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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! \nAs part of Art After Dark\, we’re also hosting Writer’s Workshop | The Alive Poets Society: Poetry and Ancient Art\, the second program in a three-part ekphrastic poetry series led by poet Ariana Kija Matondo. This workshop invites participants to engage with ancient art and poetry through guided reflection\, conversation\, and journaling inspired by ancestral memory—both real and imagined. Open to all ages and experience levels\, the workshop takes place Thursday\, March 26\, from 5:30–7:30 PM and is included with Art After Dark admission. \nArt After Dark at the MFA\nThursday\, March 26\, 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 
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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:Writer’s Workshop | The Alive Poets Society: Poetry and Ancient Art
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with poet Ariana Kija Matondo\, the MFA is hosting a three-part poetry workshop series focused on ekphrastic poetry—the art of writing descriptive and imaginative poetry inspired by visual art. \nIn the second workshop of the series\, participants will explore ancient art and ancient poetry while engaging in intimate conversations about how these works differ from the art and poetry we encounter today. Through guided reflection and discussion\, the workshop invites participants to consider how understanding the past can deepen our sense of self. Expect journaling prompts rooted in ancestral memory—both real and imagined—and opportunities to stretch the imagination beyond what art is “supposed” to look like and into what it could become in the near or distant future\, informed by our shared histories. \nNo prior poetry experience is required\, and all ages are welcome. Just bring a journal and an open mind to experience visual art in a new way. \nWriter’s Workshop | The Alive Poets Society: Poetry and Ancient Art \nOpen to all ages\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026\n5:30 PM–7:30 PM\nMary Alice McClendon Conservatory\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!) \nREGISTER \nThe workshop is included with Art After Dark admission\, so participants can enjoy the program and explore the museum after hours for the same ticket price. \nMFA ART AFTER DARK ADMISSION \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 ARIANA KIJA MATONDO \n \nAriana Matondo (they/she) is a queer\, disabled Tanzanian-American poet\, editor\, and teacher based in Tampa\, Florida. They are the winner of the Zora Neale Hurston Award for Poetry (2025) and were previously named a finalist for the Disquiet Prize for Poetry (2025). Their honors also include the Sundress Publications Fellowship (2025)\, Vermont Studio Center Fellowship (2024)\, Light for Public Health Poetry Prize (2024)\, and the Bettye Newman Poetry Prize (2024–2025). Ariana’s work has been published and is forthcoming in Light Magazine\, Honey Literary Magazine\, The Common\, and others. They serve as Poetry Editor for Creation Magazine and CM Editorial House and are currently pursuing an MFA in Poetry at the University of South Florida. Learn more at arianakijamatondo.com. \n\nEXPLORE ALL UPCOMING WRITER’S WORKSHOP SERIES EVENTS \nWriter’s Workshop | Dream Residue: Ekphrasis in the Real World\nThursday\, February 26\, 2026 | 5:30 PM–7:30 PM \nWriter’s Workshop | The Alive Poets Society: Poetry and Ancient Art\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026 | 5:30 PM–7:30 PM \nWriter’s Workshop | The Garden of Your Mind\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026 | 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/writers-workshop-3-26-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Art After Dark,FREE for MFA Members,Reduced Admission,Youth and Family Event
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Yvette Mayorga’s Magic Grasshopper
DESCRIPTION:Experience Yvette Mayorga’s Magic Grasshopper at the MFA\nJoin us on Thursday\, March 26 at 6 PM\, for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for our newest outdoor installation\, Magic Grasshopper by renowned artist Yvette Mayorga. \nStanding 30 feet long in front of the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, this fantastical\, pink-hued sculpture is much more than meets the eye. It is a powerful tribute to the American Dream\, weaving together 90s nostalgia\, lowrider culture\, and critical narratives of migration and labor. \n  \nYvette Mayorga | Magic Grasshopper Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony \nThursday\, March 26\, 2026\n6:00 PM\nOn the Plaza in front of the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFree for everyone. Registration required.\nMuseum admission not included.  \nIn the spirit of Magic Grasshopper: Pink Attire Encouraged! \nREGISTER HERE \nAfter the ceremony\, we invite you to head inside the MFA and explore our galleries; please note that museum admission on Thursday nights is discounted to $16 for adults and is free for MFA Members and those under 18 years old. \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\nOriginally commissioned by Times Square Arts \nImages: Yvette Mayorga\, Mexican-American Latinx\, b. 1991\, Magic Grasshopper (detail)\, 2025\, Silicon piping\, steel frame\, polycarbonate resin\, metal\, casts\, mechanical engineering\, #D printed plastics\, and marine grade plywood. Images courtesy of Times Square Arts. Photography by Michael Hull.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/magic-grasshopper-opening/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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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\, March 29\, 2026\n3:30 PM–8:00 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 7:00 pm \nTICKETS \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-and-nature-tour-3-29-26/
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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