• Curator Tour | New African Masquerades

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Offering a rare opportunity to explore the exhibition alongside its organizing curator, Dr. Maples will share insider insights into the project's planning, the contemporary artists involved, and the living traditions and rich cultural histories represented in these extraordinary works.

  • In Conversation | Dr. Stanton Thomas & Dr. Amanda M. Maples

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Go beyond the gallery walls in this engaging conversation between Dr. Stanton Thomas and Dr. Amanda M. Maples as they will explore the ideas, collaborations, and cultural traditions that shaped the special exhibition New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations & Collaborations.

  • Language Tour Series | German-Speaking Tour with Anita Birrer

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Schließen Sie sich uns jeden dritten Sonntag um 14 Uhr im MFA für unsere neuen Sprachrundgänge an! Jeden Monat wird ein MFA-Museumsführer einen Rundgang in einer anderen Sprache als Englisch leiten und so eine einzigartige Möglichkeit bieten, die Sammlung des Museums zu erleben. Egal, ob Sie die Sprache fließend beherrschen, Ihre Fähigkeiten üben möchten oder eine kunstvolle Möglichkeit suchen, mit dem Lernen zu beginnen – diese Rundgänge sind eine großartige Gelegenheit, sich durch Kunst und Kultur mit anderen zu verbinden!

  • Art After Dark
    Live Music Featuring Sundé

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Discover the galleries after hours in an unforgettable evening of art and music, featuring St. Petersburg musician, Sundé. Pair your visit with Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours, featuring organic wines, local Green Bench beer, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights.

  • Writer’s Workshop | Line/Break

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Line/Break is a workshop about why poets break a line—and what happens in the white space around it. Through close reading, hands-on experimentation, and a little deliberate destruction, we’ll explore how a single shift in lineation can change the rhythm, the meaning, and the feeling of a poem entirely.

  • Buttercream & Piping Inspired by Yvette Mayorga

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Inspired by the vibrant, maximalist works of contemporary artist Yvette Mayorga, whose paintings emulate elaborate buttercream piping through richly layered acrylic paint, this workshop invites participants to explore the decorative language of cake artistry. Guided by a skilled cake decorator from Emerald Flour, you'll learn foundational buttercream piping techniques before transforming your own 4-inch mini cake into an edible work of art.

  • Art After Dark

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    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 organic wines, local Green Bench beer, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights.

  • Art After Dark: Summer Sessions with DJ Jdog
    Café Clementine Hosts Lost Coast Oyster Co.

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    DJ Jdog’s summer sessions create the perfect soundtrack for an evening of atmospheric energy and after-hours discovery. Explore the galleries, soak in the distinctive ambiance, and experience art in a captivating way. Pair your visit with Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours, featuring organic wines, local Green Bench beer, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights. Plus, enjoy fresh-shucked oysters at a raw bar pop-up from Lost Coast Oyster Co.

  • August Book Club
    Performance + Participation

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    This month’s book club pick, Open Water, is a stunning first novel by literary virtuoso and finalist for the BBC Short Story Award, Caleb Azumah Nelson. In a crowded London pub, two young people fall in love. Both are Black British, both are artists, and both are trying to make their mark in a world that by turns celebrates and rejects them. Held in conjunction with New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations.

  • Sensory Saturday | Hands-On with Curious Creations Co.

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    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 for activities filled with sensory play and inspired by our newest special exhibition: New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations.

  • Banned Books Journaling Session with Book + Bottle

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Bring your journal, an open mind, and a willingness to engage deeply with stories that continue to challenge, provoke, and inspire in this immersive afternoon of literature, reflection, and creative exploration.

  • Homeschool Hours | New African Masquerades

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Reveal the hidden secrets of the museum’s newest special exhibition, New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations. Featuring masks and full-body ensembles that embody spirits, deities and ancestors, take inspiration from these contemporary artists and create your own accessories to represent the people and things that are important to you.