“Romeo, Romeo—or Juliet, Juliet—wherefore art thou?”
Tampa, FL – At the 19th annual Pride & Passion, love takes center stage in all its dazzling forms. The Tampa Museum of Art invites the community to Pride & Passion: Timeless Tragedy, a night of forbidden elegance and Shakespearean splendor, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Each year, Pride & Passion transforms the Museum into a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, art, and community. This year, guests will step into a Renaissance-inspired world filled with theatrical performances, themed cocktails, decadent hors d’oeuvres from LGBTQ+-friendly vendors, and a night of revelry that will be remembered.
Co-chairs Nicholas Buchanan and Lindsey Allen invite guests to join in the celebration and support a vital cause. “Pride & Passion is more than a party—it’s an extraordinary chance to honor the vibrant LGBTQ+ community while directly funding programs that make art accessible and healing for all,” says Buchanan.
“The love we celebrate at Pride & Passion is the same love that drives change in our community,” adds Allen. Every ticket and sponsorship contributes to creating safe and inclusive spaces and programs at the Tampa Museum of Art for those who need them most.
Pride & Passion is a signature fundraiser for the Tampa Museum of Art, raising essential funds for its two impactful art and mental health programs:
- Art Space: Established in 1994, this program provides hands-on art engagement for youth in foster care, domestic violence shelters, and mental healthcare environments. Through art-making and therapy-informed activities, participants find creative expression and emotional support.
- Connections: Designed for teens and adults, Connections offers facilitated gallery discussions for individuals facing challenges such as Alzheimer’s, PTSD, depression, substance use disorder, and neurodiversity. By using art as a tool for reflection and dialogue, the program fosters connection and healing.
Presenting Sponsor TMS of South Tampa returns for another year of generous support, ensuring that Pride & Passion continues to uplift and empower the Tampa Bay community through art.
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