Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Explore the World. Choose your Adventure.
Transform existing pages into brand-new poems. Join poet Ariana Kija Matondo at the MFA for a hands-on writer’s workshop exploring black-out poetry, also known as erasure poetry. By selectively removing words and phrases from printed texts, you’ll uncover hidden meanings and carve out your own original poems.
Explore the galleries after hours, soak in the distinctive ambiance, and experience art in a fresh, captivating way. Pair your visit with Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours, featuring a curated wine tasting, local Green Bench beer, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights. Plus, learn how to burn screens and pick up tips and tricks for screen printing from Rohry O'Malley of Sick Dope Fresh Print Company.
Experience an unforgettable evening with GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and composer Andrew York. Internationally recognized for his expressive performances and acclaimed original compositions, York brings a program of captivating music that reflects the breadth of his artistry, from lyrical melodies to virtuosic passages. Performed in the Marly Room, this special performance offers a rare opportunity to experience one of today's most distinguished classical guitar artists in concert.
Embark on a journey of natural wonder through this unique collaboration between the MFA and the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. Explore how artists have drawn inspiration from the natural world, then set off on a boating adventure filled with scientific and artistic discovery.
Portraiture is one of the oldest genres in art history! Learn about the many portraits at the MFA, including generals, gods and goddesses, and everyday people. Then, create your own portrait of you, a friend or a family member. This event takes place at the James Weldon Johnson Library.
Step into the shadows for a Halloween-themed evening after hours. Uncover the collection's darker side through eerie docent tours, hands-on activities, trick-or-treating, and mysterious gallery access.
London Calling! The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society is pleased to announce the details of its annual Smartly Dressed Fashion Show & Luncheon, one of St. Petersburg’s most anticipated charity events of the social season.
Explore the galleries for a special clue in an action-packed trivia night designed to challenge minds of all kinds. From pop culture and history to science, music, and art, of course, this all-subjects showdown has something for everyone. Plus, enjoy Café Clementine’s L’Apéro
hours, featuring organic wines, local Green Bench beer, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights.
Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, is a piercingly raw and, at times, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it’s like to be young and Black in America. By placing ordinary characters in extraordinary situations, Adjei-Brenyah reveals the violence, injustice, and painful absurdities that Black men and women contend with every day in this country. Held in conjunction with New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations.
Families with children with sensory sensitivities are invited to explore the galleries during our Sensory Saturday. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. Also, join our Sensory Saturday Hands-On program under the Bombax Tree for activities filled with sensory play.
Follow the beat and step into the vibrant world of masquerade at this free, family-friendly community celebration outside of the museum walls. Through live performance, artmaking, music, dance, and drumming, you’ll discover the creativity, innovation, and living traditions shaping contemporary masquerade.
Get ready to transform everyday household items into your own experimental piece of art! By using science, technology, engineering, and math, you’ll discover how creativity and innovation come together to inspire your unique artistic creation.