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Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudí and Galban Returns to Clearwater Honoring the 100th Anniversary of Antoni Gaudí’s Death
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

As Spain and the world prepare to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of legendary architect Antoni Gaudí in 2026, Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church will host a special celebratory reception for the expanded traveling exhibition Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudí and Galban on Wednesday, June 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Clearwater. Across Spain, tributes…

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Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Announces 2026 International Photography Competition Winners & Exhibition
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

On View: June 18 – August 2, 2026 The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) is proud to present the 2026 International Photography Competition exhibition, on view June 18 through August 2, 2026 at its Ybor City galleries. Now in its latest edition, the International Photography Competition (IPC) continues to serve as a global platform…

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EnnYe Gallery and The Living Stone of Zimbabwe:
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

At the heart of Shona sculpture is a spiritual worldview. Sculptors, Mines, and the Spirit Within In recent years, EnnYe Gallery owner Vini Mutsemi, alongside Matipa Mutsemi and Mercy Nyamangwanda, has introduced American audiences, particularly in St.Petersburg, to the powerful tradition of Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe. These works stand apart not only for their form,…

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Jun Kaneko: Silence Before Sound
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Tampa Museum of Art: Through August 23, 2026 For the past six decades, Jun Kaneko has defied what is possible with clay. Admired across the globe for his creative achievements, Kaneko is described as a pioneer—a trailblazing artist who continues to experiment in a range of media. His story begins in Nagoya, Japan, where Kaneko’s…

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Whitney Paige
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 7, 2026August 27, 2026

Whitney Paige is a figurative oil painter and muralist based in St. Petersburg, Florida. She began her career in Miami as a live art instructor, later moving to Appalachia, where she exhibited her work with a variety of galleries—including a pop-up solo show at The Bascom: Center for the Visual Arts. Her work explores the…

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Marc Brechwald
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 7, 2026August 26, 2026

In an era dominated by digital images and instant photography, artist Marc Brechwald proves that a simple graphite pencil can still stop viewers in their tracks. At first glance, Brechwald’s work often looks like black-and-white photography. The detail is striking, every wrinkle, reflection, and subtle shadow captured with precision. But lean closer and the truth…

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LUKA SULIC LIFE – Presented by VignaPR and Rise Music Management
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

*the new album* THE NEW ALBUM OF UNRELEASED TRACKSBY THE CELLIST AND COMPOSER LUCA SULIC In 2022, Luka Šulić stepped back from the intense touring schedule of 2Cellos to make space for creativity and to focus on family life – he has recently welcomed his fourth child. For the new album LIFE, released on Platoon…

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Second Nature: Grain as Source, Canvas, and Collaborator
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Scott Solary’s Debut Solo Exhibition at Forever Florida Gallery Forever Florida Real Estate – Grand Central2629 Central AveSt. Petersburg, FL 33713May 9, 2026: 5-9pm (On display May 1-31) On the evening of May 9th, from 5 to 9 p.m., Forever Florida Gallery will open its doors to a landmark moment for artist, Scott Solary: his…

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Exhibit: “Rise” at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

For millions of travelers each year, the first glimpse of Pinellas County comes not from a beach or museum—but from an airport terminal. At St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, better known as PIE, the arts have become part of the travel experience, transforming a simple transportation hub into a gateway to the region’s vibrant creative culture….

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Babs Reingold
ByThe Artisan Magazine May 3, 2026August 26, 2026

Two major Museum Exhibits After Venus: Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg: May 16 – August 30, 2026Forest Bathing: Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art: June 27 – December 6, 2026 Babs Reingold, a St. Petersburg. Fl based contemporary artist whose work bridges ecological awareness, material sensitivity, and conceptual inquiry. Over several decades, she has developed a…

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