St. Petersburg Arts Alliance

2nd Global Summit on Materials Science and Nanoscience (MATERIALS2026)
2026-07-20 08:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00 (America/New_York) | Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, 10100, Czech Republic
Research Connects cordially invites you to its 2nd Global Summit on Materials Science and Nanoscience (MATERIALS2026) which is going to be held in Prague, Czech Republic during July 20-21, 2026.
The meeting brings together World Class participants and young researchers looking for opportunities for exchanges that cross the traditional discipline boundaries and allows them to resolve multidisciplinary challenging problems that only a venue of this nature can offer. Through this event you will be able to share the state-of-the-art developments and cutting-edge technologies in the broad areas of Materials Science and Nanoscience.
Join us for an enriching experience that promises to shape the future of materials science!!!
#Materials Science #Nanoscience and Nanotechnology #Advanced Materials #Functional Materials #Smart and Intelligent Materials #Biomaterials and Biointerfaces #Polymer Science and Engineering #Composite Materials #Energy Materials #Battery and Energy Storage Materials #Sustainable and Green Materials #2D Materials and Graphene #Metamaterials #Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials #Magnetic Materials #Structural and Mechanical Materials #Computational Materials Science #Materials Modeling and Simulation #Materials Design and Discovery #Materials Characterization Techniques #Surface Science and Interfaces #Thin Films and Coatings #Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing #Ceramics and Glass Materials #Metals and Alloys #Soft Matter and Colloids #Photonic and Optical Materials #Quantum Materials #Nanotechnology #Nanomaterials #Sustainable Materials

Artist Discussion Panel at FloridaRAMA
2026-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave S., St. Petersburg, 33712
Join us for a free Artist Panel Discussion at the FloridaRAMA Gallery on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 6-8 PM. Hear from artists Regan McCreight, Lance Rothstein, John Gascot and Kirsten Hutchings as they discuss their creative processes, artistic inspirations and the stories behind their work. This engaging conversation offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into each artist’s practice, ask questions and connect with the local arts community. Admission is free. Come experience the exhibition through the artists’ own perspectives and enjoy an evening of conversation and inspiration at the FloridaRAMA Gallery.

Meet the Artist Jay Titus
2026-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd S, #104, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Join us on this THIRD SATURDAY NIGHT MARKET as our Featured Artist, Jay Titus talks about creating sculpture from street signs.
Jay Titus, the Art of Upcycling.
We’re open from 6pm-9pm.

Healing Through Sound Art with Malinda Ellis
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Chihuly Collection, 720 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701
Every Third Thursday
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Price:
$25 per person
Teaching artists:
– Full artist bio’s can be found at the bottom of this page.
“Healing Through Sound and Art” is an eight-part series that offers participants an opportunity to learn and rebalance the 7 main chakras, by using sound and art as a tool. With the intentional use of sound and art we offer participants a guided, multi-sensory experience that blends the physiological, mental, and spiritual benefits of sound healing with expressive and meditative art practices. The workshop is designed to help attendees slow down, ground their energy, release stress, and engage with art as a pathway to personal reflection and healing.
Participants are be encouraged to dress comfortably and come prepared for a calming, reflective experience. The workshop is suitable for all levels—no prior experience with meditation, art, or healing practices is required.
Participants will be supplied with their own canvas and drawing and painting tools, which they will take home at the conclusion of the workshop.
*Class will be held At the Chihuly Collection – 720 Central Ave. St. Petersburg

Maker Mondays
2026-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave S., St. Petersburg, 33712
Beginners Watercolor Jellyfish Painting, $45 per person, all supplies included
Ready to get a little messy and a lot creative? Join us for a laid back painting session where we’ll be channeling some serious gulf coast vibes. No art experience? No problem. We’re all about process over perfection here!
The Game Plan:
• Doodle & Flow: We’ll start by sketching out some groovy, flowing lines with Sharpies to map out our jellyfish. It’s basically professional level doodling.
• Color Explosion: Grab a brush and start filling in those spaces with whatever colors speak to you. Neon pink? Electric blue? Sunset orange? Anything goes.
• Splatter & Chill: We’ll finish things off with some fun background washes and maybe a few paint splatters for that perfect under the sea look.
Our ticket policy: Please keep in mind that once you’ve snagged your tickets, they’re all yours! We don’t do refunds or exchanges, and that includes situations like personal scheduling conflicts, travel hiccups, health concerns, or unexpected changes in your life. Considerable planning and purchasing of materials are involved in preparing for these workshops, thank you for understanding.
I can’t wait to craft with you!
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The Sonder Atelier x FloridaRAMA Fashion Show
2026-07-11 20:00 - 22:00 | FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave S., St. Petersburg, 33712
Step inside FloridaRAMA’s immersive art gallery for a one of a kind fashion show hosted by Jounte of The Sonder Atelier. Known for transforming and hand painting repurposed clothing into wearable art, Jounte brings fashion and creativity together in an unforgettable setting. General admission tickets are $50. VIP tickets are $75 and include preferred seating plus the opportunity to have your clothing customized by Jounte. Experience art you can walk through and fashion you can wear.
Fashion Show Ticket: $50
VIP Fashion Show Ticket: $75
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SUMMER CABARET SERIES: BEACH, PLEASE!
2026-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | American Stage, 163 3rd Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Grab a margarita and relax as some of your favorite American Stage vocalists take the stage to perform songs of the summer, including Beach Boys, Steely Dan, ABBA, Hall & Oats, and the best of yacht rock and pop!
When: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Where: American Stage Theater
Ticket Price: $35

Future Form Opening Reception
2026-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Avenue, St Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Future Form
Exhibition Dates: June 24 – July 29, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6pm-8pm
Florida CraftArt presents Future Form, a curated exhibition examining the intersection of technology and traditional craft. The exhibition brings together artists who integrate digital tools, innovative processes, and emerging technologies with time-honored techniques, expanding the possibilities of material and making.
Featuring a range of works, Future Form highlights how artists across the country are reimagining craft in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Curated by Virginia–based artist and Fab Lab Coordinator Mary Ratcliff, the exhibition showcases contemporary makers from across the nation.
Guest Curator
Mary Ratcliff is an artist and educator whose work explores the intersection of art, technology, and material practice. Based in North Virginia, she works within a state-of-the-art fabrication facility supporting hands-on, interdisciplinary learning and fosters innovation through experimentation and process-based making. Her work spans a range of professional and collaborative experiences, including freelance design work and contributions to projects with MGA Sculpture Studio, SwayBox Studios, and Skyrim Studio, as well as leading a National Science Foundation–funded welding and fabrication initiative. Across these roles, she brings together technical expertise and creative inquiry to support an evolving, interdisciplinary approach to contemporary art and fabrication.

ArtWalk at FloridaRAMA
2026-07-11 17:00 - 22:00 | FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave S., St. Petersburg, 33712
Celebrate ArtWalk at FloridaRAMA! Explore immersive art with $15 admission from 5-6:30PM, check out the new ONE BY ONE exhibition in the FloridaRAMA Gallery, enjoy live music from The Chaunces Trio from 5–9 PM and watch a fashion show with Jounte from The Sonder Atelier from 8-10PM.

SUGAR HIGH: 2026 Members Show Opening Reception
2026-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | morean arts center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, 5-8PM
On View: July 11 – September 23
Morean Arts Center
719 Central Avenue
Sugar High, our annual members show, welcomes viewers to appreciate and recognize our artist members and celebrate their talent.
The 2026 members exhibition presents nearly 150 works of art with the theme of excess and things we hate to love, as well as a joyful sense of color, chaos and childlike wonder.
Special thanks to Sara Felice, Curator for the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art at St. Petersburg College, who served as guest juror this year. She gave out monetary awards in memory and in honor of special artists and individuals who have shaped our organization in a profound way.
Thank you to our incredible member artists who have made this the most popular exhibition we do all year. Thanks also to Betsy Orbe Lester, Tom Kaltenbaugh and Christopher Andrews who make our galleries look amazing.

Neverne Covington: Into the Mystic Opening Night
2026-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | morean arts center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701
Opening Reception: July 11th, 5pm to 8pm
Continuing a tradition at the Morean, we are proud to present last year’s Margaret Murphy Steward Best of Show winner, Neverne Covington. In addition to a cash prize, the winning artist receives a solo show in our gallery to coincide with the following year’s members show. Neverne is the 14th artist to receive this opportunity.
About Neverne:
Neverne Covington’s drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture explore childhood, language, landscape, memory, and the gothic south. Her work has been exhibited at the Tampa Museum of Art, the Brevard Museum of Art, the State Capital, the Florida Museum for Women Artists in Deland, Florida and various venues throughout Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
​​She recently returned from an artist residency at the VCCA Moulin a Nef in Auvillar, France. Covington was born in Laurelton, New York, grew up in Florida, and attended City & Guilds College in London, England. She graduated from Eckerd College and has maintained her studio in downtown Saint Petersburg for three decades.
Artist Statement:
I use oil paint, oil sticks and wax on canvas to create my work. I start with small intimate studies and expand to larger works, often executing several paintings at the same time. I look for the dialogue as my paintings speak to one another. Using progressive layers and glazes, some transparent, some thick and opaque, each brushstroke or mark becomes the topography of the surface. Each layer informs the next.
Direct observation and immersion in the natural world, informs my work and determines its themes: permanence, impermanence, and transience. My paintings discover the tangible and intangible forces that form matter from which our being and our very nature emerge.
Rhythm, pattern, and repetition dictate my process and the direction each work will take. The viscosity and consistency of the mediums enhance the work as I smear, drag, rub to create volume and form. The oil sticks, paint, and wax, combined with the shimmering transparent glazes, produce depth. The history of painting, and my study of it, informs each mark I make.
Painting makes me pay attention. It entices me into the mystery of nature and the landscape of memory. It is a way of bringing order to the world I know and to the preconscious world of which I know so little. I am fascinated with what came before us, with humankind’s relationship to our living, breathing world. In my work I strive to reveal nature’s known, unknown and unknowable entities. It is my humble hope that audience will respond to these resonances.

The High & Dry Festival: Summer Edition
2026-07-11 14:00 - 17:00 | The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33701, St. Petersburg, 33701
The High & Dry Festival: Summer Edition is Florida’s premier functional beverage festival — bringing together the best in non-alcoholic and wellness beverages for one unforgettable summer experience. Enjoy unlimited tastings, live music, wellness vendors, education, and good vibes at The Coliseum in St. Pete. 21+ only.

Universal Narratives: A Group Show Presented by Taylor Robenalt
2026-07-11 - 2026-09-05 | Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, from 5-9pm
On View: July 11 – September 5
Morean Center for Clay
420 22nd St. South
Art has long been a powerful medium for storytelling, preserving history, and expressing personal and collective experiences. Ceramics, with its tactile and transformative qualities, provides a unique avenue for artists to shape narratives in a tangible form. This exhibition brings together artists from various backgrounds to create ceramic works telling compelling stories.
Participating Artists:
Taylor Robenalt, Maria Albornoz, Bryan Wilkerson, Tammy Marinuzzi, Pavel Amromin, Casey Mcdonough, Robert Kolhouse, Chelsey Albert, Tiffany Leach, Keith Wallace Smith, Betsy Wild, Meghan Sullivan
Project Objectives
1. To foster a community of artists interested in storytelling through ceramics.
2. To create a body of work exploring diverse cultural, personal, and historical narratives.
3. To provide opportunities for skill-sharing, idea developing, and artistic exchange.
4. To showcase the final works to highlight the power of ceramics as a narrative medium.

Rotary Gives Backpacks Presented by Rotary of St. Petersburg, FL
2026-07-08 17:30 - 19:30
Overview
An evening of generosity and community benefiting local students through Rotary’s backpack and school supply program.
Join Rotary members, community leaders, and friends for a heartfelt evening dedicated to helping local students start the school year with confidence, dignity, and the supplies they need to succeed.
Each backpack represents more than school supplies—it represents encouragement, opportunity, and a community that cares.
Hosted at the Imagine Museum of Contemporary Glass Art, this special fundraising evening brings people together through fellowship, generosity, and purpose while supporting Rotary of St. Petersburg’s incredible backpack initiative for local students and families.
Event Highlights
• Fellowship with fellow Rotarians and supporters
• Access to Imagine Museum galleries
• Raffle opportunities and donation stations
• Backpack displays and community impact stories
• Beer and Wine with light bites
• WOWzitude videos featured in the Theatre Room
Admission & Donation
This is a donation-based event.
Suggested Donation: $30–$50, which includes admission for two guests.
Your donation directly supports Rotary of St. Petersburg’s backpack initiative and helps provide backpacks, school supplies, and resources for local students and families preparing for the upcoming school year.
Every dollar helps provide backpacks, school supplies, and support for students in our community.
Together, we can help a child walk into school feeling prepared, confident, and cared for.

One By One Opening at FloridaRAMA Gallery
2026-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave S., St. Petersburg, 33712
One by One, a new art exhibit curated by Luke Heath, opens July 3rd from 7-10 PM at the FloridaRAMA Art Gallery. The exhibition features 72 artists and 144 artworks, offering a wide-ranging collection within FloridaRAMA’s vibrant gallery space.

Street Art Sculpture by Jay Titus
2026-07-03 17:30 - 21:00 | Brenda McMahon Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd S, #104, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
This month our FEATURED ARTIST is sculptor and metal worker, Jay Titus. Titus transforms old street signs into captivating art pieces – that surprisingly glow in the dark.
Join us as we welcome sculptor Jay Titus to the Gallery. Our Artist Reception along with our musical guest, saxophonist, Henry Ashwood runs from 5:30pm-9pm.

Music Night with Nick Ewing
2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:30
Overview
A live music night at Imagine Museum featuring Nick Ewing, set inside a contemporary glass art space in St. Petersburg.
Event Highlights:
🎶 Live music performance by Nick Ewing
🏛️ Experience music inside Imagine Museum surrounded by contemporary glass art
🥂 Drinks available for purchase throughout the evening
🌆 Relaxed museum setting designed for an easygoing night out
Event Details:
📅 Date: July 3rd, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Imagine Museum
🎟️ Admission: $15 General Admission | $5 IM Members
Experience:
Nick Ewing brings a live music experience shaped by collaboration, exploration, and connection through sound. His performances focus on creating music in the moment, responding to the room and the energy of the audience. Over time, he has developed a style influenced by working with a wide range of artists across genres, building a sound that feels fluid and present.
This is live music designed for a museum setting, where sound and space work together for a laid-back evening experience.
Reserve Your Spot:
Tickets are limited for this live music night at the museum. Secure your admission early and enjoy an evening of music inside one of St. Petersburg’s most unique cultural spaces.

JOYLAND: Benaiah Cusack Exhibition
2026-07-03 10:00 - 2026-08-08 17:00 | morean arts center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701
On view: July 3 – August 8
Meet the artist/reception: July 11, 5pm to 8pm
Joyland is a state of mind guided by wonder and curiosity through the creative process of art making. Inspired by imaginary coastal spaces, ocean light, rhythmic movement, tropical color, the energy of street art, and a hint of the cosmic, this body of work explores environments that feel both vibrant and introspective. Layered surfaces, fluid forms, and bold color interactions create an atmosphere that moves between dreamscape and memory—places that do not exist, yet feel familiar. The work balances playfulness with reflection, inviting moments of connection, engagement, and emotional escape.
Through Joyland, viewers are invited into a vivid world where imagination, energy and emotion converge—a space that rekindles wonder and joy.
Benaiah Cusack is an abstract landscape and mixed-media painter working in acrylic, ink, graphite, and collage. His practice explores color, gesture, and layered composition, shifting between structure and spontaneity to build surfaces shaped through an intuitive process. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, his work draws from coastal environments, street art and mural culture, atmospheric light, and rhythmic movement, translating fragments of observation into painted works. Through processes of
building, obscuring, and reworking, he develops imagery defined by form, flow, and visual rhythm.
Rather than depicting specific locations, Cusack’s paintings move between imagined terrain, instinct, and sensory experience, inviting viewers into immersive spaces shaped by color, radiance, and abstraction.
HOME | bcusackart.com

☕ The Art of Coffee: A Tasting Journey Featuring Mission Grounds Coffee
2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 33713
Overview
Explore four distinct coffees through guided tasting, live brewing demonstrations, and the stories behind every cup.
Event Highlights:
🏛️ Museum admission included with your tasting ticket
☕ Guided tasting of four coffees from Central and South America
🔥 Live brewing demonstrations featuring a ROK espresso maker and traditional Moka pot
🛍️ Freshly brewed beverages and retail coffee available for purchase following the experience
⚠️ This is a structured tasting experience. Samples are curated tasting portions and are not full-sized beverages.
*** Advance ticket purchase via Eventbrite is required to attend this event. Walk-in or day-of sales will not be available.
🌎 The Experience:
Coffee is more than a daily ritual. It is a reflection of geography, craftsmanship, and tradition.
Join Chef Marques Clark and Mission Grounds Coffee for an interactive tasting experience exploring how origin, roast level, and brewing technique influence every cup. Through guided sampling and live demonstrations, you’ll discover how subtle differences shape aroma, body, acidity, sweetness, and finish.
☕ Featured Coffees & Preparations:
🇬🇹 Guatemalan Blend – Iced Coffee
Bright and refreshing with crisp fruit-forward notes.
🇨🇷 Costa Rican Blend – Hot Brew
Smooth, balanced, and warmly aromatic.
🇨🇴 Colombian Blend – Manual Espresso (ROK)
A medium roast with layered sweetness and depth.
🇵🇪 Peruvian Blend – Moka Pot Brew
Bold, rich, and full-bodied with a lingering finish.
🔧 Brewing Methods Featured:
• Iced Coffee Extraction
• Traditional Hot Brew
• Manual Espresso Preparation (ROK)
• Moka Pot Brewing
🛍️ Continue the Experience:
Freshly prepared beverages available for purchase:
• Hot Coffee
• Iced Coffee
• Lattes
• Oat Milk, Almond Milk, and Half & Half Options
Retail Coffee Available:
• Whole Bean Coffee (10 oz) – $15
• Fresh Ground Coffee (10 oz) – $15
Every purchase supports Mission Grounds Coffee and Chef Marques Clark’s ongoing community and educational initiatives.
👨🏾‍🍳 About Chef Marques Clark:
Chef Marques Clark is the founder of YES CHEF VILLAGE, Inc. and a dedicated steward of African American foodways. Through culinary education, storytelling, and community programming, he works to preserve and celebrate cultural traditions while creating meaningful connections through food and beverage experiences.
Proceeds help support cultural lectures, storytelling programs, and culinary heritage preservation efforts.
🎟️ Seating is intentionally limited to create an engaging and interactive tasting experience. Reserve your spot today and discover how culture, craftsmanship, and coffee come together in every cup.

4th of July Weekend at FloridaRAMA
2026-07-02 12:00 - 2026-07-04 20:00 | FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave S., St. Petersburg, 33712
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a FloridaRAMA adventure! For a limited time, enjoy our Fourth of July Special: 2 General Admission Tickets, 2 Scavenger Hunts, and 2 pairs of RAMA Specs for just $50. Explore FloridaRAMA’s immersive art experience together, uncover hidden surprises with our interactive scavenger hunt and take home a pair of RAMA Specs to enhance your experience. Your RAMA Specs are perfect for watching Fourth of July fireworks after your visit!

The Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival Concert at Imagine Museum
2026-07-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 33713
Overview
A Steinway piano concert featuring international pianists in an intimate cabaret-style setting. Classical piano, elevated and inspirational.
Event Highlights:
✨ Live performances by international pianists
🎼 Curated classical repertoire featuring Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival performed on a Steinway piano
🏛️ Grand Hall Piano Cabaret with immersive acoustics
🎟️ Museum admission included with ticket
Event Details:
📅 Date: July 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Grand Hall – Piano Cabaret
🎹 Presented by: Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival
Experience:
Experience captivating performances by some of the world’s most accomplished collegiate classical pianists, selected to study with renowned artist and educator Rebecca Penneys and an esteemed international faculty of mentors from across the country.
This inspiring event offers a rare glimpse into the next generation of musical excellence—a celebration of artistry, dedication, and the enduring legacy of the piano.
🎟️ Secure your seat for this World Piano Day Piano Cabaret. Seating is limited and demand is high—early ticket purchase is strongly recommended.

Glass & Sass: Pride Make & Take Workshop
2026-06-28 14:00 - 18:00 | Glass of Life, 499 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, 33701
Celebrate Pride with an afternoon of stained glass, creativity, and plenty of sass at Glass of Life!
Join us for a special Pride-themed Make & Take workshop featuring Bak Lava. Create your own stained glass piece while enjoying mimosas, charcuterie, music, and a lively studio atmosphere. No experience is necessary. We’ll guide you through every step of the process, making this a fun and approachable introduction to stained glass.
Special LGBTQ+ themed patterns will be available exclusively for this event.
Event Details:
• Sunday, June 28
• Workshop start times: 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
• Workshops take approximately 2-3 hours to complete
• Limited to 12 workshop participants
To create the best experience for everyone, workshop start times are staggered. Please arrive at your selected start time.
The studio will also be open to the public throughout the event, so friends and guests are welcome to stop by, see what everyone is creating, and enjoy the festivities.
Space is limited and advance registration is recommended.

SHINE Murals: A Star Trolley® Experience
2026-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Star Trolley, 2215 6th Ave S, St Petersburg, 33712
Explore St. Pete’s Iconic Murals
Step into a city-sized gallery where walls tell stories. Our mural tours take you through St. Pete’s most breathtaking street art, featuring world-renowned and local artists whose work has transformed the city into a vibrant outdoor museum. From towering masterpieces to hidden gems, you’ll experience the creativity that makes St. Pete a top destination for art lovers.
See the latest murals, hear the stories behind them, and immerse yourself in the culture that defines this artistic city. Seats are limited—reserve your spot today!
Stars shine on st pete murals
Star Trolley’s Mural Tour, offers a unique and engaging journey through the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. This tour highlights the city’s transformation into an exceptional outdoor gallery, thanks to the SHINE® Mural Festival. Since its inception in 2015 by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the festival has played a pivotal role in revitalizing neighborhoods and fostering community unity through the medium of street art.
On this tour, you will board a white, vintage style, open-air Star Trolley® to explore numerous murals crafted by renowned local, national, and international artists. The journey provides an insightful look into the city’s art scene, narrated by expert guides who share the stories and inspirations behind these dynamic artworks.

L I V (I N) G Estuary: Artificial Oyster Pot Community Event & Exhibition Closing
2026-06-27 15:30 - 17:30 | Warehouse Arts District, 515 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
A Solo Exhibition Created and Curated by
Ashley Rivers | The Nature of Fire
Showing at the Tully-Levine Gallery in the ArtXchange
From June 6th – 27th
515 22nd Street South, St Petersburg, Fl 33712
Exhibition Event Timeline
Opening Event: June 6th from 3:30-5p
ArtWalk: June 13th from 5-9p
Closing Event & Artificial Oyster Pot Community Creation Event:
Facilitated in collaboration with Non-Profit: Oyster River Ecology, on June 27th from 3:30-5p and Free to the public for all ages.
Thank you to the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance for the 2025 Individual Artist Grant that is assisting in making this project happen!
(Short Verbiage about the exhibition)
An estuary is a point of convergence- it is the space between, where freshwater rivers and salty ocean waters merge. This point, where the union of different elements and organisms come together to meet at a single point- where adaption and growth occurs, and the life of our special little oysters grows- indicates and symbolizes the very setting this exhibition is meant to be portrayed in.
This collection is directly influenced by the oyster shell and its deep, layered, and detailed ridges. Created through a combination of growth, environmental factors, and the deposition of materials, the ridges of the oyster shell act as a metaphor following my artistic identity and experiences lived.
The art is intended to achieve an inspiring and transformational impact on those who experience it by sharing the importance of not only restorative efforts of personal growth, but the importance of restorative efforts on/for the environment.
This exhibition is the space between.

L I V (I N) G Estuary: Artificial Oyster Pot Community Event & Exhibition Closing
2026-06-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Warehouse Arts District, 515 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Saturday, June 27, 2026
3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Tully-Levine Gallery in the ArtsXchange (map)
Join Ashley Rivers | The Nature of Fire for the closing of her first Solo Exhibition:
“L I V (I N) G Estuary” … a space between.
An art exhibition that – influenced directly by the oyster shell and its deep, layered, and detailed ridges – explores my personal experience with artistic growth, environmental factors, and materials/media experimentation over the years I have been practicing as a professional artist.
The Closing Reception & Artificial Oyster Pot Community Creation Event will be happening on June 27th from 3:30 PM–5:00 PM, an afternoon of art, small bites, and good vibes.
Facilitated by Non-Profit: Oyster River Ecology, this is a fun, unique, family friendly, and environmentally conscious art event where all can come and make artificial oyster pots that will be directly placed into our estuary! A community engagement event where participants/volunteers are actively involved in environmental restoration efforts! Come make one oyster pot or stay for the whole event and make 20+!
About the Exhibition
An estuary is a point of convergence- it is the space between, where freshwater rivers and salty ocean waters merge. This point, where the union of different elements and organisms come together to meet at a single point- where adaption and growth occurs, and the life of our special little oysters grows- indicates and symbolizes the very setting this exhibition is meant to be portrayed in.
Through repetition and active material experimentation, these artworks investigate the intrinsic relationship between the natural systems and developments of an oyster and its shell, and the symbolism of them compared to our human identity- specifically to my lived artistic experiences. The work explores my personal experience with artistic growth, environmental factors, and materials/media experimentation over the years I have been practicing as a professional artist.
Working with multiple mediums- including clays, raw dyes and pigments, natural fibers, metals, wood, and hand-made papers and twines- the sculptures aim to share, through textural and vulnerable forms, that humans and nature share systematic parallels.
This collection is directly influenced by the oyster shell and its deep, layered, and detailed ridges. Created through a combination of growth, environmental factors, and the deposition of materials, the ridges of the oyster shell act as a metaphor following my artistic identity and experiences lived.
The art is intended to achieve an inspiring and transformational impact on those who experience it by sharing the importance of not only restorative efforts of personal growth, but the importance of restorative efforts on/for the environment.
This exhibition is the space between.
Special thanks to the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance for awarding me the 2025 Individual Artist Grant to assist in making this projects happen!

Workshop: Painting Seabirds at Sunset in Acrylic with Shawn Dell Joyce
2026-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 | morean arts center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701
Learn the basics of painting, color mixing & matching, and creating the illusion of depth in a painting by working step-by-step with artist Shawn Dell Joyce. She will lead you through the painting process from beginning to end and teach you how to paint methodically from dark to light. Work from a supplied photo reference of a St Pete sunset populated by seagulls and finish a completed 11×14 canvas that you take home and enjoy!
Price:
$60
Supply list:
All supplies provided
$20 Materials Fee – Paid directly to teacher at the start of class

Horizon of Color: Butterfly Stained Glass Workshop ✨
2026-06-26 12:00 - 14:00
This workshop is guided step by step, making it accessible even for first time creators. Participants will work with pre cut butterfly stained glass pieces in a rainbow inspired palette, learning how to assemble and finish a luminous decorative piece.
Led by a local stained glass artist, the session focuses on creativity, calm focus, and producing something beautiful you can proudly display at home.
Reserve your seat early, spaces are intentionally limited to keep the experience personal and hands on. Once spots are filled, this session will close.
Secure your ticket now and join a colorful afternoon of art and light 🦋
Event Details:
📅 Date: June 26th, 2026
📍 Location: Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
💲 Ticket Price: $45
👥 Capacity: 20 participants only
⏳ Ticket Sales: Open until 30 minutes before class begins

FloridaRAMA Gourmet Ice Cream Social & Networking Event
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave S., St. Petersburg, 33712
Join us for an unforgettable night inside the gallery as we turn up the energy with a live DJ. In celebration of Chad Mize’s newest installation and the opening of REALM, this after-hours party invites guests to experience FloridaRAMA in a whole new way.
Explore the gallery, vibe with the music and dance the night away surrounded by bold art.

Workshop: Adobe and More! Digitize Your Artwork with Clancy Riehm
2026-06-20 14:00 - 17:00 | morean arts center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701
Level: Beginner tech
In this workshop, renowned artist Clancy Riehm will teach students the basics of computer design, revealing industry level tips and tricks and how to take traditional media and digitize it for optimal printing and posting. You will experiment with colors, textures, and stylizing to enhance your artwork. Students will come with a complete sketch, drawing, painting, ect. for the purpose of enhancing it via computer software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, ect. Guidance will be provided on how to successfully upload, edit, and export final files for students to use however they want. The possibilities are endless!

Author Poetry Reading
2026-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Salty Pup Coffeehouse and Winebar, 5004 Tangerine Ave S,, Gulfport, 33707
Poetry reading featuring authors Sara Ries Dziekonski reading from her latest poetry collection titled “Today’s Special” and Jamaal Rocke reading from his debut poetry collection titled “Scenes In Between A Curse And A Dream”
