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SUMMARY:Book + Banisadr Book Club | Sound + Composition
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist\, the Book + Banisadr Book Club invites participants to immerse themselves into the complex\, turbulent worlds of Banisadr’s works through the lens of contemporary fiction that mimic the artist’s practice in both chaos and composure. \nThis month’s selection\, A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan\, is an award-winning\, genre-bending novel that follows interconnected lives across time\, exploring music\, memory\, and the deeply human pursuit of meaning\, redemption\, and connection.  \nEach session will feature a specially paired wine\, unlimited popcorn\, a carefully facilitated book club discussion\, and a gallery talk to bridge the artworks in the exhibition to the relevant and resonant conversations shaping our society today.  \nHeld in partnership with Book + Bottle. To purchase A Visit from the Goon Squad from Book + Bottle\, click here. \nThu\, July 2\, 6 PM – 8 PM\n$25 for Members\n$35 for Not-Yet-Members\nTicket includes program and one glass of wine. Additional wine available for purchase. \nTICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nAbout Book + Bottle\n \nBook + Bottle is a bottle shop\, an independent bookstore\, a coffee café\, and a wine bar all rolled into one exquisite little package. They have the most passionate\, friendly\, and helpful team in town to help you choose a book or a bottle or to take care of you and your friends on your night off. \nThey’re an independent\, woman-owned\, values-driven\, sustainably run\, local-first business that believes little kindnesses can make our community—and the world—a better place. \nAbout A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan\n \nNATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE WINNER • With music pulsing on every page\, this startling\, exhilarating novel of self-destruction and redemption “features characters about whom you come to care deeply as you watch them doing things they shouldn’t\, acting gloriously\, infuriatingly human” (The Chicago Tribune). \nOne of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years • A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the Century • A Los Angeles Times Best Fiction Book of the Last 30 Years \nBennie is an aging former punk rocker and record executive. Sasha is the passionate\, troubled young woman he employs. Here Jennifer Egan brilliantly reveals their pasts\, along with the inner lives of a host of other characters whose paths intersect with theirs. \n“Pitch perfect . . . Darkly\, rippingly funny . . . Egan possesses a satirist’s eye and a romance novelist’s heart.”—The New York Times Book Review \nSee ALL Book + Banisadr Book Club Dates and Times: \n\nMay 7\, 2026 @ 6 pm: Book + Banisadr Book Club | War + Apocalypse\nJune 4\, 2026 @ 6 pm: Book + Banisadr Book Club | Mythology + History\nJuly 2\, 2026 @ 6 pm: Book + Banisadr Book Club | Sound + Composition
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/book-banisadr-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hours | Yvette Mayorga and The Magic Grasshopper
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool groups and families are invited to join the MFA as we explore culture\, history\, math\, and the science of art alongside exhibitions in our permanent collection. With a little imagination and a whole lot of inspiration from Yvette Mayorga’s The Magic Grasshopper\, you’ll create your own mini and magical form of transportation using recycled materials. \nInstruction and activities are designed for students ages 5–14. Family members and caregivers should be in attendance with students. \nHome School Hours occur the second Wednesday of each month. \nWed\, July 8\, 10 AM – 12 PM\nFREE for MFA Members\nIncluded with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required \nREGISTER FOR HOMESCHOOL HOURS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBecome a Member
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/homeschool-hours-7-8-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Homeschool Hours,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000
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SUMMARY:Studio Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Put on your favorite pink attire! We’re taking inspiration from Yvette Mayorga’s The Magic Grasshopper and creating monochromatic pink artwork at our FREE pop-up studio in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory. We’ll bring the materials. You bring the fun! \nDesigned for visitors of all ages\, Studio Saturdays happen every second Saturday and include a free art-making activity. Enjoy Café Clementine\, where members enjoy a 15% discount\, and browse the MFA Shop for books\, gifts and art supplies to take home. \nSat\, July 11\, 9 AM – 11 AM\nFREE FOR EVERYONE \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBecome a Member
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/studio-saturdays-7-11-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,FREE for Pinellas County Residents,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation | Ward Shelley\, Douglas Paulson\, & Dr. Stanton Thomas
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a thought-provoking conversation with Ward Shelley and Douglas Paulson\, the artists behind The Last Library IV: Written in Water\, and the MFA’s Hazel & William Hough Chief Curator\, Dr. Stanton Thomas. Together\, they’ll unpack the ideas behind this immersive installation\, a precarious library where truth\, fiction\, and power collide.  \nFilled with banned books\, fabricated records\, propaganda\, and foundational texts\, The Last Library IV asks urgent questions about evidence\, authorship\, and the fragile systems that shape what we believe. In this lively discussion\, Shelley and Paulson will share insights into the project’s evolution\, its use of humble materials like cardboard\, and its relevance in an era defined by misinformation and censorship. \nFrom the enduring power of the written word to its growing instability in today’s “post-truth” landscape\, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the artists about how and why this work challenges us to reconsider what we trust – and why it matters. \nSun\, July 12\, 1 PMFree with admission; Registration required \nRegister \n\nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nWard Shelley and Douglas Paulson have been collaborating in performance and installation projects since they met in Brooklyn in 2004. Their most-often cited works are the Archive projects and the Last Library series\, in which rooms full of sculptural objects\, typically books and boxes\, become immersive sculptural supports for text. They have also made inhabited structures in which they lived and worked\, such as Flatland with Alex Schweder\, and have collaborated with artist collectives in Queens\, New York. \nThe text material in The Archives and Last Libraries reflect the artists interest in the plight of contemporary culture and how it has been shaped by mass media technologies and the needs of the powerful. Popular internet memes\, trendy political jingoism\, lost histories\, commercial slogans and notions of individualism are all in play. These pieces are designed for immersive browsing and reflection. No two person’s experiences will be the same. \nShelley and Paulson have exhibited together more than 25 times across the United States and Europe\, but centered in the New York area. Shelley also makes informational diagrams and inhabited performance architecture with Alex Schweder. A graduate of Florida Presbyterian College\, now Eckerd College\, Shelley splits his time between Connecticut and Florida. Douglas Paulson has years of experience working in the artist collective scene and teaches at Parsons\, New School University. He lives in Queens\, NY. \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/in-conversation-shelley-paulson-thomas/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event,Lecture / Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T160000
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Summer Camps at the MFA: Art & Archaeology Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to dig up some history? Travel back in time as we learn about the art and science of archaeology. Discover how archaeologists piece together the past from Ancient Greece and Rome to Mesoamerica and even right here in Tampa Bay! We’ll spend the week exploring our own miniature archaeology sites\, learning about artifacts\, and creating a time capsule for future archaeology campers to discover. This camp also includes a field trip to the St. Petersburg History Museum\, located on the St. Pete Pier. \nThe Art & Archaeology camp is designed for ages 6-10. \nSOLD OUT\nMon\, July 13 – Fri\, July 17\n9 AM – 4 PM\n$240 for MFA Members\n$290 for Not-Yet-Members \nTo join the waitlist or for more information\, please email programs@mfastpete.org and include the name(s) of the camp(s) and your preferred contact information. Waitlist requests are filled on a first-received basis. \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBecome a Member
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-archaeology-camp/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Summer Camp,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T160000
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Summer Camps at the MFA: STEAM Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Discover how science\, technology\, engineering\, and math are all connected to the arts. We’ll dive into marine biology and our local ecosystem\, experiment with colorful chemistries\, and go on safari in the gallery. Special guests will bring the wonders of nature inside to inspire artmaking and highlight how we can protect wildlife right here in Tampa Bay. This camp also includes a field trip to the St Pete Pier and the Tampa Bay Discovery Watch Center. \nThe STEAM Summer Camp camp is designed for ages 6-10. \nSOLD OUT\nMon\, July 20 – Fri\, July 24\n9 AM – 4 PM\n$240 for MFA Members\n$290 for Not-Yet-Members \nTo join the waitlist or for more information\, please email programs@mfastpete.org and include the name(s) of the camp(s) and your preferred contact information. Waitlist requests are filled on a first-received basis. \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBecome a Member
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/steam-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Summer Camp,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T090000
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SUMMARY:Summer Camps at the MFA: Art Lab
DESCRIPTION:It’s a week of experimentation in the art lab! Choose from one of five day camps\, or choose them all. From painting and printmaking to archaeology and science experiments\, young artists will explore creativity through hands-on artmaking inspired by history\, innovation\, and discovery.  \nThe Art Lab camp is designed for ages 11-13. \nMon\, July 27 – Fri\, July 31\,\n9 AM – 4 PM\nDay Price: $55 MFA Members; $65 Not-Yet-Members\nWeek Price: $240 MFA Members; $290 Not-Yet-Members \nREGISTER FOR THE FULL CAMP \n\nDay 1 | July 27 – Creative Canvases \nGet ready to paint! Explore types of paintings throughout history as inspiration for your own painting style. \nREGISTER FOR DAY 1 \n\nDay 2 | July 28 – Upcycled Artmaking \nDiscover how everyday items can be repurposed to make art by using recyclable materials and found objects to make your own mini art museum. \nREGISTER FOR DAY 2 \n\nDay 3 | July 29 – Printmaking \nYou won’t believe how many ways art prints can be created. Make your own unique block prints\, cyanotypes\, and even art stamped from Lego pieces! \nREGISTER FOR DAY 3 \n\nDay 4 | July 30 – Art and Archaeology \nDig into this day camp\, where you’ll learn to create like ancient artists. Excavate\, document\, and leave your own time capsule behind for future campers to discover! \nREGISTER FOR DAY 4 \n\nDay 5 | July 31 – Science and Art Exploration \nChallenge your creativity in artmaking by experimenting with the elements of art and science. You’ll use chemistry\, paper circuits\, and color theory to create your own unique work of art. \nREGISTER FOR DAY 5 \n\nSpace is limited\, and camps fill quickly. To join the waitlist or for more information\, please email programs@mfastpete.org and include the name(s) of the camp(s) and your preferred contact information. Waitlist requests are filled on a first-received basis. \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBecome a Member \n  \nSponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/summer-camps-at-the-mfa-art-lab/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Summer Camp,Youth and Family Event
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