A fantastic place for art classes! Beth Kokol is an experienced and generous teacher with…read moretremendous talent! Her work is gorgeous!

Great open gallery space. Fun shows. Bangin' openings with famed SoTa restaurant and Tampa beverage…read morecohosts. Parrrttttyyyy! I didn't even know that South Tampa had an Arts Scene, but here it is in South MacDill kitty corner to the Salvation Army and Beef O'Bradys. Get on their mailing list, follow like their Facebook page, and come check it out. Peeps all stylish, funky, and lovin' it. DJ. They have had a Great White Shark themed LA street art red period dude named Toof (Shark Toof). Cask, Coppertail, and Haven cohosting. Whatup best beers in Tampa, scallops, ahi poke rack of lamb pieces. I Love the Arts!!! They also host group art shows. Brett needs this big red figerglass and automotive UV coated shark for his game room!!! Get it.

Although I'm not a frequent art gallery visitor, I have gone to many due to my best friend being…read moreheavily involved in the art scene in Miami. I had heard some good things about CASS and decided to bring my friend next time she was in town. She was definitely impressed and enjoyed the gallery. The sentence "it would be cool to have this gallery in Miami" (which actually surprised me because she didn't say that about any of the galleries I took her to in Dallas a few years ago).

We didn't have any real plans for the day--but I had been wanting to visit ArtsiPhartsi for so…read morelong. I finally decided to go, and it felt like exactly where we were meant to be. We were first greeted by the kindness of her staff-warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. And then owner Carmen Barkett came to greet us in the gallery, and the space shifted in the most beautiful way. Carmen is deeply in tune with her passion and her joy, and just as intentional about making sure people feel truly good in her presence. She spent time with us walking through the gallery, sharing unique and wonderful stories about the art the artists and her journey-how she procured both buildings, stepped away for ten years, and found her way back to reopen ArtsiPhartsi. It was inspiring in a quiet, meaningful way. This past year has been challenging for me, and I didn't realize how much I needed to be in the presence of someone like Carmen until I was. After the gallery, we sat together in her whimsical garden and simply talked. No agenda. Just conversation, connection, and a sense of calm I didn't know I was missing. ArtsiPhartsi is not just an art gallery or a gift shop--it's something far more special- a true destination a respite from the crazy world around us. The art is beautiful, the gifts are wonderful, but the greatest gift of all was the cherished time spent with Carmen. She is authentic, beautiful, warm, loving, inspirational, and truly one of a kind. If you're in Tampa, you MUST visit this very special place! Don't let it slip by- you will thank me and Carmen!

I took a trip to Artsi Phartsi today in search of a birthday gift & I'm happy to have stopped by!!…read moreCarmen (the owner) was such a joy to meet and was delighted to give me a tour of the scene. **(Please review videos/photos) I came in expecting to see paintings but was enamored by the multitude of eclectic pieces she had on display. There were the threaded canvases, (much like paintings) sculptures, ceramics, stained glass, holiday cards, Christmas ornaments, decorative book shelf memorabilia, furniture, jewelry & a host of other rare finds from artists across the globe. What's great about this boutique is that you can find that eccentric item to purchase or schedule an appointment to present your artifice for discussion of selling. Pay them a visit & I'm sure you'll leave with more than a few items curated just for you. **High, moderate to low end Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

This is a nice University of Tampa gallery. The building decor is 1920s style Art Deco. I was there…read morefor a tech art exhibit and there was some interest 3-D printing and virtual reality going on. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram to get updates. Or get on their mailing list. University of Tampa has many great programs.and institutions that are open to the community. Wonderful. There is also a nice art gallery across from UT on the other side of Kennedy. They do nice glass exhibits. And the Henry Plant Museum has some Victorian art and exhobitions including a nice gift shop nearby. And the gardens in front of it jave several sculptures, fountains and artistic views. UT campus also has a zen garden, fraternity and sorority painted rocks, a post modern chapel.and a decent library building. Holla!

This is a nice big gallery space located inside the Bailey Arts Studios building at University of…read moreTampa. Entry to visit the gallery is free, and parking is free and just a short walk away at the North parking garage (just about a quarter-mile north of the Studios, and park above the second floor- the bottom two floors are reserved for students). The current show, which coincides with Black History month, is showcasing the lovely woodblock cuts of Maxwell Taylor. Because the gallery space is so large, they can really show off a lot of work here. Great lighting for the artworks too. They frequently change exhibitions, so make sure to keep up to date with new shows on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/scarfonehartley/

We are very grateful to Paul and Dina at Foropoulos Studios for working with our 16 year old…read moredaughter. Ava has flourished as an artist since joining and she thoroughly enjoyed her sessions. Paul is very kind and thoughtful and does a great job building confidence and fostering talent. Thank you Foropolous Studios!

Paul and Dina are truly warm and wonderful people. Paul is an incredibly talented artist who wants…read moreto teach, to share his knowledge and wants to "pay it forward". In just a few months of classes, how I think and how I see my art has been transformed and I am more confident. Students are challenged and encouraged with a firm yet light touch as Paul educates, encourages and elevates the inner artist in all of us. Paul is a master and I am fortunate to be one of his students.