Studio 55 | Beaded Jewelry | TMA@Firehouse
2025-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin, FL, 33570, United States
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Elizabeth Mason
Sundays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Aug 17 – Aug 31 (3 classes)
Inspired by both the bold colors of ancient designs featured in The Etruscans exhibition, these jewelry-making classes will focus on creating eye-catching wearable art! Explore color combinations, shapes, bead sizes, and textures to make jewelry that is uniquely yours!

Figure Drawing | TMA@CityofTampaGoldingArt
2025-08-18 10:15 - 13:15 | City of Tampa Golding Art Studio, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, 33606
Adults 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Rolando Mondays 10:15 AM – 1:15 PM
May 12
Jun 23
Jul 21
Aug 18
Work in your drawing and painting media of choice or explore new ones. In these three-hour instructor-guided single-session classes, students will learn the fundamentals and expand their 2D knowledge while creating images from life. Learn the basics and grow your techniques with tailored instruction and live model sessions.

Art on the House
2025-08-21 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-28 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-11 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Every Thursday from 4 to 8 pm, the Tampa Museum of Art offers Art on the House where admission prices change to pay-as-you-will, and visitors choose whatever admission price they want to pay. Bring the family and celebrate 100 years of art in Tampa with exhibitions that emphasize ancient, modern, and contemporary art.
Beginning at 4 pm every Thursday, walk up to the Welcome Desk and tell the Visitor Experience and Engagement Representatives the admission price you chose to pay for your visit to the museum. Any donation amount is welcome.

Remix | TMA@Firehouse
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin, FL, 33570, United States
Adults 18+ | Beginner Level |
Select Saturdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
(May 24, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23)
Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.

Remix | TMA@CityofTampaGoldingArt
2025-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Tampa Golding Art Studio, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, 33606
Adults 18+ | Beginner Level |Mondays 6:00 – 9:00 PM
May 19 – Under the Spell of the Palm Tree
Jun 30 – Mark Bradford
Jul 28 – Etruscans
Aug 25 – American Impressionism: In a New Light
Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.

Teen Workshop| TMA@Firehouse
2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin, FL, 33570, United States
Teens | Beginner Level |
Select Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May 13, May 27, Aug 5, Aug 26
Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques.

Teen Digital Collage
2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:30
Teens | Beginner Level | with Penelope
Select Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:30 PM
June 24
July 22
August 26
Explore the art of digital collage in this engaging workshop, where students will dive into the world of Photoshop. Sign up for a single class or keep coming back for more as students take inspiration from works currently on display in the museum as well as other collage artists. Learn fundamental Photoshop tools and techniques with guidance on image manipulation, students will craft their own symbolic digital collages to share in print and online.

Children's Board Free Family Day: Farewell Summer
2025-08-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Say a final goodbye to summer with the Tampa Museum of art during Children’s Board Free Family Day: Farewell Summer. Take part in artmaking, a fun scavenger hunt, and snacks that celebrate the best of summer and the works of art on view in the galleries.
Here’s the lineup for the day:
11 am – 4 pm: Some of our favorite summer time activities turned into art projects: create a lantern using gyotaku (Japanese fish printing), make a collage sunset, and try your hand at an origami sailboat.
12 pm – 3 pm: Enjoy a frost snow cone on a hot August day! The first 200 guest receive a coupon for a FREE snow cone!
1:30 & 3:30 pm: Storytime in the Galleries!
Come for the fun, stay for the art, and leave with awesome memories! 🌈🎨🎶
Claim your free tickets!

Children’s Board Free Family Day is generously funded by:

Art on the Spectrum
2025-08-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Art on the Spectrum Hours:
Last Sunday of Each Month, 9am – 11am
Art on the Spectrum is a special monthly event designed to welcome individuals with sensory sensitivities, developmental differences, and their caregivers. Enjoy exploring the museum in a calm, low-crowd environment with sensory-friendly tools and supportive assistance available. You can borrow noise-canceling headphones or other sensory items from the front desk as well – just ask! This event offers children and their families a chance to connect with others who share similar experiences, while enjoying all the museum has to offer.
Questions? Please contact hello@tampamuseum.org

Bank of America "Museums on Us" Weekend
2025-09-06 10:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
We’ve partnered with Bank of America to bring you Museums on Us. For the first weekend of every month, active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders with a valid photo ID receive one free general admission to the Tampa Museum of Art.
This offer is exclusive to the cardholder and does not apply to ticketed and special exhibitions or fundraising events.
If you have any questions about visiting the Tampa Museum of Art, please call 813.274.8130.
Learn more about Bank of America’s Museums on Us program.

Ceramics Continued Study
2025-09-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 13:00
Classes Available | Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23, Dec 14
Ages 18+ | Intermediate Level
Ceramics Continued Study is a space for students to enhance their learning experience with instructor assistance and guiding knowledge. Sign up for a single class to continue working and add the finishing touches on projects you’ve started in one of our other classes. Sign up for multiple classes to choose your own adventure in hand-building or wheel thrown ceramics. Work with your instructor to plan out your projects and make them a reality. Some experience with clay is recommended.
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Ceramics
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:00
Tuesdays | 5:30–8:30 PM
Classes Available | Sep 9 – Oct 21 (7 classes), Oct 28 – Dec 16 (6 classes *no class 11/11 or 11/25)
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art | Get Directions
In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of creating ceramic artwork. Use clay to build, mold, and sculpt three-dimensional works using coil building, slab building, and other hand-building techniques. All experience levels are welcome; beginners and up.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.
Our Cancellation and Refund Policy
Need-Based Scholarships are Available!
By Registering for a class, all students are agreeing to our Student Guidelines Policy.
Become an Art+ Member to enjoy a 20% discount on Studio Classes and More!

Studio 55 | Community Hour
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00
Dates Available | Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 17
Ages 55+ | Beginner Level
Join adults 55+ for a free, engaging art discussion twice monthly at Tampa Museum of Art. With studio educator lead conversations about featured exhibition artworks and studio classes during this one-hour program. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea while connecting with fellow art lovers—feel free to bring your lunch! With limited seating available, registration is encouraged to secure your spot. Discover new perspectives and spark meaningful conversations at this welcoming museum experience.
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Studio 55 | Adventures in Encaustics
2025-09-10 13:00 - 16:00
Wednesdays, Sep 10 – Nov 15 | 1:00–4:00 PM (8 classes *No class 10/8)
Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Encaustic paint, an ancient art medium made from melted wax and pigment, is incredibly versatile. There are so many ways it can be manipulated – painting, layering, embedding, incising, mark-making, and sculpting, just to name a few. Whether this is your first foray into the medium or you’re an experienced encaustic artist, together we will explore the world of encaustics and take your work to the next level! This eight-week course for beginning and advanced students will focus on incising, layering, mark-making, pigment sticks, mixed media collage, mono-types, and 3D works. Come join us for a waxy adventure!
Which price should you pick? See our Sliding Scale Registration
Our Cancellation and Refund Policy
Need-Based Scholarships are Available!
Become an Art+ Member to enjoy a 20% discount on Studio Classes and More!

Studio 55 | Ceramics Continued Study
2025-09-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00
Select Wednesdays | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Classes Available | Sep 10, 17, 24 Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 17
Ages 55+ | All Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Ceramics Continued Study is a space for students to enhance their learning experience with instructor assistance and guiding knowledge. Sign up for a single class to continue working and add the finishing touches on projects you’ve started in one of our other classes. Sign up for multiple classes to choose your own adventure in hand-building or wheel thrown ceramics. Work with your instructor to plan out your projects and make them a reality. Some experience with clay is recommended.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.
Our Cancellation and Refund Policy
Need-Based Scholarships are Available!
By Registering for a class, all students are agreeing to our Student Guidelines Policy.
Become an Art+ Member to enjoy a 20% discount on Studio Classes and More!

Ceramics Wheel
2025-09-11 12:00 - 21:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Classes Available | Sep 11-Oct 23 (7 classes), Oct 30-Dec 18 (7 classes *No class Nov 27)
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Work with clay on the potters’ wheel. Beginners start with a hand-building project to get acquainted with the clay and then jump into learning how to throw their next ceramic adventure. Intermediate students can dive right into getting dirty and take inspiration from instructor-led projects. All experience levels are welcome!
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.
Our Cancellation and Refund Policy
Need-Based Scholarships are Available!
By Registering for a class, all students are agreeing to our Student Guidelines Policy.
Become an Art+ Member to enjoy a 20% discount on Studio Classes and More!

Studio 55 | Ceramics | September
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00
Saturdays, Sep 13 – Oct 18 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (6 classes)
Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL |Get Directions
Use clay to build, mold, and sculpt three-dimensional works using coil building, slab building, and other hand-building techniques. All experience levels are welcome; beginners and up.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.
Which price should you pick? See our Sliding Scale Registration
Our Cancellation and Refund Policy
By Registering for a class, all students are agreeing to our Student Guidelines Policy.
Need-Based Scholarships are Available!
Become an Art+ Member to enjoy a 20% discount on Studio Classes and More!

Studio 55 | Watercolor Paper Quilting
2025-09-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin, FL, 33570, United States
Sundays, Sep 14– Oct 19| 1:00–3:00 PM (6 classes)Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin, FL | Get Directions
Discover the art of storytelling through mixed-media paper quilts! Inspired by African American quilting traditions and artists like Mark Bradford, you’ll create a unique watercolor and collage quilt square each week, experimenting with Impressionist-inspired washes, layered textures, and symbolic designs. Learn how quilts preserve history and personal narratives while assembling your favorite squares into a cohesive final piece.
Which price should you pick? See our Sliding Scale Registration
Our Cancellation and Refund Policy
Need-Based Scholarships are Available!
Become an Art+ Member to enjoy a 20% discount on Studio Classes and More!

Ancient Athenian Ceramics: Through the Eyes of a Conservator
2025-09-14 14:00 - 15:00
Ancient Athenian Ceramics: Through the Eyes of a Conservator
In 1965, Joseph Veach Noble’s book The Techniques of Painted Attic Pottery transformed the study of painted ceramics from ancient Athens. His careful examination of the structures and surfaces of these renowned and iconic objects continues to be one of the most cited scholarly references even today. In the sixty years since that publication, new scientific and technical insights have both enhanced and challenged Noble’s study, bringing us even closer to the craft, creativity and technical genius of the potters and painters who produced ceramics in Athens thousands of years ago. This lecture re-examines Noble’s work, this time by looking through the eyes of a conservator. New perspectives from the fields of experimental archaeology, materials science and art conservation allow us to glimpse the working lives of these ancient makers with even more clarity than before. Integrating these innovative new understandings of the ancient potters’ and painters’ artistic expertise and technical know-how also lets us see this broad range of ancient people in their fuller humanity.
Lectures are offered free with the cost of daily admission:

Art+ Museum Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $25
College Students: Free

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Sanchita Balachandran is the director of the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (MCI), a national research center dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage. She is an art conservator whose research explores how the technical study and conservation of archaeological items brings us closer to the lived experiences of ancient people. Before joining the Smithsonian in 2024, Balachandran was Director of the Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum and Associate Teaching Professor at Johns Hopkins University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in art history from Pomona College, a master’s degree in art history and an advanced certificate in art conservation from New York University, and a doctorate in preservation studies from the University of Delaware. Balachandran is a fellow of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) and the recipient of the AIC’s Rutherford Gettens Award for outstanding service. Her research has been recognized through a James Marsden Fitch Residency at the American Academy in Rome; the Bard Graduate Center’s Iris Outstanding Mid-Career Scholar Award; a Conservation Guest Scholar residency at the Getty Conservation Institute, and a Fulbright Award to India.

Image Caption: Woman with Oil Flask at Tomb (detail). White-ground lekythos (ceramic oil flask); attributed to the Inscription Painter; Attica, Greece; Archaic period, ca. 460-450 BCE. Tampa Museum of Art, Joseph Veach Noble Collection, Museum Purchase in part with funds donated in memory of Dorothy M. Mosely, 1986.079

Figure Drawing Study
2025-09-15 10:15 - 13:15
Select Mondays | 10:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Classes Available | Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Work in your drawing and painting media of choice or explore new ones. In these three-hour instructor-guided single-session classes, students will learn the fundamentals and expand their 2D knowledge while creating images from life. Learn the basics and grow your techniques with tailored instruction and live model sessions.
*Drawing materials provided. These classes do have live Nude Models.
Our Cancellation and Refund Policy
Need-Based Scholarships are Available!
By Registering for a class, all students are agreeing to our Student Guidelines Policy.
Become an Art+ Member to enjoy a 20% discount on Studio Classes and More!

Art & Aces 2025
2025-09-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Join us for Art & Aces, an unforgettable night of entertainment, games, and philanthropy supporting the Tampa Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in the thrill of a Macau casino night, all while supporting our mission to make art accessible to the community.
Engage in roulette, craps, blackjack, and more as you challenge your luck at the gaming tables. Every dollar raised during this event directly supports the Tampa Museum of Art’s innovative art education programs with a specific focus on our Youth Council and Teen Programs.
BE INSPIRED! View this year’s Art & Aces mood board and outfit inspiration page!
Ticket Information:
When: Friday, September 19, 2025 | 8pm – 11pm
Where: Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa FL 33602
Dress Code: Macau Cocktail
All tickets include drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and access to gaming tables. *This event is 21+ only. Gaming chips sold separately.
Purchase tickets to Art & Aces
Art+ Members: $200
Not-Yet-Members: $250 | Not an Art+ Member? Learn more about how to join!
If you have any questions regarding Art & Aces, please email or call Gemma Craig at development@tampamuseum.org or 813.421.8368.

Co-chairs:
Gabrie, Giavana and Jacob combine their passion for art and dedication to community service to co-chair this year’s Art and Aces fundraising event for the Tampa Museum of Art.
Gabrie Giammarco
Giavana Hanna
Jacob Rice

Art & Aces Committee:
Adam Kutchmire | Elle Chancey | Eric Ryder | Max McGeachy | Ryne Gallien | Tina Pepin | Yvette Hakim

Sponsorship:
Support the Tampa Museum of Art’s exhibitions and educational programming by sponsoring Art & Aces!
Sponsorship levels start at $1000 and sponsors of Art & Aces receive early access to the event with additional benefits by level.
For sponsorship information please contact development@tampamuseum.org
Purchase a Sponsorship for Art & Aces
Thank you to our sponsors!
Fortune Club Sponsor
Pink Lotus Sponsors
The Giammarco Family

Golden Lantern Sponsors
Lane Mari Creative
The Tampa Edition
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Pair of Aces Sponsors
AdventHealth
Aureate Development
BCI Integrated Solutions
Donna and Timothy Main
Eric Ryder
Hudgins Law
Irene and Jean Hakim
Javahz/The Brunch Social Club
Kate Ryan Event Rentals
Krusser Fountainworks
M|A Family Capital Partners of Raymond James
Max McGeachy
Michael and Cheri Vaglienty
One Exotics
Patricia and Brad Douglas
Patrick & Stella Bonanno
Rosemary and Jeffery Lowenkron
TEAM CHAIS
Tom and Christy McGeachy
Tom & Sung Hochhausler
Toni Everett
Yvette Hakim

Event Partners

Youth Council Exhibit Z: Art & Writing
2025-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Exhibit Z: Art & Writing
Saturday, September 20 | 2 pm
The Youth Council invite high school students to their first Exhibit Z event!
Exhibit Z is TMA Youth Council’s bi-monthly program for the 2025-2026 school year that welcomes teens to the Tampa Museum of Art on a regular basis for fun, safe, and creative experiences. Teens can create their own art, collaborate with like-minded peers, and experience the art on view all in a low pressure, no cost environment.
The Art & Writing workshop will feature tips and tricks from a guest speaker, a trip to the galleries for inspiration, optional guided prompts, and, of course, snacks! All Exhibit Z events are FREE and include materials, gallery admission, and refreshments.
Register NOW for September’s Event

Plein Air Impressionism
2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Upper Tampa Bay Park, 8001 Double Branch Rd,, Tampa, 33635, United States
Select Sundays | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Classes Available | Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 14
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate
This class located at various local parks, see below for locations.
Follow the footsteps of great impressionist painters and get outside to make some art in the landscape of Tampa Bay’s gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air watercolor and oil painting course. Soak in the beauty and inspiration of nature as you create art at scenic locales throughout Hillsborough.
This course will meet in a local park and will require moving about the park to find your spot to paint. Bringing a lightweight camping chair, blanket, or other items that make your time in the park more comfortable is encouraged.
*While some watercolors and paper materials will be provided, students are encouraged to bring their own supplies, hand towels, and water bottles for cleaning brushes.
Class Locations:
Sep 21 – Upper Tampa Bay Park
Oct 19 – Cypress Point Park
Nov 16 – Lowry Park
Dec 14 – Al Lopez Park
Our Cancellation and Refund Policy
Need-Based Scholarships are Available!
By Registering for a class, all students are agreeing to our Student Guidelines Policy.
Become an Art+ Member to enjoy a 20% discount on Studio Classes and More!
