Tampa Bay art Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

An indoor art gallery photograph showing artist Tatiana Mesa Paján's 'Libertad' at OXH Gallery in Tampa, Florida on Sept. 24, 2026. Displayed inside a clear glass acrylic pedestal case on the left, a silver wire mesh sculpture depicting the Statue of Liberty stands on a wooden base with raised arm and torch. Mounted on the dark blue gallery wall in the background is a colorful abstract painting filled with densely layered figurative and floral forms in red, green, yellow, black, and white. To the right, black folding chairs sit along the concrete floor beneath spotlighting.

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‘Redo’ art show, featuring Cuban artist Tatiana Mesa Paján’s dandelion Statue of Liberty, closes this month in Tampa

The show finds Paján teaming up with OXH Gallery founder Odeta Xheka.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

The ‘Redo: siempre/përsëri (always/again)’ art show closes at Tampa’s OXH Gallery on Oct. 16. Here are photos from a Sept. 24 salon conversation.

A close-up photograph by Dave Decker showing a colorful oil painting of a face by artist Carlos Pons inside Kress Contemporary in Ybor City, Florida on Sept. 17, 2026. Cropped across the nose, cheeks, and eyes, the portrait features warm golden skintones, deep blue expressive eyes, and vibrant red lips, surrounded by a crown of rich red, purple, and blue flower petals framing the top and sides of the canvas.

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Tampa Bay gallery owners, artists, explain why it’s not that complicated to become an art collector

There’ll be a discussion around the topic on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Kress Contemporary.

by Ray Roa September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

A wide interior photograph showing a preview of "The Art of Banksy" exhibition staged inside Morsani Hall at the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Florida, on July 30, 2026. Set under low ambient gallery lighting, the stage of the dark, multi-tiered auditorium is transformed into a walk-through art gallery. In the foreground, glass display cases hold authenticated Banksy artifacts, flanked by illuminated wall-mounted artworks including a glowing central piece, framed prints, and informative black text panels along the gallery walls, while a visitor stands observing the installation.

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Tampa’s Banksy art show is a conversation-starting tango of tension

It’s literally onstage at the Straz Center through Sept. 27.

by SK West August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

A vibrant event photograph from the 'Skin' art show at South University in Tampa, Florida, on July 19, 2024. Three individuals stand close together, smiling warmly at the camera. On the left, a person with dark hair styled up is adorned in intricate full-body paint featuring swirling patterns of blue, green, and yellow, while wearing delicate iridescent fairy wings. In the center, an individual with shoulder-length dark hair wears an olive green corset top, camouflage cargo pants, and layered necklaces. On the right, a third person with dark, textured hair worn up is dressed in a metallic chainmail-style halter top and large hoop earrings. The background reveals a brightly lit indoor event space with vibrant purple and blue ambient lighting, a partial wall sign, and some green foliage on the lower left.

Tampa’s ‘Skin’ art show celebrates 10th anniversary this weekend

No kids allowed.

by Ray Roa July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

A photograph by Kyle Flubacker displaying a triptych of three rare color variations of Banksy's iconic "Girl with Balloon" artwork, presented against a stark black background. The image features three identical white rectangular frames hung side-by-side. Each frame contains the famous black stenciled silhouette of a young child reaching upward toward a heart-shaped balloon blowing away in the wind. The balloon in the left frame is a pale pink, the center frame features a traditional bright red balloon, and the right frame displays a bright blue balloon.

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Visitors at Tampa’s ‘Art of Banksy’ show will enter and exit through the Straz Center backstage loading bay

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

A close-up photograph of black and white stenciled street art by D.N.Z. on a cracked concrete wall at the John's Pass Bridge in Treasure Island, Florida, taken on June 23, 2026. The right side of the image reveals the edge of a stenciled black and white figure, surrounded by white, diagonal dashed lines painted onto the grey concrete. A clear rectangular protective panel is bolted into the wall, partially covering the artwork. Resting in the pale sand at the very base of the wall is a small, real bouquet of bright yellow sunflowers and green sprigs.

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Banksy-esque street art from UK artist DNZ lasts one day at John’s Pass Bridge

D.N.Z created the piece before officials painted it over.

by Trei Johnson and Gulfport Gabber July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

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Shine’s 2025 focus on regional artists is a move towards community building

‘Local art does not mean less-than art,’ Executive Director Helen French told CL.

by Marleigh Brown August 14, 2025August 24, 2025

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Ryan Toth, who’s installed a 10-foot alligator inside St. Pete’s Morean Arts Center, talks ‘Fresh Squeezed’ this month

He’s joined by Hannah Keats for the virtual discussion on June 12.

by Ray Roa June 5, 2025August 5, 2025

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The Dalí Museum’s new immersive mural exhibit is now open in St. Petersburg

by Ray Roa May 27, 2025

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Photos: Everyone we saw in Ybor City for Kress Contemporary’s Third Thursday party

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker May 16, 2025

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Japanese textiles are having a moment, thanks to galleries in St. Pete and Ybor City [PHOTOS]

by Ray Roa May 13, 2025

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Derek Donnelly will talk about his recently uncovered St. Pete mural this weekend

The free talk is part of the Warehouse District’s beloved Saturday Art Walk.

by Ray Roa April 9, 2025August 1, 2025

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Interview: Merritt Horan, curator at Creative Pinellas’ hurricane fundraiser, says ‘yes’ to a mercurial universe

‘Still Shining’ is one of two exhibitions happening on Dec. 7.

by Jennifer Ring November 18, 2024June 11, 2025

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Photos: Everyone we saw when Reverb gallery opened at Ybor City’s Kress Collective

by Ray Roa March 12, 2024

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Tampa Bay artists to battle during three-day ‘Secret Walls’ competition at Florida State Fair

More than 11 Tampa Bay locals join Ghostbeard from Detroit for the exhibition.

by Jennifer Ring February 7, 2024February 19, 2025

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More than 40 Tampa Bay arts and entertainment events to put on your spring calendar

Including Roving at HCC, Fresh Squeeze at the Morean, and St. Pete Jazz Festival.

by Ray Roa and Jennifer Ring January 26, 2024July 18, 2025

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Photos: Lisa McCarthy and Duke Riley open new shows at Tempus Projects in Ybor City

by Ray Roa January 22, 2024

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Four St. Pete events to help Tampa Bay art lovers kick off 2024 in style

Including the Radix Collection fashion show, American Stage’s Boyd Hill show and a film at Green Light.

by Jennifer Ring January 8, 2024May 1, 2024

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Quirky Tampa Bay art dealer Lucid Vending celebrates third anniversary on Friday

There’s a free party happening in St. Petersburg.

by Ray Roa January 3, 2024September 18, 2024

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Tampa Bay femme-forward Creatives Artist Collective hosts 10-year anniversary show this month

‘A Decade at the Table’ is at the Kress Collective in Ybor City.

by Jennifer Ring November 3, 2023March 24, 2025