Community Calendar

MAACM Charley Harper Pelican Glass Class
Tuesday, March 17 and 24, 2026; 10 am to 1pm
Try your hand at this terrific pelican design inspired by iconic artist Charley Harper. Registration for this class includes two 3-hr glass sessions, 3/17 and 3/24. Closed-toed shoes are required to participate in class. Class fee: Non-members: $125, Members $110.

MAACM The Dragonfly Glass Class
Friday, March 20 and 27, 2026; 10 am to 1 pm
The dragonfly represents good luck, prosperity, courage, and wisdom in many cultures. Reap these benefits by crafting your own amazing insect in this level 1 project. Registration for this class includes two 3-hr glass sessions, 3/20 and 3/27. Closed-toed shoes are required to participate in class. Class fee: Non-members: $125; Members: $110.

Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works moves to Sarasota Art Museum, outdoors in the Parking Lot, on March 14 & 15, 2026 and May 30 & 31, 2026. The juried fine art and craft event features 60 quality juried artists selling their original and personally handmade art. There is something for everyone, in all price ranges. Free admission, Saturday, 10-5; Sunday 10-4. While at the show, be sure to visit the kid's art competition! More info at www.hotworks.org

GULFPORT, FL – On March 21st, Gulfport’s neighborhoods will once again come alive with color and creativity as Art in the Yard returns. The beloved bi-annual event transforms 2.7 square miles of front yards into galleries, showcasing the work of more than 70 local artists. Rain-date 3/22.

Visitors can browse an eclectic mix of paintings, sculpture, wearables, jewelry, and mixed-media pieces, all displayed in the relaxed and welcoming setting of Gulfport’s historic streets. It’s a chance to connect directly with artists, discover original works, and bring home something truly unique.

Known for its thriving arts community, Gulfport takes pride in fostering local talent, and Art in the Yard reflects that spirit of creativity and neighborly connection. Whether you’re searching for a statement piece or simply enjoying the stroll, the event offers inspiration at every turn.

For a preview of participating artists and their work, visit the Art in the Yard Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups /447969232918625/media/albums.

Maps and event details are available at: mygulfport.us/gulfport-art-in-the-yard.

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.

Mexican sculptor Jacobo Alonso brings a dynamic new body of textile work to Central Florida in this site-specific exhibition. Situated Body reimagines the classical human form through contemporary materials, especially felt, transforming traditional sculpture into colorful, expressive abstraction. Inspired by both pre-Columbian traditions and the Art Center’s Mayan Revival architecture, Alonso’s work, created during his 2025 residency at A&H, challenges assumptions about form, identity, and material.

Local Artisans will be selling gift-worthy items at the Artsy Indie Markets on Saturdays in November and December. Included are paintings, drawings, jewelry, pottery, yard art, photographs, prints, stickers, magnets, cards, ornaments and more! The markets will be held in the front yard at GCAA ArtWorks gallery at 5546 1st Ave. N.

While you’re there, come inside for the “Gift of Art” show and sale. That’s the members holiday exhibition of small handmade gifts and ornaments.

And there will be a table of gently used art supplies, craft items, books and vintage jewelry for sale.

Support your local artists while doing your Holiday shopping!

Join us for this special March Artist exhibition. We will meet the participants of Women: Leading the Change and engage in exciting conversation.

We're open from 6pm-9pm. The streets are filled for Gulfport's monthly Saturday NIGHT MARKET.

The Tampa Museum of Art offers half-day art camps in the AM and PM. Full-day camps are available with the purchase of two camps. Campers can create, learn, and play in our newly constructed education center, in the galleries, and the Curtis Hixon playground. Camps have different themes based on the Museum’s permanent collection of antiquities, modern & contemporary art, and exhibitions on view in our galleries. Needs-based scholarships are available for a limited number of campers.

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.