SPAA & Community Events
2020 SHINE Mural Festival - Artist: Lili Yuan

The St. Pete Arts Alliance hosts workshops, classes, talks and special events to bring our arts community together. Many are free – and online events are often recorded for later viewing.

In addition, our members and artist grantees are quite busy in the community. Check our calendar below to see what artsy event you can attend next!

There are dozens of art events happening in St. Petersburg almost every night of the week.  We track as many as we can, so please note this is not an all-inclusive list.

Also, check out our Education page for more information about upcoming Arts Business related events.

SPAA Members: Submit Your Events Here

Looking for the Performing Arts Event Calendar?

See Upcoming Performances Here

Upcoming Events

June 2025

Between Worlds Exhibition and Artist Talk 
May 31-June 30th 
In Between Worlds, artists Sketzii, ArttByLexx, and Tania Figueroa bring together layered narratives of memory, identity, and cultural connection.
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Visible: Seen and Heard at Studios at 5663
June 7 - June 28th
Artists Wendy Bruce, Lori Vinesett, Beth Belaschky, and Katie Pavone hope to uplift audiences as their exhibition, VISIBLE: Seen and Heard, demonstrates how they found (and are sharing) their authentic voices as they encourage others to find theirs.
Opening Reception: June 7, 5-9PM
Drawing with Thread Workshop: June 14, 1-3PM
Artists Conversations: June 22, 3PM [Bring one piece of art to share]
Register by emailing [email protected], as space is limited.

Imagine Museum Presents: Crafters Corner
June 20 from 5-9PM
Crafters Corner Indoor Market is a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship, featuring local artists who pour passion into their work. From unique handmade items to inspiring designs, this event offers a chance to connect with the artists and find treasures you won’t see anywhere else.
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Meet and Greet with Karel Garcia
June 21 from 6-9PM
Join us for Pride Month as we celebrate Karel Garcia at Brenda McMahon Gallery in Gulfport Florida. The exhibition runs from June 1 through June 30. Cuban-born Garcia left his country to live and love freely. His surreal inspired paintings express this journey. 

Afro-Latin Jazz Party at The Palladium
June 22 from 3-6:30PM
Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association presents Afro Latin Jazz Party! featuring Dimas Sanchez and the Afro Latin Jazz Project. The event is co-sponsored by Mi Gente Mi Pueblo, a local nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure that all Latinx communities are visible, thriving, and connected.
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July 2025

Sensory Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts
July 5 from 10AM-12PM
Please join the museum during our Sensory Saturday Hands-On program for activities,  filled with sensory play. During these quarterly, hands-on activity days, visitors are invited to play with non-toxic and sensory-friendly materials to experiment and explore through our senses. You can create works of art to take home too.
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Community Poetry
July 6 from 5-7:30PM
Get ready to explore poetry alongside art, play, and community care, with an emphasis on joy as both a form of expression and a path towards a world we’re dreaming into reality.
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Second Saturday ArtWalk
July 12 from 5-9PM
Second Saturday ArtWalk unites six St. Pete arts districts into one vibrant arts destination, with over 30 galleries and studios open from 5–9 p.m. Many venues debut new exhibits during this monthly event.
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Social Justice Book Club at The Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete
July 14 from 6-7:30PM
Tis month we are reading Of Greed and Glory by Deborah G. Plant. "Freedom and equality are the watchwords of American democracy. But like justice, freedom and equality are meaningless when there is no corresponding practical application of the ideals they represent.
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Great Exploration Presents World Snack Day
July 16 from 10:30AM-4PM
We’re celebrating World Snake Day with a special theme day packed with up-close critter encounters and scaly surprises. Meet some of our resident reptiles like curious corn snakes, powerful pythons, and our sneaky little Kenyan sand boa!
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Portrait & Collage Class with Cristi Lopez
July 17 from 7-9PM
This Midsummer-themed portrait and collage class is focused on drawing from reference and incorporating collage to create a meaningful, unique artwork.
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Camera Phone to Darkroom Workshop at the Morean Arts Center
July 26 from 2-4PM
Print real silver-gelatin darkroom photographs directly from your mobile phone. 
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One Night Only Featuring Ari Chi at Studio@620
July 26 at 7PM
Join us for an unforgettable summer of music at the Green Book of Tampa Bay Summer Concert Series. 
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