June 7-August 10, 2019 Florida CraftArt is participating with St. Petersburg’s initiative, a national movement “Better Cities for Pets,” as a pet-friendly city. In this call-to-artists exhibition, artworks of “all things pets” will include fine craft artists creations, such as 3D portraits, artful storytelling, and functional items for pets and their humans. Programming will include artists’ demos, workshops, pet meet-and-greets, and partnerships with nonprofit organizations and … [Read more...]

Florida CraftArt Members’ Show Contemporary Craft at its Finest This juried exhibition of original artwork showcases the best of handcrafted work by our members. Discover artistic home accents and furniture, jewelry, wearable art, ceramics, gifts and more. April 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet the artists, art lovers and other members at the opening reception. Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m. Collecting Fine Craft Lecture - Katie Deits and Mary Childs (Collectors' Circle) Saturday, May 11, 5-9 p.m.  … [Read more...]

March 7-April 20, 2019 QUEST: Celebration of Glass In honor of the Glass Art Society Conference (GAS) in St. Petersburg, Duncan McClellan and Mary Childs will curate an exhibition of glass masters who draw on mythological, cultural, and personal imagery. Each work of art illustrates the artist’s intimate and expansive journeys of self-exploration and communication. GAS holds a three-day conference with more than 2,000 attendees from the glass world; last year, it was held in Murano, … [Read more...]

January 25-March 2, 2019 Opening Reception: January 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jewelry artist demonstration: February 13, 1 p.m. Curated by Kelsey Nagy and Melissa Yungbluth It’s the 21st century, and if you want to be forward-thinking and wear jewelry that reflects contemporary life, the exhibition “Offbeat Bijou” at Florida CraftArt is for you. Independent curators Kelsey Nagy and Melissa Yungbluth invited artists from across the country who make jewelry using nontraditional methods, materials … [Read more...]

January 8-19, 2019 Artists of ArtLofts Come and meet nineteen artists of ArtLofts as Florida CraftArt presents in its Exhibition Gallery their exhibition "INTENTIONS." See original paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, glass and jewelry. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, January 11, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. … [Read more...]

Exhibition dates: September 7-October 27, 2018 Opening reception: September 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Closing reception: October 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thank you to our sponsors: Strobel Design Build, Fisher & Sauls, P.A.,  Housetrends Magazine A decade after Florida CraftArt’s first “At Home with Craft” show, the Exhibition Gallery will be transformed into a home complete with foyers, patio, living room, bedroom, dining room and more. Every item in every room, from the kitchen sink, … [Read more...]

Artist-made dolls from sweet to gothic to outrageous in environments suggestive of where the dolls might live are in Florida CraftArt's Exhibition Gallery through July 28. Dolls were fashioned and submitted by over 30 artists including members of the National Institute of Doll Artists, artists from around America and from as far away as New Zealand. The exhibition was judged by Loretta Nardone, President of the United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) an international organization with more than … [Read more...]

A Celebration of Life April 6 - May 26, 2018 A Celebration of the Life of Coralie Graham Curated by Mark Noll Artists explore remembrance and celebration of those who have left us but not restricted to traditional motifs. Exhibition and Reception Gallery Scroll down for exhibition programming that includes artistic workshops, lectures and performances, or click here!   Awards Best of Show was awarded to Pamela Trow (St. Petersburg) for her elaborate woven wall … [Read more...]

New directions in Fine-Craft Lighting Curated by Mary Anna Murphy and Catherine Woods. This exhibition was made possible with a grant from Duke Energy. February 10 - March 24, 2018 Closing Reception Saturday, March 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 20 fine craft lighting artists from America, Denmark, Mexico and Tasmania light up Florida CraftArt Florida CraftArt presents “LightHeaded: New Directions in Fine Craft Lighting” in its exhibition gallery from February 10 to March 24. More than 60 … [Read more...]

 Creatures: Wild and Wooly   June 30 to August 12, 2017 This exciting juried exhibition of original artwork by more than 35 artists showcases work based on creatures-wild, exotic, domesticated, imaginary and mythical. This exhibition is dedicated to the late sculptor Paul Eppling who created amazing wild creatures. More than 35 artists from Florida, California and Chicago created pieces from ferocious dragon heads to wistful, wide-eyed ceramic rabbits and intricately beaded statement … [Read more...]

January 12-20, 2018; Opening reception, January 13. [Gallery] Academy Preps Students take a field trip to Florida CraftArt Florida CraftArt presents “Ya La’ford: GLYPHS” featuring the artist’s world-renown linear and cyclical geometric labyrinths as a journey to explore metaphysical relationships between light, words and space. The artist has invited the community to contribute personalized, contemporary hieroglyphs via written words, quotes, drawings or programs making St. Petersburg at … [Read more...]

January 24 - February 3, 2018 Meet the artists at a reception on Friday, January 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Florida CraftArt will present The Artists of ArtLofts in its exhibition gallery from January 24 to February 3. The 18 award-winning and emerging artists will present recent artwork which includes drawings, encaustic, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. ArtLofts is on the second floor of Florida CraftArt and has working artists’ studios. The … [Read more...]

Open, juried exhibition at Florida CraftArt! June 24 - August 13, 2016 Opening Reception: Friday, June 24th  5:30-8:30pm Though storytelling is often a verbal or written presentation, stories surround us in every detail of our lives. Our imaginations soar when we see a whimsical piece, childhood memories are triggered by certain colors and shapes, textures remind us of another time in our lives. A Well-Crafted Tale is an open, juried exhibition of fine craft with an emphasis on … [Read more...]

It’s that magical time of year again, and you can expect to be dazzled by Florida CraftArt’s amazing collection of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your holiday list…including you!  Experience the ultimate shopping experience with new jewelry, clay, glass, ornaments and more – handcrafted by over 300 of Florida’s most talented artists. We are excited to show you the brilliant work by our longtime artists and fabulous new ones. Bring your shopping list, our gallery assistants will … [Read more...]

Three Unique Visions in Metal: Jane Dennis, Charlotte Mansur and Leslie Stuart Matthews Curated by The Oiseaux Sisters (Susan Andrews and Carolyn Fellman) January 13 - February 25, 2017   Charlotte Mansur: “I work as if the small tin pieces were brush strokes. I start with an image, and through time spent alone in my studio, the idea behind the image makes itself clear. I liken it to a whisper that gradually turns into a shout, in my mind.” Leslie Stuart Matthews:  “I quilt … [Read more...]