By Tony Wong Palms. This exhibition is like a cherry bomb – a bit larger than its eponymous fruit with unexpected large explosiveness, causing safety concerns and ultimately banned in 1966. … Read More
The Rich History of Poor People’s Art
Genre: Visual
The Art of Gardens
In the upside-down world of Florida’s climate, winter is the time to be outside – and celebrate the art of gardening. We asked a range of artists to share a favorite place or plant or natural moment – and as ever, received a beautiful bloom of responses…. Read More
Cutting-Edge Environmental Film Festival
By Robbyn Hopewell. The Visions of Nature/Voices of Nature film festival is free and open to the public at Eckerd College – with films from around the world grappling with our relationship to the planet through cinematic-storytelling. All include community discussions … Read More
Memories of Italy
By Robin O’Dell. If you haven’t been lately to the Tampa Museum of Art lately, it is worth a visit – especially if you have an interest in Italy, ancient art, or photography in general. Most of these photographs have never been shown at the TMA, and may not be after this exhibition for a long, long time…. Read More
MYAFRIKA-ART
By Gary L. Lemons. In my art exhibit Touch in the Spirit of Love, presently being shown at the Carter G. Woodson Museum, I showcase my belief that art should inspire all people to connect to the liberating power of communal love. The hands in this series aim to connect people to express hope for the life-saving power of love committed to community-building. … Read More
Clearly Collaborative
Through March 11 at Florida CraftArt. Clearly Collaborative is an exciting gathering of new work created by established artists exploring the medium of glass, guided by master glass artist Duncan McClellan. A diverse group of artists experienced in working in clay, metal, paper and mixed media got the chance to try their hands at glass art … Read More
Visualizing Our Historic Roots
By Antonio Permuy. As our arts scene continues to grow and evolve, it also continues to diversify. One interesting development is bringing the area’s future into connection with its past – the emergence of Hispanic and Latinx art. A Pinellas local since 2001, Edel A. Galban has been a pioneer in the growing Cuban art presence along Florida’s West Coast…. Read More
Out of Eden
By Yolanda Sánchez. I believe we shape the world around us through our perceptions, awareness and attention. I would like to offer an invitation to awaken to beauty. Out of Eden is a free exhibition at the Creative Pinellas Gallery through April 16. … Read More
True Collaboration
By Beth Reynolds. Dance photography is truly collaborative artwork. It is based on trust and an understanding of each other’s mediums. Photographer Tom Kramer’s appreciation and deep understanding of human movement is one of the richest I have seen from anybody who is not a dancer. His career is truly a history of dance and his gift lives on forever…. Read More
A Very Dunedin Film Festival
By Jennifer Ring. “Discussion is the heart of a film festival,” Cameron Ilan of the Dunedin International Film Festival said to the audience. “It’s about meeting the people and having conversations.” This year, discussions revolved around two subjects Dunedin holds dear — oceans and art…. Read More
