Past Events Archives - Florida CraftArt

Annual Members’ Meeting 2021

Attention Florida CraftArt Members: Please join us for the virtual annual members’ meeting on September 25 at 4 p.m. See the year in review and what is upcoming for next season. ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84893173858

Florida CraftArt Virtual Members’ Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 26 at 4 p.m. As a Florida CraftArt Member, you are invited to virtually celebrate the successes and shows of this fiscal year. Board President Tyler Jones will present the meeting where you will learn about upcoming exhibitions, art opportunities, and how we are keeping arts alive! Attendees will be entered into two […]

What’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 […]

Contemporary 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 […]

Taking the Leap: From Studio Artist to Public Artist

Every year in America, millions of dollars are spent on public art projects. St. Petersburg and Pinellas County have more than a hundred works of public art. There are specific procedures and guidelines for artists to be considered for public art projects. The field is complex, and it is difficult to get started in it. […]

The Art of Healing

Four performances on Racism, Tolerance and Acceptance February 11, 5:30 p.m. During the St. Petersburg’s Celebration of the Arts featuring tolerance and acceptance, there will be four 10-minute performances called “The Art of Healing” on February 11. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments. A short play performed by Mimi Rice and Stephanie Roberts will […]

Call to Artists – Art SENSEation: See, Touch, Hear Me

Call-to-artists for a Sensory Art Experience Exhibition dates: January 31 – February 16, 2020 Opening Reception: Thursday January 30th Location: Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo, FL “Art SENSEation: See, Touch, Hear Me” is an exhibition for all Florida artists that create works that are not only visual, but textural, interactive, or auditory. Artwork that […]

Sacred Art Tour of Tibetan Monks 2020

January 7-12, 2020 Tibetan Monks at Florida CraftArt Eight Tibetan Monks bring universal lessons of peace and impermanence. In Florida CraftArt’s Exhibition Gallery, they will create a Sacred Sand Mandala for healing. Witness the step-by-step creation of a traditional Sand Mandala–an ancient art form of Tibetan Buddhism. Mandalas are drawings in sand of the world […]

The Hero’s Journey Workshop: a collaboration with Keep St. Pete Lit

Saturday, March 16, 1:00-3:00pm Participants will write a one-page ekphrastic story or poem inspired by Florida CraftArts exhibition, Quest: A Celebration of Glass. THIS CLASS WILL MEET AT FLORIDA CRAFTART to view the pieces on display. We will write stories and poems using Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey” as the foundation for our writing. You […]

Shakespeare Improv in jewelry exhibition

Thursday, February 7, 2019 Gentlemen of Verona interpretation 5:30 p.m. Improv performance follows In collaboration with The St. Petersburg Celebration of the Arts, Florida CraftArt will present a lecture and improv performance featuring William Shakespeare’s Gentlemen of Verona. Set among the jewelry exhibition “Offbeat Bijou” the troupe Improvaholics will involve the audience in a humorous […]

Creative Discovery Workshops for Children and Families – Valentine’s Day Cards

Children and families, please join Florida CraftArt’s initiative for educating youngsters and families in the art of fine crafts. On February 10 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. students will learn how to make their own Valentine’s Day cards using mixed media and paper assemblage techniques. These designs will teach students the possibilities of using simple […]

CraftArt Festival 2019

CraftArt 2019 Sponsors Along with support from Janssen & Igar, CPAs, Seacoast Bank, Betsy & Randy Lay, and Binger Financial Group. Emerging Artist Program Florida CraftArt is proud to continue the tradition of an Emerging Artist Program at CraftArt Festival 2019.The selection criteria are the emerging artist has not participated in an outdoor art festival, is […]

Creative Discovery Workshops for Children and Families 4-Point Ornament

Children and families, please join us December 9th at 1:30p.m. for our Creative Discovery Workshop of ornament making! This workshop is hosted by Tampa Bay Basketmakers Guild and taught by artist Emily Stehle. Students will be assembling a woven ornament called a 4 point, God’s Eye, or Ojo de Dios in Spanish. It is considered […]

At Home with Craft Sponsorship Opportunities

September 7-October 27: “At Home with Craft” Back by popular demand, a decade later, the Exhibition Gallery will be transformed into a loftstyle apartment complete with foyers, patio, living room, bedroom, nursery, dining room and more. PRESENTING EXHIBITION SPONSOR: $10,000 • Top billing in all print and web publications: Name and logo on web header, E-news 5,000 member list […]

Home is Where the Art Is

Saturday, September 15, 2018 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. For “Home is Where the Art Is,” an intimate look inside some of St. Petersburg’s most fascinating private art collections, housed in beautiful residences in Old Northeast. Homeowners and featured artists highlighted pieces in their collections. This joint fundraising event benefitted Florida CraftArt and The [email protected] Guests […]

[Gallery] Dia de los Muertos Exhibition and Opening Reception

Images from the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony of Florida CraftArt’s “Dia de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life” exhibition curated by Mark Noll and sponsored by AARP. Special thanks to FCA board member Sarah Butz for conducting workshops at St. Petersburg Libraries to create the beautiful handmade paper flower arch!

Dia de los Muertos Events Schedule

Programming for the Dia de los Muertos exhibition includes artistic workshops, lectures and performances. Please let us know you would like to participate, sign up or rsvp below.

CraftArt Festival 2018

Florida CraftArt presents the 21st Annual CraftArt Festival 2018 (List of artists below) Saturday, November 17, 2018, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2018, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. CraftArt Festival 2018 is a juried contemporary craft festival in its 21st year that attracts more than 10,000 visitors each year. The CraftArt Festival […]

Holiday Boutique

Exhibition dates: November 9-December 31, 2018 Opening reception: November 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Holiday Boutique is the ultimate artful shopping experience with fine jewelry, clay, glass, ornaments and more handcrafted by Florida’s most talented artists. Florida CraftArt converts its two large gallery spaces into a shopper’s delight and will help you find the perfect gift […]

Lightheaded – Wine, Food, Chocolate Pairings!

Join us in the Gallery during our “Lightheaded” exhibition for Florida CraftArt’s first wine tasting experience. The event on Friday, March 2nd at 5:30 PM will feature 7 wines, each paired with a food and a chocolate curated by Time for Wine and Prittie’s Cocoa Cafe. The evening will begin with an education on the featured […]

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