Upcoming Events & Exhibitions

Monthly Ybor Ad Hoc Meeting
Jan
29
to Nov 26

Monthly Ybor Ad Hoc Meeting

The "Ybor Ad Hoc Arts Group" is a small group of arts enthusiasts/leaders who like to meet once a month to compare notes on arts issues, discuss creative ideas and to brainstorm ideas that should be produced to activate creativity in our community.

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Weave A Tale: Misako Nakahira at OXH Gallery
Apr
3
to May 22

Weave A Tale: Misako Nakahira at OXH Gallery

  • OXH Gallery at Kress Contemporary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OXH GALLERY is pleased to present Weave a Tale featuring the “Crossing” and “Interaction” series by Misako Nakahira. The Japanese textile artists’s work reflects her desire to express not only the layering of lines and colors but also the relationships between people and objects. Like towels swaying in the wind, these relationships are fluid, dynamic, and ever-changing.

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Before We Were Still
Apr
17
to May 8

Before We Were Still

REVERB Gallery Director Patrick Carew presents his photography alongside fellow USF MFA candidate Diana Sosnowska in this “quick and dirty” pop-up show.

Opening Reception | Thursday, May 17, 6-9 p.m.

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Tempus Projects' GRACEFUL ABANDON :: BRITTANY METZ
May
8
to Jul 31

Tempus Projects' GRACEFUL ABANDON :: BRITTANY METZ

Installation and new media artist Brittany Metz explores the nature of experience and perception through moving images, video stills, cyanotypes, altered magazines, and sculptural collages in “Graceful Abandon.”

Artist Reception | Friday, May 16, 7-9 p.m. (members & corporate sponsors welcomed at 6 p.m.)

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CLUE: A Concert for Love, Understanding, and Equality
May
12

CLUE: A Concert for Love, Understanding, and Equality

The Reflections Chamber Ensemble—a nonprofit dedicated to sharing world-class chamber music with Tampa Bay audiences for over 20 years—is proud to present CLUE: A Concert for Love, Understanding, and Equality. This special evening of solos and duets will benefit Equality Florida, with all proceeds directly supporting their mission.

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PRINCE PARTY!
Jun
7
to Jun 8

PRINCE PARTY!

Mark your calendar for this summer, 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 @𝟴𝗽𝗺. celebrate all things 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 with Tempus Projects. Advanced tickets coming soon. Details to follow.

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Tampa International Fringe Festival
Jun
11
to Jun 22

Tampa International Fringe Festival

Celebrate nine years of indie performing arts at Tampa Fringe’s 12-day festival this June, where there is something for everyone! With all shows clocking in at one hour or less, you can binge on storytelling, comedy, theatre, dance, and more.

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A Titanic Double Feature at Fringe Theatre
Apr
11
to Apr 13

A Titanic Double Feature at Fringe Theatre

  • Fringe Theatre at Kress Contemporary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This double-feature begins with the 60 minute show Mrs. Bliss's Titanic Adventure by reknowned Bay area performer Bridget Bean, followed by an intermission, and then the hilarious A One Woman Titanic Parody In 59 Minutes Or Less from Orlando by Katie Thayer. Both shows have won awards at the Fringe Festival, so this promises to be a delightful celebration of one of the most famous moments in history.

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Go Ahead, Buy Some Art: The Design Edition
Apr
9

Go Ahead, Buy Some Art: The Design Edition

Tempus Projects is excited to announce the fourth installment of its lecture series, “Go Ahead, Buy Some Art,” featuring a panel discussion in partnership with TampaBay Community Design Center on April 9, 2025, at 6 PM. (Refreshments at 6 pm -discussion at 7 pm). This event aims to foster the growth and development of Tampa’s collector base through insightful dialogue with panelists Kaylin Price, John Byrd, Gary Schmitt, and Kathleen Bly, moderated by Linda Saul-Sena.

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Playa Society's Women's Basketball Pop Up
Apr
3
to Apr 5

Playa Society's Women's Basketball Pop Up

Playa Society hosts a pop-up merch shop and art gallery at Kress Contemporary while the NCAA Women’s Final Four is in Tampa, April 3-5. The Boston-based streetwear brand, founded by designer and retired baller Esther Wallace in 2018, specializes in design and storytelling for women’s sports like the WNBA and NCAA.

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Unspoken Perspectives Book Release
Mar
22

Unspoken Perspectives Book Release

The Unspoken Perspectives Book Release Event is a show that takes place in the not-too-distant future. You'll be able to see the 10-year anniversary interview of the book during the book release itself, interspersed with performances by the author and other members from the Growhouse Poetry Collective. Each $18 ticket comes with a signed copy of Unspoken Perspectives.

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Collage Clique Tampa Bay meet-up and cut-up
Mar
14

Collage Clique Tampa Bay meet-up and cut-up

Lance Rothstein’s Collage Clique Tampa Bay returns to Kress Contemporary for another meet-up and cut-up. The group has gathered at various Tampa Bay area locations since January 2023 to nerd out over ephemera, scissors and glue. Join them at this free collage meetup and get a preview of Carissa Heinrichs’ upcoming 2-day workshop, “Introduction to Collagraph Printing.” All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own or some to share.

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EDGE: Recent works by Neil Bender
Feb
6
to Apr 10

EDGE: Recent works by Neil Bender

Neil Bender makes paintings and collages that probe fluid practices of gender and sexuality. He recasts imagery exploited by popular culture with seductive surfaces and color in order to form a new interface for open dialogue or experience. With humor as a starting point, Bender’s work aims to alleviate the anxiety of desire and fulfill fetishes and fantasies.

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𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕐𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕀ℕ
Feb
6
to Apr 10

𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕐𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕀ℕ

A group exhibition of domestic interiors and housewares featuring artwork by John Byrd, Kyra Connolly , David Kibby, Gigi Lage, Walter Matthews, Lisa McCarthy, Carola Miles, Sam K Newton, Kaylin Price, Jib Projects Heather Rosenbach, Gary Schmitt, Andrew Watson and more.

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