The Arts
St. Pete-Clearwater’s arts scene looks a lot like the inside of a kaleidoscope – vividly colored and full of possibilities. This Tampa Bay destination is a place where artistic expression shines in museums, murals, beautiful galleries, local theater and concerts.
Art Museums
St. Pete-Clearwater is home to no fewer than seven art museums! From the mind-bending works at the Salvador Dalí Museum to the extensive art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts and gorgeous glass art at the Imagine Museum, you'll find amazing art experiences at every turn. Check out one of the newest museums, the FloridaRAMA for an authentically Florida experience.
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Dali 360 Live
Visit the wonderful Dalí Museum to experience the immersive Dalí Alive 360, and see the extensive permanent collection.
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Stunning Street Art
Throughout St. Pete and nearby cities, you'll find more than 600 amazing murals decorating buildings and streets. In fact, every October, the annual SHINE mural festival brings local and national muralists together to create new works of art each year.
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Art Galleries
Appreciate the work of local artists and buy a special souvenir at one of the many independent art galleries in St. Pete. See gorgeous glass art at the Duncan McClellan Gallery in the Warehouse Arts District, shop for handcrafted items at Florida CraftArt on Central Avenue, and learn how to turn clay into a showpiece at Charlie Parker Pottery and the Clay Center of St. Petersburg. To really get to the roots of St. Pete’s vibrant local arts scene, check out The Factory, a communal creative and entertainment space in the Warehouse Arts District. A variety of tenants work there and showcase their talents.
Outside of St. Pete, look for art galleries in the region’s downtowns and main street areas, including Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Tarpon Springs. Syd Entel Galleries in Safety Harbor is a mainstay in the arts community - with 40 years of exhibiting and selling glass art and other fine art.
Shapes of the Sea
Reminiscent of sea creatures on a vibrant coral reef, this overhead installment at the Chihuly Collection in St. Pete invites you to use your imagination as you explore it.
Shapes of the Sea
Reminiscent of sea creatures on a vibrant coral reef, this overhead installment at the Chihuly Collection in St. Pete invites you to use your imagination as you explore it.
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg houses an extensive collection of art, spanning centuries and many styles. Plan to spend the day, taking a break for a meal or snack in the museum's bayfront cafe.
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg houses an extensive collection of art, spanning centuries and many styles. Plan to spend the day, taking a break for a meal or snack in the museum's bayfront cafe.
Strike a Pose
St. Pete's many murals offer seemingly endless photo ops. See how many you can spot!
Strike a Pose
St. Pete's many murals offer seemingly endless photo ops. See how many you can spot!
Fine-Feathered Finds
Peacocks like the one on this 1910 panel are a feature you'll see often at the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement in St. Pete.
Fine-Feathered Finds
Peacocks like the one on this 1910 panel are a feature you'll see often at the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement in St. Pete.
Flower Power
"Art at the World's Most Wondrous Building in the Universe" is what you'll find at Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, along with concerts, events and workshops.
Flower Power
"Art at the World's Most Wondrous Building in the Universe" is what you'll find at Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, along with concerts, events and workshops.
Art Comes to Life
Visitors can get in touch with their creative side at the Dunedin Fine Art Center while touring the galleries or taking an art class (offered for both adults and kids).
Art Comes to Life
Visitors can get in touch with their creative side at the Dunedin Fine Art Center while touring the galleries or taking an art class (offered for both adults and kids).
What the Geck?
Quirky. Otherworldly. Eccentric. Fun. However you describe it, Gulfport's independent spirit comes to life with street performers, local artisans and more at Geckofest.
What the Geck?
Quirky. Otherworldly. Eccentric. Fun. However you describe it, Gulfport's independent spirit comes to life with street performers, local artisans and more at Geckofest.
Vintage Neon Florida
Discover brilliantly colored, interactive art installations that play on an Old Florida theme.
Vintage Neon Florida
Discover brilliantly colored, interactive art installations that play on an Old Florida theme.
Performing Arts
Listen to the St. Petersburg Opera Co. at the Palladium Theater or hear the Florida Orchestra make beautiful music at the Mahaffey Theater. Check out the schedule for The Studio@620, an intimate spot that’s an integral part of the local arts scene. For wonderful theater, check out American Stage and freeFall Theatre Co. For big name musicians and traveling Broadway shows, there’s Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
Go for a cocktail and live music at the Floridian Social Club - a nearly century-old former movie house in downtown St. Pete. See an open-air concert at Jannus Live, a popular courtyard venue in St. Pete. The former bank building, built in 1924, now hosts band concerts. Another former movie house, the 1921 Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, hosts concerts and shows classic films.
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