Tampa Museum of Art

Drawing and Painting
2025-04-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Adults 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Rolando
Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Jan. 16 – Mar. 6 (8 classes)
Mar. 13 – May. 2 (8 classes *no class 3/20)
This class offers an opportunity to develop a painting or drawing from a live model or a photo reference. The flexible curriculum adjusts to individual artistic passions, focusing on rendering a 3-dimensional live figure, including portraiture, or work from an art-worthy photo of almost any subject. Work with your chosen material to achieve your masterpiece with attentive and helpful guidance at any level!
Drawing supplies and draft paper included.
*Some classes may require additional materials and/or a model fee. When applicable, a supply list or kit available for purchase will be provided on the first day of class.
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
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Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Golding Scher Classroom.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa FL, 33602

Ceramics Wheel
2025-04-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Adults 55+ | Beginner+Intermediate Level | with Lucy
Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Jan. 16 – Mar. 6 (8 classes)
Mar. 13 – May 2 (8 classes *no class 3/20)
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!
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Ceramics Classroom.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa FL, 33602

Art on the House
2025-04-10 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-27 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.

Ceramics
2025-04-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Adults 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with
Mondays 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Jan. 13 – Mar. 3 (7 classes *no class 1/20)
Mar. 10 – Apr. 28 (7 classes *no class 3/17)
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.
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Ceramics Classroom.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa FL, 33602

Ceramics Continued Study
2025-04-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Adults 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Ginny
Sundays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jan. 12th,19th
Feb. 2nd, 9th,16th
Mar. 9th, 23rd, 30th
Apr. 6th,13th, 20th
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.
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Ceramics Classroom.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa FL, 33602

Studio 55 Ceramics
2025-04-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | with Calan
Saturdays 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Jan. 11 – Mar 8 (8 classes *no class 1/25)
Mar. 15 – May 10 (8 classes)
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.
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Ceramics Classroom.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa FL, 33602

Bank of America "Museums of Us" Weekend
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-04-06 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 (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders with photo ID receive one free general admission to the Tampa Museum of Art.
This offer applies to the cardholder only and excludes ticketed and special exhibitions and fundraising events.
If you have any questions about visiting the Tampa Museum of Art, please call 813.274.8130.
For more information about Bank of America’s Museums on Us program, visit https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/arts-and-culture.html

NextGen Collector's Chat: Joanna Robotham in Conversation with Collector Stanton Storer
2025-04-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Enjoy the Tampa Museum of Art with your friends! Join us for a collector’s chat with Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and private collector Stanton Storer.
Doors open at 5:30 pm, allowing guests to enjoy light bites, a complimentary signature drink, and a cash bar.* Guests are invited to savor refreshments on the first floor before exploring the second-floor galleries. The collector’s chat will commence at 6 pm in the PNC Family Classroom and Gallery.
Want to go for free? NextGen Affinity Group Members enjoy access to NextGen cocktail events, special artist meet and greets, and visits to other cultural organizations in the area, all while building meaningful, longstanding relationships. Become an Art+ Museum member starting at $60 annually, add the NextGen Affinity Group for $100, and have access to all NextGen and Art+ programming and events.
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Not-Yet NextGen Tickets | $35
NextGen Members receive complimentary admission. NextGen Members may RSVP by April 1 by contacting Membership@TampaMuseum.org.

Stanton Storer travels the world looking for art he loves. He selects works that makes him feel, think, and smile. Meeting and interacting directly with artists makes a difference to him. It enriches his understanding of their medium, technique, and body of work. Through creating the Stanton Storer Embrace the Arts Foundation, his intention is to build a relationship between the artist, the collector, the gallery, the museum, and the local community.
“Collecting fine art enhances my environment and brings me joy, satisfaction, and happiness.” – Stanton Storer

*Attendees must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages.

Remix | TMA@CityofTampaGoldingArt
2025-03-31 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
Jan 27- Purvis Young Redux
Feb 24 – Jacob Hashimoto: This Particle of Dust
Mar 31 – Suchitra Mattai: Bodies and Souls
Apr 28 – Jennifer Stienkamp: Madame Curie
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.
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This class occurs at the Golding Art Studio located in the City of Tampa, Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC.
522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Plein Air | TMA@HillsboroughCountyParks
2025-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | FL
Adults 18+ | Beginner Level | with
Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Jan 26
Feb 23
Mar 30
Apr 27
Get outside and make some art in the landscape of Tampa Bay’s gorgeous scenery in this Plein Air watercolor painting course. This workshop will meet in one of Tampa Bay’s picturesque parks. 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.
Some watercolors and paper materials will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies, hand towels, and water bottles for cleaning brushes.
TMA offsite programs are supported, in part, by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This workshop series occurs in select park locations that change each class.

CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture featuring Balmain
2025-03-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Tampa Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the return of its signature fundraising event, CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Now in its fourteenth year, this highly anticipated occasion will feature the iconic luxury fashion house Balmain. In an exclusive collaboration, the Tampa Museum of Art will be the only location in the United States to host a Balmain runway presentation in 2025, offering an unparalleled opportunity for fashion lovers to witness the latest spring-summer 2025 womenswear collection.
Proceeds from CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture directly support the Museum’s educational programs, ensuring dynamic art experiences remain accessible to all.
Ticket Information:
When: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Where: Tampa Museum of Art
Tickets: $500
7:00 pm — Sponsor Hour
8:00 pm — Doors Open for General Ticket Holders
8:20 pm — Runway Presentation Begins
All ticket holders enjoy seating for the Balmain runway experience, followed by hors d’oeuvres, open bar, desserts, and dancing.
This event is for guests ages 21 and up.
Online registration for this event has now closed.

About Balmain:
More than 75 years ago, when Pierre Balmain first introduced his “New French Style,” it immediately became clear to all that his eponymous house was offering a distinctly fresh, bold, and feminine conception of haute couture, one which broke with many of the well-established conventions of the era. His audaciousness paid off. Pierre Balmain became one of the handful of young French talents who ushered in the mid-century golden age of couture and helped to re-establish Paris as the world’s fashion capital. Since 2011, Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing has been inventively building upon Pierre Balmain’s extraordinary legacy, while always remaining true to his own determination to design clothes that reflect the way his inclusive, powerful, and global Balmain Army wishes to live today.
The result is a unique and instantly recognizable Balmain silhouette, style and attitude that highlights the singular craftsmanship of the house’s celebrated ateliers, while consistently referencing a rich Parisian heritage.

Chairs & Committee
Co-chairs: Enrique Crespo, Allison Guimard, Debra Williams
2025 CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture Committee:
Vera Anderson l Mary Crino l Ryne Gallien l Giavana Hanna l Courtney Kuhn l Christine Phillips l Vera Reilly l Sharmila Seth l Keebler Straz l Mollie Suarez l Nina Traviesa l Sarah Watkins l Pam Wysocki l Margaret Zakarian l Ella Zhukovskaya
About CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture
Launched in 2010, CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture stands as Tampa’s premier celebration of style, creativity, and philanthropy. Widely regarded as the most exclusive fashion event Tampa has to offer, this signature fundraiser blends high-end runway experiences with captivating art and cultural displays. The one-of-a-kind showcase not only delights fashion enthusiasts from the West Central Florida and beyond but also supports the Tampa Museum of Art’s mission to make art and arts education accessible to all. Proceeds from CITY fund the Museum’s 17 signature educational programs—supporting a dedicated team of educators, teaching artists, docents, interns, and the TMA Youth Council. These initiatives, including community free days, art camps, and school tours, connect thousands of learners of all ages to art each year. From designer spotlights to festive after-parties, CITY is a must-attend gathering that underscores the synergy of style, community, and giving in our region.
Thank you to our sponsors!
FASHION SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
Anonymous
Allison & Pierre Guimard and
Enrique Crespo & Russell Rhodes

TRIOMPHE SPONSORS
Anonymous
Casper-Adams Foundation
Ellison Advisors
Hyde Park Village
Shilen & Parita Patel Family Foundation
Todd & Erin Farha
The Traviesa Family
Williams/Zakarian Family
The Zhukovskyi Family
LABYRINTH SPONSORS
Blake Veterinary Hospital
CHANCEY
The Crino Family
Dr. Stephen Parker/Brandon & Samantha Beck
Irene & Jean Hakim
Jane & Tom Lacy
The Kuhn Family
Patrick and Stella Bonanno
PNC Private Bank
Regenerative Orthopedic Institute
Sarah O. Watkins
Smith & Associates
United Health Care
Vera & Cortland Reilly
Thank you to our event partners!

Teen Digital Collage
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Teens | Beginner Level | with Penelope
Thursdays 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Jan. 30
Feb. 20
Mar. 27
Apr. 24
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.
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This class occurs onsite at the Tampa Museum of Art in the Berkman Family Tech Classroom.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa FL, 33602

Lecture - The Art of Identity and the Identity of Art: Contextualizing Under the Spell of the Palm Tree
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Art of Identity and the Identity of Art: Contextualizing Under the Spell of the Palm Tree
Understanding how the past intersects with the present helps inform our views of the world. As individuals, we share recollections, at times lucid and temporal, at other times imprecise. We shape meaning around ideas, values, symbols, customs, and myths centered on historic interpretation. The formation of ethos and identity, like the articulation of art, serve as representations of this consciousness. Art, like collective memory, can be luminous and worldly at times, and inexact at others. How does identity impact art? We address this question by contextualizing the artists and paintings that comprise the collection, Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.
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.
Talks at the Tampa Museum of Art are free with the cost of Admission.

Art+ Museum Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: Pay-as-you-will
College Students: Free

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About the Speaker:

Denis Rey serves as associate professor in the Department of Political Science & International Studies at the University of Tampa where he specializes in international relations and Latin American politics. He also co-directs the Center for José Martí Studies Affiliate, a research institute concentrating on the literary and revolutionary work of Cuba’s national liberator. Through the Center, he has focused his work on recovering and analyzing the newspapers published by the Cuban émigré communities of Florida and New York during the latter part of the nineteenth century.
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Image Caption: Pedro Pablo Oliva, Marti de blanco (Marti in White). From the Series “Utopias y disidencias”, 2010, Oil on canvas. Collection of Susie and Mitchell Rice

Art Schooled | TMA@CityofTampaGoldingArt
2025-03-27 12:30 - 15:00 | City of Tampa Golding Art Studio, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, 33606
Children K-5th | Beginner Level | with Kiara
Thursdays 12:30 – 3:00 PM
Ages K-2nd | 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Ages 3rd-5th | 2:00 -3:00 PM
Jan 30 – Suchitra Mattai: Bodies and Souls
Feb 27 – Jacob Hashimoto: This Particle of Dust
Mar 27 – Purvis Young Redux
Apr 24 – Jennifer Stienkamp: Madame Curie
Try this hour-long make-and-take class for two different age ranges. Each class is inspired by a different exhibit or artwork on display at the museum.
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This workshop series occurs at the Golding Art Studio located in the City of Tampa, Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC.
522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Figure Drawing | TMA@CityofTampaGoldingArt
2025-03-24 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
Jan. 27th
Feb. 17th
Mar. 24th
Apr. 21st
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 supplies and draft paper included.
*Some classes may require additional materials and/or a model fee. When applicable, a supply list or kit available for purchase will be provided on the first day of class.
Art+ Members enjoy a 20% discount on TMA Studio Art classes.
Join now
Already a member? Write development@tampamuseum.org to receive the discount code.
TMA strives to make art education accessible to all. Apply for a need-based scholarship to cover partial and full tuition of classes.
Scholarship Application.
Cancelation Policy
All of TMA’s studio courses require a minimum enrollment to run. If a class does not meet the minimum enrolment three days before the first day of class, it will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued to any enrolled students.
For students who need to cancel their enrollment:
14 days + before the first day of your class—100% refund
8–13 days before the first day of your class—50% refund
7 days or less—no refund
All refunds will be charged a $15 administrative fee.
This class occurs at the Golding Art Studio located in the City of Tampa, Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC.
522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Democracy: Ancient & Modern - A Panel Discussion
2025-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Date: Sunday March 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Tampa Museum of Art
Democracy: Ancient & Modern – a panel discussion
After the keynote address, Sheramy Bundrick, Scott Perry, Jennifer Roberts and Branko van Oppen will continue the discussion about ancient democracy and its influences on modern politics. The discussion will focus on the development of popular government in ancient Greece, its impact on the foundation of the United States of America. Additionally, the panelists will consider the ancient monuments and works of art related to the birth of democracy in Classical Athens during the 5th century BCE. Ancient art and 19th-century photography illustrating archaeological sites on display at the Tampa Museum of Art will pass the review as well. The panel will engage the audience in a debate about current events and lessons learned from the near and distant past.
Lectures are offered:

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

RSVP Required
Dr. Sheramy Bundrick is Professor of Art History at the School of Art and Art History, University of South Florida, where she teaches courses in the art of the ancient Mediterranean. She specializes in Athenian vase painting, and explores the interactions between the Athenian and Etruscan markets.
Dr. Jonathan Scott Perry is Associate Professor of History at the University of South Florida. His areas of interest include the position of women, Greco-Roman sports and athletics, and the influence of ancient history on the modern world, such as classical scholarship in Fascist Italy and in 20th and 21st-century cinema.
Dr. Jennifer Roberts is Professor of Classical Languages and History at the City College of New York and the City University of New York Graduate Center. She is particularly interested in ancient political theory, war and peace in antiquity, as well as Greek historiography, including authors such as Herodotus and Thucydides.
Exhibition Sponsor: Duckwall Foundation

William Stillman (American, 1828-1901)
Western Facade of the Parthenon, 1869
Albumen print, 11 × 14 inches
Tampa Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Knight Zewadski, 1994.037.031
Soldier Putting on Greaves
Black-figure amphora (storage vessel)
Athens, Attica, Greece
Archaic period, ca. 540-530 bce
Tampa Museum of Art, Joseph Veach Noble Collection, purchased in part with funds donated by Mr. Frank Duckwall, 1986.026

Classical Antiquities Lecture: Citizen Participation in Ancient Athens
2025-03-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Date: Sunday March 23, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Tampa Museum of Art
Classical Antiquities Lecture: Citizen Participation in Ancient Athens
After the U.S. Presidential Elections in November 2024, it is fitting to return to the birthplace of democracy, Athens, around the 6th through 4th century BCE. Keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Roberts traces the political reforms that led to the breakdown of the power of the nobility and the rise of popular government within the larger context of ancient Greek history. As well as discussing the women and the enslaved population excluded from participation in government, Dr. Roberts will explore the Athenians’ rationale for denying citizenship to immigrants and their descendants in the context of anxiety about immigration in the United States, beginning with the founding era. Among those who did belong to the citizen body, she will ask how the Athenians arranged to involve men (not women) of all social classes in government. Identifying eight strategies for maximizing citizen participation, she will explore how the Athenians’ approach might be adapted to the large nation-states of the modern world, the United States in particular.
Lectures are offered:

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

RSVP Required
Dr. Jennifer Tolbert Roberts is Professor of Classical Languages and History in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures at the City College of New York and the City University of New York Graduate Center. She is particularly interested in ancient political theory, both democratic and anti-democratic, war and peace in antiquity, as well as Greek historiography, including authors such as Herodotus and Thucydides. Among her most significant publications are Accountability in Athenian Government (Wisconsin, 1982), Athens on Trial: The Antidemocratic Tradition in Western Thought (Princeton, 1994), The Plague of War: Athens, Sparta, and the Struggle for Ancient Greece (Oxford, 2017), and most recently Out of One Many: Ancient Greek Ways of Thought and Culture (Princeton, 2024). Additionally, she is co-author of the popular textbook Ancient Greece: A Political, Social, and Cultural History (4th ed., Oxford, 2018).

Presenting Sponsors: Bill Zewadski and Belinda Dumont
Exhibition Sponsor: Duckwall Foundation

William Stillman (American, 1828-1901), Acropolis, Athens, c. 1875. Albumen print, 8 × 10 ¼ inches. Tampa Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. William Knight Zewadski, 1999.093

Art on the Spectrum
2025-03-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Art on the Spectrum Hours:
Last Sunday of Each Month, 9am – 10am
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
