Crealdé School of Art, a nonprofit art organization located in Winter Park, will be featuring distinguished Florida fine craft artists in two simultaneous exhibitions. They will be on display until January 11, 2020. The first opening reception, for Collecting for Half a Century: Fine Craft from the Florida CraftArt Permanent Collection exhibition will be held Friday, September 20, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Crealdé School of Art's main campus. The Hannibal Square Heritage Center, a program … [Read more...]
Art Minute: Eric Folsom
Gulfport based Metalsmith, Eric Folsom, is a gallery artist at Florida CraftArt. He makes jewelry using uncommon techniques. In 1977 Folsom moved to Sperryville, Virginia, spent ten years working under the guidance of George Anderson, and became proficient in the techniques of brazing and fabricating bronze and copper into jewelry and sculptural forms. Folsom uses an oxygen/acetylene torch for brazing, melting, bending and forming bronze welding rods. He continues the process by using various … [Read more...]
CraftArt Festival 2019
22nd Annual CraftArt Festival November 23 - 24 SATURDAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.SUNDAY 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thousands of people look forward to this signature event and come to see the nation’s top contemporary fine craft artists, displaying and selling their creations during the two-day outdoor festival. Located just outside the doors of the Florida CraftArt Gallery, along Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, the CraftArt Festival 2019 is a destination … [Read more...]
Beautiful & Bizarre
Figurative Ceramics Invitational of Renowned National Artists August 23 - October 20, 2019 Opening Reception Friday, August 23, 5:30-7 p.m. Curated by Taylor Robenalt Nationally renowned ceramic artists explore human and animal figures, along with fantastic beings that bridge the gap between the real and surreal. These powerful sculptures capture ideas and emotions covering topics from mythology to political to playful. Mark Your Calendar for Beautiful & Bizarre … [Read more...]
St. Pete Mural Tours by Bicycle
The Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg is proud to present our signature Mural Tours by Bicycle once a month on Saturday afternoons. Riders will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found on this leisurely bike ride. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo opps as a bird, a fish, a bug! Join our monthly bike smART Tour! Only 20 spots available each month, sign up now! … [Read more...]
Mural Tours Begin in the Central Arts District
The Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg is proud to present our signature Walking Mural Tours every Saturday morning starting at Florida CraftArt. Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four block tour. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo opps as a bird, a fish, a bug! Can't see enough just walking? Join our monthly bike smART Tour! Walking Mural Tours The original St. Pete Mural Tour! Weekly tours are scheduled on Saturday … [Read more...]
Shopping at Florida CraftArt
Fabulous creations from Florida craft artists at ...the NEW Florida CraftArt! The ultimate shopping experience with fine jewelry, clay, glass, ornaments & more handcrafted by Florida’s most talented artists. We are so excited to show you the newly renovated galleries showcasing brilliant work by our longtime artists and fabulous new ones! Bring your shopping list! Hours Monday-Saturday 10-5:30 & Sunday 12-5 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk open until 9pm … [Read more...]
