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. Many public artists started as fine craft artists, but also many artists do not understand how to become a public artist. Florida CraftArt is always looking to inform artists on … [Read more...]

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 be followed by a dance performance with Julliard-trained Helen French and Charlotte Johnson, poetry with Maureen McDole and Denzel … [Read more...]

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 invites the viewer to see, touch, hear and smell! We also invite artists with a sensory disability to submit their work … [Read more...]

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 will pick the piece that most inspires you (no two writers will write about the same piece) and after viewing the work, we will go to a … [Read more...]

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 and poignant interpretation of the bard’s play. Refreshments will be offered on February 7 at 5:30 … [Read more...]

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 • Link on FCA website • Releases to media and web listings • Signage in event gallery in a large font, on … [Read more...]

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 enjoyed: • Trolley transportation from and to Florida CraftArt with free nearby designated parking. • Tours of four … [Read more...]

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! … [Read more...]

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.   … [Read more...]

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 2018 is held in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, the #1 arts destination for a mid-sized city in the USA. Grateful thanks to our festival … [Read more...]

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 for everyone on your list and holiday décor as well. … [Read more...]

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 international wines with tasting beginning at 6 PM. Only 50 tickets are available! We expect a sellout, so purchase soon.  Tickets $50 per person.   Opportunity drawings … [Read more...]

Academy Prep Students took a field trip to Florida CraftArt in January for the Ya La'Fords: Glyphs exhibition. … [Read more...]

February 1st, 5:30-7:00 at Florida CraftArt Cost: $15 general admission, $10 for AARP members with discount code! Sponsored by AARP Buy Tickets Experience a guided meditation with Tibetan singing bowls conducted by Alex Gopali, a master singing bowl healer. His meditation of relaxation and restored balance using the seven healing Chakra bowls contributes to a greater state of health and wellness. Alex grew up in the Himalayan country of Nepal and will also speak about the history, … [Read more...]