French Riviera-Themed Fundraiser on March 28 Showcases Exclusive Works by Resident Artists
EMMAUS, PA, February 26, 2026 – JuxtaHub, the Lehigh Valley’s new arts and innovation nonprofit, announces its first annual JuxtaHub Collection Soirée fundraiser, a private, French Riviera-themed
celebration featuring exclusive, never-before-seen artwork created by JuxtaHub’s Resident Artists. The event is presented in part by Embassy Bank and takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at JuxtaHub’s home at 375 South 10th Street in Emmaus, PA. Tickets are $150 per person ($135 for JuxtaHub members) and are available at juxtahub.com/soiree.
Guests are invited to dress in their Riviera finest and spend the evening mingling with artists and collectors while enjoying live music from the Dan DeChellis Trio, wine, specially-curated cocktails from mixologist Kathryn Armstrong, and light bites provided by Cathy’s Creative Catering. There will also be a silent auction for an array of items soon to be announced via JuxtaHub’s social media channels.
The evening’s centerpiece is the JuxtaHub Collection — a curated selection of original works by resident artists spanning painting, ceramics, mosaic, and more — available exclusively for purchase by ticket holders.
“The Collection Soirée shines a well-deserved spotlight on the incredibly talented artists who call JuxtaHub home and it gives our community a meaningful opportunity to begin or add to an art collection they’ll treasure for a lifetime,” said Ryan Hill, Executive Director of JuxtaHub. “When you purchase a piece at the Soirée, you’re not just acquiring something beautiful; you’re investing directly in an artist and in the creative life of this region.”
The artists creating work for this year’s Collection are JuxtaHub’s resident studio artists, who work within the organization’s converted warehouse space in Emmaus.
Resident Artist Kat Collins speaks to what the event means from the artist’s perspective: “Creating new work for the JuxtaHub Soirée feels especially meaningful to me as a resident artist. JuxtaHub creates space for artists to develop work with intention — through trust, care, and community — and that commitment is deeply felt in the work being made for this event.”
Sneak peeks of the works being created for the Collection will be shared on JuxtaHub’s social media channels in the weeks leading up to the event. Followers can find them at @JuxtaHub on Facebook and Instagram.
The artists featured include:
- Joy Barnes
- Lori Beneyton
- Kat Collins
- Janet Dance
- Rhiannon Davis
- Rosemary Geseck
- Pam Gontram
- Ana Hamilton
- Deming King Harriman
- Jill Italiano/House of Metalworks
- Peter Italiano
- Tijasia A. Lett
- Tracy Maley
- Domenick Naccarato
- Ramon Peralta
- Karen Rauppius
- Tory Schultz
- Elena Shackleton
- Suzanne Montgomery Skoras
- Deborah Slahta
- Anthony Smith, Jr.
- David Sommers
- Olaf Starorypinski
- Hisao Taya
- Billy Thompson
Every ticket purchased supports JuxtaHub’s mission to connect creators, artists, and makers from diverse disciplines and foster opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley. Tickets are processed through Zeffy, ensuring 100% of every purchase goes directly to JuxtaHub’s mission.
In addition to Embassy Bank, event sponsors include Cathy’s Creative Catering and Cindy Karchner Photography.
Tickets are $150 per person ($135 for JuxtaHub members) and include entry, all food and beverages, and access to purchase from the JuxtaHub Collection. Space is limited.
To purchase tickets, visit juxtahub.com/soiree or zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-juxtahub-collection-soiree.
About JuxtaHub
Founded in 2019, JuxtaHub connects creators, artists, and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley; we are where arts and technology intersect. Our 35,000-square-foot space – located at 375 South 10th Street in Emmaus – is home to 23 resident artists and features a convergent makerspace, ceramics studio, educational classrooms, art galleries, and multi-purpose gathering areas. JuxtaHub has launched a summer camp for children ages 6-12: https://juxtahub.com/summercamp/.
Information provided to TVL by:
Ryan Hill
