Visual Arts

Kress Contemporary is home to several art galleries, a microcinema, a commercial photography studio, a studio jeweler, a fibers boutique, and an artists residency program. We encourage you to visit and explore.

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Reverb: University of South Florida College of Design, Art & Performance

REVERB is the result of a new, long-term collaboration between the University of South Florida and Kress Contemporary. This gallery is a runway for emerging fine artists and art historians to showcase and integrate their work into the visual arts community of Tampa. Run entirely by graduate students with support from USF’s College of Design, Art and Performance, REVERB exhibits the varied and experimental work of studio art MFA Students, with exhibition materials supported by art history MA students. 

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Gratus

Gratus is the studio/exhibition space of Jenny Carey, a photographer based in Tampa. Gratus specializes in photographic works of art and often hosts 4-week, two-person exhibitions. It is located in the historic Ybor Kress building on 7th Ave in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida.

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Pop Yarn

Experience the joy of fiber arts with Pop Yarn! We carry an array of high-quality yarn made of wool, alpaca, cashmere, and cotton from around the world, as well as unique and fun accessories for yarn crafting. We partner with local and international brands who are committed to both quality and sustainability. Whether you knit, crochet, or are new to the world of fiber arts, we have you covered! Additionally, we offer crochet lessons for beginner and intermediate crocheters. Check out all Pop Yarn has to offer today!

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Tempus Projects

TEMPUS PROJECTS is dedicated to nurturing established and emerging local, national, and international artists through exhibitions, collaborations, residencies, and events. Our non-profit organization promotes artists working in all media, and originates, organizes, and hosts exhibitions that engage the Tampa Bay community through the arts. Our vision is to foster a vibrant and critical arts nexus that connects grassroots efforts to an international arts dialogue through innovative, equitable programming. We hope you will join us!

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Tempus Projects Artist Residency Program

In our continuing effort to foster and develop arts in the Tampa Bay area, Tempus Projects established an Artist Residency Program in 2016. This program allows for a collaborative exchange between the Tampa Bay arts community and visiting artists from across the country and beyond. Invited artists receive a stipend and reside in a fully furnished live/work apartment located above our gallery for one-month. Artists are provided space and access to tools to create a series of artworks, curate an exhibition, or conduct research. Every artist is given opportunities to interact with local artists and our welcoming artistic community. Following their month-long residence, artists have the opportunity to install a one-month solo exhibition in our gallery space. Tempus funds this exhibition, including an opening reception with the artist.

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Tempus Volta

TEMPUS VOLTA, situated in Ybor City’s Kress Contemporary facility, is operated by the nonprofit organization Tempus Projects. Serving as a project space, it offers a dynamic platform for artistic experimentation and showcases a diverse range of special projects, small group shows, and solo exhibitions. With a focus on supporting early to mid-career artists, TEMPUS VOLTA provides a nurturing environment where creative voices and ideas can excel and flourish. Located in the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Ybor City, this gallery is a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts seeking fresh and engaging contemporary art experiences.

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