I appreciate free access to art. It is a hidden attraction and I hope more people take advantage of…read moreit. I had been to HCC plenty of times before and did not know this existed until learning about the special exhibit for the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. Covid 19 procedures - Access is free, but you have to make an appointment online as they are taking care to limit capacity. The appointment system is easy to navigate. I even cancelled and rescheduled my original appointment due to a conflict and the process was easy. You have to wear a mask and others on campus are wearing masks. They have signs navigating you where to find the gallery on campus but thankfully a friendly campus officer asked if I needed help. He directed me exactly where to go and saved me the trouble of getting lost on my own. My appointment was on a Thursday evening as this is the day with the latest hours. My appointment started on time. The employee helping me was friendly and gave me space as I looked around. I was the only one there so it felt like having my own private showing which was cool. It is a very small gallery inside the school's library. It has a space for special exhibits on one floor and then a main gallery on the floor up. I definitely look forward to going back for other special exhibits.

Galleries can be fun to visit when viewed as a sort of mini-museums where works by favorite artists…read moreor fun themes attract art admirers. In addition to featuring hard-to-find art, Gallery 221 located at the Hillsborough County Community College Dale Mabry Highway campus is quite simply a bit hard to find. But those willing to make the effort will be well rewarded for finally finding a parking spot, figuring out which cluster of buildings it's housed in and making the trek through the campus to the second floor location. There is also a satellite exhibition area of sorts one floor above the gallery that showcases works be different artists that those highlighted in the main exhibition space. Space may be minimal but curators manage to make the most of the display area by featuring really interesting works of art and installing it in creative ways. Based on the grounds of the bustling Hillsborough Community College Campus there is always activity that balances well with the creative energy exhibited here. The only drawback to the campus connection is that fact that the gallery remains dark during extended holiday breaks when classes are suspended. The current exhibit "Sacred Folk" features wonderful, whimsical selections of folk art through June 21 but watch out for summer hours when the gallery is closed on Fridays.

Beautiful blue chip collection. Had Banksy, amongst others. We browsed multiple sculptures and…read moreartwork. Low pressure sales, very attentive to requests, looked up dates and the supply side for actual delivery. Everything you can expect from a vacation spot like Tampa Bay.

WOAH!!! Just Woah!! When i heard a gallery was having a Peter Max exhibition i was already down!…read moreRain or shine i was gonna go! Beautiful young lady at the entrance catalog my reservation, which i was later told you don't really need it. They are doing one more day tomorrow from 1pm to 3pm, im definitely going to bring my mother in. Their collection was huge n beautiful. They had all the paintings im used to seeing from him n then many more of the ones i never seen. They have a new "to us" section of his collection of pop art posters. Just groovy n gorgeous colors, that bring the still images into another realm of perspective beauty. I really wanted to walk out with a few but im no where near the bank needed to do that lol. But i have gone full wild n walked out of auctions with his work before. To those that don't know? In most art auctions there's FREE booze. And this girl right here has gotten very very very VERY! "INSPIRED". I was speaking to one of the nice ladies in the show room about the last time i got "inspired" i won 3 guessing, matching n hidden treasure games in that Art auction. So i had 3 bottles of champagne with me n they went WOOOSH! Disappeared, like an act of magic. All I remember is that im the proud owner of 8 paintings. Lol among them was Petter Max and another gentleman i love. They invited me for another night of crazy Jez but although i did go I didn't add to that collection. Do i regret it? The first one no the second night? Yes omg YES!! I saw 5 of the paintings offered to me at the time weren't over the 5k mark. I saw them in this gallery over 15k ouch! I wanted to cry but a las Jez D Wild will one day find herself in another one of these auctions. Back at the gallery; I loved the displays n how they setup the art Exhibit. They had a charming greeter n one of the main most seen paintings dead center. Lady liberty. I love what he did in order to get the fund needed to save the Statue. It's what made me love his art more. Towards the left they had their painting framing counters, consultations n my favorite part, the Bar! Lol i only had a cup of wine to spice up my "inspiration" lol oh it work beautifully! I seriously felt the vibe with the groovy music playing and the beautiful art. I saw the ones i own at x2-x3 times what i payed for my collection. I fought temptation head on! I seriously wanted to walk away with 3 but even with the 12 month pay plan it would hurt my shenanigans money. Another time it's the best advice i got for myself. I think i would've walked out with a print or poster if they had it for sale. I didn't see them n my anemia was kicking my butt so I forgot to ask. I really loved my visit. The staff is kind and professional. Well verse in the craft n if u checkin through the app they give you a voucher for a free consultation on framing your art to. I would definitely come back for future exhibitions. The smell of oils n thinners really made me miss my days as a student of the arts. I think its time for me to return to my craft. Thank you so much for waking my muse up. Blessings to everybody n have a wonderful night!

This is a cute little coop gallery in the middle of Ybor. It is a great place to stop by on your…read moreway to and/or from dinner. The art here can be hit or miss. The artists that work the gallery have always been very ice and friendly. There is one particular artist whose work I fell in love with, Apatx Latorre. His works speak to me and I am fortunate enough to own some. This is not a ritzy gallery and truthfully it is a nice change of pace in the area it is located in. Make sure you wander in if you are ever around.

Nice little co-op gallery in the heart of Ybor! Plenty of affordable pieces of art, all made with…read morelove by local artists. Yea, there's a lot of strange stuff, but it's always a welcoming environment and it's always fun to stop in and see what the artists are working on. It's interesting to see that the place is actually a For Lease storefront that they managed to negotiate using and paying for utilities until the space is filled, because it's in a really great spot in the heart of Ybor. It looks like they constantly have different art openings, which they keep updated on their website and Facebook. We managed to be in the area when they had one of their Second Saturday "art walk" nights, which was neat because it coincided with the Castle's Steampunk party so everyone was decked out in their best gear. It's always packed on those nights (probably because of the free snacks), but it's fun to stop in if you're in the area!

The gallery is now off Lois on West El Prado and it's a wonderfully curated mix of art and artists…read morefrom glass to sculpture.and paintings. Wonderful colors, techniques and artistry on display including from some of the area's top artists. They also had the best sangria at their opening! The new gallery space is a lovely flowing series of rooms and a side room. Great fung shui. Definitely.one of our area's top galleries and I hope they do well in their new space. Hit an opening if you can, the art and fashion are top notch. And ohhhh.the sangria. :)

Walking in the gallery is so clear and open. The lighting allows for the beautiful array of colors…read morein the paintings to full the room with uplifting auras. Most of the paintings were bold, and rich in bright colors.

This was a very unique oddities shop. I don't think I would necessarily identify it as an antique…read moreshop. It has a lot of of interesting and fun curious pieces but everything is very highly priced. It was fun to walk through and check out all the unique items but it's not really a stop for those who are looking to encounter a full antique shop with a large stock of items. Very pricey.

Wow. I've never seen anything like it, ever. This is the most amazing collection of oddities I've…read moreever seen. The weird, the wonderful, and beyond. The store owner was also really sweet and took time to talk to us about her collection.

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).

Donna is wonderful! She has so much patience teaching and working with people. Love the…read morehospitality. I can feel the love from the time I step in. I always come from there relaxed and refreshed. Love the work they have helped me to do. Thankful for a magical place like this one to paint and meet knew people.

My husband and I went there for a special occasion and it was awesome!!!! I love the fact that it…read morewas walk in and paint anything. The atmosphere was calm fun and exciting no pressure on getting our paintings done within a certain time. The prices are totally affordable. And Mrs.Donna Sanders is an amazing artist and a great teacher she her husband and receptionist made us feel welcome and we had a blast I would definitely recommend Paint The Town Citrus to anyonho want to have a great time and to have painting lessons from a extremely talented teacher Mrs. Donna Sanders!

This is a nice art and crafts open market similar to the one in Hyde Park but on a much much…read moresmaller scale. I like that it's outdoors and pet friendly. You can find hand made jewelry, bags, soaps, home decor, scarfs, a lemonade stand and local music among other things. I'm hoping that it continues to grow and they will add food vendors. Street parking is VERY limited so be prepared to pay for parking. It usually runs the last Sunday of every month.

Yesterday was the monthly "last Sunday of the month" Art Walk Market in Harbor Island. The market…read moreseems to be picking up from the few booths that began as an idea a while ago. I have taken part of it for about two years and a half now. No. I don't sell anything nor do I buy much, but I love how colorful everything is. A couple of streets lined up with life and fun and the unusual. This Sunday was the busiest I have seen it. The music began around twelve o'clock and an array of singers performed many popular songs. Oldies and even some Maroon 5 could be sang along to. Sunny and a bit chilly at times, the weather added to the festivity. Lots of dog owners walking their pets and the dogs basking in all of the attention. Plenty of colorful tents selling jewelry, textiles from El Salvador, soaps, candles, paintings, drawings, honey, baby bows and bibs, dog bandanas and chic collars. A lady was offering intuitive readings, but her business was too busy as she artistically painted the faces of the children. Interesting food sold as well, though not much. Everywhere a smile and a "hello." Lots of banter and hugs and "happy to see you again." Children running around in anxiously looking for distracted parents who were searching for that "perfect thing one is always looking for." I return often to the Art Walk Market. I look at everything. Hold many things. Try many things. I never know what I am looking for, but do know I had looked for it once I find it.

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/

Good spot for art viewing on 4th Fridays. Artists and snacks often included. Yeahhhhhh art!!!…read more The office building's ground floor is quite impressive architecturally with some shafty chandaliers suspended. There are also some vintage photos. I approve. A historical marker is out front. And TECO is across from the Tampa Theater and very near a cariety of eateries on Franklin and beyond..