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Unwrapped: Handmade Holidays Exhibition: Call to Artists

Handmade Holidays Call to Artists 2023

Your fine craft ornaments are the top sellers during the holidays, so bring us your best! Other holiday themed items like stocking stuffers, culinary items, coffee mugs, etc. are always a hit!

SHINE Mural Tours by Bike

Hop on your bike and join us for a leisurely SHINE Mural Tour ride with numerous stops. Learn more about these dynamic murals and the power of public art in St. Pete and watch the SHINE murals being painted!

Artist Spotlight: Obayana Ajanaku

Winner of the CraftArt Festival Award of Excellence, Obayana Ajanaku is a jewelry-maker and metalsmith creates beautiful mixed-metal “wearable sculptures” inspired by the quiltmakers in his family. Obayana generously gives back to the community by teaching workshops to young students, most recently Florida CraftArt sponsored his visit to Academy Prep in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Artist Spotlight: Dawn Waters

Dawn Waters is an artist who creates her pieces with a felting technique which she explains in this video. Her homage to Willie Nelson is featured in the “Contemporary Fiber in Florida 2020” exhibition at Florida CraftArt runs through August 25, 2020. Purchase Artwork from Contemporary Fiber in Florida 2020

Artist Spotlight: Marlene Glickman

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Please contact Julia Collver for special [email protected](727) 821 – 7391 Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida CraftArt’s large windows provide an inviting peek into the colorful and eclectic mix of fine crafts inside. Entry into the retail and exhibition galleries is always free, and volunteers and staff have been trained to be […]

Florida CraftArt and the Coronavirus – Update

Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our community. After careful consideration, we have made the decision to temporarily close Florida CraftArt to the public beginning Monday, March 16 and will remain closed until further notice but the staff is working virtually. We will continually reassess our operating schedule and will keep you […]