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Painting in the Park 2025
Celebrate the MFA’s 60th Anniversary at this year’s Painting in the Park!
Painting in the Park is our annual FREE community celebration of all things art – and this year promises to be our biggest bash yet, featuring 20 colorful, creative, messy, and marvelous activities inspired by the artworks inside our museum. Activities are designed for toddlers, teens, and in-betweens, and adults are welcome to join in on the fun, too!
Participants will receive a Painting in the Park Discovery Passport to help guide them to each station and will earn a stamp for their passports as they complete each activity. Complete at least 10 activities to earn the prize of free Family Admission to the MFA!
The first 250 families to pre-register for the event will receive a complimentary MFA Tote Bag – perfect for carrying around your Painting in the Park creations!
Activities at this year’s event will include:
- En Plein Air Painting inspired by Claude Monet
- Pastel Portraits inspired by Derrick Adams
- A Paper Poppy Field inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe
- An archaeology dig inspired by the Antioch Mosaics
- Gyotaku Prints inspired by Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress
- And more!
The fun continues with art-filled activities led by our friends at:
- Clay Co-Op
- NOMADstudio
- Overspray Art Space
- Print St. Pete
- St. Pete Ceramics
- Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
- Tombolo Books
- USF Card
- St. Anthony’s Hospital
Enjoy live entertainment, along with delicious food and treats from:
- Sweet Fixation
- Latin Lunch Box
- The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops
- Rock Fire Pizza
Painting in the Park will also include a Sensory Relief Zone hosted by our friends from USF’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.
Painting in The Park 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
FREE for EVERYONE!
Register in advance to receive a special MFA Tote Bag!*
REGISTER FOR PAINTING IN THE PARK
*Registration for Painting in the Park is not required. While supplies last.
Call for Painting in the Park Volunteers
Interested in volunteering at Painting in the Park?
Not yet a member?
Become a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!
MFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year, early access to special exhibitions, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine, special member-only exclusive events, and more. Bring the whole family!
PAINTING IN THE PARK 2025 IS PRESENTED BY:
SUPPORTED BY:
Sponsorship opportunities for Painting in the Park are still available! Learn more about becoming a Painting in the Park sponsor here!
