The Craftsman Rose Garden is a vibrant planned mixed-use destination designed to bring together food, art, music, culture, and community in the heart of St. Petersburg. Centered around a stunning 4,000-square-foot courtyard and Central Avenue-facing sidewalk café, the development features a restaurant, Karma Juice Bar & Eatery, and a boutique Airbnb experience — all woven…
From April 3 through May 1, St. Petersburg’s Bayboro Brewing will transform into a gallery of feline-inspired artworks with “Caterwalls”, a cat-themed fine art exhibition showcasing original pieces from some of the biggest names in Tampa Bay’s creative community. Just as caterwauling is cats making themselves impossible to ignore, “Caterwalls” is helping raise funds and…
Elevating Pinellas County as a Cultural Destination Creative Pinellas is spearheading a transformative new arts tourism funding program designed to position Pinellas County as a premier cultural destination while strengthening its creative economy. On Tuesday, the Pinellas Board of County Commissioners approved the $500,000 program by unanimous vote. Creative Pinellas will direct the program, which…
A Rare Glimpse into Private Art Collections of Southwest Florida New exhibition features original works by artistic legends including Louise Bourgeois, Chuck Close, Kara Walker, Ai Weiwei, and more. Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design (SAM) is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Something Borrowed, Something New,” opening to the public…
PlayCon Gaming and Comic Convention returns to the Central Park Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026! PlayCon is a must-attend event for long-time fans or those just discovering the world of comics and gaming. Attendees can participate in gaming competitions, sit in on panels, vote on cosplay contests, and shop a diverse lineup of vendors showcasing everything from comic books and artwork…
Perceptions of the Body Last night’s edition of Nude Nite at Coastal Creative felt less like a traditional gallery opening and more like stepping into a surreal art carnival built around the human body. For three nights each March, the national traveling exhibition transforms a warehouse space into a pop-up immersive gallery, and this year’s St. Petersburg show continued…
WHAT:Live mural painting transforming a PedalPub into a mobile public art installation WHO:Nicole Stott (NASA astronaut and artist)Cora Rodriguez (local muralist)Tricia Sham (local muralist) WHEN:March 17, 202610am-5pm or so WHERE:PedalPub Hub – 1975 3rd Ave S (20th St S & Pinellas Trail)Downtown St. Petersburg WHY IT’S VISUAL:Artists painting directly onto a PedalPub while the public watches. The…
FCCC 2026 Photography Conference Photographers of all skill levels—from beginners picking up a camera for the first time to seasoned professionals—are invited to attend the Florida Camera Club Council (FCCC) – 2026 Photography Conference, March 27–29, 2026, at Manatee Technical College, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203. Under the theme “From Vision to Vivid: Bringing Your Creative…
Four-day, indoor fair will feature 300 artists from around the world. Tampa is set to welcome a significant addition to the global arts calendar this fall with the inaugural Art Fair Tampa, taking place October 15–18, 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center. The four-day celebration of contemporary art, cultural exchange, and immersive creative experiences will…
Monthly-rotating industry night for arts and culture workers: Open Studio Friday Open Studio Friday was created out of a desire to connect and see each other’s artwork and creative spaces. Every month, on the Friday evening before 2nd Saturday ArtWalk, a different art studio building invites fellow artists, gallerists, curators, and arts & culture workers. This…