AUGUST 15, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2027 Masquerade has long stood as the iconic African performance genre, and yet the artists who create masquerades are often unacknowledged and under-represented in exhibitions and publications. New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations showcases the artworks and voices of individual creators and offers a fresh take on the…
The Florida Orchestra has released the lion’s share of its 2026-’27 season program, and its Masterworks series — always the red meat of what’s on offer — focuses heavily on American composers, honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary. Those include Bernstein’s captivating “Age of Anxiety,” led by legendary U.S. conductor Leonard Slatkin on April 2 &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
THERE WILL BE SPRINGBy Marc Yacht Cruel and cold are the winter monthsLiving beings pursue the warmthMany just huddle togetherTo overcome frigid weather. Lakes, ponds, and rivers, ice caked, stillEmpty trees shake, bend, and shiverDry chilled air and shadows prevailRare warm sun may offer relief. Freezing days and nights pass slowlyLife itself does move at…
Spring is approaching slowly and steadily. Here on the Gulf Coast, the seasons may vary little, yet there is a shift noticed in the air when the sun suddenly kisses your skin with a deep warmth. I find that having grown up with the four seasons, I hibernate during the winter months: hiding inside, eating…
This month’s GCAA ArtWorks exhibition presents the work of three local artists who have different approaches to creating expressive abstractions in art. Jeanne Heywood, Lee Jensen, and Greg Matthews are all local artists who paint together at The Morean’s Wednesday Expressive Painting class. The show is curated by Barb Beyhl, who paints along with…
BLACK BOOTS MARCH Black boots march across the nation Hands held high with straight stiff salute Confusion and fear mark the mood As more black shirted men gather.Did we ever expect them here With steel blue eyes and stern faces Seeking out the flawed and impure Yet, there they are an uncontrolled force.The lawful courts do now permitAn effort to allow…