5th (see…
FIRST CITY ART CENTER AWARDED IMPACT 100 GRANT
First City Art Center was one of 10 local non-profit organizations to receive an Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area grant of $102,500.00. The funds will be used to expand the glass and pottery programs and upgrade the facility. The new, improved space will allow for more programs and participants. MORE INFO HERE >
FCAC IS NAMED A FINALIST FOR THE 2014 IMPACT 100 PENSACOLA BAY AREA GRANT
First City Art Center has been named a 2014 IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Finalist in the Arts & Culture focus area. The project will be presented at the Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 19, 2014 where final voting will take place. For more information and the list of finalists click…
FIRST CITY ART CENTER WELCOMES ITS FIRST GLASS FELLOW JOHN SHOEMAKER
PENSACOLA, FL – First City Art Center (FCAC) is pleased to announce its first glass fellow, John Shoemaker. Our fellowship was designed for glass artists exploring opportunities to develop professionally in their body of work and in the area of arts education and community outreach. This two-year residency offers a focused incubation in a community…
First City Art Center is Now Accepting Applications for its 4th Glassblowing Mentorship Program for High School Students
The glass artists of First City Art Center are proud to be offering FREE comprehensive glassblowing instruction to four high school students in grades 9-11 in Escambia and Santa Rosa County. This year’s program, their fourth, will begin with an orientation on March 6, 2014 and will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays until April 22nd….
Call to Artists – Equinox Festival Sept 21, 2013
Be a part of the Second Annual Equinox Festival in the historic Long Hollow neighborhood! Space is limited, so sign up soon for your spot. Download the application form here: Artist Application for Second Annual Equinox Festival More information about the festival can be found online: Facebook.com/LongHollowNeighborhood or www.longhollowneighborhood.com
First City Art Center To Take Part in the Second Annual Equinox Festival Sept. 21, 1-10pm
The Long Hollow Neighborhood Association, North Hill Preservation Association and Living Concert Series are proud to present the Second Annual Long Hollow Equinox Festival, a day of music and community on Saturday, September 21st, 2013, 3pm to 10pm. The free rain or shine event features performing artists, refreshments, and interactive projects for people and families…
7th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Show and Sale at First City Art Center set for Oct. 12
Join us on Saturday, Oct 12th from 10:00am – 2:00pm for our 7th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch. This is our biggest patch yet! Choose from over 1500 hand-blown glass and hand-thrown clay pumpkins. These are unique one-of-a-kind pieces of art, just in time for your fall decor, holiday gift giving or collecting. Arrive early to…
7th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Show and Sale Kicks Off with a Preview Party Friday, Oct. 11
First City Art Center’s 7th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch takes place on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1060 N. Guillemard St., Creative Warehouse 1. To kick off this highly anticipated event, First City Art Center is throwing a Glass Pumpkin Patch Preview Party, sponsored by EMBRY-RIDDLE Aeronautical University WORLDWIDE PENSACOLA…