{"id":147848,"date":"2026-02-26T22:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147848"},"modified":"2026-02-26T22:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:16:11","slug":"juxtahub-invites-the-lehigh-valley-to-start-or-grow-an-art-collection-at-their-first-annual-collection-soiree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147848","title":{"rendered":"JuxtaHub Invites the Lehigh Valley to Start or Grow an Art Collection at their First Annual Collection Soir\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"

French Riviera-Themed Fundraiser on March 28 Showcases Exclusive Works by Resident Artists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

EMMAUS, PA, February 26, 2026 –\u00a0<\/strong>JuxtaHub, the Lehigh Valley’s new arts and innovation nonpro\ufb01t, announces its \ufb01rst annual JuxtaHub Collection Soir\u00e9e fundraiser, a private, French Riviera-themed<\/p>\n

celebration featuring exclusive, never-before-seen artwork created by JuxtaHub’s Resident Artists. The event is presented in part by Embassy Bank<\/a> 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<\/a> members<\/a>) and are available at juxtahub.com\/soiree<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Guests are invited to dress in their Riviera \ufb01nest 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\u2019s social media channels.<\/p>\n

The evening’s centerpiece is the JuxtaHub Collection \u2014 a curated selection of original works by resident artists spanning painting, ceramics, mosaic, and more \u2014 available exclusively for purchase by ticket holders.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Collection Soir\u00e9e 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,\u201d said Ryan Hill, Executive Director of JuxtaHub. \u201cWhen you purchase a piece at the Soir\u00e9e, you’re not just acquiring something beautiful; you’re investing directly in an artist and in the creative life of this region.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Resident Artist Kat Collins speaks to what the event means from the artist’s perspective: \u201cCreating new work for the JuxtaHub Soir\u00e9e feels especially meaningful to me as a resident artist. JuxtaHub creates space for artists to develop work with intention \u2014 through trust, care, and community \u2014 and that commitment is deeply felt in the work being made for this event.\u201d<\/p>\n

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 \ufb01nd them at @JuxtaHub on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The artists featured include:<\/strong><\/p>\n