Visual Metaphor: High School Student Exhibition

Works on Paper Gallery, 2nd Floor, MFA

"A visual metaphor is the representation of a person, place, thing, or idea by means of a visual image that suggests a particular association or point of similarity." This audience favorite spotlights work by many of the most talented high school students in Pinellas County Schools. Their teachers select the...

Literary Carousel at the MFA

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Photography from the MFA archives comes alive through the art of the "Ekphrastic," a literary interpretation of a piece of visual art. Hand-picked images get the prose and poetry treatment, read live to you. Come join us for this one-of-a-kind event for Literature and Photography Lovers alike! Inspired by the...

Collectors Circle Gala: Flying Down to Rio

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Have you been to Rio lately?  How about "Flying Down to Rio" at the MFA? This gala event will be held on Friday, April 21 beginning at 6:30 pm in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory and the Marly Room.  Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, gourmet seated dinner, champagne, select wines, music, and dancing...

$250

Gallery Talk: Dorothy Height’s Hats

Works on Paper Gallery, 2nd Floor, MFA

There will be a gallery talk on Saturday, April 29 in the Works on Paper Gallery for the opening of Dorothy Height's Hats. The talk, given by Curatorial Assistant Stephanie Chill, will be followed by a reception in the Bayview Room from 4-5 pm.

10th Annual Painting in the Park

North Lawn, Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts presents the annual Painting in the Park event at the MFA on the north lawn from noon to 4 pm.  Mark your calendars now for this free family-friendly event. Enjoy giant paintings, kite making & flying, painting on the NOMAD Art Bus and more! Eco-friendly food...

Free

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. A picture is worth a thousand words. Today you can make your own pop-up book to take through the galleries and write about what you see. Details for each program will be posted as...

Free

Friends of Photography: Gary Monroe

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Please join the Friends of Photography for a talk featuring photographer Gary Monroe. Gary Monroe is the perfect photographer to augment The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip exhibition at the MFA. Monroe has explored most of Florida for forty years with his Leica cameras. He photographed the old world of...

Friends of Decorative Arts: Oriental Rugs

The decorative arts – fine furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and glass – are all around us and in the Museum. FODA expands understanding of their variety and beauty. Plus, you will make new friends at the meetings. Annual dues are $20 in addition to Museum membership. FODA programs are held on...

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Under the Palmetto Leaves

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Nan Colton as Harriet Beecher Stowe Nan Colton, playing Harriet Beecher Stowe, begins her performance at the Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs on Friday, March 19, 2010. Colton put on a show aimed at education and entertainment to a crowd of literature and history buffs. The event was sponsored...

Book Club at the MFA: Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir by Dr. Dorothy Height

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Join Keep St. Pete Lit, a local organization that supports the literary community, for a book club connecting the visual and literary arts. Each month’s featured book will relate to the MFA’s collection or special exhibitions. May 11: Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir by Dr. Dorothy Height brings...

Lecture: “The Life and Hats of Dr. Dorothy Height,” by Harriet Rosebud, Milliner

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Originally from St. Petersburg FL. Ms. Rosebud earned a BS in political Science from Florida State University, but her creative side needed to find its own path.  She returned to school, attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and studied Millinery Arts.  She decided to follow her passion...

Hot Gatherings, Cool Conversations: Jason Chakravarty and Jennifer Caldwell

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

  Jason Chakravarty is a multimedia artist in Arizona, who primarily works in cast glass, often incorporating neon. His most recent objects are semi-autobiographical and reflect on relationships, communication, and social networking. He has shown his work across the country and has presented workshops and lectures at Ohio State University,...

The Contemporaries: Studio Visit with Babs Reingold

  Please join The Contemporaries for a studio visit with multidisciplinary artist Babs Reingold. While she focuses on autobiographical themes, Reingold often alludes to broader social issues: poverty, stereotypes of female beauty, the environment, and aging. Reingold earned an MFA from SUNY-Buffalo and a BFA degree from the Cleveland Institute...

Meet the Author: Ani Crane at the Museum Store

Meet the Author: Ani Crane, M.A. for a book signing of her journey through life. "Every thought is new when an author expresses it in a manner peculiar to herself'. 'How I Arrived Here' is the story of one woman's journey from codependence to empowerment. It details the bumpy road,...

Artist and Curator: A Conversation between Dominique Labauvie and Katherine Pill

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

A Conversation between artist Dominique Labauvie and Curator of Contemporary Art Katherine Pill. Dominique Labauvie has shown his work worldwide and is represented in the collections of the Musée des arts décoratifs, Palais du Louvre, in Paris; the MFA; and the Boca Raton Museum of Art, among others. He is...

Lecture: Functional Imaging of the Human Brain as a Window into the Mind

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Nancy Kanwisher Twenty-five years ago, with the invention of MRI, it became possible to image neural activity in the normal human brain. This remarkable tool has given us a striking new picture of the human brain, in which many regions have been shown to carry out highly specific mental functions,...

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. A picture is worth a thousand words.  Today you will make your own pop-up book and take it into the galleries and write about what you see. Details for each program will be posted...

Free

Blue Star Museum

  Summer is Blue Star Museums season, a program that gives free admission to the nation's active duty military and their families. This is one way to express our appreciation for their commitment and sacrifice. Please encourage military friends and family to visit the MFA now through Labor Day –...

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. In “Hooked on Art,” transform the materials provided into a “fishing pole” to capture what inspires you. Details for each program will be posted as soon as they are available. First and Third Saturday of...

Free

Book Club at the MFA

Join Keep St. Pete Lit, a local organization that supports the literary community, for a book club connecting the visual and literary arts. Each month’s featured book will relate to the MFA’s collection or special exhibitions. May 11: Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir by Dorothy Height brings us...

Beer Project: Art+Beer Lounge

Preserve a masterpiece by tapping into a one-of-a-kind evening! Sip and Savor the liquid interpretations of works in the Museum's collection while lounging in artistically designed spaces. Brewing companies create limited batch brews for a one-night only exhibition at the Museum. Participating brewing companies include: Abita Brewing Co., Big Storm...

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Clash of Cultures: Spaniards to Pinellas County

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Nan Colton as Moving Clouds Connect with the arts through monthly performances that give voice and embodiment to the two-dimensional. The MFA's ever popular performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton invites us to meet an artist or historical figure in a 30-minute presentation that includes a cup of coffee and delectable pastries....

Panel Discussion: Keeping the Dialogue Alive: Dr. Dorothy Height, Activist

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Following an introduction to the exhibition Dorothy Height’s Hats by MFA Curatorial Assistant Stephanie Chill, panelists Gwendolyn Reese, President of the African American Heritage Association, a member of the National Council of Negro Women St Petersburg Metropolitan  Section, and Carla Bristol, Gallerie 909, will participate in a discussion about Dr. Height’s...

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included.  In “Hooked on Art,” transform the materials provided into a “fishing pole” to capture what inspires you. Details for each program will be posted as soon as they are available. First and Third Saturday...

Free

Music in the Marly: Richard Dowling, piano

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Photo by Peter Schaff. Dowling’s charismatic and elegant style of pianism specializes in the works of Chopin, Gershwin, American ragtime and French Impressionism.  He has been hailed by The New York Times as an “especially impressive fine young pianist” who appears in orchestral and solo performances throughout the world. His...

Skyway Film Series

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

The following films celebrate Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration, with a nod to the water that surrounds us. Thursday, June 22, 2 pm Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (1948), directed by Irving Pichel. Dive into the exciting tales of Weeki Wachee Springs with former mermaids Bonnie Georgiadis and Vicki Smith, setting...

Skyway Film Series

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

The following films celebrate Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration, with a nod to the water that surrounds us. Thursday, June 22, 2 pm  Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (1948), directed by Irving Pichel. Dive into the exciting tales of Weeki Wachee Springs with former mermaids Bonnie Georgiadis and Vicki Smith, setting...

Simmer and Sift: Chef Kenny Tufo

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

This summer’s Simmer & Sift: Summer Cooking Series celebrates Florida’s culinary history and innovation in conjunction with the MFA’s special exhibition, Skyway. The event begins at 6 pm with guest check-in and a signature cocktail, followed by a discussion with the historian from 6:10-6:30 pm. The Chef demonstration and tasting...

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. Details for each program will be posted as soon as they are available. First and third Saturday of the Month FREE with Museum admission. No registration necessary Recommended for ages five and older, but...

Free

4th of July at the MFA

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Join us at the MFA for the 10th Annual Fireworks Buffet featuring art, food, fireworks, and entertainment. You will have access to the MFA collection and the special exhibition galleries, an incredible buffet, music by Rebekah Pulley and the Reluctant Prophets, and fireworks over Tampa Bay. For the full menu, click...

Learning from Each Other: The Havana-Tampa Artist Exchange

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Please join us for a panel discussion focusing on the artist exchange program between the prestigious San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts in Havana and the non-profit contemporary art space Tempus Projects in Seminole Heights, Tampa. The Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes "San Alejandro" is the oldest and most celebrated...

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Meeting Monet

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Nan Colton in Meeting Monet Connect with the arts through monthly performances that give voice and embodiment to the two-dimensional. The MFA's ever popular performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton invites us to meet an artist or historical figure in a 30-minute presentation that includes a cup of coffee and delectable pastries....

Recurring

Book Club at the MFA

Join Keep St. Pete Lit, a local organization that supports the literary community, for a book club connecting the visual and literary arts. Each month’s featured book will relate to the MFA’s collection or special exhibitions.   October 12: Reading George Suanders' Lincoln in the Bardo will encourage us to explore artists...

The Contemporaries: Kegs and Collections

The Contemporaries of the Museum of Fine Arts are pleased to offer a behind the scenes tour of the private art collection at Great Bay Distributors to celebrate regional artists and art collecting, complementing the Skyway exhibition. Kegs and Collections - A Celebration of Regional Art and Collectors will be held on...

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. Details for each program will be posted as soon as they are available. First and third Saturday of the month. FREE with Museum admission. No registration necessary Recommended for ages five and older, but...

Free

Music in the Marly: Scott Kluksdahl, cello and Noreen Cassidy-Polera, piano

Scott Kluksdahl The highly-regarded and talented artists Scott Kluksdahl and Noreen Cassidy-Polera return to the MFA for a special collaboration. Debuting with The San Francisco Symphony, Kluksdahl has been heard since as orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber musician in major metropolitan centers throughout the United States, Europe, Israel and Latin...

Recurring

Marine Science Yoga Art Camp: Second Week Offered

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

By Popular Demand, a Second Week of Marine Science Yoga Art Camp is being offered July 17-July 21. This unique camp is led by certified children’s yoga teacher and marine scientist Katie Toth and features daily yoga classes, marine science instruction, and art projects from July 17-21 from 8:30 am...

44th Annual Sunrise Sale

The 44th Annual Sunrise Sale is produced by the Downtown Business Association. As a proud member of the DBA, the MFA will participate with bargains in the Museum Store up to 75% off! Wear your pajamas and receive a free gift. Enjoy complimentary beverages and treats. Shop our wonderful selection of...

Porch Party at the MFA

Front Porch: Museum of Fine Arts

Join us on the best porch in St. Petersburg from 5 to 7 pm on the third Thursday of each month. During the warmer months of May-September, the Porch Party is held inside the Conservatory. A cash bar is available (one free drink ticket for Members) and light bites provided...

SKYWAY Panel Discussion: The Gendered Medium

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

SKYWAY Panel Discussion: The Gendered Medium We begin our series of panels featuring artists from Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration and Curator of Contemporary Art Katherine Pill with a discussion about gender and medium, particularly the role of craft in contemporary practice. FREE with Museum admission. Reception and book-signing to follow...

Music in the Marly: Special Performance

Special performance today by The Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival Ambassador Pianists, internationally and nationally aspiring pianists showcase their unique and distinctive talents. The Rebecca Penneys Piano  Festival brings renowned faculty to the Tampa Bay area to teach technique and musicianship in a traditional and innovative context while embracing creative and...

Simmer and Sift: Lauren Macellaro

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

This summer’s Simmer & Sift: Summer Cooking Series celebrates Florida’s culinary history and innovation in conjunction with the MFA’s special exhibition, Skyway. The event begins at 6 pm with guest check-in and a signature cocktail, followed by a discussion with the historian from 6:10-6:30 pm. The Chef demonstration and tasting...

Music in the Marly: The Gene Knific Trio and Special Guest

Gene Knific The Gene Knific Trio with special guest, Renata Artman Knific performs today. Worldwide performer Gene Knific, described by Grammy-nominated pianist, composer, and arranger, Shelly Berg as a “multi-talented” pianist/composer “whose music fuses varied elements in fascinating and compelling ways,” will creatively engage the American song book and more in...

Kidding Around Yoga

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

The Kidding Around Yoga system utilizes the yoga poses or asanas creatively tucked into: partner yoga, games and activities, original music, stories and more.  The class is specifically designed for kids – families welcome.  Practicing yoga with everyone in the family, and especially children, creates a special bond. Join us...

$5

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. Details for each program will be posted as soon as they are available. First and third Saturday of the month. FREE with Museum admission. No registration necessary. Recommended for ages five and older, but...

Free

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: An Intellectual Affair

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Nan Colton as Mary Cassatt Connect with the arts through monthly performances that give voice and embodiment to the two-dimensional. The MFA's ever popular performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton invites us to meet an artist or historical figure in a 30-minute presentation that includes a cup of coffee and delectable pastries....

Book Club at the MFA

Join Keep St. Pete Lit, a local organization that supports the literary community, for a book club connecting the visual and literary arts. Each month’s featured book will relate to the MFA’s collection or special exhibitions. July 13: Dominic Smith’s The Last Painting of Sara De Vos is selected this...

Stephen Prutsman presents Azure Family Concert

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Stephen Prutsman, pianist Pianist and composer, Stephen Prutsman, presents a fun, friendly and engaging 50-minute sensory-friendly performance tailored to individuals with autism spectrum disorder or related challenges and their families or caregivers. Click HERE to register for this event.    

$5

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. Details for each program will be posted as soon as they are available. First and third Saturday of the month. FREE with Museum admission. No registration necessary. Recommended for ages five and older, but...

Free

Music in the Marly: Stephen Prutsman, piano

    Stephen Prutsman Captivating pianist, composer, and curator, Stephen Prutsman returns to the MFA for an illuminating performance*.  Prutsman moves with ease from classical to jazz to world music continuing his exploration in music of all cultures and languages. Tickets: Marly Music Society Members $15; Students (with current ID)...

Simmer and Sift: Greg Baker

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

This summer’s Simmer & Sift: Summer Cooking Series celebrates Florida’s culinary history and innovation in conjunction with the MFA’s special exhibition, Skyway. The event begins at 6 pm with guest check-in and a signature cocktail, followed by a discussion with the historian from 6:10-6:30 pm. The Chef demonstration and tasting...

Music in the Marly: University of Tampa Faculty Ensemble

The University of Tampa Faculty Ensemble performs today consisting of Barbara Prescott, flute; Meg Cassell, oboe; Theodore DeCorso, clarinet; and Grigorios Zamparas , piano. Critically acclaimed musicians and faculty within the University of Tampa, Department of Music collaborate for an enchanting performance. Tickets: Marly Music Society Members $15; Students (with current ID) $15; Adult (Non-Marly...

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. Details for each program will be posted as soon as they are available. First and third Saturday of the month. FREE with Museum admission. No registration necessary. Recommended for ages five and older, but...

Free

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Elisabeth Louise Vigee-Le Brun: Portrait of a Portrait Painter (RESCHEDULED – September 27th)

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton on Wednesday, September 13 has been rescheduled to September 27th.  Connect with the arts through monthly performances that give voice and embodiment to the two-dimensional. The MFA's ever popular performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton invites us to meet an artist or historical figure in a 30-minute...

Recurring

Make & Take Saturdays

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection and special exhibitions. Supplies are included. Details for each program will be posted as soon as they are available. First and third Saturday of the month. FREE with Museum admission. No registration necessary. Recommended for ages five and older, but...

Free

Spotlight: Fonchen Lord

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Join Curator of Contemporary Art, Katherine Pill, and Ann Rogers in a discussion on the life and inspirations of Minimalist sculptor and painter Fonchen Lord. FREE with Museum admission. Reception immediately following.

Soundstitching Live!

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Please join us for a special presentation and discussion inspired by a work in our current exhibition, Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration. Discover the sounds and movements of color in an interdisciplinary program inspired by Cassia Kite’s "Pot Luck Dinner at Longboat Key Center for the Arts" (2015). Artist Kite translates...

The Contemporaries After-Hours Tour Of Skyway

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Make sure to see Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration before it closes at the MFA on October 1st!   The Contemporaries are pleased to host an after-hours tour of Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration at the Museum of Fine Arts. Co-curators Katherine Pill and Robin O’Dell will be joined by exhibiting artists...

Art and Media in the Era of Extremism

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Skyway: A Contemporary Collaboration artist Gregory Green's Worktable no. 9, He of Righteousness suggests that external factors, specifically the media, play a significant role in radicalizing individuals. Join moderator Kelly McBride, Vice President of The Poynter Institute and our panelists as they discuss the positive and negative impacts of media influence over...

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Elisabeth Louise Vigee-Le Brun: Portrait of a Portrait Painter

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton on Wednesday, September 27 was originally scheduled on September 13th, but moved due to Hurricane Irma.  Connect with the arts through monthly performances that give voice and embodiment to the two-dimensional. The MFA's ever popular performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton invites us to meet an artist...

Simmer and Sift: Norman Van Aken

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

This summer’s Simmer & Sift: Summer Cooking Series celebrates Florida’s culinary history and innovation in conjunction with the MFA’s special exhibition, Skyway. The event begins at 6 pm with guest check-in and a signature cocktail, followed by a discussion with the historian from 6:10-6:30 pm. The Chef demonstration and tasting...

Recurring

Mickett-Stackhouse: Irma Reflections

Collection Galleries: Museum of Fine Arts

Mickett and Stackhouse are premiering their participatory installation, Irma Reflections in conjunction with their exhibition Confluence. Between October 7, 2017, the opening date of Confluence, and December 3, 2017, Mickett and Stackhouse will be in the gallery every Wednesday and Saturday from noon to 2 pm greeting people and talking with them about their experiences...

Friends of Photography: Panel Discussion on Collecting and Preserving

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Wondering how to start a collection, or what to do with the collection you already have? Please join the Friends of Photography for an afternoon of interesting anecdotes and helpful information. A panel consisting of an estate planner, an appraiser, an archival framer, and a collector will talk about what...

Friends of Decorative Arts: The Transformative Power of Architecture

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

The decorative arts – fine furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and glass – are all around us and in the Museum. FODA expands understanding of their variety and beauty. Plus, you will make new friends at the meetings. Annual dues are $50 in addition to a minimum of a Dual Level Museum...

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Woman Sitting

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Connect with the arts through monthly performances that give voice and embodiment to the two-dimensional. The MFA’s ever popular performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton invites us to meet an artist or historical figure in a 30-minute presentation that includes a cup of coffee and delectable pastries. Today’s program is entitled Woman...

Hot Gatherings, Cool Conversations: Jonathan Swanz

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Meet glass artist and University of Hawaii faculty member, Jonathan Swanz as he shares his explorations into the manipulations of molten glass and other mediums. FREE with Museum admission.

Smartly Dressed Fashion Show & Luncheon

  The Stuart Society's annual Smartly Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon is up and running. Dillard's will be the host sponsor with guest designers Badgley Mischka on October 18 and it will take place in The Grand Ballroom of The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club.  Doors open...

Star Wars and the Power of Costume – TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

PORTSPACE 3007 BEACH BLVD. S., Gulfport, FL

Take a unique journey into the Star Wars™ universe as characters are brought to life through a dramatic presentation of more than 60 original costumes. Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume will closely examine the captivating process of costume design for iconic outfits featured in the first seven films of the Star...

Stuart Society: Shopping Extravaganza at Dillard’s/International Plaza

PORTSPACE 3007 BEACH BLVD. S., Gulfport, FL

This companion ticket is included with your purchase of a Designer Circle (sold out!) or Savvy ticket. Don't miss this opportunity! Our sponsor, Dillard's, will provide a light brunch, a chance to meet Mark Badgley and James Mischka, and to select from their designer collection - available especially for Smartly...

50 Years Of The Florida Orchestra

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Discover how two regional orchestras from both sides of the bay merged and grew into the premier orchestra in Florida, with deep roots in the Tampa Bay community.   Tickets: $12* *Does not include Museum Admission BUY TICKETS In partnership with The Florida Orchestra and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at...

3rd Annual Exquisite Corpse Game

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Discover this one-of-a-kind blind collaboration between 45 talented and emerging artists. This fun and creative unveiling is when the artists and general public see the pieces come together for the first time. FREE with Museum Admission

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Catherine The Great: The Empress Who Collected

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Nan Colton as Catherine the Great Connect with the arts through monthly performances that give voice and embodiment to the two-dimensional. The MFA’s ever popular performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton invites us to meet an artist or historical figure in a 30-minute presentation that includes a cup of coffee and delectable...

First Look Cantina

FIRST LOOK is your chance to be the very first to see this amazing exhibition before opening to the public. Your reservation includes exclusive timed access to the exhibition, Cantina Cocktail Party with a signature drink, photo opportunities and more.  May the force be with you in a galaxy not...

Star Wars™ MFA Costume Party

Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory: Museum of Fine Arts

Take a journey through the Star Wars™ universe with your MFA Membership. Enjoy one the unique benefits of belonging to the Museum and see this once-in-a-lifetime show. Feast your eyes on the costumes of Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and more! Don't miss your chance to see iconic figures from...

$50

Hot Gatherings, Cool Conversations: Gabe Feenan

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Gabe Feenan, the Museum of Glass, Tacoma's resident gaffer, introduces us to his beautifully designed glass sculptures. FREE with Museum admission

Friends of Decorative Arts: The Streamlined 30s: The Birth of American Industrial Design

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

The decorative arts – fine furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and glass – are all around us and in the Museum. FODA expands understanding of their variety and beauty. Plus, you will make new friends at the meetings. Annual dues are $50 in addition to a minimum Dual Level Museum membership. FODA...

Collectors Circle Lecture: O’Keeffe and Stieglitz – Pioneers of American Modernism

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

The outstanding Collectors Circle Lecture Series features some of the world’s foremost art historians, curators, artists, and collectors and is FREE with Museum admission. "Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower. I want them to see it, whether they want...

Field Trip: Graphicstudio

Graphicstudio 3702 Spectrum Blvd., #100, Tampa, Florida

The Contemporaries are pleased to host a private tour of Graphicstudio, the acclaimed experimental print atelier housed at the University of South Florida, Tampa, with Margaret Miller, Director of the Institute for Research in Art. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the print studio in action, and hear about...

Museum Store: Holiday Sale

The Museum Store: Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum Store will hold their annual Holiday Sale from Sunday, November 19 through Sunday, November 26 during regular store hours. MFA members receive an extra 10% off all merchandise.

Museum Store Sunday

The Museum Store: Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum Store Association is proud to present Museum Store Sunday.  On Sunday, November 26, 2017, over 400 Museum Stores representing all fifty states, eight countries, and three continents will offer relaxing, inspired shopping inside our museums and cultural institutions.  Museum Store Sunday offers consumers an annual special shopping experience...

Mickett-Stackhouse: Irma Reflections – A Celebratory Burning of Collective Thanks

Front Porch: Museum of Fine Arts

Since October 7th, collaborative artists Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse have been conducting the participatory installation Irma Reflections as part of their exhibition Confluence, currently on view in the Lee Malone Gallery. Inspired by both the fear and camaraderie that came with Hurricane Irma, the artists have created a Full Moon of...

Friends of Photography Art Basel Miami – SOLD OUT

Art Basel Miami

Friends of Photography is partnering with the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts to take a select group of collectors for an exclusive two-night excursion to Art Basel Miami Beach Tuesday, December 5 - Thursday, December 7, 2017. This Members-Only event includes VIP passes to the Art Basel preview, private tours...

Designing Force: A Conversation with Star Wars Production Designer Doug Chiang – SOLD OUT

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Doug Chiang, Lucasfilm Vice President and Executive Creative Director Advanced registration is now CLOSED. Standby admission at event for cancellations only.   Academy Award-winning artist, author, and production designer, Doug Chiang draws us in to the world of Star Wars™. Limited seating. Reception to follow. Cash bar. FREE with Museum...

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch: Young Artists of Florida Exhibition and Reception

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

The MFA celebrates its third year of providing an inspirational and creative environment for children and cottage parents at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. Arts supporter Thomas Ris initiated this six-month program to bring together local artists and participants from the Youth Ranches. The goal is to help people experience...

The Contemporaries Field Trip: Tarpon Springs

Please join The Contemporaries for our last Field Trip of the year! We will start our day at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art for a tour led by Curator Christine Renc-Carter, then will head to the Replay Museum to work on our pinball skills! The day is capped off by...

Chorus Angelorum – Winter Concert

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Chorus Angelorum is a premier a cappella vocal ensemble of male and female voices, formed in 2001 for the purpose of offering exceptional performances of vocal music throughout the Tampa Bay area. As an ensemble under the direction of Rick Smith and Michael Davis, they are dedicated to the study and...

Friends of Decorative Arts: Threads: One Artist’s Journey

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

The decorative arts – fine furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and glass – are all around us and in the Museum. FODA expands understanding of their variety and beauty. Plus, you will make new friends at the meetings. Annual dues are $50 in addition to a minimum of a Dual Level Museum...

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: Han-Terbury Tales

Nan Colton in Han-Terbury Tales Connect with the arts through monthly performances that give voice and embodiment to the two-dimensional. The MFA’s ever popular performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton invites us to meet an artist or historical figure in a 30-minute presentation that includes a cup of coffee and delectable pastries....

Porch Party at the MFA

Front Porch: Museum of Fine Arts

Join us on the best porch in St. Petersburg from 5 to 7 pm on the third Thursday of each month. During the warmer months of May-September, the Porch Party is held inside the Conservatory. A cash bar is available (one free drink ticket for Members) and light bites provided...

Friends of Decorative Arts: Japanese Ceramics and International Trade

Bayview Room: Museum of Fine Arts

The decorative arts – fine furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and glass – are all around us and in the Museum. FODA expands understanding of their variety and beauty. Plus, you will make new friends at the meetings. Annual dues are $50 in addition to a minimum of a Dual Level Museum...

Coffee Talk with Nan Colton: All Dressed Up

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Connect with the arts through monthly performances that give voice and embodiment to the two-dimensional. The MFA’s ever popular performing artist-in-residence Nan Colton invites us to meet an artist or historical figure in a 30-minute presentation that includes a cup of coffee and delectable pastries. Today’s program is entitled All...

Glass: A Shared Passion – A Collectors Circle Event

Collectors Circle Board and The Morean Art Center Board of Trustees invite Collectors Circle Members to attend "Glass: A Shared Passion". This private reception and docent tour of the Chihuly Collection includes complimentary garage parking. Open to Collectors Circle Members Only For information on the Collectors Circle, or to join,...

Spotlight Lecture: Confluence

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Artists Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse engage in a conversation with Katherine Pill, Curator of Contemporary Art. FREE with Museum admission.

Friends of Photography: Pick-a-Pic

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Join us for the annual Friends of Photography Pick-a-Pic event in the Marly Room at the MFA. Friends of Photography will bring in three compelling photographs and attendees vote on which one to purchase for the Museum. Vote, dance, drink, and eat - not necessarily in that order! $35 Friends...

Collectors Circle Study Trip – The Leepa-Rattner Museum

Join Collectors Circle Members on their one day, local, study trip to The Leepa-Rattner Museum in Tarpon Springs. The trip includes a lunch, followed by a visit with The Cottage Artists of Indian Rocks Beach. Only 5 spots remain! Open to Collectors Circle Members Only For information on the Collectors...

The Music of Star Wars

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Michael Francis, The Florida Orchestra's Music Director and renowned conductor, explores the iconic music of the Star Wars™ films. Hear about Francis's experiences playing bass with the London Symphony Orchestra on John William's soundtrack for Star Wars™: Attack of the Clones and how sound shapes our perception of characters, places, and things. We...

Wine Weekend St. Pete

The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society's Wine Weekend St. Pete 2018 invites you to join our guest Vintner Maison Louis Latour for Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines while "Being Seduced" by the era of Louis XV and the opulent grandeur of the masked balls of Versailles. February 2-4, 2018. Book...

Collectors Circle Member Reception

Membership Garden: Museum of Fine Arts

Prior to the Parrish Lecture "Behind The Seams", Collectors Circle Members gather in the Membership Garden of the MFA for cocktails. Open to Collectors Circle Members Only For information on the Collectors Circle, or to join, contact the Membership Department at membership@mfastpete.org or call 727-896-2667 ext.248

Parrish Lecture Series Presents: Behind The Seams with Laela French

Marly Room: Museum of Fine Arts

Explore the artistry of the world's most recognized cinematic costumes. Join Laela French, the Director of the Archives for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and MFA's Curator of Contemporary Art Katherine Pill, in a conversation that takes us into the Star Wars™ universe. Laela French will discuss her role in preserving the...