Tampa Museum of Art

Studio 55 | Community Hour
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | FL
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 | Ceramics Continued Study
2025-11-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 13:00 - 16:00 | FL
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!

Art on the House
2025-11-20 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 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.

Ceramics Continued Study
2025-11-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 13:00 | FL
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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Studio 55 | Daytime Choir Concert
2025-11-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Sunday, Nov 23, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Enjoy this afternoon performance from the Studio 55 Daytime Choir Class, in collaboration with the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay.
RSVP your seats to the FREE Event.

Museum Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Tampa Museum of Art will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Enjoy a happy Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones!
We will resume regular museum hours the following day. Plan your visit to the Tampa Museum of Art.

Connections: Open Virtual Session
2025-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, FL, United States
Select Fridays | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Sessions Available | 8/15, 9/26, 10/24, 11/28
This event is held online via Zoom | Register to recieve the link!
Want a break from your day to de-stress and enjoy artwork? The Connections: Open Virtual Session is an art-viewing and discussion program focused on mental well-being and stress reduction. Join us on Zoom for an hour-long experience which includes:

A relaxation exercise

A question of the day

A facilitated discussion about select pieces of artwork that are currently on display at the Tampa Museum of Art

Space is limited and advanced registration is required. An email will be sent with the Zoom link once a ticket is ordered.
Tickets: Click Here to Register
Have questions? Please email Connections@tampamuseum.org.
*Disclaimer: This virtual program is intended for general well-being, self-expression, and community engagement through art viewing and guided discussion. While topics related to mental health may be explored, this program is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Please visit our policies page for more details.

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Art on the Spectrum
2025-11-30 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

Museum Store Sunday
2025-11-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
It’s Museum Store Sunday! Enjoy 20% off all day at the Harrod Family Museum Store! Museum Store Hours: 10am-5pm.

Bank of America "Museums on Us" Weekend
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 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.

Glazing Party
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
Select Sundays | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Classes Available | Oct 19, Dec 7
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
For past and currently enrolled ceramics students. Sign up for glazing party to put those finishing touches on your ceramic work.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included.
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!

Encaustic Everything Workshop
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | FL
Sunday, Dec 7 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (1 Class)
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions

Encaustic painting is the process of painting with hot pigmented beeswax. This technique is ancient, but has become increasingly popular with modern artists of today. Come delve into the versatility of this fascinating medium that invites you to experiment! Participants will learn about encaustic history, safety, surfaces, and fusing. In this comprehensive class we will be exploring a variety of techniques such as incising, image transfers, R&F pigment sticks and drawing oils, mark-making, collage, mono-printing, and incorporating photos. Students will create several pieces of art utilizing a variety of techniques.
All materials supplied. All skill levels are welcome.

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!
This Class is taught by Shelly Jean
Learn more about our Teaching Artists through our “Get Inspired” interview collection.

Figure Drawing Study
2025-12-08 10:15 - 13:15 | FL
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!

SOLD OUT - Artist Conversation: Judy Dater
2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Artist Conversation: Judy Dater
Join us for an enlightening program with renowned photographer and artist Judy Dater, whose work is featured in Focal Point: The David Hall Photography Collection. In conversation with Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Tampa Museum of Art, Dater will reflect on her artistic practice and her friendship with prolific collector David Hall.
Lectures are offered free with the cost of daily admission:

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

This program is sold out.
Co. Jack von Euw
Photographer and Artist Judy Dater has been a major figure contributing to Photography’s breakout moment in the 1960s. Over the years her intimate and insightful portraits and nudes have influenced and inspired a generation of photographers. Her work has been exhibited world-wide and is held in numerous important collections. She is the author of several books including Women and Other Visions with Jack Welpott, 1975, Imogen Cunningham: A Portrait, 1979, Judy Dater: 20 Years, 1986 Cycles, 1992, and Only Human, 2018.
She studied art at UCLA from 1959 to 1962 before moving to San Francisco and received a bachelor’s degree in 1963 and a master’s degree in 1966, both from San Francisco State University. Judy Dater uses photography as an instrument for challenging traditional conceptions of the female body. Her early work paralleled the emergence of the feminist movement, and her work became strongly associated with it. Dater began taking photographs in the 1960s and she is still taking photographs today. She has been the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship, a Rockefeller Foundation grant for a residency at Bellagio, a Djerassie Artist in Residence grant and two National Endowment for the Arts Grants.

Image Caption: Judy Dater (American, b. 1941), Self-Portrait at Salt Flats, 1981, Gelatin silver print. David Hall Collection.

Children's Board Free Family Day: Holiday Feast
2025-12-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Get ready for a feast of creativity at the Tampa Museum of Art’s Children’s Board Free Family Day! Join us for a Holiday Feast celebration where you can enjoy art projects inspired by our galleries, a puppet show, refreshments, and a special digital lounge just for teens. Register now for this free event and make some festive memories.
Here’s the lineup for the day:
11 am – 4 pm: Create a decorative charger plate and spoon for your holiday feast, inspired by the Museum’s Haitian flag and antiquities collections.
11 am – 4 pm: Teen Digital Lounge is open for teens to create their own festive digital art on iPads.
12:30p & 3 pm: Puppet Show: “Johnny Appleseed” with puppeteer Katie Adams. Featuring Storytelling, Quilting, Puppetry, Whirligigs, Music and Limberjacks in a heart-warming adaptation of the story of America’s beloved folk hero.
1:30 pm: Story Time in the galleries in English and Spanish.
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:

Plein Air Impressionism
2025-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL, 33614, 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!

Teaching with TMA | Teaching in the Galleries
2025-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
Create a dynamic lesson based on the museum exhibitions! This session focuses on how our galleries can provide a unique learning experience for students. Through interactive gallery activities and discussions, you will learn how our artwork on-view can be used to inspire students, explore elements of art, and reveal new perspectives.
*Bring your lunch. Coffee and tea provided.
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Remix
2025-12-16 18:00 - 21:00 | FL
Select Mondays | 6:00–9:00 PM
Classes Available | Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
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.
Projects Inspired by these Exhibitions:
Sep 23 – The Art of Coptic Egypt
Oct 21 – Focal Point: The David Hall Photography Collections
Nov 18 – American Gaze: Impressionism
Dec 16 – C. Paul Jennewein
Our Cancellation and Refund Policy
Need-Based Scholarships are Available!
Become an Art+ Member to enjoy a 20% discount on Studio Classes and More!

Jun Kaneko: Silence Before Sound Opening Celebration
2025-12-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Join us for a special evening with internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko (Japanese-American, born 1942).
Doors open at 5 pm, guests will enjoy delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres from local favorites, along with a complimentary glass of wine and a cash bar.* The Curator’s Chat with artist Jun Kaneko, Ree Kaneko, and Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, will be held at 6 pm in the Morsani Atrium.
The Tampa Museum of Art is pleased to present Jun Kaneko: Silence Before Sound, the first major survey of the artist’s work in Florida. The exhibition celebrates five decades of art—from early drawings created in Japan, to ceramics he made as a member of the influential California Clay Movement in the 1960s, and Kaneko’s groundbreaking projects that blurred the boundaries of painting, ceramics, and sculpture.
Your participation in this celebration directly supports the Silence Before Sound exhibition and the associated educational programs at the Tampa Museum of Art, helping to foster a vibrant art community.

Purchase Tickets Here
Art+ Members Advanced Purchase Tickets | $35
Not-Yet Members & Night of Event | $50
Student Admission with Student Email or Student ID | $25
Art+ Patrons receive complimentary admission, parking and an open bar.* RSVP by December 10 by contacting Membership@TampaMuseum.org.
NextGen Members receive complimentary admission. Learn more about NextGen membership by contacting Membership@TampaMuseum.org
*Attendees must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages.
Image caption:
Jun Kaneko (Japanese-American, b. 1942), in Studio with Mirage, 2016. Acrylic on canvas, 9′ x 66′ x 2.5″. Copyright Jun Kaneko Studio LLC.

3pm Closure: Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Museum will close at 3pm on 12/24 to allow our employees time with their families. The museum will remain closed on 12/25 for Christmas Day. Normal operating hours resume on December 26th. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Christmas Eve | Museum closes at 3pm
2025-12-24 15:00 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Tampa Museum of Art will open at 10 am, but close early at 3 pm on December 24, so that staff and volunteers can enjoy the holiday season with their families.
The Museum will also be closed all day on Christmas Day.

Museum Closed for Christmas Day
2025-12-25 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Tampa Museum of Art will be closed all day for Christmas.
We are so thankful for all our Art+ Patrons & Members, Volunteers, Visitors, Teachers, Artists, and all those in our community.
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Sincerely,
Michael Tomor, Executive Director
and the Tampa Museum of Art staff.

Museum Closed for Christmas Day
2025-12-25 | Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Tampa Museum of Art is closed on Christmas Day 12/25. The Museum will be open regular hours on December 26. We look forward to seeing you soon!
