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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 Cafe 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. \nApril is Art in Bloom month for the MFA and with the spirit of flowers in mind\, this month’s free art activity will be creating your own flower bouquet out of paper! Explore how different types of flowers can be made yourself that will never wilt. \n  \n\nStudio Saturdays at the MFA\nSaturday\, April 11\, 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-4-11-26/
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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SUMMARY:Distant Worlds
DESCRIPTION: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 to write poems inspired by Lint’s six pieces and the colored lights that hang above her. Afterward\, there will be a group discussion and Q&A with the musician. \nThis event is free and open to the public and is part of the City of St. Petersburg’s “City of Writers” program. \nDistant Worlds | Writing Poems to the Sounds of a Cello and a Lush Colorscape\, with Cellist Cori Lint\nSunday\, April 26\, 2026\n3:00 PM–5:00 PM\nMary Alice McClendon Conservatory\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFREE \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 CORI LINT \nCori Lint is a cellist and software engineer from Cuyahoga Falls\, OH. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music\, she is a founding member of the string quartet Thalia Strings\, and co-founder of Classical Revolution St. Pete\, a nonprofit that brings classical music into community spaces. \nCori has performed with many ensembles including the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and Candlelight quartets\, and has been featured in national tours for the Eagles and the Electric Light Orchestra. As an artistic administrator\, Cori has worked with a wide variety of artists and organizations including Seal\, Sting\, Itzhak Perlman\, Lynn Harrell\, The Cleveland Orchestra\, The Florida Orchestra\, and Wintergreen Music Festival. \nCori is a software engineer with the Tessitura Network\, a nonprofit software company for arts and culture organizations\, and has served as Director and Mentor of Artists Who Code\, supporting musicians who pursue careers in technology. \nABOUT DENZEL JOHNSON-GREEN \nDenzel Johnson-Green is the fourth poet laureate of Saint Petersburg\, Florida. He is the creator and editor of the poetry and art journal\, Neptune\, which was nominated best literary journal in Creative Loafing. Denzel is the recipient of the Roy Peter Clark Literary Prize and the creator of the free\, weekly workshop/open mic\, Community Poetry\, founded in 2019. \nSince 2020\, Denzel has created several poetry readings including Getting There\, The Cavern of Dancing Lights\, Moonflower\, Slam Sandwich\, and Bonfire Poems. He is the creator and co-host of SPOK\, an ongoing philosophical discussion group aimed at creating civil spaces for ordinary people to talk about difficult subjects. His works can be found in Saw Palm\, Oddball Magazine\, The Artisan\, Art Coast Journal\, and Neptune. Denzel can be seen getting pizza with friends and writing poems in downtown St.Pete. \n\nImages: \nCori Lint — photo by Denzel Johnson-Green\nDenzel Johnson-Green — photo by Jared Morgenstein
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/distant-worlds/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,FREE for Pinellas County Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
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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. \nKick off the approaching summer with free bookmark-making to use for your summer reading. Come to the MFA’s conservatory for children’s books to read and bookmark making for all ages with coloring materials\, stickers\, and more! \n  \n\nStudio Saturdays at the MFA\nSaturday\, May 9\, 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-5-9-26/
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:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Painting in the Park 2026
DESCRIPTION:Painting in the Park is the MFA’s FREE annual community celebration of all things art! This year\, the beloved event returns with more activities\, community partners\, and opportunities for fun than ever before. \nFamilies\, friends\, and art lovers of all ages are invited to spend the day exploring 20+ colorful\, creative\, messy\, and marvelous art activities inspired by works from the museum’s collection. Activities are designed for everyone—from toddlers and teens to adults ready to rediscover their inner artist. \nParticipants will receive a Painting in the Park Discovery Passport to guide them to each station and earn a stamp as they complete each activity. Complete at least 10 activities throughout the day to win a special prize: FREE Family Admission to the MFA\, redeemable on the day of the event or on a future visit! \nActivities at this year’s event will include: \n\nEn Plein Air Painting inspired by Claude Monet\nA Paper Poppy Field inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe\nAn archaeology dig inspired by the Antioch Mosaics\nOp Art Drawings inspired by Victor Vasarely\nBracelet making inspired by Ancient Roman jewelry\nAnd more!\n\nThe fun continues with art-filled activities led by our friends at: \n\nClay Co-Op\nOverspray Art Space\nSt. Pete Ceramics\nTampa Bay Watch Discovery Center\nCurious Creations Co.\nAdditional community partners will be announced soon!\n\nEnjoy live entertainment\, along with delicious food and treats from local vendors. Food and entertainment announcements coming soon! \nPainting in The Park 2026\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\n11:00 AM–3:00 PM\nFREE for EVERYONE! \nREGISTER FOR PAINTING IN THE PARK \n*Registration for Painting in the Park is not required. Activities will run while supplies last. \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 \nABOUT TAMPA BAY WATCH DISCOVERY CENTER \nThe Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center\, located on the St. Pete Pier\, is an interactive educational space dedicated to exploring and protecting the region’s unique marine ecosystem. Operated by the nonprofit Tampa Bay Watch\, the center features hands-on exhibits\, live animal displays\, and a touch tank that allow visitors of all ages to engage directly with local wildlife and learn about the importance of environmental stewardship. Through daily programs\, educational activities\, and wildlife boat tours departing from the Pier\, the Discovery Center highlights ongoing efforts to restore Tampa Bay and inspires visitors to take an active role in preserving its waters for future generations. \n \nABOUT CURIOUS CREATIONS CO. \nAs a mom to two energetic boys\, Celine understands the importance of keeping little hands and minds engaged with fun\, screen-free activities. She began creating sensory bins to encourage her oldest son to explore\, learn\, and play independently—and what started as a simple solution quickly grew into a true passion. \nThrough her business\, Curious Creations Co.\, Celine designs sensory kits\, toys\, and learning materials that spark curiosity and creativity while promoting fine motor skills\, sensory exploration\, and imaginative play. Each item is lovingly handcrafted to bring joy\, learning\, and a little magic into every home. \nWhether you’re enjoying a quiet moment or watching your child dive into a world of discovery\, you can trust that they’re engaged in meaningful\, enriching play. Celine is grateful for every family that makes Curious Creations Co. part of their journey—your support means the world! \n \nABOUT CLAY CO-OP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Clay Co-op is a community-focused ceramic studio and creative space in St. Petersburg where artists of all levels can learn\, create\, and connect through clay. Offering classes\, workshops\, memberships\, and kiln-firing services\, the studio is equipped with pottery wheels\, hand-building tools\, and a full glaze lab to support both beginners and experienced makers. Rooted in a welcoming\, collaborative environment\, the Clay Co-op fosters creativity\, experimentation\, and shared learning—bringing together a diverse community united by a love of ceramics.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/painting-in-the-park-2026/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for Pinellas County Residents,Youth and Family Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000
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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. \nPipe cleaners make great accessories and works of art. Swing by the MFA this Saturday morning to make your own colorful crowns\, bracelets\, flowers\, and more! \n  \n\nStudio Saturdays at the MFA\nSaturday\, June 13\, 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-6-13-26/
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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