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
Upcoming Events
September 2024
September is Performing Arts Month!
Learn more about the month and Performing Arts Month and see 45+ September performing arts event highlights
Explore Performing Arts Month Here
Senior Artisans
September 3rd and 17th, 2-3:30 PM
Boyd Hill Nature Center
Class enrollment is $5
It's never too late to try out a new art form! Led by local artist Francine Michel. Explore the preserve by tram and create a piece of art based on nature. All materials are provided. Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and camera.
Learn more: September 3rd Class, September 17th Class
Demystifying Wholesale for Artists & Makers Workshop
September 10, 2024
Workshop #1 in a 3-part series by Pamela Joy Trow
Offered again if you missed the first workshop (Getting Your Art Into Retail Environments) at the ABA Summit
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September ArtWalk
Every Second Saturday, Next: September 14, 2024
Galleries and studios are open from 5-9pm happily waiting for your exploration, conversation, purchases, and inspiration! For some venues, this is the ONLY time the public can visit.
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Celebrating the Studio@620: Bob Devin Jones/Studio@620 Collection Opening and Panel
September 16, 2024, 6 pm, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, USF St. Pete
Join the USF Libraries for a panel discussion celebrating the Studio@620 and its co-founder and emeritus Artistic Executive Director, Bob Devin Jones
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Transforming Your Art into A Product Line
September 17, 2024
Workshop #2 in the 3 Part series by Pamela Joy Trow
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Creativor Gathering
Every mid-Friday of the Month, Next: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Haus Coffee Shop (12199 Indian Rock Road, Largo 33774)
If you’re an artist (all disciplines) and interested in meeting other artists to talk about the business of art, come to the next “Creativor” gathering every mid-Friday of the month at the Haus Coffee Shop, casual, free, stay as long as you'd like.
Questions? Contact info@pamelajoytrow.com
Beyond ABA: The Art of the Ask with Terry Marks
September 20th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Savant on Second
- The Art of the Ask dispels the myth of scarcity in nonprofit fundraising. Learning how to overcome obstacles, building self confidence and speaking into the listening of those you wish to inspire to donate. This in person experience will allow you to present your case for support and get real time feedback from peers. Bring your energy, humor and mission driven purpose!
- Beyond ABA is just $10 per session, and FREE for ABA Alumni and SPAA Members. Want to attend Beyond ABA for free all year long? Become an SPAA Member today!
- Members and ABA Alumni contact karalyn@stpeteartsalliance.com to get your code for complimentary admission! Learn more and register
Solar Plates or Linocuts Small Workshops
3-Hour Morning or Afternoon, September 20-22, 2024 — Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Workshop for 5-10 Explorers, $60 for Solar/$50 for Lino (Materials are included in cost)
- Solarplates do not use acids, hazardous materials, or chemicals of other printmaking methods & environmentally friendly.
- Images are cut on linoleum. The surface is inked, paper placed on top & printed either by rubbing manually or on a printing press.
- Register at ArtasticExplorations.org and for more information email or call Dawn Daisley, 917-797-0998, ArtasticExplorations@icloud.com
Arts Alive! St. Petersburg Free Museum Day
September 21, 2024
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is delighted to share that our City of Museums will have FREE admission on Saturday, September 21st (see list and certain restrictions that apply). Participating museums include The Dali Museum, The James Museum The Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, Imagine Museum, Museum of Motherhood, The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, and the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
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Card Biology: Dissecting the Making of a Greeting Card Line
September 24, 2024
Workshop #3 in the 3 Part series by Pamela Joy Trow
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October 2024
SHINE Mural Festival- Year 10
October 11-20, 2024
Senior Artisans
October 1st, 15th, and 29th, 2-3:30 PM
Boyd Hill Nature Center
Class enrollment is $5
It's never too late to try out a new art form! Led by local artist Francine Michel. Explore the preserve by tram and create a piece of art based on nature. All materials are provided. Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and camera.
Learn more: October 1st Class, October 15th Class, October 29th Class
October ArtWalk
Every Second Saturday, October 12, 2024
Galleries and studios are open from 5-9pm happily waiting for your exploration, conversation, purchases, and inspiration! For some venues, this is the ONLY time the public can visit.
Learn more
Afro Latin Jazz Party: Dimas Sanchez and the Afro Latin Jazz Project
October 13, 2024, 3-5 pm
The Palladium Theatre's Side Door Cabaret (253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701)
Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association and Mi Gente Mi Pueblo present Afro Latin Jazz Party! featuring Dimas Sanchez and the Afro Latin Jazz Project in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
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