One of downtown Jacksonville's most recognizable industrial event spaces is about to feel a lot more churchy. Church of Eleven22 has signed a decade-long lease for The Glass Factory, the roughly 16,000-square-foot venue at 601 N. Myrtle Ave., and says the move will bring more regular programming along with upgraded audiovisual systems. The deal hands control of a popular wedding and event hall to a faith-based operator and could reshape how often the space is available for private rentals, expos and public shows.
According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, Eleven22 signed a 10-year lease to occupy the property and plans to use it primarily for ministry-focused events. The outlet reports that the church intends to put money into upgraded audiovisual technology and to run a more consistent schedule, rather than keeping the building as a broadly open-for-rent event hall.
About The Glass Factory
The Glass Factory bills itself as a historic industrial wedding and event venue, with about 16,000 square feet of flexible space and amenities that include a bridal suite and lounge areas. As detailed on The Glass Factory website, the building hosts weddings, expos and immersive performances under high ceilings and exposed beams that lean hard into the warehouse-chic aesthetic.
Eleven22 Already Uses The Space
This is not a brand-new relationship. Eleven22's events calendar shows the church has already programmed partner events at The Glass Factory. One example: the "15th Annual Freedom Gala" took place there on Jan. 31, 2026, according to a listing on The Church of Eleven22 website. The new lease essentially formalizes what has been an on-again, off-again use of the venue.
What It Means For Bookings
The Jacksonville Business Journal reports that Eleven22 plans to operate the building with a Christian focus rather than as a traditional publicly available rental hall. That shift could narrow the number of open dates for outside promoters and couples who are not connected to the church. Organizers and couples with upcoming reservations will want to keep a close eye on both the venue and church calendars to see how often the space remains available.
What To Watch
Couples and producers with future events at The Glass Factory should check the venue's booking page and Eleven22's events calendar for any updates or changes in availability. The venue site lists contact information and booking details, while the church calendar already shows prior partner events at the space. For details, see The Glass Factory and The Church of Eleven22.
