Over seven years, Brenda McMahon Gallery has established itself as a premier destination for art lovers and artists across Florida and the Southeast. The gallery has garnered praise from the community, artists, and the media, significantly contributing to the enhancement of Gulfport’s vibrant creative scene.
Recently, the gallery expanded its roster of fine artists and hosted its first two themed and juried art shows: “We the People” last July 4th and “Leading the Change,” which took place in honor of Women’s History Month in March. Both events showcased some of Florida’s most gifted visual artists, alongside prominent poets and prose writers, as the gallery staged its first two spoken word performances in conjunction with the exhibits.
“The artistic talent that has responded to our themed events is both eye-opening and heart-opening, and we’ve been honored to bring the creative community together at these two timely events,” said gallerist Brenda McMahon. “The outpouring of creativity and passion from artists and poets has been an affirmation to us at the gallery and an inspiration to the community.”
In addition to her duties as gallerist and multi-award-winning ceramic artist, McMahon hosts Art & Inspiration, a podcast on Radio St. Pete that welcomes leading creatives from the area. The show has become a platform for McMahon to showcase new and emerging artists and to keep her fingers on the pulse of the Tampa region’s blossoming arts scene.
“I am excited for each show I record,” says McMahon. “The region’s abundant talent, its numerous outstanding art shows and festivals, and the quality of people I get to record conversations with are creatively stimulating.”
On Friday, May 1, Brenda McMahon Gallery celebrated its seven-year anniversary at the heart of Gulfport’s artistic community. Many of the gallery’s 20 artists will join McMahon to connect with art enthusiasts and visitors, whose ongoing support has been essential to the gallery’s success. Live music will be provided by The Podheads, a regional favorite featuring one of the gallery’s jewelers, Berkeley Grimball, who will perform on an instrument he invented called the podharp. Each band member contributes a unique musical style to the ensemble.
Says McMahon, “We are a forward-thinking group at the gallery, and it’s wonderful to take an evening to reflect and share our enthusiasm with our art-loving community, and more importantly, to thank them! Each day we open our doors to new artists and community members with innovative ideas and a shared commitment to using art as a vehicle for social change, and we look forward to more great featured artists and themed shows in the years to come.”
For more information, visit BrendaMcMahonGallery.com or follow the gallery on social media @BrendaMcMahonGallery. The gallery is located at 2901 Beach Boulevard S. and can be reached by phone at (727) 454-0453 or by email at BrendaMcMahonGallery@gmail.com. •
