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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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SUMMARY:Art After Dark at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year! Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming\, including engaging docent-led tours\, thought-provoking lectures\, film screenings\, and more. Explore the galleries after hours\, soak in the distinctive ambiance\, and experience art in a fresh\, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy! \nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026\n5:00 PM–8:00 PM Art After Dark Museum Admission\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for MFA Members; $16 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are Free!) \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\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-at-the-mfa-2-19-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Body + Perception
DESCRIPTION:Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Body + Perception\n\nIn conjunction with In Caravaggio’s Light: Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi\, the MFA introduces the Baroque + Bottle Book Club\, a dynamic literary series that pairs contemporary fiction with the timeless themes of the Baroque.  \nPresented in partnership with Book + Bottle\, St. Pete’s beloved independent bookstore and wine bar\, each gathering invites readers to dive into contemporary novels that echo the emotional intensity\, moral tension\, and timeless questions embedded in the Baroque movement. With expertly paired wines\, lively\, guided conversations\, and exclusive in-gallery experiences\, this series creates unexpected connections between the masterpieces on view and the pressing issues of today.   \nBaroque painters depicted the human body with unflinching honesty\, portraying figures who were wounded\, sensual\, aged\, and ecstatic. Sacred subjects were radically humanized for the first time in Western art\, as Caravaggio and other Baroque artists emphasized the reality of dirty feet\, lined faces\, and visible scars.   \nThis session turns to Carmen Maria Machado’s Her Body and Other Parties\, to explore how contemporary literature examines how physical form is perceived\, regulated\, stigmatized\, and celebrated. This daring collection of stories shatters genre boundaries while mapping the realities of women’s lives and the critical eye society places on their bodies. From eerie horror to dark comedy\, Machado’s tales bend psychological realism\, science fiction\, and fabulism into narratives that are simultaneously unsettling\, provocative\, and deeply human.   \nWhat to Expect: \n\n6:00–6:30 pm — Arrivals: grab a glass of wine and ease in with thought-starter prompts and casual conversation.\n6:30–7:30 pm — Guided discussion led by Book + Bottle\, exploring the book’s themes and connections to the Baroque.\n7:30–8:00 pm — Gallery spotlight with MFA curators and educators: a focused look at a work from In Caravaggio’s Light to bring the conversation full circle.\n\n\n\nBaroque + Bottle Book Club | Body + Perception \nThursday\, February 19\, 2026\n6:00 PM–8:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \n$25 for Members; $35 for Not-Yet-Members.  \nTickets include program and 1 glass of wine. Additional wine available for purchase. A limited number of copies are available at the MFA Shop and at Book + Bottle! Get 10% off the next book on the night of each book club! \nORDER BOOK\n\n  \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 Book + Bottle\n \nBook + Bottle is a bottle shop\, an independent bookstore\, a coffee café\, and a wine bar all rolled into one exquisite little package. They have the most passionate\, friendly\, and helpful team in town to help you choose a book or a bottle or to take care of you and your friends on your night off. \nThey’re an independent\, woman-owned\, values-driven\, sustainably run\, local-first business that believes little kindnesses can make our community—and the world—a better place. \nAbout Carmen Maria Machado’s Her Body And Other Parties\n \nHer Body and Other Parties (2017) is Carmen Maria Machado’s debut story collection\, blending horror\, fabulism\, and realist tones into eerie\, darkly witty tales about the body\, desire\, queerness\, and the narratives society imposes on women. Across these genre-bending pieces\, Machado pushes myths and pop culture into strange\, luminous territory—provocative\, unsettling\, and fiercely inventive—without tipping any endings. \nSee ALL Baroque + Bottle Book Club Dates and Times: \n\n\n\nNovember 20\, 2025 @ 6 pm: Representation + Marginalization\nDecember 18\, 2025 @ 6 pm: Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Women + Exclusion \nJanuary 15 @ 6 pm: Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Fragility + Faith\nFebruary 19 @ 6 pm: Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Body + Perception\nMarch 19 @ 6 pm: Baroque + Bottle Book Club | Sacred + Secular\n\n\n\n\nImages: \nJusepe de Ribera\, St. Thomas (detail)\, c. 1612\, Oil on canvas\, Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell’Arte Roberto Longhi\, Florence\, Italy \nIn Caravaggio’s Light: Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi is organized by Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell’Arte Roberto Longhi and Civita Mostre e Musei.
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LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event
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SUMMARY:Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Spend your Sunday immersed in art and nature! This unique program invites visitors to embark on a journey that celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and the role it plays in sparking human creativity. Begin the afternoon at the MFA with a guided docent tour of the collection galleries\, looking closely at artworks from throughout history and across the globe that were inspired by nature. From majestic landscapes to delicate still lifes to ancient sculptures\, each artwork highlights the deep connection between artists and the natural world. \nThe experience continues at the St. Pete Pier\, where you’ll board a sunset cruise with Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center’s expert marine science educators. Enjoy guided wildlife watching\, a visit to a local bird sanctuary\, learning about our area’s history\, and the beautiful scenery as the sky changes colors over the downtown skyline. There will be optional opportunities to get creative\, with all supplies provided\, and you’re encouraged to express your inspiration from the experience. \nThis partnership highlights how each of us contributes to protecting Tampa Bay and the environment as a whole. By showcasing the artistic and ecological importance of our region\, we aim to inspire a greater appreciation for nature’s beauty and encourage a lasting commitment to its preservation for future generations. \nArt & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center\nSunday\, February 22\, 2026\n3:30 PM–7:00 PM\n$45 ($5 MFA Member discount offered)\nChildren under 3 free \nTour includes admission to the MFA and TBWDC\nArt & Nature Docent-Led Tour begins at the MFA at 3:30 pm\nSunset Tour with Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center begins at 6:00 pm \nTICKETS \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-and-nature-tour-2-22-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Youth and Family Event
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