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

May 2025

Imagine Museum's Golden Hours
April 10 - May 30 from 2PM-4PM
Golden Hours are your invitation to enjoy Imagine Museum in its most luminous state. As the afternoon sun filters through our world-class contemporary glass art collection, light and color dance in ways that are both peaceful and inspiring.
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Artist Meetup at Bayboro Brewing Co.
May 14 from 5:30PM-7PM
Connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and get inspired before the celebration begins. The 2025 MUSE Awards will be held right after. 
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2025 MUSE Awards at Bayboro Brewing Co. 
May 14 from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Join us in celebrating the outstanding contributions to the arts in St. Petersburg. Each year, we honor artists, arts supporters, and creative community leaders who inspire, uplift, and shape the landscape of our city. Join us for an evening that highlights the heart of the arts in St. Pete!
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Creative Pinellas Presents: The Shape of Us Opening Reception
May 16 from 6PM-8PM
The Shape of Us showcases six Pinellas County artists whose various works explore identity, environment, and experience. Through energetic colors, vibrant compositions, textures, and forms, this exhibition celebrates artistic expression, connection, and the shared narratives that define us. Featured Artists: Karel Garcia, Kirk Palmer, Alice Pickett Lewis, Tavia Reyes, Luke Vest, &  Zulu Painter! Curated by Freddie Hughes.
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Imagine Museum's Center Peace: A Meditative Mandala Experience with Myiah Pink
May 16 from 6-8PM
Take a moment for yourself. Center Peace is a meditative mandala workshop that combines art and mindfulness to foster healing and self-expression. Led by artist and wellness facilitator Myiah “Pink” Moody, founder of HappySoul by Pink, this experience is your chance to step away from daily distractions and connect with your inner peace.
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Integrative Counsel Presents: Keeping St. Pete Weird + Well
May 18 from 2PM-5PM
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we will be hosting a free community festival on May 18th from 2 - 5pm: Keeping St Pete Weird & Well 2025. The gathering will highlight the intersection of mind, body, and creative energy as integral components of holistic wellness. And, of course, keeping St Pete weird and local.
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The Dalí Museum's Presents Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí
May 24 - October 26 
In celebration of the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival’s 10-year anniversary, Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí brings the vibrant world of street art into the heart of The Dalí Museum. This unique exhibition invites both current and past SHINE artists to create dynamic murals within the Museum’s gallery, inspired by the surreal genius of Salvador Dalí, his collection and the iconic architecture of the Museum itself.
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June 2025

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.

Latin Jazz Concert 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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