The 25th Annual Florida CraftArt Festival on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, is a destination for tourists and local visitors to enjoy a fun-filled, visually exciting Florida weekend. Collectors and art lovers will be delighted by the creations of one hundred of the nation’s best contemporary fine craft artists from twelve states.
Read MoreBeyond Words: Celebrating Books as Art
Florida CraftArt invites, new, mid-career, and established artists residing in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee to submit recent handmade artists’ books that represent a broad interpretation of the concept of “book” in new and unexpected ways.
Read MoreClearly Collaborative
Clearly Collaborative is an exhibition of original glass and multi-media sculptures created through an exceptional collaboration between nine multi-media master artists/makers and established glass master Duncan McClellan.
Read MoreFlorida CraftArt Annual Fund
Your donations create meaningful, life-long experiences for others. From the artists whose careers we foster to educational exhibits, workshops and lectures to the CraftArt Festival to our mural tours, Florida CraftArt is vibrant and vital to the cultural life of Floridians and visitors.
Read MoreWhat’s new at Florida CraftArt? It’s a Trifecta!
Three awesome mini-shows are on exhibit:Craft for the Home, Holiday Boutique Preview, Artists as Activists Craft for the Home You’re probably home a lot these days. Art refreshes and enlivens. Decorate with fine craft art handmade by Florida artists. Holiday Boutique Preview Why not prepare early for the holidays? From gifts to Holiday decor by […]
Read MoreContemporary Fiber in Florida 2020
Saturday, March 14 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workshop: Breakdown Screenprinting with Susan Lumsden, continues on Sunday, March 15. Fee: FCA member: $155 Nonmember: $175 10 to 11:30 a.m. Coffee with the Artists Noon to 4 p.m. Workshop: Stitch Meditation with Bonnie Bruner. FCA member: $25 Nonmember: $45 Sunday, March 15 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workshop: Breakdown Screenprinting […]
Read MoreStep by Step – How to Film an Artist Bio on a Phone
Videography Basics for Artists: Filming an “About Me” at Home with a Smart Phone At Florida CraftArt, our mission is to grow the statewide creative economy by engaging the community and advancing Florida’s fine craft artists and their work. We have created this step-by-step guide to help you film yourself with equipment that you most […]
Read MoreCraftArt Festival re-envisioned as CraftArt with a Twist
The Red Apple Group is the presenting sponsor of the CraftArt Festival. Supporting Sponsors: Raymond James, Regions Bank, City of St. Petersburg, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Emerging Artists sponsors: Brian James Photography, Color Concepts, DMG School Project, Michael and Andrea Graham, Kathryn Howd and Edward Rucks, David and Becky Ramsey, Tricera, Robert F. and […]
Read MoreWalking Mural Tours in the Central Arts District
New COVID Guidelines: Limited to 10 people, masks required, book online only by 4 p.m. the prior day. 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 […]
Read MoreMural Tours Begin in the Central Arts District
New COVID Guidelines: Limited participation, masks required, book online only by 4 p.m. the prior day. 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 […]
Read MoreShopping 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 […]
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