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 Florida talented artists, you'll get a start to make the days magical.Join us Saturday, September 12 at 4 p.m. for the Virtual Opening via … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
Renew your membership today!
We’ve added new benefits you will find worth jumping on board for. Memberships are tax-deductible and make the difference in smooth sailing ahead! We are grateful for your support in every way! Please help our membership grow and Florida CraftArt to remain the heART of this community. Click here to join or elevate your membership: https://floridacraftart.org/membership/ Check out these new benefits: Artist Premier Level: - Fees are waived to apply for exhibitions - 15% discount on … [Read more...]
Step by Step – How to Film an Artist Bio on a Phone
Videography Basics for Artists: Filming an “About Me” at Home with a Smart Phone At Florida CraftArt, our mission is to grow the statewide creative economy by engaging the community and advancing Florida’s fine craft artists and their work. We have created this step-by-step guide to help you film yourself with equipment that you most likely have access to in your home or studio. Use this guide to create promotional videos that may be used to add a more personal message on your website, to … [Read more...]
SHINE Mural Tours
SHINE Mural tours by bicycle will happen Saturday, November 14 at 9:00 a.m. (sold out), Noon and 3:00 p.m. and are open to anyone 18 years and older, with or without your own bike! New COVID Guidelines: Limited to 15 people, masks required, book online only by 4 p.m. the prior day. Sign up Here In partnership with Coast Bike Share Hop on your bike or take advantage of Coast Bike Share and join us for a leisurely SHINE Mural Tour ride with numerous stops. Learn more about these dynamic … [Read more...]
CraftArt Festival re-envisioned as CraftArt with a Twist
The Red Apple Group is the presenting sponsor of the CraftArt Festival. Supporting Sponsors: Raymond James, Regions Bank, City of St. Petersburg, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Emerging Artists sponsors: Brian James Photography, Color Concepts, DMG School Project, Michael and Andrea Graham, Kathryn Howd and Edward Rucks, David and Becky Ramsey, Tricera, Robert F. and Alexandria Welker. We are excited that Florida CraftArt is going to be able to help artists by … [Read more...]
Holiday Boutique 2020
November 6-December 31, 2020 The exhibition gallery presents handcrafted art and holiday themed pieces from artists throughout Florida. Why not prepare early for the holidays? From gifts to Holiday decor by Florida talented artists, you'll get a start to make the days magical.Join us Saturday, September 12 at 4 p.m. for the Virtual Opening live via Zoom! Holiday Boutique Preview RSVP Sponsored by: J. Crayton Pruitt Family Foundation … [Read more...]
Artists as Activists Call to Artists – DATE CHANGE
May 14 - June 26, 2021 Artists have long been the harbingers of community problems, the ones to sound the alarm of danger to our democracy or bring a crucial awareness to a social issue. This exhibit will feature artists who create socially engaged art and inspire a dialogue within the community. Sneak Preview - The exhibition has been postponed to May 2021, but early entries were so AWESOME, we had to give you this peek! Curator Rolando Chang Barrero and several artists will be live on a … [Read more...]
Environmentally Engaged – Call to Artists – DATE CHANGED
August 27-October 23, 2021 Kenny Jensen (curator), in conjunction with Florida CraftArt, presents "Environmentally Engaged." Artists express ideas about the environment, the impending effects of climate change, and human being’s relationship with the natural world. Visitors will be challenged to contemplate their connection to the earth through their actions. VISION Using fine craft techniques* artists express ideas about the environment, the impending effects of climate change, and human … [Read more...]
Mural Tours Begin in the Central Arts District
New COVID Guidelines: Limited participation, masks required, book online only by 4 p.m. the prior day. The Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg is proud to present our signature Walking Mural Tours every Saturday morning starting at Florida CraftArt. Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four-block tour. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo ops as a bird, a fish, a bug! Can't see enough just walking? Join our monthly bike smART … [Read more...]
