A Reimagined Home for Handmade Art Founded by Carmen Smith Barkett, ArtsiPhartsi originally opened in 1991 and became a vibrant destination for fine, fun, and funky handcrafted art. After closing in 2007 to focus on family and community service, it triumphantly reopened in 2023 in a beautifully renovated 102-year-old bungalow at 4002 S MacDill Ave…
ThinkTank Theatre will feature three new plays at its 5th Annual TYA Playwrights Festival on Sunday, August 24th, 2025. The festival will be hosted by the JCC on the Cohn Campus located at 13009 Community Campus Dr, Tampa, FL 33625. The new plays will be performed as staged readings, combining the talents of local theatre…
Since its launch three years ago, DRV Gallery has become a vibrant hub for some of the region’s most dynamic visual and performance artists. Located on Gulfport Boulevard, the gallery hosts artist openings, live music events, and creative workshops in its popular showroom and event space. The collection features work from nearly 15 award-winning visual…
Brenda McMahon Gallery’s two-month summer art showcase, We the People, inspired artists and visitors from throughout the region, garnering media coverage and providing a platform for both visual and performance artists. As the calendar turns to autumn and the beginning of the art season, the gallery continues its run of excellence this September and October with…
Director Eric Davis, Music Director Michael Raabe and Choreographer Leann Alduenda helm the rarely produced Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Tell Me On a Sunday. freeFall’s season opener, Tell Me On a Sunday, opens September 5, 2025. This underrated musical romance, from the award-winning composer of The Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard, follows a young English girl who has recently…
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) is celebrating World Photography Day with a full week of events, programs and promotions designed to engage the public and honor the power of photography. From August 19–24, 2025, visitors are invited to take part in daily activities at FMoPA that make photography accessible, educational, and fun for all ages….
Major Exhibition Presented by Bank of America The Tampa Museum of Art announces the opening of In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection, on view from August 7 through November 30, 2025. This sweeping exhibition brings together over 100 works by more than 75 artists to explore the…
Featuring Le Jazz – Hosted & Emceed by Erica Sutherlin The 2025 Al Downing Honors featuring Le Jazz, hosted and emceed by Erica Sutherlin, pays tribute to individuals who have contributed the understanding and appreciation of Jazz in the Tampa Bay area. Le Jazz, has been a staple of St. Petersburg’s music scene for over 15 years, delivering smooth, soulful,…
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance proudly announces the appointment of Helen French as its new Executive Director, effective August 1, 2025. A celebrated performing artist, educator, and longtime arts advocate, Helen brings more than 20 years of creative leadership to the role. “We are thrilled to welcome Helen into this new leadership role,” said Ryan…
Nestled on the lush Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College, the Leepa‑Rattner Museum of Art (LRMA) opened its doors in January 2002. Born from the visionary generosity of abstract-expressionist Allen Leepa and housed within an architectural marvel, LRMA has matured into a vibrant hub where art, education, and community converge. A Legacy Origins in Passion…