MUSE: A Celebration of Inspiration
MUSE: A Celebration of Inspiration
October 2, 2026 | Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
General Admission: 7–9 PMVIP Access: 6 PM
Tickets:
General Admission:
$85 SPAA Members | $110 Non-Members
VIP Experience:
Additional $50 per ticket
An evening of inspiration, creativity, and celebration awaits. The MUSE Awards honor the individuals and organizations whose vision, dedication, and contributions continue to strengthen St. Petersburg’s creative community and make our city a nationally recognized City of the Arts.
Join the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance for an unforgettable evening at the Museum of Fine Arts as we celebrate the people who inspire us and the lasting impact of the arts in our community.
Expect an evening filled with live performances, art, food, drinks, and celebration throughout the Museum of Fine Arts. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the Hazel Hough Wing and New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations, on view through January 3, 2027.
2026 MUSE Award Honorees:
Visual Arts Award: Babs Reingold
Performing Arts Award: Jeffrey Multer, Palladium Chamber Series
Literary Arts Award: Lorielle J. Hollaway, Founder of Cultured Books Literacy Foundation
Art & Technology Award: Kevin Hohl
Patron of the Arts Award: Steve & Marie Beaty
Arts Ambassador Award: Liz Dimmitt
Legacy Arts Award: Leslie Curran
General Admission
Your General Admission ticket includes an evening of celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts, featuring:
-Access to the MUSE Awards celebration
-Access to the Hazel Hough Wing and the exhibition New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations, on view through January 3, 2027
-Live performances
-Food
-Cash bar
-Valet parking
VIP Experience
Take your MUSE experience to the next level. VIP guests receive exclusive access beginning at 6 PM, giving you an additional hour to enjoy the evening before General Admission begins. VIP includes everything in General Admission, plus:
-One-hour early access
-Open bar throughout the evening
-Special performances
-Surprise interactions and experiences
-Food
-Valet parking
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
The MUSE Awards would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment to the arts helps us celebrate the individuals and organizations who make St. Petersburg a thriving City of the Arts. Thank you to our 2026 MUSE Awards sponsors for helping us make this celebration possible. It’s not too late to join us, sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2026 MUSE Awards. To become a sponsor and celebrate inspiration with us, contact [email protected].