Community Calendar

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.

MAACM Art Nouveau Glass Class NEW DESIGN
Tuesday, April 21 and 28, 2026; 10am to 1pm
Celebrate the natural forms and sinuous curves of Art Nouveau, a movement which flourished concurrently with the Arts and Crafts movement, by creating a stunning leaded glass panel. Level 1 classes are the perfect introduction to the craft of leaded glass. Registration for this class includes two 3-hr glass sessions, 4/21 and 4/28. Closed-toed shoes are required to participate in class. Class fee: Non-members: $125, Members $110.

Award-winning and internationally recognized artist Janet Echelman (American) is renowned for her soaring installations that merge ancient craft with cutting-edge technology. Using centuries-old fishing net knotting techniques, Echelman transforms humble materials into ethereal sculptures that visualize natural phenomena and the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment.
Radical Softness offers a rare, intimate look at Echelman’s artistic evolution, tracing her journey from early explorations in drawing, painting, and textiles to the monumental, netted sculptures that have redefined public spaces around the world. This exhibition contextualizes the artist’s practice, revealing the narratives, influences, and processes that drive her work. At its core, the exhibition highlights Echelman’s use of softness as a powerful tool—not only in material but as a philosophy. Showcasing a selection of works from across all four decades of the artist’s path-breaking career, along with a series of never-before-seen cyanotypes, Radical Softness reveals how an artist’s work can bring people together and carve out space for reflection in an ever-changing world.
Founded in New York City and based in Boston, Studio Echelman’s impact is global. A recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Harvard Loeb Fellowship, Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award, Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellowship, and Fulbright Lectureship, her monumental sculptures span five continents. Recent commissions include Remembering the Future at the MIT Museum (2025), Butterfly Rest Stop in Frisco, Texas (2024), Current in Columbus, Ohio (2023), Bending Arc at the St. Pete Pier in Florida (2020), Earthtime Korea (2020), Impatient Optimist at The Gates Foundation in Seattle (2015), and 1.8 Renwick at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (2015), among others.
Janet Echelman: Radical Softness is organized by Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and curated by Lacie Barbour, associate curator of exhibitions at Sarasota Art Museum.

Image: Janet Echelman (American). Study (Butterfly Rest Stop 1/9 scale), Rome, Italy, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Giovanni DeAngelis.

MAACM Charley Harper Cardinal Glass Class
Friday, April 24 and May 1, 2026; 10am -1pm
Dive right into this popular Level 1 leaded glass project that features a delightful geometric cardinal inspired by Charley Harper and his love for wildlife. Registration for this class includes two 3-hr glass sessions. Closed-toed shoes are required to participate in class. Class fee: Non-members: $125, Members $110.

Imagine Museum proudly participates in Museums for All — simply present your SNAP Benefit card and photo ID to one of our associates upon arrival and enjoy $3.00 admission to the museum. Children ages 6 and under are free.

Join us for an artistic journey geared toward young artventurers every Saturday! Led by our friendly associates, children ages 4-11 will be guided through our world-class glass art galleries. They will then have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and express themselves with a fun and engaging craft activity.

Featuring works by such acclaimed modern and contemporary artists as Louise Bourgeois, Chuck Close, David Hockney, Yoko Ono, Kara Walker, Ai Weiwei, and more, this never-before-seen exhibition offers a rare glimpse into private collections held throughout Southwest Florida. From paintings, sculptures, and prints to photographs and video works, Something Borrowed, Something New showcases a diverse range of artworks produced by some of the most prominent artists of our time. Complementing these borrowed selections, this show also features exciting new pieces and creates a dialogue between the works of late 20th-century trailblazers and today’s leading global artists. Together, this curation celebrates our region’s passion for the visual arts with extraordinary artworks never to be exhibited side-by-side again.

Something Borrowed, Something New is organized by Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and curated by Rangsook Yoon, senior curator at Sarasota Art Museum.

Museum Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 10 am–5 pm
Sunday: 11 am–5 pm

Photo: Cara Romero (Chemehuevi/American, born 1977). TV Indians, 2017. Archival pigment print, 35 × 53 5/8 in. Courtesy of the artist, © Cara Romero. In the collection of The Richard and Ellen Sandor Family.

Maria A. Guzmán Capron explores the complexities of identity through her vibrant figurative textiles in a new solo exhibition. Born in Milan to Peruvian and Colombian parents and later relocating to Texas as a teenager, the California-based artist understands first-hand the challenges of toggling between different cultures and geographies. Capron channels these personal experiences into her artwork, creating layered portraits of exuberant, multi-faceted characters. In Penumbra, meaning almost- or half-shadow, Capron’s other worldly figures exist in a realm of possibility and express the duality within us all. Through her use of hand-dyed, painted, and screen-printed fabrics, Capron asks viewers to consider the way our own identities have been stitched together over time—beautiful, ever-evolving collages of ancestry, culture, and life experiences.

This exhibition is organized by Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and curated by Lacie Barbour, associate curator of exhibitions at Sarasota Art Museum.

Museum Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 10 am–5 pm
Sunday: 11 am–5 pm

Photo: Maria A. Guzmán Capron. Eros, 2022. Fabric, thread, batting, stuffing, spray paint and acrylic paint, 81 x 87 x 1 1/2 in. Courtesy of the artist and Nazarian / Curcio.

Want a break from your day to de-stress and enjoy artwork? The Virtual Artful Connections is an art-viewing and discussion program focused on mental well-being and stress reduction. Join us on Zoom for an hour-long experience which includes:

A relaxation exercise

A question of the day

A facilitated discussion about one piece of artwork that is currently on display at the Tampa Museum of Art

Space is limited, and advanced registration is required. An email will be sent with the Zoom link once a ticket is ordered

Sessions Available | 1/30, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/29
This event is held online via Zoom | Claim your ticket for the link!

MAACM “SENSE-SATIONAL” Tours
Fourth Friday of each month: April 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Enjoy a fun, multi-sensory approach to MAACM’s guided tours! SEE beautiful masterworks from the Arts and Crafts Movement. LISTEN to stories told by our knowledgeable docents. SMELL fragrances that stir your memory of the past, artisans, and art. TOUCH art objects and feel the craftmanship of skilled artisans. Please note: not for individuals aversely sensitive to aromas or to those that experience allergic reactions. Tour is approximately 1 hour. Price: Included with admission.