Tampa Museum of Art

Youth Council Exhibit Z: Sustainability Day
2026-04-18 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Exhibit Z: Sustainability Day
Saturday, April 18| 2 pm
Earth Day themed fun at the Museum with the Youth Council!
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. Any middle or high school aged student is welcome to attend.
All Exhibit Z events are FREE and include materials, gallery admission, and refreshments.
Registration opens in March 2016

Art+ Member Orientation Tour
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Art+ Members are invited to join us for a New & Renewed Member Orientation Tour. Whether you’re a first time member or long time supporter, come join us for an evening at the museum!
We will meet as a group by the staircase in the atrium at 6:00pm. From there, we will venture into the galleries for a brief overview of everything currently on view. After the tour, members are encouraged to explore the galleries independently.
The tour will coincide with our weekly Art on the House, where we offer donation based admission, so please feel free to bring friends and family as well. The museum will be open until 8pm.

Let us know you’re coming. Email membership@tampamuseum.org to RSVP.
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Art on the House
2026-04-16 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-26 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.

Studio 55 | Ceramics Continued Study
2026-04-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 13:00
Classes Available | Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 10, 24, 31, Apr 14, 21, 28
Ages 55+ | Beginner-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.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.
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Encaustics: Wonderous Waxy Textures
2026-04-13 10:00 - 16:00
Monday Apr 13 – Tuesday 14 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (2 classes)
Ages 18+ | Beginner Level
Come join the fun as we take a 2 day deep-dive into the world of encaustic texture! Accretion is an encaustic technique that blurs the lines between 2D and 3D artwork, allowing the artist to create beautiful sculptural surface enhancements or break boundaries with full-on three-dimensional work.
*All equipment and supplies included!
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Lecture - Faces of Power: Stories Behind Portraits on Greek and Roman Coins
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Faces of Power: Stories Behind Portraits on Greek and Roman Coins
Ancient Greek and Roman coins preserve some of the most widespread portraits from antiquity, showing how rulers wanted to be seen by their people and how artistic styles changed over the centuries. As the main way ordinary people saw the faces of kings, emperors, and rulers, coins remain key evidence for understanding ancient propaganda, political symbols, and portrait styles. The relevance of this topic clear by the debate today about who should appear on modern currency, from Queen Elizabeth II to proposals for a coin showing a portrait of President Trump.
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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Ute Wartenberg is the Sydney F. Martin Executive Director of the American Numismatic Society (ANS). During her time at the ANS, the institution has grown into one of the world’s leading numismatic institutions, with an outstanding team of researchers and staff. A Rhodes Scholar, she earned her D.Phil. in Classics from Oxford.
A distinguished scholar and prolific author specializing in ancient Greek coinage, Wartenberg served as Curator of Greek Coins at the British Museum (1991–1998) before joining ANS. She has taught at Oxford University and Columbia University and lectured across Europe and the US. Her curatorial work includes numerous exhibitions, most recently “When Coinage was born.” Treasures from Zhuyuetang Collection, which opened at the Casa de la Moneda in Madrid in 2025. Her current research projects involve a monograph on Persian coinage, the publication of Electrum Coins in the Hellenic National Museum in Athens, and the publication of the excavation coins of the Kerameikos in Athens (with Selene Psoma).
Wartenberg chaired the US Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (2003–2007); currently serves as President of the International Numismatic Council (since 2022), was Chair of ICOMON (2019–2022), and is on the board of the Saint-Gaudens Memorial and the Glyptothek in Munich.

Image Caption: Deified head of Alexander the Great (bound with royal fillet, wearing ram horn of Ammon). Silver tetradrachm; Pergamon, Aeolis (mod. Turkey); reign of Lysimachus, ca. 287–282 ʙᴄᴇ. American Numismatic Society, 1966.75.102 (used with permission).

Ceramics Continued Study
2026-04-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 13:00
Classes Available | Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 8, 15, Mar 1, 8, 22, 29, Apr 12, 19
Ages 16+ | Beginner-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.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.
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Young Directors' Film Festival
2026-04-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Celebrate the best of Tampa Bay high school film making with the Tampa Museum of Art’s Youth Council!
The Youth Council’s Young Director’s Film Festival highlights the creative talents of high school students from across the Tampa Bay Area, providing them with a unique platform to showcase their films. Selected submissions will be featured at the prestigious Tampa Museum of Art and broadcast on the Tampa Bay Arts and Education Network (TBAE)—Tampa’s premier local source for culture, education, and the arts—offering filmmakers an incredible opportunity to reach a wider audience. The Young Directors’ Film Festival is open to all genres of films, including but not limited to documentaries, short films, and animations.
Submissions Open January 1, 2026
Free Tickets Available March 2026

Next Level Workshop | Discovering the Unexpected
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Join exhibiting artist Carol Mickett, featured in Avant Garde: Remarkable Women in the Permanent Collection, and fellow collected artist and collaborator Robert Stackhouse.
Move beyond your preconceptions into a state of authentic discovery with collaborative masters Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse. Through a deliberately limited palette of materials, you will engage in creating 48 quick artworks. This is not about perfection it’s about letting go of control to uncover surprising moments of interest and meaning. Guided critiques throughout will help you recognize patterns, break habits, and reframe your relationship to your own work. You will select one or two of your 48 pieces to develop further. Leave with new work and a renewed confidence in where the unexpected can lead!

Art+ Member Programming: Mysteries of the Nile Exhibition Preview
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Art+ Members are invited to join the Tampa Museum of Art for a members-only preview of Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt. Cash bar and Curator’s Chat included.
Free event admission and programming is offered exclusively to Art+ Members as a benefit of their membership. To enjoy events like these, consider joining the Museum as an Art+ Member.
Art+ Members receive exclusive digital invitations to monthly programs with RSVP details.
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Patron Programming: Mysteries of the Nile Exhibition Preview Reception
2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Art+ Patrons are invited to join the Tampa Museum of Art for a private reception celebrating the exhibition opening of Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt. Open bar and light bites included, followed by the 6pm to 8pm Art+ Member Exhibition Preview and Curator’s Chat.
To enjoy monthly programming with private cocktail hours like this, consider joining as an Art+ Member at the Gold Patron level or above. Exhibitions at the Tampa Museum of Art and their subsequent programming is made possible through the generosity and support of our Art+ Patrons.
Patron-level members receive exclusive digital invitations to monthly programs with RSVP details. If you are a Patron member and have not received an invitation, please contact membership@tampamuseum.org to RSVP.
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Teen Digital Studio
2026-04-08 16:15 - 17:30
Classes Available | Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8
Ages 12-17 | Beginner Level
Gain access to a quiet and creative space to explore digital drawing with Procreate! With input from the instructor, you can create your own art, comics, anime characters, and much more!
*All programs and equipment are provided!
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Bank of America "Museums on Us" Weekend
2026-04-04 10:00 - 2026-04-05 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.

Remix | Charles Atlas: Kiss the Day Goodbye
2026-04-02 18:00 - 21:00
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
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. This month’s project, inspired by Charles Atlas: Kiss the Day Goodbye, will be a video art project, including time to record and edit your videos to take home!
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Animation Workshop
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Classes Available | Mar 31 – Apr 28 (5 Classes)
Ages 12+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
Learn digital art fundamentals and create illustrations, paintings, and animations based on the Tampa Museum of Art’s on-view artwork. Draw Animals, People, Scenery and Cartoon/Manga/Anime in the Tech Lab students to create amazing DIGITAL ART!
*All programs and equipment are provided!
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Portrait Painting
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00
Sundays, Mar 29-Apr 26 | 1:00–4:00 PM (4 classes)
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
Learn the fundamentals of Portrait Painting and grow your painting techniques with tailored instruction and live model sessions.
*Drawing materials provided. These classes do have live Nude Models.
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Art on the Spectrum
2026-03-29 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.
Free admission for Art on the Spectrum is made possible thanks to: The Autism License Plate Fund and The Autism Services Grants Council.
Art on the Spectrum is hosted by the Tampa Museum of Art in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) at the University of South Florida.
Questions? Please contact hello@tampamuseum.org

Studio 55 | Daytime Choir Performance
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Join Us for a special Performance for the Studio 55 | Daytime Choir Class!
Would you like to be in this performance? Take the class to sharpen your singing skills!
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Virtual Artful Connections
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Select Fridays | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Sessions Available | 1/30, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/29
This event is held online via Zoom | Claim your ticket for the link!
Want a break from your day to de-stress and enjoy artwork? Join us on Zoom for a Free Virtual Artful Connections session. Engage in viewing and discussing art on view at TMA in a program focused on mental well-being and stress reduction.
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You Can’t Step Into The Same River Twice: Carol Mickett, Robert Stackhouse, and Charles Atlas
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
You Can’t Step Into The Same River Twice:
Carol Mickett, Robert Stackhouse, and Charles Atlas
Time changes everything: the natural world, the human world, and our perception. For the contemporary world, the question is how can we ensure that “the river” keeps flowing and remains healthy? Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse make art about water and highlight the unperceived ways in which the natural world enhances the human world and mitigates the consequences of our way of life. Their talk will merge art and science through a visual journey of their collaborative work. The talk will conclude with a conversation with curator Joanna Robotham about the overlapping themes of their work and that of Charles Atlas’ installation Kiss the Day Goodbye.
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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Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse are a collaborative art team. They make 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art focused on water, climate, and ways members of the natural world mitigate the consequences of contemporary life. Museums, private collectors, developers, and governments collect and commission their work. Their show Circle of Water inaugurated the Florida Wildlife Corridor Gallery, Wild Space. They were Artists-At-Sea aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s ocean-research vessel Falkor and participated in the exhibition Artist At Sea during Art Basel Miami Beach at the Patricia Frost Museum of Science sponsored by UNESCO, Schmidt Ocean Institute, and Nautilus. WEDU’s (FL Public Television) 8-part YouTube and broadcast digital series, High Water Marks, “explores how their art and activism intersect to bring awareness and understanding to issues facing our environment.” They received an NEA grant (via Creative Pinellas) for their community project Cool Pinellas and were included in Skyway 2024 at the Ringling Museum of Art. Their art collaboration is enhanced by their individual accomplishments. Carol Mickett holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and worked for over a decade in academia. She has published essays, poems, and interviews. Carol was the host/curator of the on-going series Our Town at the Dali Museum and the Art Laureate Conversations for Creative Pinellas and was host/producer of Art Radio in Kansas City, MO. Robert Stackhouse earned his B.A. from USF, holds an MA in art from the University of Maryland and an honorary doctorate from University of South Florida. His individual work can be found in museum collections around the world including the Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery in Washington, DC, and The National Gallery of Australia among others. Stackhouse’s work is currently in the Ringling Museum of Art’s exhibition As Earth is to Sky.

Image Caption: Charles Atlas (American, b. 1949), Kiss the Day Goodbye, 2015. Two channel video installation with color and sound. Running time: 19 minutes, 15 seconds. Courtesy of the artist and Luhring Augustine, New York. Installation view at the Tampa Museum of Art. Photography by Paige Boscia.

Figure Drawing Study
2026-03-24 18:00 - 21:00
Classes Available | Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 21
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
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.
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Tuesday Ceramics
2026-03-24 18:00 - 21:00
Classes Available | Jan 13 – Feb 17 (6 Classes), Mar 24 – Apr 28 (6 Classes)
Ages 18+ | Beginner Level
This course introduces students to the essential skills of creating with clay in a calm and welcoming studio setting. You will learn the full clay-to-ceramic process through hand-building and basic wheel-throwing techniques. Along the way, you’ll explore form, texture, surface design, and glazing. Designed for both beginners and returning students, this class offers a space to develop meaningful, hands-on skills and a deeper understanding of the craft.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.
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