Local Art Groups
We are often asked by new artists in town, or artists just getting started, how they can connect to other artists. The world is a better place, and we all create better art when we’re inspired, taught, mentored and challenged by others. The Tampa St Pete area is Rich with Artists and Groups! Here are just a few of the many. We also recommend you check Facebook for groups within your area of discipline as well as Meetup.com.
Let us know what you need and we’ll help to connect you!
Creative Pinellas
12211 Walsingham Rd,
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 582-2172
PAVA, the Professional Association of Visual Artists, Inc., is an organization founded by artists FOR artists in the Tampa Bay area and outlying region of Florida, USA. Featuring the famous Cool Art Show every summer, and now the 2Cool Art Show in February, showcasing the best artists and their REAL fine art and fine crafts. No mass-produced artwork will be found at a PAVA show; only ORIGINAL one-of-a-kind artwork and jewelry handmade by the artist in attendance.
At Beach Art Center, our mission is to create a safe, communal space for all kinds of artists – beginners to professionals – to come together and express their creative sides. We believe in unlocking the creativity within each and every one of us, offering a wide range of classes for all students. Whether you’re a professional looking for new inspiration, a brand new student hoping to learn a thing or two about art, or if you’re simply interested in picking up a new hobby, Beach Art Center is here to welcome you into the fold.
Morean Arts Center / Morean Glass Studio
719 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Chihuly Collection
720 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Morean Center for Clay
420 22nd Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
We advocate, collaborate, and bring visibility to the arts to create a better community for Clearwater. The Clearwater Arts Alliance believes that the arts are a vital component of civic life. In addition to enhancing the livability of the community, the arts have proven to be a significant factor in the social and economic well-being of our city.
The mission at the Dunedin Fine Art Center is to enrich lives through educational experiences in the visual arts. The vision is to make the Dunedin Fine Art Center a leading visual art center providing unparalleled educational, cultural & creative experiences. 1143 Michigan Blvd.Dunedin, FL 34698 – USA 727.298.3322
Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association is a caring group of professional photographers who enjoy educating, sharing and challenging each other to be the best. To find out more, visit their website or contact them info@tappa.org , tel: 727-577-5172llas
12211 Walsingham Rd,
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 582-2172
To know what is going on in St Pete – and to be on the list of the happenings, join the St Petersburg Arts Alliance! Very supportive group whose purpose is to advocate and support Arts, Artists, and Creative Businesses.
Are you in Hillsboro? Then sign up with the Arts Council of Hillsborough to stay in the know about everything in Tampa. The Arts Council supports and promotes arts and culture including lifelong learning and cultural enrichment programs that benefit citizens of Hillsborough County. The Council is the designated local arts agency by the State of Florida and is a special district of Hillsborough County governed by a 15-member board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.