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Wednesday - Saturday
11am - 5pm
NOW SHOWING
Tidal Creek - 2024 - 18 X 24 - $375 - 720 nanometer Infrared Photography©
Meet the artists, Jean Hutchison Smith this Thursday, 5-7pm
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
I challenge my viewers to see the beauty in everyday scenes. Beauty can be found within many things that we pass every day and do not notice. My use of mostly Black & White images, or subtle color images, is in the hope of setting a mood and inviting people to take time out from our busy lives to look at what is really there, as opposed to passively looking at "pretty pictures." I challenge myself to see patterns within the light, whether abstract, color, infrared, or whimsical.
In the past, we have lived in harmony with our natural world, connecting with people and places. However, at this time, while we are more connected through technology, we are also becoming more isolated from each other and from our natural world. Ironically, this is occurring at the same time that our natural world is under threat and rapidly changing. We are all witnessing and recording significant changes to our landscape, even if we are not aware that we are doing so.
Photography is about stopping time, literally drawing with the light that exists at that moment and preserving the scene, allowing others to view and contemplate.
In the past, we have lived in harmony with our natural world, connecting with people and places. However, at this time, while we are more connected through technology, we are also becoming more isolated from each other and from our natural world. Ironically, this is occurring at the same time that our natural world is under threat and rapidly changing. We are all witnessing and recording significant changes to our landscape, even if we are not aware that we are doing so.
Photography is about stopping time, literally drawing with the light that exists at that moment and preserving the scene, allowing others to view and contemplate.
GOA Photography Exhibition is held once a year to showcase the 850 Area photographers. The competition is juried and judged. The Best of Show winner receives a solo show the following year.
All works are for sale. We would like to thank the Mike Ross Family for supporting GOA.
EXHIBITION: JANUARY 15–FEBRUARY 21, 2026
I became interested in photography at an early age and studied film photography in the early 1980s. While I eventually wound up working in graphic arts, publishing, printing, and web design, I never lost the desire to create images through the medium of photography.
Today's new photographers often start out with digital and color, often overlooking the power of Black & White. I feel that shooting in Black & White helps a photographer learn to "see" the light. Also, when shooting film, you have a predetermined number of exposures. Each shot must be carefully thought out. I look through the viewfinder to decide what I want to show, and what I want to crop. Then I print the full image with no cropping. Jean Hutchison Smith
Today's new photographers often start out with digital and color, often overlooking the power of Black & White. I feel that shooting in Black & White helps a photographer learn to "see" the light. Also, when shooting film, you have a predetermined number of exposures. Each shot must be carefully thought out. I look through the viewfinder to decide what I want to show, and what I want to crop. Then I print the full image with no cropping. Jean Hutchison Smith
N o w S h o w i n g
Jeri Carter began painting at the age of eight years old after Santa left an easel under the tree. She began painting as a child and took it quite seriously throughout her life. The collectors and admirers of her work are thrilled to be able to see never before seen pieces on show now at the GoA. While you gaze at the work of Jeri Carter, you will feel the humidity in the air, the smell of moss, the freshness of early winter when the japonica are in bloom. Jeri Carter is an artist of the south. From the salty north Florida coastline to the hills and tall pines in Alabama, she captures the light. Jeri Carter is a treasure.
Jeri Carter's work will be on exhibit and for sale at the Gallery of Art 850 in Panama City, Florida January 22 until March 7, 2026
upcoming exhibits
Scott Rashid, Watercolorist / Bay County Audubon Society
OPENING RECEPTION
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 5-7PM
PUBLIC IS INVITED
Colorado Artist, Researcher, Bird Rehabilitator, Author, and Director of the nonprofit the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI), Scott Rashid will have a solo exhibit at the Gallery of Art 850 in March. Scott has been painting, illustrating and writing about birds since 1989. He has been passionate about birds ever since he was a young boy living in Wisconsin. When in college he created is unique, one-of-a-kind, painting style that combines Cubism and Realism. Like Pablo Picasso and the other cubistic painters, Scott wanted to show multiple views of his subjects in each painting. Like the realists, he wanted his subjects to be identifiable and realistic. He combines these two styles to depict birds in a way that is unique in the art world. Painting in transparent watercolor, he portrays a single species three times in every painting.
Americana Letterpress Music Posters
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AMERICANA POSTER ART
March 13th the Gallery of Art brings a collection of Posters by Hatch Show Print and Yee Haw. These are lino-cut and letterpress printed posters, mainly country music icons, they are a must see. Conway Twitty with a Kung-Fu grip is alone worth the visit. Many were mounted by Underglass Framery owner and craftsman, Gary Schierberg. All art is for sale.
Documentary Film by Hal Jacobs
Friday, March 27, Movie Starts at 7PM$10 at the doorThis isn’t just a screening. It’s a shared night - watching something meaningful together, talkingabout it, and leaving a little more connected than we arrived. Stay after for a Q&A with Director, Hal JacobsSo come help us christen The Dock - a new screening series in Historic Downtown PanamaCity where documentaries land, linger, and spark conversation. A PC Downtown Renaissance flagship program.
The Polaroid Show, Rufus Stansell, artist
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THE POLAROID SHOW
Bear wrestler, TV repairman, cowboy, wanderer, veteran, fix-it man, joker, friend, puzzle maker, and opossum seller.
Polaroids of Rufus Stansell from the 1980's. and 90's. A visual story of an interesting human.
Exhibit is May 7 through June 20, 2026
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O N S H O W
January 29th - March 21, 2026
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Call to Artists: THE COLOR BLUE
INTAKE
April 24th and 25th, from 11am to 5pm
Drop off is April 24th and 25th, from 11am to 5pm
. The entry fee is $26. We will have a form for you to fill out, with the Title of your work, medium and the price you wish to sell it for.
The Opening Reception for The Color Blue is 5-7pm Thursday April 30, 2026
The exhibition will close on June 27, 2026.
Your art should be picked up on June 27 by 5pm If your artwork is not picked up in one month, by July 27, 2026, it will be donated to a local charity.
CRITERIA; the Color Blue
Artwork must be original, done by you. Signed by you. All mediums accepted. Sculpture, paintings, digital, photography, and mixed media.
- Size cannot exceed 24" wide X 38"height
- Must have "D" rings to hang in the gallery and place them 3” from top edge if possible.
- For canvas without frames, the sides of must be painted.
- Artwork must be for sale. The gallery retains 25% of all sales.
- No violence depicted will be accepted.
- One piece per artist.
- All works must be 75 to 100% blue.
- Must live in the 850 area code.
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Call to 850 Artists: The Color Blue All mediums accepted. Sculpture, paintings, digital, photography, mixed media. All works must be 75 to 100% blue. One piece per artist. No violent imagery is accepted. Must live in the 850 area code. Intake is April 24 and 25 - 11am to 5pm. The Opening Reception is from 5-7pm April 30, 2026. The show ends on June 27. Please read the criteria!
Last year we had such success with The Color Red, we thought we'd bring you another color challenge. Art entry fee is $26.00 for this true blue show!
Evening events 2026
Songwriters Circle
Love Love Love
WILD AT HEART continues with a Songwriters Circle featuring Dave Schwartz, Britt Mathews & Matt Siegle and Curt McCarthy. This evening will be all about Love, Love, Love. The music of love, words of love and you'll be surrounded by the Wild At Heart Paintings on exhibit.
Cover is $10. We take cash, check, Venmo and credit cards at the door the night of the event. There are no reserved tickets. With all events, there is no smoking or vaping allowed. No outside food or beverage. Adult beverages and snacks are available. Do not bring pets, same for children.
$10. at the door
Friday, February 13 | 7:00-9:00pm
Wild about Jazz
Third Friday Jazz
WILD AT HEART oh yes it will be a WILD FRIDAY with this group! Friday, February 20th from 7pm to 9pm join jazz favorite Steve Gilmore on bass, Luke Pinegar on piano and Mike Stone will be the vocal. This group will be performing at the Gallery for a listening room experience. Mike Stone always brings an exciting element of fun. The cover is $10. We take cash, check, Venmo and credit cards at the door the night of the event. There are no reserved tickets.
With all events, there is no smoking or vaping allowed. No outside food or beverage. Adult beverages and snacks are available. Do not bring pets, same for children.
$10. at the door
Friday, February 20 | 7:00-9:00pm
Musician: Matt Law
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Front Man, Side Man, Master Luthier, British Motorcycle Owner, United States Veteran. Matt Law will be performing blues at the Gallery of Art on Friday, March 13th from 7-9pm. This evening will be a special one and this is Matt Law's first performance at the Gallery of Art.
$10. at the door
Friday, March 13 | 7:00-9:00pm
Celtic Dulcimer Music
Gather round as we join a relaxing fun afternoon in the Gallery of Art for a concert from the 11th Street Dulcimers. They will have: Mountain Dulcimer, Hammer
Dulcimer and other instruments. We will have lyrics so you can Sing A Long
! ☘️ Wear green! ☘️
Free Concert, 11th Street Dulcimers
Saturday, March 21 | 1:00pm
March Jazz Night
Friday, March 20th from 7pm to 9pm is another night of Jazz to be performed at the Gallery for a listening room experience. The cover is $10. Cash, check, Venmo and credit cards at the door the night of the event. There are no reserved tickets. We have beverages and snacks too. With all events, there is no smoking or vaping allowed. No outside food or beverage. Adult beverages and snacks are available. Do not bring pets, same for children. The Gallery of Art is a fine art gallery during the day and a listening space for live music.$10. at the door
$10. at the door
Friday, March 20 | 7:00-9:00pm
artWalkPC
Artists behold come together and make downtown peeps get know you! Each year, twice a year in the spring always before Mother's Day and in the fall before winter holidays - artists and art galleries come together for a free event of ArtWalk.
If you are interested in being involved with ArtWalk, either as an artist or as a downtown business - let us know by going on the ArtWalkPC website here:
https://artwalkpc.com/
FREE EVENT
Saturday, May 2 | 12:00-5:00pm
Evening Events TICKETS + GENERAL INFORMATION
The Steve Wiggins Band
Third Friday Jazz Concert
The Chris Mondak Jazz Band from Nashville
Opening Art Reception
Welcome to Gallery of Art 850,
Mark White & Kim Griffin White to
carry on, and build on the cultural mission
of the Mary Ola Reynolds Miller Family.
- Cash, check, Venmo & credit cards at the door the night of the event.
- This is a fine art gallery providing a space to listen to music.
- No reserved tickets.
- With all events, there is no smoking or vaping allowed.
- No outside food or beverages.
- No coolers and such.
- Do not bring pets, same for children.
- Most shows are 7pm to 9pm unless otherwise noted.
- Musicians play 45 minutes, with a break, then another 45 minutes
- We have been told the acoustics are wonderful.
- The Gift Shop is open during intermission.
Mary Ola Reynolds Miller
Mary Ola Reynolds Miller was the cultural 'go to' person for decades in Panama City, FL. Mary Ola Miller began the Gallery of Art in 1967 and ran it until her passing in 2011. She connected our community to culture, art and music all her life.
Kim Griffin White and Mark White
Kim Griffin White & Mark White became owners of the Gallery of Art in April, 2023 and continue to engage and welcome all things creative and cultural in our artistic coastal community in Panama City on the Gulf of Mexico.
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