Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
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Stroll the galleries after hours, take in the unique ambiance, and experience art in a fresh new light before stepping onto the dance floor. Perfect for seasoned dancers and beginners alike. No partner required. Complete your night with Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours, featuring organic wines, local Green Bench beer, and a delicious array of sweet and savory delights.
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.
Artist Lucia Hierro and author Amaris Castillo come together for a dynamic conversation centered on Hierro’s work, Nuestra Silla. From shared Dominican-American roots to the sacred everyday space of the bodega, explore how culture and community take center stage in their craft.
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.
Great beer is an art, and like all great artwork, the magic is in the details. Discover how the tactile concept of texture bridges the gap between fine art, craft brewing, and guest experience.
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.
Explore the museum in a spellbinding evening through docent tours, mysterious gallery access, live jazz, and plenty of Halloween spirit.
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.