Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Explore the World. Choose your Adventure.
Get ready to transform everyday household items into your own experimental piece of art! By using science, technology, engineering, and math, you’ll discover how creativity and innovation come together to inspire your unique artistic creation.
Abracadabra! Transform any object into art with a wave of your magic wand. Using inspiration from our newest special exhibition, New African Masquerades, you’ll discover how everyday objects can be turned into enchanting art.
Join MFA St. Pete at the Tarpon Springs Library for an exploration of zine-making—a creative, DIY booklet that gives artists and authors a space to share their thoughts, ideas, interests, and unique perspectives. Led by MFA Docent Specialist and local artist Cato Galen, participants will explore works from the museum’s collection and discover how art can inspire their own creative storytelling. Then, transform those ideas into a one-of-a-kind zine using accessible, hands-on techniques.
Create a mixed media self-portrait that reflects your identity, interests, and experiences—not just your appearance. Then, use the in-gallery activity guide to explore the stories of people represented throughout the museum’s galleries.
One of the oldest forms of visual arts, portraiture teaches us about historical figures, ancestry, and so much more. What would your portrait say about you? Create portraits of yourself, a friend, or a family member at our FREE pop-up studio in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory. We’ll bring the materials. You bring the fun!
Join the Mixed Media Journaling group at Clearwater East Community Library at SPC for a special edition session inspired by the vibrant collection at MFA St. Petersburg. No experience needed. Just bring a notebook or journal, a touch of imagination, and a passion for creating.
Put on your writing hats and bring your creative minds! This month, join us for a FREE pop-up studio in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory, where we’ll explore the art of Black-Out Poetry. Inspired by the MFA’s artwork, you'll uncover hidden poems tucked inside existing texts to capture the essence of your favorite pieces.
Celebrate the Sunshine State with fellow homeschool families from across Tampa Bay. Together, we’ll explore Florida’s vibrant history, discover local artists, and learn how people have captured our state’s beauty through art across generations.
Explore the MFA’s newest exhibition, Jake Troyli: By Any Stretch, with fellow homeschool families from across Tampa Bay.
Take inspiration from our newest special exhibition, Jake Troyli: By Any Stretch, at this free pop-up studio in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory. Discover your creative voice and design a one-of-a-kind self-portrait using vibrant acrylic paint markers.
Don’t eat the artwork! But have you ever wondered what kinds of art you can find right at your dinner table? Together, we’ll discover how people throughout history have created stylish, beautiful tools for eating and drinking and make some tasty-looking discoveries along the way.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with our free pop-up studio in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory. This hands-on creative session is inspired by the incredible women artists in our collection. Discover their work, explore new techniques, and create your own piece of art!