MFA in the News

We are honored to have features in local, regional, and national media outlets. Explore these recent articles, blogs, and posts featuring the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg:

St. Petersburg’s Museum of Fine Arts will partially close for 2 months
Tampa Bay Times
The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg will temporarily close part of its galleries as staff rearranges and reimagines its works of art.
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Sept 17, 2026

Something’s always happening on Thursday evenings at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay Beacons
ST. PETERSBURG — The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, recently announced its upcoming fall schedule for the popular Art After Dark series.
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Sept 8, 2026

The Secrets of Art Restoration
WEDU Arts Plus
Produced by St. Petersburg College students Hudson Roberts, Xavia Williams, and James Collins in partnership with WEDU, explore the meticulous craft of art conservation with Luis Seixas as he preserves historic works at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg.
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Aug 27, 2026

Going out on a Thursday? Head to St. Petersburg's Museum of Fine Arts
Tampa Bay Times
Food and wine join after-hours gallery tours and music at Art After Dark, a neat way to explore the MFA.
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Aug 20, 2026

New African Masquerades Exhibit | Morning Blend
Tampa Bay's Morning Blend
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.
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Aug 18, 2026

MFA St. Pete’s new exhibit brings the masks of four African artists to Beach Drive
‘New African Masquerades’ on display through Jan. 3 and opens this week with special engagements.
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Aug 11, 2026

St. Pete MFA exhibition explores the living art of West African Masquerade
Tampa Bay Beacons
Bringing together thirteen intricate, full-body masquerade ensembles alongside photography, video, and immersive multimedia experiences, the exhibition offers a rare introduction to contemporary masquerade traditions...
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Aug 5, 2026

Innovation Meets Heritage in West African Contemporary Artists’ Masquerade Ensembles
Colossal
Across West Africa, Indigenous communities mark holidays, rites, and sacred events with a remarkable variety of ceremonies ranging from dances to processions.
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July 29, 2026

Masks in Motion
Art Africa
New African Masquerades reclaims the living artists transforming one of Africa’s most dynamic cultural traditions.
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July 21, 2026

New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations
The Artisan
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.
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July 15, 2026

First of its kind pro wrestling-inspired contemporary art exhibition coming to St. Pete
I Love the Burg
While St. Pete is celebrated for its arts scene, the Tampa Bay region at large is widely known for something a little different: professional wrestling. A first-of-its-kind exhibition coming to St. Pete next year...
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July 15, 2026

Lies, sins and more filed in 'The Last Library IV' at Museum of Fine Arts
Spectrum News
What is truth? Who do we trust? These are questions raised by an installation at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg.
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June 23, 2026

Museum of Fine Arts unveils plan to reimagine galleries, expand art beyond gallery walls
Tampa Bay Beacons
Klaudio Rodriguez, executive director and CEO of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, says that “Art Unbound” reflects the museum’s fundamental belief that art is not a luxury for a few, but an essential human experience for all.
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June 17, 2026

Brush to canvas: News from the art community
St. Pete Catalyst
“Art Unbound” is a reimagining of works from the Museum of Fine Arts’ permanent collections.
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June 16, 2026

Enjoy Tampa Bay arts experiences at the Museum of Fine Arts, freeFall Theatre
Tampa Bay Times
Have you noticed the enormous pink-and-white carriage in front of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg?
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June 12, 2026

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg | Summer Events and Exhibitions
Tampa Bay's Morning Blend
Get out of the summer heat and explore some of the amazing new exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg.
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June 3, 2026

Artist Ali Banisadr studies ancient symbols to inform his modern works
Spectrum News
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For an artist whose work is being featured at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, he explains how a step back in time is influencing his modern work.
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May 26, 2026

See the whimsical pink carriage art known as 'Magic Grasshopper'
WFLA
Before even stepping foot in the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, a new installation of art by Yvette Mayorga is turning heads. “Magic Grasshopper” is a 30-foot-long sculpture of a pink carriage drawn by carousel-style horses.
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May 4, 2026

In the Frame
St. Pete Life
Executive Director and CEO Klaudio Rodriguez opens up about his vision for leading the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg into an exciting new chapter.
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May 1, 2026

More than 60 high-achieving artists honored at the Superintendent’s High School Exhibition of Excellence
Pinellas County Schools
The district honored more than 60 high-achieving artists at the Superintendent’s High School Exhibition of Excellence ceremony.
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April 24, 2026

What to See This Spring at Museums Across the Country
The New York Times
The season includes a Duchamp retrospective at MoMA, a window on Etruscan civilization at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco and a fashion celebration at the Phoenix Art Museum.
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April 15, 2026

The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg opens major survey of artist Ali Banisadr
Art Daily
This spring, the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg (MFA) presents Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist, a landmark exhibition celebrating one of the most visionary artists working today.
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April 13, 2026

Two new exhibitions debut today at St. Pete’s MFA
The St. Pete Catalyst
An exhibition of works by New York-based artist Ali Banisadr opens today at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg. Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist includes painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture spanning a nearly 20-year period (2006-2025) in the Iranian-born creative’s life.
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April 10, 2026

Thought-provoking installation of banned books and fabricated files coming to MFA St. Pete
I Love the Burg
Let’s set the scene. It’s 2026. Banned books are a policy conversation. Government documents are regularly described as either classified, missing or “never existed.” Into this environment, two artists have decided to build a fake library full of fabricated records, secret plans and banned books, tilt the whole thing at a dangerous angle, and call it art.
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April 1, 2026