Production still from 'The Shark Is Broken' at Jobsite Theater. From left to right: Christopher Marshall (as Roy Scheider) reads a newspaper, Cody Farkas (as Richard Dreyfuss) sits at the center of a wooden table with a bottle, and Paul Potenza (as Robert Shaw) laughs while holding a drink. They are seated in the wood-paneled galley of a boat with blue-tinted windows in the background, captured during a March 2026 rehearsal in Tampa.

Review: Tampa’s Jobsite Theater may have netted a spring blockbuster with ‘The Shark Is Broken’

It’s a terrifically entertaining, impeccably cast 90-minute comedy-drama starring three of Tampa Bay’s best actors.

by David Warner March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Two actors engaging in a dramatic scene on a dimly lit stage during a rehearsal of The Studio@620's 'Julius Caesar.'

Arts & Entertainment

Gender-swapped ‘Julius Caesar’ sells out premiere in St. Pete

The Studio@620 production runs March 12-22.

by Laura Troyer and Selene San Felice March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

A pink-painted vintage apartment building in downtown St. Petersburg features a large white mural reading 'Art is the ultimate luxury' with hibiscus flowers, created as a temporary installation before the 1920s-era affordable housing is demolished for the 29-story Roche Bobois luxury condo tower.

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete Razing frames downtown’s pink paint job as ceremonial humiliation [PHOTOS]

by Laura Troyer March 7, 2026March 9, 2026

An artistic underwater maternity portrait of a pregnant woman posing gracefully in a flowing lavender dress.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa photographer turns backyard spring into underwater portrait studio

At her private Seminole Heights spring, Jen Naugle captures the beauty of women in transition.

by Laura Troyer March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

A smiling woman with arm tattoos standing next to a brightly colored, highly textured art car at Gasparilla Festival of the Arts.

Arts & Entertainment

Gasparilla Festival of the Arts returns to Tampa this weekend

Dennis Phillips MCs the 56th annual arts show and competition.

by Selene San Felice February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

A vibrant outdoor shot of three drag performers. In the center foreground, a drag queen wearing a voluminous green wig, an iridescent blue and purple metallic dress, and reflective alien-eye sunglasses stands with arms wide open, shouting or singing to the crowd. Behind them, two backup performers in similar metallic outfits with purple and yellow wigs are partially visible. To the left stands a tall black-and-white checkered racing flag, and in the background is a starting-line archway with a banner reading 'DRAG RACE'.

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Everyone we saw cruising through Winter Pride’s drag race

From ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ stars to smurf daddies.

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

A brightly colored store display titled 'Sugar Rush' filled with fake candy and chocolate bars made entirely of felt.

Arts & Entertainment

There’s still time to get some of Lucy Sparrow’s ‘Sugar Rush’ felt sweets in St. Pete

FloridaRama keeps the felt candy and grocery exhibit going this spring.

by Kailey Aiken February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

A young artist posing playfully behind a table filled with original prints and zines at a library for St. Pete Zine Fest.

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete Zine Fest highlights underground artists and media makers

All the cool kids will be at SPC-Gibbs library this weekend.

by Selene San Felice February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Art Week Tampa offers a deep dive into the city’s creative scene

Celebrations started downtown today and go through Sunday.

by Selene San Felice February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay Bucs unveil giant 3D chalk mural for Black History Month

Laura Thomas’ latest work won’t be there forever.

By Avery Anderson/Adam Bounds and Tampa Bay Arts PassportFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

ReadOut LGBTQ+ book fest brings queer authors, booksellers to Gulfport this weekend

Because reading is what? Fundamental.

by Selene San Felice February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

A vibrant, symmetrical illustration of a moth with orange-and-yellow patterned wings set against a black background. The moth is surrounded by celestial and nature-themed elements, including white and blue stars, crescent moons, and green leafy stems at the bottom. The design features bold geometric shapes and a bright pink accent in the center of a top star.

Arts & Entertainment

Seven emerging Tampa Bay artists to watch in 2026 and beyond

The more artists we spoke with, the more we considered what it means to emerge.

by Jennifer Ring January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

A studio portrait of a person with a dark beard and a red baseball cap, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a unique, multi-colored button-down shirt featuring yellow and blue tie-dye patterns, a "Yosemite National Park" patch, a "Jake" name tag, and an American flag patch on the sleeve, all set against a solid grey background.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa artist Fary Charles channeled rage, disappointment, and a desire to prove himself into his latest solo show

The artist also known as ‘Junkyard’ mixes music with painting.

by Jennifer Ring January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

A studio portrait of a person with dark hair styled in a high bun, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a grey textured turtleneck sweater, bright red lipstick, and small silver fish-shaped earrings, all set against a solid grey background.

Arts & Entertainment

Tatiana Mesa Paján was doing well as an artist in Cuba—and had to start over when she fled to Tampa

‘Mio/Mine’, her first solo show on U.S. soil, is at Dunedin Fine Arts Center through Feb. 22

by Jennifer Ring January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

A studio portrait of a person with short, curly grey hair and a bright smile. They are wearing vibrant red cat-eye glasses, silver hoop earrings, and a black crew-neck top, posed against a solid grey background.

Arts & Entertainment

Second-act Tampa artist Mary-Helen Horne discovers printmaking while planning her retirement

Horne describes her work as ‘a celebration of the fragile diversity of our natural world.’

by Jennifer Ring January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

A studio portrait of a person with wavy brown hair, a beard, and glasses, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a blue and white vertically striped button-down shirt and have black gauge earrings, all set against a solid grey background.

Arts & Entertainment

New work from Tampa artist Patrick Carew explores what it means to experience HIV in the post-prep era

Art insiders know him as the curator of Reverb, a small gallery in Kress Contemporary.

by Jennifer Ring January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

A studio portrait of a person with long, wavy brown hair featuring blonde highlights and a shaggy fringe. They are wearing a black "TIGERSEX" sleeveless t-shirt, bright red lipstick, and multiple facial piercings, including a septum ring and a lip piercing, all set against a solid grey background.

Arts & Entertainment

Meet Jesi Cason, St. Petersburg Month of Photography’s Photo Laureate

Cason has photographed Grammy award-winning musicians, Olympic athletes, realtors and more.

by Jennifer Ring January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

A studio portrait of a person with curly brown hair and tortoise-shell glasses, looking down thoughtfully at a professional camera they are holding against their shoulder. They are wearing a black crew-neck t-shirt, posed against a solid dark grey background.

Arts & Entertainment

Zack Wittman’s latest project documents Tampa’s last cigar factories

His work appears in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and more.

by Jennifer Ring January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

A studio portrait of a person with short, curly dark hair and a warm, closed-mouth smile. They are wearing a navy blue ribbed polo shirt, heart-shaped silver drop earrings, and several layered necklaces—including one with a teardrop-shaped pendant—all set against a solid grey background.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa artist Clancy Riehm has a busy year ahead of her

The Rays and Lightning selected her for Black History Month projects.

by Jennifer Ring January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

A serene studio portrait of a person with short, voluminous dark hair and golden-brown eyes looking directly at the camera. They are wearing a mauve sleeveless top and a small gold nose ring, with their chin resting on their hand, all set against a warm, out-of-focus brown background.

Arts & Entertainment

Here are seven Tampa Bay actors and dancers to know in 2026

Every one of these artists pointed to the help they got along the way.

by David Warner January 29, 2026February 3, 2026

Best of the bay 2026 is here. Check out the Winners And FinalistS!

Local Arts

Review: Tampa’s Jobsite Theater may have netted a spring blockbuster with ‘The Shark Is Broken’

Gender-swapped ‘Julius Caesar’ sells out premiere in St. Pete

St. Pete Razing frames downtown’s pink paint job as ceremonial humiliation [PHOTOS]

Tampa photographer turns backyard spring into underwater portrait studio

Gasparilla Festival of the Arts returns to Tampa this weekend

Photos: Everyone we saw cruising through Winter Pride’s drag race

There’s still time to get some of Lucy Sparrow’s ‘Sugar Rush’ felt sweets in St. Pete

St. Pete Zine Fest highlights underground artists and media makers

Art Week Tampa offers a deep dive into the city’s creative scene

Tampa Bay Bucs unveil giant 3D chalk mural for Black History Month

ReadOut LGBTQ+ book fest brings queer authors, booksellers to Gulfport this weekend

Seven emerging Tampa Bay artists to watch in 2026 and beyond

Tampa artist Fary Charles channeled rage, disappointment, and a desire to prove himself into his latest solo show

Tatiana Mesa Paján was doing well as an artist in Cuba—and had to start over when she fled to Tampa

Second-act Tampa artist Mary-Helen Horne discovers printmaking while planning her retirement

New work from Tampa artist Patrick Carew explores what it means to experience HIV in the post-prep era

Meet Jesi Cason, St. Petersburg Month of Photography’s Photo Laureate

Zack Wittman’s latest project documents Tampa’s last cigar factories

Tampa artist Clancy Riehm has a busy year ahead of her

Here are seven Tampa Bay actors and dancers to know in 2026

Photos: Tampa Theatre brings time travel to Franklin Street in grand finale for centennial restoration

[Photos] Everyone who stepped into Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay 2026 photo booth

[Photos] Everyone we saw at Creative Loafing’s 2026 Best of The Bay party

New photography exhibit frames University of Tampa in stunning new light

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