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SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy! Check our Calendar of Events for special programming.\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 1\, 2026\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $16 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA 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! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-at-the-mfa-1-1-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Series | Masculine Beauty in Baroque and Contemporary Contexts
DESCRIPTION:MFA Spotlight Series | Masculine Beauty in Baroque and Contemporary Contexts with Natalie Velez and Brett F. Harvey \nJoin MFA Docent and Ph.D. Candidate Natalie Velez and contemporary artist Brett F. Harvey for a thought-provoking gallery talk that bridges intimidating physicality and pensive vulnerability. Within the special exhibitions In Caravaggio’s Light and Baroque Continuum\, see how these notions have been continuously evolving from Caravaggio\, the Caravaggisti\, and the contemporary. \nHarvey is captivated by the patterns of culture and civilization that human beings repeat over and over. He uses emblematic materials of our contemporary civilization to help question the perspective of our culture—referring to lessons that have been learned\, forgotten\, and rediscovered countless times. \n  \n\n\n\n\nMFA Spotlight Series | Masculine Beauty in Baroque and Contemporary Contexts with Natalie Velez and Brett F. Harvey\nTuesday\, January 6\, 2026\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA 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! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT BRETT F. HARVEY \n \nBorn in 1985 in Boston\, Massachusetts\, Brett F. Harvey currently works and resides in Naples\, Florida with his wife\, artist Lauren Amalia Redding and two sons. He attended the New Hampshire Institute of Art\, notably studying under James Aponovich and Marcus Greene. During that time\, Harvey spent five weeks studying at the Florence School of Fine Arts in Florence\, Italy\, which proved transformative. Though he obtained his BFA in Painting\, his primary interest became sculpture\, especially due to exposure in Italy. \nAfter spending a couple years as an assistant preparator at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester\, New Hampshire\, Harvey attended the New York Academy of Art. There\, his concentration was in sculpture and anatomy. He studied under sculptors Harvey Citron\, Randy McIver\, and Robert Simon. Harvey also painted under Steven Assael and Odd Nerdrum. Though he was dedicated to sculpting at this point\, it was Nerdrum who instilled what would become a dominant principle in his own work: “It all goes back to the Greeks.” \nHarvey lived and worked in Queens\, New York for seven years following graduate school. During that time\, he worked as a fabricator and the lead installation specialist for a prominent contemporary artist. This afforded him the opportunity to expand and refine his fabrication experience\, and also to travel. Simultaneously\, Harvey continued to make his own work and exhibit it primarily in New York City and the Northeast. \nIn 2018\, Harvey and his wife\, Lauren Amalia Redding\, partnered to found H&R Studio in Naples\, Florida\, where they both maintain their own studio practices. In addition to creating his own artwork\, which is represented by Method & Concept\, Harvey still performs high-end art installation on a freelance basis. \nABOUT NATALIE VELEZ \n \nIn 2009\, Natalie Velez moved from St. Petersburg\, Russia to St. Petersburg\, Florida. Natalie credits her relocation for opening a new world for her: that of American contemporary art and how it can alter the ways in which we visualize and conceptualize the world. \nNatalie earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the State University for Culture and Arts in St. Petersburg\, Russia. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in philosophy and aesthetics in visual art from the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts\, headquartered in Maine (IDSVA). In her research\, she explores the intersection of politics and cross-cultural art collaborations. \nNatalie’s professional experience includes working as an international education and business consultant\, art gallery owner\, and educator of arts and philosophy. She presented her work on the relations of arts\, aesthetics\, and philosophy during her residences in Mexico and Italy\, as well as at institutions such as the University of Tampa\, Eckerd College\, Grace College\, and the Museum of Fine Arts. She spoke at the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University and present at the 11th in vivo Dubrovnik Conference on the Philosophy of Art at The Inter-University Centre in Dubrovnik\, Croatia. \n\nImages: \nBrett F. Harvey\, Language\, 2020\, gypsum cement\, weathering steel and oriented strand board\, 67 1/4″ h x 20″ w x 17 1/4″ d (171 cm h x 51 cm w x 44 cm d)\, unique \nBrett F. Harvey\, Lithic\, 2021\, engineered cementitious composite and weathering steel\, 92″ h x 20″ w x 45″ d (233 cm h x 51 cm w x 115 cm d)\, edition 1 of 3 \nBrett F. Harvey\, Self portrait while modeling Temple Tempo Template\, 2022. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/spotlight-series-masculine-beauty-in-baroque/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,FREE for MFA Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T170000
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SUMMARY:Teen Arts Council Q&A Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:If you’re curious about applying to join the Teen Arts Council here at the Museum of Fine Arts\, come and stop by to meet some of the members of our last cohort! The previous TAC Members will share their thoughts and memories on their experiences. This is a great way to see the museum if you haven’t been in a while and a casual way to meet like-minded peers. Come ready with questions about how to apply and what could make you a strong candidate. The MFA is free for high school students on Thursday nights so make an evening of it! \nCheck out our Teens Program page to learn more about upcoming opportunties. \nTeen Arts Council Q&A Meet-up\nThursday\, January 8\, 2026\n5:00 PM–6:00 PM\n \nFREE for High School Students! \n  \nNot 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! \nBecome a Member \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/teen-arts-council-meet-up/
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:20260108T170000
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SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy! Check our Calendar of Events for special programming.\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 8\, 2026\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $16 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA 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! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-at-the-mfa-1-8-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
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SUMMARY:Studio Saturdays at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Museum of Fine Arts every second Saturday of each month for a free art making activity! The MFA will host a casual pop-up studio station in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory to make art to take home and to interact with members of your community. Enjoy Café Clementine while you make some art or browse the MFA Shop for art-centric books\, gifts\, and art supplies to take more art home with you. \nDid you know the MFA has a jade collection from Mesoamerica? Explore Mesoamerican art by making your own ‘jade’ accessories! During this month’s free art-making program\, visitors can learn about just one part of our museum collection and apply it to something they can wear today. \n  \n\nStudio Saturdays at the MFA\nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026\n9:00 AM–11:00 AM\nFREE FOR EVERYONE! The entire program takes place in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory\, right next to Café Clementine—where MFA Members enjoy 15% off. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nNot 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! \nBecome a Member \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/studio-saturdays-at-the-mfa-1-10-26/
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:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125312
CREATED:20251017T010125Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hours
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool groups and families are invited to join us as we look at the culture\, history\, math\, and science of art! Every month we will explore a new idea or special exhibition through hands-on fun. All Ages Welcome; Geared Towards Ages 5-14. \nThis month\, explore objects in our galleries highlighting Art of the Americas. Learn about cultures such as the Olmec and Maya\, discover the natural materials artists used\, and get inspired to create. Try your hand at mask-making\, nature sun prints\, and more as you weave geology and the natural world into your own art. \n  \n\nHomeschool Hours at the MFA\nWednesday\, January 14\, 2026\n10:00 AM–12:00 PM\nFREE for MFA Members; Included 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\n  \nNot 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! \nBecome a Member \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/homeschool-hours-1-14-26/
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:20260115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125312
CREATED:20251223T160629Z
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SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy! Check our Calendar of Events for special programming.\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $16 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA 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! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-at-the-mfa-1-15-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125312
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SUMMARY:Language Tour Series | Spanish-Speaking Tour with Alice Dasenbrock
DESCRIPTION:Español: Por favor únete a nosotros en el Museo de las Bellas Artes (MFA)\, St. Petersburg cada tercer domingo a las 2 p.m. para nuestra nueva serie de Giras de Idiomas! Cada mes\, un docente del MFA liderará un recorrido en un idioma distinto del inglés\, ofreciendo una oportunidad excepcional para disfrutar la vasta colección de arte del museo. Ya sea que hables el idioma con fluidez\, quieras practicar tus habilidades\, o estés buscando una forma ingeniosa de comenzar a aprender\, estos recorridos por el museo son una excelente manera de conectarte con otros a través del arte y la cultura. \nEstas visitas guiadas públicas son gratuitas con la entrada\, pero se recomienda registrarse en antemano para saber cuántos participantes esperar. ¡Las plazas son limitadas! ¡Inscríbase hoy! \n¿No puedes asistir esta fecha\, pero te interesa reservar una visita guiada en un idioma distinto del inglés? El MFA ofrece actualmente visitas guiadas en ruso\, español\, portugués y alemán. Para más información\, escríbenos a tours@mfastpete.org. \nEnglish: Join us every third Sunday at 2 pm for the MFA’s Language Tour Series! Each month\, an MFA Docent will guide a tour in a language other than English\, offering visitors a fresh and immersive way to explore the museum’s collection. Whether you’re fluent\, practicing your language skills\, or just beginning your journey\, these tours offer a welcoming space to connect through art and culture. \nDocent-led Language Tours are free with museum admission\, but advance registration is recommended so our docents can plan for group size. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! \nInterested in a tour but can’t attend on this date? The MFA also offers docent-led tours in Russian\, Spanish\, Portuguese\, and German by request. Email us at tours@mfastpete.org to learn more. \n\n\n\nLanguage Tour Series | Spanish-Speaking Tour with Alice Dasenbrock\nSunday\, January 18\, 2026\n2:00 PM–3:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \nREGISTER \nCheck out the full Language Tour schedule here to find upcoming tours in your preferred language. \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA 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! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT ALICE DASENBROCK/SOBRE ALICE DASENBROCK \n\n\nEnglish: Alice Dasenbrock is from Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and studied at the University of Cincinnati. She taught high school Spanish for 30 years. During the summers\, Alice visited Spanish-speaking countries to improve her language skills\, including Mexico\, Costa Rica\, Ecuador\, and Spain. \nAlice and her husband developed an interest in art while traveling to art museums in nearby cities. She also incorporated lessons about the art of Spain and Latin America into her teaching\, including class visits to the Cincinnati Art Museum. \nAfter retiring\, Alice wanted to continue studying both art and Spanish in Florida. Now\, she teaches Spanish in an adult education program and\, of course\, gives tours at the Museum of Fine Arts here in St. Petersburg. \n\n\nEspañol: Alice Dasenbrock es originaria de Cincinnati\, Ohio\, y estudió en la Universidad de Cincinnati. Enseñó español en una escuela secundaria durante treinta años. Durante los veranos\, Alice visitó varios países de habla hispana para profundizar su conocimiento del idioma\, incluyendo México\, Costa Rica\, Ecuador y España. \nAlice y su esposo desarrollaron un interés por el arte al visitar museos durante sus viajes. Además\, Alice solía presentar a sus estudiantes lecciones sobre el arte de España y América Latina\, las cuales incluían visitas al Museo de Arte de Cincinnati. \nDespués de jubilarse\, Alice quiso continuar aprendiendo sobre arte y español en Florida. Actualmente\, enseña español en un programa para adultos y\, por supuesto\, es guía del Museo de Bellas Artes aquí en St. Petersburg.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/spanish-speaking-tour-1-18-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,FREE for MFA Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000
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SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy! Check our Calendar of Events for special programming.\n\n\n\nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $16 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA 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! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-at-the-mfa-1-22-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T200000
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SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy! \nThis special Art After Dark evening will feature MFA Teen Poetry Night\, a powerful spoken-word performance showcasing the voices of the 2026 MFA Teen Poetry Fellows. After four weeks of exploring the galleries and drawing inspiration from artworks spanning nearly 5\,000 years\, these young poets bring their reflections to life through original poetry performed live in the galleries—offering a moving\, fresh perspective on the collection and the creative power of the next generation. \nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $16 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA 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! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-at-the-mfa-1-29-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000
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SUMMARY:MFA Teen Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the galleries for an unforgettable evening of original poetry and powerful voices as the MFA presents Teen Poetry Night\, a spoken-word performance led by the 2026 MFA Teen Poetry Fellows.  \nOver the course of four weeks\, these high school poets explored the museum’s galleries\, drawing inspiration from artworks spanning nearly 5\,000 years of global creativity. Guided by MFA educators and community poet mentors\, these fellows transformed visual art into original poems that reflect their perspectives\, experiences\, and imaginations.   \nThis special event brings their work to life through live spoken-word performances in the galleries\, celebrating the creativity and talent of young writers in our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the MFA in a brand new way – through the voices of the next generation of artists and storytellers!  \nMFA Teen Poetry Night\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026\n6:00 PM–7:30 PM \nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $16 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!)* \n*Program ticket includes Art After Dark admission from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM! Arrive early or stay late to explore the MFA Collection Galleries\, Special Exhibitions\, and MFA Shop! \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA 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! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n\n\nABOUT THE STUDENT POETS \n \nAdeline Wager \nHello! My name is Adeline Wager. I am currently seventeen years old and I have always been passionate about art. Ever since I was little\, I thought it was incredibly interesting how people could put their unique feelings and ideas together to create something amazing. I soon realized the same could be done with the written word. I think it is important for us to be able to look at these different forms of expression and see how they can be used as tools for a better understanding of the world around us. \n \nAnderson Dell \nHi! My name is Anderson\, and I am a current Junior in the International Baccalaureate Program at St. Pete High. Over the past few months\, I’ve fallen in love with all forms of art – even more so with the MFA. Writing\, in my eyes\, has been so sterilized by school standards\, yet it’s an art\, and should be explored as such. I’m here because I want to learn to craft scenes and worlds through my words. \n \nCambree Treadwell \nI’m a 16 year old girl. I’m in my junior year at Northeast High School. I’ve always adored creating art and learning about all forms of it and different cultures. I love anything to do with expressing myself\, so creating art\, creative writing\, fashion and poetry are my true passions. I love exploring the beauty of using your voice to create a masterpiece through any medium. \n \nCarter Lehart \nCarter is a Junior in the finance academy at Northeast High School where he is a member of the national honors society\, national English honors society\, key club\, and student government\, chair member of the Gay-Straight alliance\, and the vice-president of the pep club. His writing revolves around emotion and memory and the complex contradictions of life. \n \nKaitlynn Shields \nI’m currently a sophomore at Brandon High School\, and I’m excited to be part of the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete Teen Poetry Fellowship. I previously was on the teen Arts Council\, which was an amazing experience that let me see how a museum really works behind the scenes. That experience also gave me insight into how artwork is displayed and how artists think about presenting their ideas. I live in Hillsborough County\, but I love visiting art museums all over Central Florida. Exploring different museums has helped me understand how many ways art can tell a story. Even though I have minimal experience with poetry\, I’m really looking forward to learning more about the writing process. I’m especially interested in how poetry connects to visual art and how the two can inspire each other. I hope this fellowship helps me grow both as a writer and an artist. Most of all\, I’m excited to challenge myself and discover new ways to express my ideas. \n \nKyara Ocasio \nHi! My name is Kyara\, I am a 10th grade student who has a great passion for the Culinary arts and creative writing such as poetry. My two biggest goals in life is to attend the Culinary Institute of America and see the Cologne Cathedral. I love to implement truth and visceral aspects in my poetry\, as well as seeing the beauty in imperfections. I betray fairytales as I prefer the rawer and truly sensitive parts of humanity. I love seeing the Yin in life while embracing the Yang because both sides are equally beautiful and true. \n \nJulianna Mejia \nJulianna Mejia is a senior at East Lake High School where she serves as Editor of her school’s Creative Writing Club and Secretary of Quill and Scroll (Journalism Honor Society). She is also the Director of Literary Programs of her school’s chapter of National English Honor Society. In the Fall\, she plans on majoring in English- Creative Writing with a minor in Psychology. While she specializes more in short story writing\, Julianna enjoys the imagery and emotional depth of poetry. \n \nMaria Caballero \nMaria Caballero is a junior at East Lake High School where she holds a position as a member of her school’s National English Honor Society and Creative Writing club. She wants to go NYU\, where she plans to major in Journalism. Maria has a passion for fashion and politics so she hopes to be able to write about either in the future. \n \nNancy Engle \nNancy Engle is a senior at Northeast High School enjoying a schedule chock-full of art related classes. She enjoys drawing and editing the school’s literary magazine\, Soundings (which she’s been doing since sophomore year independently). Poetry has a special place in her heart\, as it was the trigger for a breakthrough in her social anxiety. She’s had a great time among her fellow poets\, historical artwork\, and wonderful mentors who have shown her how to analyze artwork beyond base level observations. She greatly looks forward to hearing everyone’s work come to fruition and will be sad to leave the workshop behind. \n \nOwen Lindenburg \nOwen Lindenburg is a junior at St. Pete High School in the IB program. The arts have always been very important to Owen\, specifically photography and poetry. Owen has participated in art competitions for instance scholastics and the 14th congressional district art competition having some photographs be featured in museum exhibitions. They have been writing poetry for a few years and their style focuses on transporting the reader directly into the perspective and topic Owen writes with and about\, that being the political and social issues of today. Owen believes the best possible way to express that is through the arts with special focus on poetry. They believe poetry is a perfect way to use words to voice activism and hopes this passion will lead to some needed change for tomorrow. \n \nPatience Jenkins \nHi\, my name is Patience Jenkins\, And if I was to use 5 words to describe me\, I would say I’m smart\, honest\, elegant\, talented and perspective. I attend Gibbs High School. I’m in the beta program with a 4.1 cumulative GPA. One thing I love about myself is how expressive I am with my words. Which is how I came upon poetry. I’m very grateful for this opportunity to get mentored by poets and gain knowledge from other young minds. \n \nTamara Barjaktarovic \nTamara Barjaktarovic is a junior in the IB program at Palm Harbor University High School\, where she serves as vice president of the Catholic Student Association and secretary of the Law Honor Society. She writes to explore the intersection of her love for travel and the impermanence of everyday moments. When not writing\, she can be found on the golf course\, reading classic literature\, or advocating for civic engagement. In the future\, she hopes to study law while continuing to write. \n \nZephyniis Wharton \nZephy is a student at Lakewood High School. She is part of the journalism program at her school and has spent much of her high school career writing about other people\, but not typically herself. Poetry\, like many\, is used as an outlet for Zephy’s feelings. Much of Zephy’s poetry revolves around the themes of womanhood and coming of age. A major inspiration for Zephy’s poetry comes from music\, including the songwriting styles of Fiona Apple and Amy Winehouse\, as well as screamo bands like Novely\, which push her to write. Zephy likes poetry because it lets her combine her love of writing into something more intimate. \n\nGenerous support for this program is provided by\n\nThe Queen’s Court\, Inc.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/mfa-teen-poetry-night-2026/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission,Youth and Family Event
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