• Spotlight Series | The Art in Molecule Connections

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    MFA Spotlight Series | The Art in Molecule Connections Join MFA Docent Dorothy Cappadona and scientists from the Tampa Bay Research Institute for a gallery talk that bridges sciences and art. Within the 20th Century Modern Art galleries of the…

  • Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist and The Last Library IV: Written in Water | MFA Member-Exclusive Preview

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Two Extraordinary Exhibitions. One Unforgettable Night. MFA Member-Exclusive Preview & Reception The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Executive Director & CEO, Klaudio Rodriguez and the Board of Trustees invite you to an exclusive first look at a double-feature opening:…

  • Exclusive Artist Tour | The Alchemist with Ali Banisadr

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Exclusive Artist Tour | The Alchemist with Ali Banisadr Be among the first to experience Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist in this exclusive tour led by the artist himself. As you move through the galleries, Banisadr will share insights into nearly two decades of his work, reflecting…

  • In Conversation | Ali Banisadr and Dr. Stanton Thomas

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    In Conversation | Ali Banisadr and Dr. Stanton Thomas Don’t miss this exclusive morning of art and art history! Join artist Ali Banisadr in conversation with Dr. Stanton Thomas, the MFA’s Hazel and William Hough Chief Curator, for an illuminating discussion on the ideas,…

  • Distant Worlds

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Join the MFA and St. Petersburg Poet Laureate Denzel Johnson-Green for an afternoon of wonder and creation as Cellist Cori Lint weaves a map to new sonic worlds. As she performs her works, the audience will be given the option…

  • Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Spend your Sunday immersed in art and nature! This unique program invites visitors to embark on a journey that celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and the role it plays in sparking human creativity. Begin the afternoon at the MFA…

  • Writer’s Workshop | The Garden of Your Mind

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Celebrate National Poetry Month at the MFA! In partnership with poet Ariana Kija Matondo, the MFA is hosting a three-part poetry workshop series focused on ekphrastic poetry—the art of writing descriptive and imaginative poetry inspired by visual art. In the…

  • Book + Banisadr Book Club | War + Apocalypse

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Immerse yourself in the complex, turbulent world of Ali Banisadr’s art through the lens of contemporary fiction. The Stationary Shop by Marjan Kamali, is a poignant novel of love, loss, and fate set against the backdrop of 1950s Tehran, following a young couple whose lives are forever changed by political upheaval.

  • Curator Talk | Noah Cox on The Question of Abstraction

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Join Noah Cox, Assistant Curator, for an engaging conversation about the significance and evolution of abstract art, from the early days of Modernism to the present.

  • Language Tour Series | German-Speaking Tour with Anita Birrer

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Schließen Sie sich uns jeden dritten Sonntag um 14 Uhr im MFA für unsere neuen Sprachrundgänge an! Jeden Monat wird ein MFA-Museumsführer einen Rundgang in einer anderen Sprache als Englisch leiten und so eine einzigartige Möglichkeit bieten, die Sammlung des Museums zu erleben. Egal, ob Sie die Sprache fließend beherrschen, Ihre Fähigkeiten üben möchten oder eine kunstvolle Möglichkeit suchen, mit dem Lernen zu beginnen – diese Rundgänge sind eine großartige Gelegenheit, sich durch Kunst und Kultur mit anderen zu verbinden!

  • In Conversation: Sarah Ann Weber and Stefano Di Paola

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Known for her richly layered works on paper, Sarah Ann Weber creates lush, immersive environments that blur the boundaries between landscape, memory, and inner life. In this conversation, Weber and gallerist Stefano Di Paola will discuss the evolution of her practice, the role of material and process in her work, and the artist–gallerist relationship.

  • After Hours (21+) | The Alchemist

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Experience an adults-only evening of art and music that emulates the mysterious and world-building work of artist Ali Banisadr. His intricate abstractions and colorful brushwork set the tone for a night of after-hours exploration amid the pulsating sounds of DJ Brian.