November 1-December 31, 2019 Holiday Boutique The exhibition gallery presents handcrafted art and holiday themed pieces from artists throughout Florida. 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 […]
Read MoreCraftArt 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 […]
Read MoreBeautiful & Bizarre
Figurative Ceramics Invitational of Renowned National Artists
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.
Read MoreExhibition: Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither
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 […]
Read MoreFlorida CraftArt Members’ Show 2019
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 […]
Read MoreQUEST: Celebration of Glass
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. […]
Read MoreOffbeat Bijou: Alternative materials, processes and ideas in Jewelry
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 […]
Read MoreArtists of ArtLofts 2019
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 MoreAt Home with Craft
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, […]
Read MoreDolls and Where They Live
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 […]
Read MoreFlorida CraftArt presents the Sacred Art Tour of Tibetan Monks
Exhibition dates: May 29-June 3, 2018 Opening reception: May 29, 10:15 a.m. Dissolution ceremony: June 3, 1 p.m. Tibetan Monks at Florida CraftArt Eight Tibetan monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India bring teachings of ancient ways and beliefs that create the possibility of global peace, nonviolent conflict resolution, compassion and wisdom. Highlighting their trip […]
Read MoreDia de los Muertos
CALL TO ARTISTS
Día de los Muertos
A Celebration of Life
Florida CraftArt invites artists to submit work for an exhibition showcasing original artwork that represents the theme: “Día de los Muertos, A Celebration of Life.” It is an open, national juried call-to-artists curated by St. Petersburg-based artist Mark Noll.
Read MoreLightheaded
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 […]
Read MoreContemporary Fiber in Florida 2017
Watch a video Cindy Bartosek’s Curator Talk on Contemporary Fiber in Florida 2017 Contemporary Fiber in Florida 2017 April 28 to June 17 A juried exhibition with cash prizes showcasing original artwork representing contemporary approaches to fiber art, pushing the boundaries and/or traditions in media and execution. The exhibition is curated by Cindy Bartosek. Wall […]
Read MoreCreatures: Wild and Wooly
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 […]
Read MoreFlorida CraftArt Members Show & Sale
August 25 – October 21, 2017 Our talented members are showcased in this exhibition of handcrafted home accents, fine jewelry, wearable art and more for your gift giving delight and to support Florida artists. August 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Opening reception October 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Closing reception Take an Audio Tour! Music Credits: Track 1: “Take […]
Read MoreHoliday Boutique
November 3 – December 31, 2017 CURATOR: Liz Rogers, Gallery Manager 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 […]
Read MoreYa La’ford: GLYPHS
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 […]
Read MoreThe Artists of ArtLofts in Florida CraftArt Gallery
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 […]
Read MoreSacred Art Tour of Tibetan Monks 2017
Watch videos of the Sacred Art Tour of Tibetan Monks at Florida CraftArt On January 31, Florida CraftArt welcomed eight exiled Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India who created a sand mandala in our exhibition gallery. This was a great experience where they shared Tibetan culture and traditions, as well as […]
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