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SUMMARY:Gilded Age Geishas: 19th Century America’s Obsession with Japan
DESCRIPTION:Gilded Age Geishas: 19th Century America’s Obsession with Japan\nIn the late 1870s Americans were obsessed with a new style called Japonisme. Influenced by the art and culture of Japan\, dishes\, earrings\, wallpaper and even door hinges suddenly were covered with smiling geishas\, paper parasols\, and folding fans. Around the country women joined the fashion frenzy\, dressing in kimono and holding “Japanese tea parties”. Join Annamarie Sandecki\, former Director of the Tiffany & Co. Archives\, as she discusses America’s first home decorating obsession. \nGilded Age Geishas: 19th Century America’s Obsession with Japan\nSunday\, March 30\, 2025\n2:00 PM–3:00 PM\nMarly Room\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. Registration 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 ANNAMARIE V. SANDECKI \n \nFor 30 years Annamarie was the Director of the Tiffany & Co. Archives and Heritage Collection.  She was tasked with acquiring vintage Tiffany jewelry\, watches\, silver hollowware and objects d’art for the Company’s own collection.  The resulting assemblage of several thousand museum-quality pieces is universally recognized as the world’s most important group of luxury objects by America’s most iconic jeweler.  Recently Annamarie has written about jewelry in Currier & Ives prints and provided object essays for the catalog accompanying The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition Collecting Inspiration\, Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co. Currently she is an expert researcher for the International Antique Jewelers’ Association as well as a frequent guest lecturer.  She is well-known among jewelry enthusiasts for her Instagram account Archivists Delight.   \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/gilded-age-geishas/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk | Brookhart Jonquil
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk with Brookhart Jonquil\nIn 2024\, Miami-based artist Brookhart Jonquil was commissioned to create Sky Dancer\, a site-specific sculptural duo in the alcoves of the Museum’s Great Hall. Please join us for a presentation by Jonquil as he describes that work\, along with his larger practice. \nJonquil’s artwork challenges us to become aware of the constructed nature of our perception. Using the visual language of illusion\, he works with mirrors and prisms as optical materials\, creating objects and images that exist only in relationship with a perceiver. In this artist talk\, Jonquil will show us the development of his early works\, which attempted to diminish physical material in favor of the intangible– empty space\, light\, and gravity. Bringing us to his recent ecologically-oriented works\, Jonquil traces the evolution of his understanding of space\, and shows that our ability to respond appropriately to the challenges facing the world is inseparable from our ability to see the world as it is\, which is inseparable from our ability to let go of what we think we see. \nJonquil’s work has been exhibited by the Bass Museum of Art\, the De la Cruz Collection\, MoCA Tucson\, Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice\, and Fundación Pablo Atchugarry in Uruguay\, and is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts St Petersburg. After earning both his BA in art history and BFA in studio art from the University of Arizona\, Jonquil went on to receive his MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago in 2010\, where he was awarded a graduate fellowship. He has been artist in residence in Everglades National Park\, Floodlight in New Delhi\, and NARS in Brooklyn\, among others. Brookhart Jonquil was born in Santa Cruz\, California in 1984. \nArtist Talk | Brookhart Jonquil\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nMarly Room\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. \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  \n\nImages: \nBrookhart Jonquil\, Groundless\, 2024\, Mirrors\, steel\, acrylic paint\, enamel paint\, Courtesy of the Artist \nBrookhart Jonquil\, E)A)R)T)H)\, 2012\, Mirrors\, EPS\, MDF\, plaster\, paint\n5ft x 5ft x 5ft \nBrookhart Jonquil\, American\, b. 1984\, Sky Dancer\, 2024\, Acrylic on canvas\, Plexiglass\, steel with brass leaf\, glycerin\, LED lights\, Courtesy of the Artist \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/artist-talk-with-brookhart-jonquil/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Appreciation and Appropriation of Kimono in Western Fashion and Art
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Appreciation and Appropriation of Kimono in Western Fashion and Art\nKimono is a traditional Japanese dress which has a strict dress code\, layers of socio-cultural symbolism\, and regulated aesthetic expressions. Since the Japonisme movement in nineteenth-century Europe\, Western painters had been influenced by Ukiyo-e\, Japanese woodblock printing\, which depicted women in kimono during the Edo period (1603-1868).  \nVincent Van Gogh painted a courtesan in her distinct kimono and hairstyle in his “Courtesane” (1887)\, and Claude Monet painted his wife in a red kimono gown in “La Japonaise” (1875). Designers\, such as Paul Poiret and Jeanne Lanvin\, designed clothes that were loose-fitting like kimono\, and imitated its geometrical shapes.  \nThe Western fascination with kimono continues in the twenty-first century\, such as Dior’s kimono-inspired couture collection\, and Victoria’s Secret’s “Sexy Little Geisha” collection. With the development of social media\, protests and criticisms against the use of kimono in the creative field have been loud and explicit.  \nIn this presentation\, Yuniya Kawamura examines where we draw a line between appreciation and appropriation\, and compares and contrasts different viewpoints between Japanese-Americans and native Japanese who were born and bred in Japan.   \nCultural Appreciation and Appropriation of Kimono in Western Fashion and Art\nYuniya Kawamura\nSunday\, April 27\, 2025\n2:00 PM–3:00 PM\nMarly Room\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. Registration 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 YUNIYA KAWAMURA \n \nYuniya Kawamura is professor of sociology at the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)/State University of NY. She is the author of “Cultural Appropriation in Fashion and Entertainment” (Bloomsbury 2021). She has also published “The Japanese Revolution in Paris Fashion” (Bloomsbury 2004) and “Fashioning Japanese Subcultures” (Bloomsbury 2012\, 2025). She is currently completing a book on “Sebastian Masuda: A Biography” (Anthem Press 2025). Her current research includes Japanese Ukiyo-e\, Kabuki\, and the Japonisme movement in the 19th century European art world. She earned her PhD in Sociology from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) at Columbia University and is also professionally trained in fashion design and technical design at Bunka School of Fashion in Japan and F.I.T. in NY.   \n\nImages: \nTanabata No Take (1843) by Yoshitama Utagawa\, Source: Tokyo Metropolitan Library (archive.library.metro.tokyo.lg.jp) \nCourtesane by Vincent Van Gogh Source: Van Gogh Museum (vangoghmuseum.nl) \nSorbet evening dress\, 1913 (back oblique view). Silk satin\, chiffon\, glass beads. Paul Poiret\, Paris. Chicago History Museum\, ICHi-063294 \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/cultural-appreciation-and-appropriation-of-kimono/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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SUMMARY:Conversation with a Collector | Sue Castner
DESCRIPTION:Conversation with a Collector | Sue Castner\nJoin us for an engaging conversation and kimono demonstration with collector and dealer Sue Castner\, presented in conjunction with our special exhibition Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress. Drawing from her experiences living and working in Japan\, Castner will share personal stories\, insights into the world of kimono collecting\, and her deep appreciation for this enduring tradition. During the talk\, local textile and art enthusiasts will model an exquisite selection of vintage and antique Japanese garments from Ms. Castner’s personal collection. Whether you’re a seasoned curator or just curious\, discover how these timeless pieces can be effortlessly layered and accessorized to elevate your modern wardrobe and solve today’s fashion dilemmas. \nConversation with a Collector | Sue Castner\nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nMarly Room\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. Registration 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  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/conversation-with-a-collector-sue-castner/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T140000
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SUMMARY:MFA Teens at Black Crow Coffee Co.
DESCRIPTION:MFA TEENS at BLACK CROW COFFEE Co.\nMFA teams up with Black Crow Coffee Co. (722 2nd St N location) to host an information table featuring merchandise and details about the upcoming MFA TAC program\, along with the Summer Lineup. Teens will have the opportunity to meet and chat with Nina Yankowitz in a casual setting over coffee\, while connecting with other like-minded teens from the St. Pete area. \nMFA TEENS at BLACK CROW COFFEE Co. \nFriday\, June 20\, 2025\n12:00 PM–2:00 PM (1:00 PM–2:00 PM with Nina Yankowitz)\nBlack Crow Coffee Co. (722 2nd St N location) \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 NINA YANKOWITZ \nThroughout a career spanning six decades\, Nina Yankowitz (American\, b. 1946) has created a multidisciplinary practice that defies singular definition. Her work pushes against traditional boundaries: her paintings have resisted not just frames\, but seemingly gravity; her abstract compositions have gone beyond the canvas to embrace the aural. Most recently\, Yankowitz has deepened her interest in technology and new media to create immersive environments that spotlight women-centered histories that have gone unknown for far too long. \nNina Yankowitz was born and raised in New Jersey and lives between New York City and Sag Harbor. Her works are in public collections\, including the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco\, San Francisco\, CA; Virginia Museum of History & Culture\, Richmond\, VA; and the Smith College Museum of Art\, Northampton\, MA. Her archival materials are found in the Archives of American Art\, Smithsonian Institution\, Washington\, D.C. Her 2022 solo exhibition at Eric Firestone Gallery garnered reviews in Artforum and Art in America\, and in 2024 she was inducted into the New York Foundation for the Arts’ Hall of Fame.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/mfa-teens-black-crow-coffee-co/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Conversation,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,FREE for Pinellas County Residents,Lecture / Talk,Reduced Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
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SUMMARY:In Caravaggio’s Light | Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi Member Preview
DESCRIPTION:In Caravaggio’s Light | Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi Member Preview\n\nThe Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg Executive Director\, Klaudio Rodriguez and the Board of Trustees invite you to the exclusive Member Preview of In Caravaggio’s Light | Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi. \nCelebrate this special evening with fellow  members as you enjoy light hors d’oeuvre and a cash bar in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory. Be among the first to experience this remarkable exhibition during this exclusive event. \nOpening remarks will be made at 7:20 p.m. \n  \n\n\nIn Caravaggio’s Light | Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi  MFA Member-Exclusive Preview \nThursday\, October 23\, 2025\n7:00 PM–9:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nPlease RSVP by Thursday\, October 16\, 2025 \nRSVP FOR THE MEMBER PREVIEW \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\nImages: \nMichelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio\, known as Caravaggio\, Boy Bitten by a Lizard (detail)\, c. 1597\, Oil on canvas\, Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell’Arte Roberto Longhi\, Florence\, Italy \nOrganized by Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell’Arte Roberto Longhi and Civita Mostre e Musei.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/in-caravaggio-light-member-preview/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
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SUMMARY:Scholar Talk | Professor Cristina Acidini from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi
DESCRIPTION:Scholar Talk | Professor Cristina Acidini from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi\n\nJoin us opening weekend of In Caravaggio’s Light | Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi for an illuminating lecture presented by Professor Cristina Acidini from the distinguished institution behind this exhibition. This rare opportunity offers audiences an insider’s view into the origins\, scholarship\, and cultural significance of the extraordinary works on display\, including Caravaggio’s Boy Bitten by a Lizard.   \nThis lecture will delve into the legacy of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio\, the revolutionary techniques and emotional realism that defined the Baroque style\, and the vision of Roberto Longhi\, the 20th-century art historian and collector whose groundbreaking research helped reestablish Caravaggio’s place in the art historical canon.   \n\n\nScholar Talk | Professor Cristina Acidini from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi \nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree with cost of admission \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\nABOUT CRISTINA ACIDINI \n \nCristina Acidini is an Italian art historian and author from Florence. She has held senior leadership roles in Italy’s cultural-heritage administration—serving as deputy superintendent of Florence’s Museum and Artistic Heritage State Board (1991–99)\, directing the Opificio delle Pietre Dure (2000–08)\, and later presiding over the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno. A specialist in Renaissance art\, she has published widely and is a Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. \nImages: \nMichelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio\, known as Caravaggio\, Boy Bitten by a Lizard (detail)\, c. 1597\, Oil on canvas\, Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell’Arte Roberto Longhi\, Florence\, Italy \nOrganized by Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell’Arte Roberto Longhi and Civita Mostre e Musei.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/scholar-talk-professor-cristina-acidini/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk | Reza Aramesh and the Baroque Continuum
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk | Reza Aramesh and the Baroque Continuum\n\nThe drama\, theatricality\, and emotional intensity of Baroque art continue to resonate in contemporary practice\, as internationally acclaimed artist Reza Aramesh demonstrates in his work across photography\, sculpture\, video\, and performance. Engaging critically with Western art history\, Aramesh draws on these Baroque qualities while exploring narratives of race\, class\, and sexuality in the modern world. \nIn this talk\, Aramesh will reflect on the idea of the “Baroque continuum\,” examining how the techniques\, staging\, and symbolic power of Caravaggio and his contemporaries continue to influence artists today. Audiences will gain insight into the dialogue between historical art and contemporary creative expression\, experiencing firsthand the enduring impact of the Baroque on modern artistic practice. \n\n\nArtist Talk | Reza Aramesh and the Baroque Continuum \nSunday\, October 26\, 2025\n1:00 PM–2:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree with cost of admission \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\nABOUT REZA ARAMESH \n \nReza Aramesh is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work spans sculpture\, drawing\, embroidery\, ceramics\, video\, and performance. His projects have been presented widely\, including at the Venice Biennale (2015\, 2024)\, Bienal de la Habana (2024)\, Asia Society Museum\, New York (2020)\, The Met Breuer (2018)\, SCAD Museum of Art\, Atlanta (2018)\, Akademie der Künste\, Berlin (2016)\, MAXXI\, Rome (2016)\, Art Basel Parcours (2017)\, and Frieze Sculpture Park (2015\, 2017). He has also orchestrated performances and exhibitions at the Barbican Centre\, Tate Britain\, and ICA\, London\, and his works are held in public and private collections across Argentina\, Germany\, Lithuania\, Poland\, the United States\, Belgium\, France\, Iran\, Lebanon\, Israel\, and the United Kingdom. Drawing on media coverage of international conflicts from the mid-20th century to the present\, Aramesh collaborates with non-professional models to re-stage these images into refined sculptural “actions\,” stripping overt signs of war to expose the tension between beauty and brutality. Through this decontextualization\, he probes representation and the iconography of the subjected male body—interrogating race\, class\, and sexuality in critical dialogue with the Western art-historical canon. \nImages: \nReza Aramesh (Iranian\, active London\, b. 1970)\, Study of the Head as Cultural Artifacts (detail)\, 2003\, Hand carved and polished Bianco Michelangelo marble\, Courtesy of the Artist and Dastan Gallery\, Private Collection. \n\nThis program is made possible through the generous support of The Stanton Storer Embrace the Arts Foundation.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/artist-talk-reza-aramesh/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T193000
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SUMMARY:Art Market Hour | EXPO CHICAGO
DESCRIPTION:Art Market Hour | EXPO CHICAGO\nEXPO CHICAGO Director\, Kate Sierzputowski in conversation with MFA CEO\, Klaudio Rodriguez\n\nJoin us for a special Art Market Hour at the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg featuring a conversation between Kate Sierzputowski—Director at EXPO CHICAGO—and Klaudio Rodriguez\, Executive Director & CEO of the MFA. Together\, they will explore key trends shaping today’s contemporary art market\, the role of EXPO CHICAGO within the global art ecosystem\, and how collectors can thoughtfully engage with emerging artists and galleries. \n\n\nArt Market Hour | EXPO CHICAGO\nEXPO Director\, Kate Sierzputowski in conversation with MFA CEO\, Klaudio Rodriguez \nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026\n6:00 PM–7:30 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for everyone. Advance registration is 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 KATE SIERZPUTOWSKI \nKate Sierzputowski is a curator\, art advisor\, and cultural leader internationally recognized for her work in contemporary art and fair programming. She currently serves as Director of EXPO CHICAGO\, one of the United States’ leading international contemporary and modern art fairs\, where she oversees gallery relations\, collector engagement\, and strategic curatorial initiatives following her appointment to the role in November 2025. \nPreviously\, Sierzputowski was Artistic Director of EXPO CHICAGO\, where she led the fair’s curatorial and public programming — including talks\, forums\, and exhibition sectors — bringing together international curators\, artists\, institutions\, and collectors to foster dialogue and cultural exchange. \nBefore joining EXPO CHICAGO\, she co-founded BARELY FAIR\, an international miniature art fair focused on small-scale exhibitions by artist-run spaces\, and served as co-director of the Chicago-based artist-run gallery Julius Caesar. She also founded INSIDE\WITHIN\, a digital platform featuring artist interviews and studio visits\, and has contributed writing to publications such as Hyperallergic\, Teen Vogue\, and Chicago Magazine. \nSierzputowski holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University and has been active as a guest lecturer and speaker in academic and cultural settings. Her work bridges curatorial practice\, market engagement\, and institutional collaboration with a focus on emerging voices and innovative platforms in the art world
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/market-hour-expo-chicago/
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:20260318T180000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Art Collector Dennis Scholl and Klaudio Rodriguez
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Art Collector Dennis Scholl in conversation with Klaudio Rodriguez.\n\nJoin the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg for a special evening with renowned arts patron\, award-winning filmmaker\, collector\, and cultural advocate Dennis Scholl\, in conversation with MFA Executive Director and CEO Klaudio Rodriguez. \nTogether\, they will explore the evolving role of collectors\, philanthropy\, and civic leadership in shaping vibrant cultural institutions and communities. The conversation will offer personal insight into Scholl’s long-standing commitment to the arts\, as well as the MFA’s vision for the future. \nAn engaging and thoughtful evening for anyone interested in art\, collecting\, and the power of cultural stewardship. \n\n\nAn Evening with Art Collector Dennis Scholl \nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026\n6:00 PM–7:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \n$15 for MFA Members; $35 for Not-Yet-Members. \nTICKETS \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 DENNIS SCHOLL \nDennis Scholl is an American arts patron\, collector\, award-winning documentary filmmaker\, and cultural leader known for his work supporting contemporary artists and expanding public engagement with the arts. \nScholl served as President and CEO of Oolite Arts in Miami Beach\, where he led one of the country’s most respected artist residency and support programs\, providing residencies\, studio space\, grants\, and professional development opportunities for emerging and mid-career artists. \nPreviously\, he was Vice President for the Arts at the Knight Foundation\, where he directed major national initiatives supporting cultural institutions\, artists\, and innovative arts programming across the United States. \nDennis Scholl is a world-class storyteller\, focusing on arts and culture. His interview subjects have included Robert Redford\, Frank Gehry\, Wynton Marsalis\, Ai Wei Wei\, and Theaster Gates.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/an-evening-with-art-collector-dennis-scholl/
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:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000440
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SUMMARY:Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist and The Last Library IV: Written in Water | MFA Member-Exclusive Preview
DESCRIPTION:Two Extraordinary Exhibitions. One Unforgettable Night.\nMFA Member-Exclusive Preview & Reception \n\nThe 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: Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist and The Last Library IV: Written in Water. \nGet ready for a vibrant\, high-energy evening of celebration in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory. This is more than a preview—it’s a party. Mix\, mingle\, and connect with fellow art lovers in a lively\, welcoming atmosphere as we toast to a new season of global contemporary art.\n \n\n\n\nThe Evening Highlights: \n\nMeet the Artists: This is a rare opportunity to engage with Ali Banisadr and Ward Shelley. Hear firsthand about the inspirations and processes behind their incredible works.\nSip & Socialize: Enjoy delicious light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while you soak in the vibrant evening energy of the Conservatory.\nFirst Access: Be among the very first to immerse yourself in the complex\, layered worlds created by these world-class artists.\nCelebrate Together: Join us at 7:20 p.m. for opening remarks that will kick off this dual-exhibition journey.\n\nExperience the pulse of the museum in a social setting designed to inspire. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! \n  \nAli Banisadr: The Alchemist and The Last Library IV: Written in Water\nMFA Member-Exclusive Preview & Reception\nThursday\, April 9\, 2026\n7:00 PM–9:00 PM (Remarks at 7:20 PM)\nMary Alice McClendon Conservatory & Hazel Hough Wing \n$15\nCash bar\nValet Parking is available for additional fee \nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nGET TICKETS FOR THE MEMBER PREVIEW \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\nImages: \nAli Banisadr (b. 1976)\, Things Fall Apart (detail)\, 2007\, oil on linen\, 44 x 50 in. Collection of Jacob Miller. Photography by Jeffrey Sturges. © Ali Banisadr \nWard Shelley (American\, b. 1950) and Douglas Paulson (American\, b. 1980)\, The Last Library IV: Written in Water (detail)\, 2025\, Paper\, wood\, corrugated cardboard\, laser-printed and hand-written labels\, packing tape\, acrylic paint\, found and manipulated objects. Installation view. Courtesy the Artist. Promised Gift of Jill and Jay Bernstein. \n \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/ali-banisadr-member-preview/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Lecture / Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000440
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SUMMARY:In Conversation | Ali Banisadr and Dr. Stanton Thomas
DESCRIPTION:In Conversation | Ali Banisadr and Dr. Stanton Thomas\nDon’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\, experiences\, and influences that shape Banisadr’s singular artistic practice. \nIn this rare\, intimate dialogue\, we explore the intersection of memory\, mythology\, and the sensory phenomenon of synesthesia. Banisadr and Dr. Thomas will pull back the curtain on two decades of work\, decoding the dense\, kaleidoscopic visual language and historical gravity that define his works. \nArrive early to pick up your copy of the Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist catalogue at the MFA Shop and get it signed by the artist after the program! \nIn Conversation | Ali Banisadr and Dr. Stanton Thomas\nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM \nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \n$15 for MFA Members; $35 for Not-Yet-Members (Includes Museum admission) \nRegister \n\nABOUT ALI BANISADR \n \nBorn in Tehran\, Iran in 1976\, the artist grew up amidst the turmoil of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88). In 1988\, Banisadr left Iran with his family at the age of twelve\, first reaching Turkey and then San Diego\, California. While living in San Francisco as a young adult\, he became involved with the local graffiti art community while studying psychology. He later moved to New York City where he earned a BFA at the School of Visual Arts (2005) and an MFA at the New York Academy of Art (2007). The artist currently lives and works in Brooklyn\, NY. Banisadr has been the subject of international solo museum exhibitions at the Museo Stefano Bardini and Palazzo Vecchio\, Florence\, (2021); Benaki Museum\, Athens\, (2020); Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art\, Hartford\, (2020); Gemäldegalerie\, Academy of Fine Arts\, Vienna\, (2019); and the Het Noordbrabants Museum\, Den Bosch\, (2019). \nHis work has also been included in major group exhibitions including the Venice Biennale (2013) and Prague Biennale (2013). Banisadr’s work is included in significant public collections including the Benaki Museum\, Athens; British Museum\, London; Buffalo AKG Art Museum\, Buffalo; Centre Pompidou\, Paris; Het Noordbrabants Museum\, Den Bosch; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden\, Smithsonian Institution\, Washington\, DC; Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, Los Angeles; Metropolitan Museum of Art\, New York; Museum of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles; Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston; Museum der Moderne\, Salzburg; Philadelphia Museum of Art\, Philadelphia; and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art\, Hartford\, CT\, among others. \n\n \nImage: \nAli Banisadr (b. 1976)\, Queen of the Night (detail)\, 2022\, oil on linen\, 82 x 120 in. Private Collection. Photography by Genevieve Hanson. © Ali Banisadr
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/in-conversation-ali-banisadr-stanton-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:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: Sarah Ann Weber and Stefano Di Paola
DESCRIPTION:In Conversation: Sarah Ann Weber and Stefano Di Paola\n\nThe Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg welcomes contemporary artist Sarah Ann Weber for an intimate conversation with her gallerist\, Stefano Di Paola of Anat Ebgi. \nKnown for her richly layered works on paper\, Weber creates lush\, immersive environments that blur the boundaries between landscape\, memory\, and inner life. Working primarily in watercolor and colored pencil\, her practice explores cycles of growth and decay\, intimacy and transformation\, often drawing on personal experience to create psychologically charged\, dreamlike spaces. \nIn this conversation\, Weber and Di Paola will discuss the evolution of her practice\, the role of material and process in her work\, and the artist–gallerist relationship. Together\, they will reflect on how Weber’s imagery moves between the domestic and the wild\, the personal and the ecological\, offering insight into the ideas shaping her recent exhibitions and ongoing body of work. \n\n\nIn Conversation: Sarah Ann Weber and Stefano Di Paola \nThursday\, May 28\, 2026\n6:00 PM–7:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \n$15 for MFA Members; $35 for Not-Yet-Members. \nTICKETS \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
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/in-conversation-sarah-ann-weber-stefano-di-paola/
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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