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Tuesday - Saturday:
10am - 5pm
Hub on Canal
THE HUB ON CANAL
Founded
Founded in 2010 by Sally Mackay, Susan Stern and Susan Ellis in New Smyrna Beach, The Hub on Canal was born from the belief that art, music, and wellness are essential catalysts for social impact and community revitalization. What began as a bold dream of a “central hub” for creativity became a reality in 2012, supporting local and emerging visual artists. Now home to 65 artists and featuring active working studios, live music, and diverse workshops and programs, and community outreach, The Hub has been a cornerstone of the historic district.
Today, the organization has entered a new era of growth. With the landmark addition of Jane’s Art Center and a dedicated new education building, the organization has officially rebranded as The Hub Arts Collective, expanding its reach to meet the community where they are through immersive creative expression.
Event Content
Watch a “Living” Gallery Evolve Unlike a standard art show, you get to witness the process from the first sketch to the final blend. Seeing a professional artist turn a slab of grey concrete into a hyper-realistic 3D portal is pure creative magic.
Claim Your Own Concrete Canvas Don’t just watch—get messy! The event features a dedicated Community Zone where anyone (not just the pros) can grab a bucket of chalk and leave their own mark on New Smyrna Beach history.
Vote for the “People’s Choice” Award You get to be the judge. Stroll the blocks, evaluate the technique and creativity of the competitors, and cast your vote to help your favorite artist take home the trophy and bragging rights.
The “Hub-to-Street” Scavenger Hunt Step inside The Hub on Canal during the event to see how the permanent indoor gallery art compares to the temporary outdoor chalk pieces. It’s a great way to cool off and see work from over 70 local resident artists.
Snap Mind-Bending 3D Photos Many artists specialize in anamorphic art—drawings that look like 3D pits, towers, or objects when viewed from a specific angle. It’s the ultimate “Instagrammable” moment where you can pose as if you’re falling into a chalk-drawn canyon.
Rock Out to Sidewalk Beats The event usually features live music and street performers that keep the energy high. There’s nothing quite like the vibe of live acoustic sets echoing through the salty air while the street fills with color.
Jane's Art Center
JANE’S ART CENTER
Founded
Jane’s Art Center was founded by Terry Jane England in 2019. The center was named after her mother, Jane Smith, a true spirit of New Smyrna Beach. Jane was a single parent, an artist and environmentalist, and animal advocate.
Jane’s includes a state-of-the-art clay studio, where true learning and community come together, honoring Jane.
In 2023, Terry donated Jane’s Art Center and all of its assets, including Tom the Cat, to The Hub on Canal.
We offer hand building, wheel, and glazing workshops for all skill levels. Our kiln room holds five electric kilns, while outside we have gas, soda and raku kilns.
It is here that our new educational facility will be built to expand ceramics and glass offerings, as well as 2D art and outreach.
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Open Studio
Welcome
Welcome to Jane’s Open Studio – a haven for experienced students to embark on their own creative journey with clay.
Join us and let your creativity flow as you connect with a community of like-minded individuals.
“These hours are subject to change without notice.
Please review the physical calendar in the Studio for the most up to date information.”
Open Studio access is space limited.
To reserve your spot, you must visit or call the gallery at 1(386) 402-8673 during normal gallery hours.
Monthly Open Studio access is $140.00 for Hub onCanal + Jane’s members and $155.00 for future members.
Studio Schedule
Tuesday
10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday
1:00pm – 9:00pm, 12/31 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday
10:00am-5:00pm, Closed Christmas Day
Friday
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm – 7pm on 12/6, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Rest of Month
Educational Center
THE HUB ARTS COLLECTIVE – EDUCATIONAL CENTER
LOCATED AT JANE’S ART CENTER
SETTING THE STAGE
The Hub on Canal has been a catalyst for artistic expression and cultural enrichment in downtown New Smyrna Beach since our inception in 2012. Our mission is to inspire, nurture and celebrate creativity
through the arts as we serve the New Smyrna Beach community and beyond. Over the years we have operated as a hub for artists, residents and visitors alike, allowing for the development of a sense
of community and providing a platform for artistic growth.
Jane’s Art Center is younger, but began with no smaller ambitions. Jane’s sought to make its mark in the community by focusing primarily on ceramics. Today, Jane’s features a gallery where high-end ceramics
predominate the offerings alongside a bustling clay studio complex that has few serious competitors in the area.
THE OPPORTUNITY
In the Spring of 2023, the England family made the multi-million-dollar gift of Jane’s Art Center to The Hub
on Canal. While we now have more art gallery space, the combination significantly broadened the
ways we can bring arts instruction to the community. Whether through classes, workshops or community
outreach, we now can have an even greater impact together than The Hub and Jane’s had separately.
A plan for expansion has been established.