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The Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center and The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay proudly present People, Places & Things. Works include portraits, landscapes, animals, boats, still life, and other favorite subjects. Each piece uses the pastel medium for 70% or more of the piece.

People, Places & Things will have two art receptions:
September 13 at 5:30 until 8 p.m.
October 11 at 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.

The first, second, and third-place awards will be announced on October 11.

Other exhibits on display during this time include The Hot Days of Summer (until October 5), Florida in Art (opening October 9), Adventures in Art by Jenifer Madson, Behind My Mask by Keila Small (until October 5), Main Street Bridge by Susan Husky (opening October 9) and artwork by Elizabeth Ventura.

Visit carrollwoodcenter.org for more information.

(Event image by Willow C. Wright)

GENERATOR: USF Contemporary Art Museum presents Edison Peñafiel’s MARE MAGNVM (A Floridian Odyssey/Una Odisea en la Florida), an immersive panoramic video installation filling the Harbor Hall Gallery at USF St. Petersburg. MARE MAGNVM features a stylized, monochromatic sea populated by 14 boats, each with its own unique collection of characters caught in a perpetual loop. Every 30 minutes, the film’s characters arrive back where they began. Despite being larger than life, their boats are constructed of various found objects, including wood, oil drums, and tires, pointing to real-life scenes of migration across bodies of water.

The name MARE MAGNVM comes from the Latin for “Great Sea,” the term the Romans used to describe the Mediterranean. The word “mare” has a complicated history, being associated with evil spirits and terrors in various cultures, including in Old English and Old Irish. Today, the waters of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, along with other sites of mass migration, reflect an ongoing horror, as millions of migrants flee war, instability, and climate change. MARE MAGNVM does not refer to a single migration event, but rather expands the viewers’ experience to encompass the phenomenon as a whole. A panoramic artwork, MARE MAGNVM immerses viewers in the struggle of crossing borders, alerting them to a future in which rising waters will push unprecedented numbers of people away from the places they call home.

Get into the Halloween spirit with Lasso Your Look: Decorate Cowboy Hats with Faux Cake Designs led by the talented Justina Serpentelli! This hands-on workshop will teach you how to create eerily realistic faux cake designs, adding a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween décor in a unique and creative way.

Under Justina Serpentelli's expert guidance, you’ll transform simple materials into deliciously spooky, non-edible cake decorations. Whether you're a Halloween lover or just looking to explore a new creative outlet, this workshop promises a frightfully fun experience for all!

Bring your creativity and get ready to decorate cowboy hats with quirky faux cake designs that will wow your guests. Perfect for any Halloween party, these spooky creations will take your holiday décor to the next level. No baking skills required—just a passion for Halloween fun and an eye for design! Secure your spot now for a frightfully fun experience!

Artist Series Concerts: Violist Kayla Williams, From Bach to Bluegrass
Kayla Williams, viola and Chris McCarthy, piano
Featured Emerging Artists
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 • 5:30 pm performance followed by dinner
Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293
From bluegrass to classical, jazz and gospel, Kayla Williams crosses genres and styles effortlessly. She is an advocate for all music and hopes to diversify music through her own experiences as a Black woman. Her performances include instrumental and vocal music with piano accompaniment. She will be joined by jazz pianist Chris McCarthy, who has been hailed by Hot House Jazz Magazine as “one of the most imaginative and impressive voices on the New York jazz scene.” Single ticket: $78 (includes dinner) at ArtistSeriesConcerts.org or (941) 306-1202. Concert sponsored by Patricia Bourke and Robert Downie.

The Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center and The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay proudly present People, Places & Things. Works include portraits, landscapes, animals, boats, still life, and other favorite subjects. Each piece uses the pastel medium for 70% or more of the piece.

People, Places & Things will have two art receptions:
September 13 at 5:30 until 8 p.m.
October 11 at 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.

The first, second, and third-place awards will be announced on October 11.

Other exhibits on display during this time include The Hot Days of Summer (until October 5), Florida in Art (opening October 9), Adventures in Art by Jenifer Madson, Behind My Mask by Keila Small (until October 5), Main Street Bridge by Susan Husky (opening October 9) and artwork by Elizabeth Ventura.

Visit carrollwoodcenter.org for more information.

(Event image by Willow C. Wright)

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

Skyway 2024: 12 Ways of Looking at a Landscape is USF Contemporary Art Museum’s contribution to Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration, a multi-venue exhibition that profiles the best new art in the Tampa Bay region. Other institutions participating in Skyway 2024 include The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, the Sarasota Art Museum, and the Tampa Museum of Art.

Skyway 2024: 12 Ways of Looking at a Landscape features artworks by Elisabeth Condon, Keith Crowley, John Gurbacs, Karen Tucker Kuykendall, Caui Lofgren, Bruce Marsh, Eric Ondina, Sebastian Ore Blas, Andrés Ramirez, Bradford Robotham, Erin Titus, and Susanna Wallin. Their artworks focus on a wide-open notion of landscape, invoking both the particularities of place and the universal ideas they provoke. Their wildly varied representations give sharp-eyed evidence of a common territory—the rich artistic landscape of a cultural region that has very much come into its own.

Skyway 2024: 12 Ways of Looking at a Landscape is supported in part by the Florida Department of State, Florida Arts & Culture; the USF College of The Arts; the Lee and Victor Leavengood Endowment; and the Dr. Allen W. and Janet G. Root CAM Endowment. Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration is supported by the Gobioff Foundation and the Stanton Storer Embrace the Arts Foundation.

Beginning this August, join us for the Florida Watercolor Society's 53rd Annual Exhibition. As one of the largest state watercolor societies in the nation, with nearly 1,000 members, we're proud to present this significant showcase of watercolor art. Visitors will experience a wide range of techniques, from traditional approaches to experimental methods, demonstrating the medium's versatility and the artists' creativity.

We're pleased to announce that internationally renowned watercolorist Stephen Quiller served as the juror and judge for this year's exhibition, carefully selecting the works that will be on display. We look forward to sharing these remarkable works with you.

The Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10am –5pm.

The Imagine Museum of Contemporary Glass Art is thrilled to introduce a limited-time offer for seniors! From September 3rd to November 22nd, visitors aged 65 and older can explore our mesmerizing collection of contemporary glass art for just $5. This special admission rate is available Tuesday through Friday, providing a perfect weekday escape into the world of artistic innovation.

This offer is an invitation to immerse yourself in the creativity and beauty of glass art within a welcoming and inspiring space. Alongside this incredible deal, seniors can also enjoy $10 off every $50 spent in our Museum Store and take advantage of discounted group tours at only $7.50 per person. It’s a fantastic opportunity to dive deep into the artistry of glass at an unbeatable price.

With exclusive senior admission, weekday access, and additional savings, there’s no better time to visit Imagine Museum. Secure your tickets today and don’t miss out on this chance to experience the breathtaking world of contemporary glass art! Plan your visit now to make the most of these special offers.

Imagine Museum's Annual Membership Sale is Here!

Now is the perfect time to enhance your connection to art, culture, and creativity. With exclusive access, year-round reciprocals, and free museum admission, an Imagine Museum membership gives you more than just a ticket - it's an invitation to be part of St. Pete's vibrant art community.

CHECK OUT OUR BEST SELLERS :
- Dual memberships are $100 ($50 savings)
- Friends and Family memberships are $150 ($100 savings)
- Educator & Student memberships are $20 (50% savings)

Also, if you purchase your membership by October 31st, you'll receive 4 free admission gift tickets to share the magic of glass art with friends and family Don't wait to become a member today!