The United Photographic Artists Gallery (UPAG) Opening Reception

On View: September 24 – November 1, 2026. Join us for the Opening Reception of United Photographic Artists Gallery (UPAG), a group exhibition. The theme, one most appropriate for the difficulties of the past couple of years, is Resilience. It encompasses the challenges faced by all the artists, and their unstoppable desire to continue creating meaningful, personal expressions of their lives, beliefs, and environments. Resilience applies to the diverse genres and styles presented by the artists who have, and continue to, endure many challenges in a complex and rapidly changing world.

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Soldier’s Lens 2026

On View: November 5, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Curated from over 500 global submissions in 2025, The Soldier’s Lens offers a rare, intimate look at military life through the eyes of those who lived it. This powerful exhibition features deeply personal photographs taken by active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Spanning decades of history—from World War II and Vietnam to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Sudan—the collection masterfully balances artistic vision with raw lived experience.

Through compelling visual storytelling, the exhibition honors the intersection of photographic art and military service, capturing everything from high-intensity moments abroad to the quiet camaraderie of life at home.

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Through Their Lens: A Journey of Self-Exploration

Through Their Lens: A Journey of Self-Exploration
On View: August 4 – September 20, 2026

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) is proud to present Through Their Lens: A Journey of Self-Exploration, a compelling exhibition featuring the work of emerging student photographers from across the Tampa Bay area. On view August 4 through September 20, 2026, the exhibition highlights the creativity, perspective, and personal storytelling of young artists exploring identity, environment, and self-expression through photography.

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Exposure: 25 Years of FMoPA | Highlights from the Permanent Collection

On View: July 23 – December 6, 2026.
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special exhibition showcasing highlights from its permanent collection. This presentation places an emphasis on recent gifts that have not yet been exhibited, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience these works for the first time. Featuring photographs by internationally renowned artists such as Sally Mann, Nan Golden, and Martin Parr, as well as locally beloved artists such as Bud Lee, Selina Roman, and the late David Hall.

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