The Skyway exhibition, now in its second iteration, is a celebration of artistic practices in the Tampa Bay region. Join Robin O’Dell, Curator of Collections, to travel to see all four of these exciting exhibitions. Join us to see the Tampa exhibitions on June 30th, and the St Petersburg and Sarasota ones on July 14th. Curators and guides […]
Your 15 Minutes of Fame! is back on July 2nd from 6-7 P.M at the museum! Join us to see presentations by photographers including Charles Campbell. Email Bianca Pastrana, the Membership Manager at membership@fmopa.org if you have any questions or are interested in presenting.
The Skyway exhibition, now in its second iteration, is a celebration of artistic practices in the Tampa Bay region. Join Robin O’Dell, Curator of Collections, to travel to see these exhibitions. Curators and guides at the various museums will add extra insight. Wednesday, July 14, 12 pm – 4 pm. Meet at the MFA St. Pete and […]
Creating the Unique Print – A One-Day, Three-Hour Workshop blending analogue processes and digital technology with David Dürbak Offering a small group of students and photographers a practical introduction to emulsion transfers with hands-on training on how to successfully prepare transfer image files, print the images to be transferred on dedicated “negative” film media, […]
Slow Art Day is a global museum event that encourages individuals to slow down and view art for a more extended, more enjoyable period. By taking the time to view art slowly, you open yourself to discoveries that would have gone unnoticed otherwise. Museum spaces serve communities by utilizing the healing potential of art in […]
Exhibition Dates: July 23, 2021 - August 1, 2021 Sponsored By:In collaboration with the Florida Orchestra and with support from Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts invites you to a virtual exhibition opening and violin recital on July 23 at 5 – 7:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81122723120?pwd=YUw0NjVWRDBUUEpkcW10b2xnQTIrUT09 Meeting ID: 811 […]
Storytelling Through Photography Remote Learning These Zoom sessions will fully reflect the same content as with the on-ground workshops offered by the FMoPA institute. We all have a story to tell, a legacy or statement, a call to action, a declaration of what you believe, what makes you mad or happy, your unique observations of […]
In this hands-on photo safari, professional photographer Amy Pezzicara will help you explore the photographic techniques to capture the essence of a place. Bring your camera and get to know our location from every angle. We will work through shooting challenges and on-the-spot critiques to expand upon your thought processes. This class is appropriate for […]
Image Credit: © Suzanne Willamson https://www.suzannewilliamson.com/ On Tuesday, August 3, Happy Talks will feature a hands-on art therapy activity led by Joseph Scarce, Ph.D. ATR-BC, Assistant Professor at The University of Tampa and coordinates the BA in Art Therapy program. Joseph has worked in disaster response art therapy, including Hurricanes, Maria, Irma, Michael, the Marjory […]
FMoPA members are invited to take up to 15 minutes showcasing and discussing their photography or talking about any photography topics that are on their minds. This month, Nektarios Markogiannis and Francisco Urzua will be our presenters.
Artist Scott Bolendz will be offering a tour of his exhibit “Against the Sea/Dark Mountains” currently on display at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. He will talk about his series, share background stories about how some of the images were produced, and also touch upon his creative process. There will be plenty of time […]
Scott Bolendz is a photographer of natural environments. The moody coastlines and ominous mountains featured in his FMoPA exhibition “Against the Sea/Dark Mountains” express a deeply personal photographic vision – one of both beauty and disquiet. Scott will talk about how memory, personal history, and self-identity shape his concept-based projects. His discussion will explore the transformation of dark personal experiences into expressive works of art.
Join us as we explore "Why People Collect" with FMoPA's Director Zora Carrier and a visiting scholar on September 10th, starting at 6 pm. Carrier will provide insight into the history of collecting and the psychology involved. Free for Collectors Circle members, $10 per person for all others. Photo Credit: Sigmund Freud's Desk, 1938, Freud […]
We're pleased to announce the return of Museum Day on September 18, 2021.
We have all seen our city from above. We might have even taken photographs from the window of an airplane. We know what it means to have an aerial view. But the way we look down from an airplane today is much different from how aeronauts looked down from balloons in centuries past. In this […]
Sports and Transcendence will make participants look at sports more meaningfully, noting the underlying themes and values at play, like secularism, individualism, and, most importantly, transcendence.
Join us for an artist talk with Astrid Reischwitz on October 8 at 6 PM. Astrid Reischwitz is a lens-based artist who explores storytelling from a personal perspective. Her projects include intimate views of private spaces and reflections on her own history and values. Using images of family keepsakes, borrowed and new photographs, and embroidery motifs, […]
Join award-winning fine art photographer Scott Bolendz for a crash course into the world of digital black and white photography. In this 3-hour workshop, students will review the core fundamentals of what makes a strong, compelling black and white image (with many examples!), explore different types of monochromatic photography, and also learn about the creative […]
Members Show Reception is being held to congratulate the winners of each category. This small reception will include music, food, and drinks to celebrate the hard work that all of our members have been doing to support us and thrive in their own artistic abilities. The winners of each category will receive recognition and a […]
The medium of photography makes it possible to tell your story and sometimes make a change. A picture tells a thousand words. Several pictures correctly sequenced tell a full story – your individual story.
At our next Happy Talk, we will explore the subject of INTIMACY. Join Kimberly Lee, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Sex Therapist, on Tuesday, November 2, at 4 p.m. for an eye-opening conversation on what a true intimacy is. Kimberly will offer some practical tools to help us get closer to […]
Photo Credit: Chris Leventis Untitled Opening: November 5 at 5 PM Fine Art Photography Journeys. Join the international UPAG artists on November 5 as each unveils a portion of their current bodies of work and new projects. Chris Leventis will share a short presentation on his artistic journey, moving towards photography from a highly technical past and into the […]
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is celebrating 20 years of being open in the heart of Downtown Tampa. Our community has been a huge support and we are excited to invite you to the Fifth Annual Faces of Philanthropy Gala. We will be honoring those who have made an impact on the museum over […]
Slow Art Day is a global museum event that encourages individuals to slow down and view art for a more extended, more enjoyable period. By taking the time to view art slowly, you open yourself to discoveries that would have gone unnoticed otherwise. Museum spaces serve communities by utilizing the healing potential of art in […]
Join us on a private tour of award-winning photographer, Selina Román's studio. Meet this compelling artist and see where she makes her captivating art. Free for Collector's Circle Members. $10 per person for FMoPA members. $20 per person for all others. The address will be provided upon reservation. Attendance is limited. var exampleCallback = […]
Please join us on Friday, November 26 as Glenna Jennings joins us in person to talk about her exhibition At Table. Jennings documents spaces of connection and communication around food, drink, and culinary happenings. The artist photographs friends, family, and strangers at kitchen tables, restaurants, dining rooms, bars, and coffee tables to which she has been invited […]
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts' Visual Literacy Program is an important resource in educating the children of today to become the great artists of tomorrow. FMoPA works hands-on to provide minority and underprivileged children with the opportunities to express themselves and develop their passion for arts and culture. Anna's Story FMoPA gave seven-year old Anna access to […]
Adobe Photoshop is a digital photo-editing program commonly referred to as the Digital Darkroom. It allows you to push the boundaries of digital editing and is widely used by professionals, emerging photographers, and artists. Within this 4-hour workshop, you will encounter the useful camera raw function through the Adobe Raw Interface, resizing and saving your […]
Fourth Fridays are the perfect way to experience Downtown Tampa! Visit FMoPA from 5-7 pm and enjoy Pay As You Choose admission pricing, light refreshments, and a special event such as artist lectures, exhibition openings, or docent tours. On April 28, 2017, Fourth Friday will feature the opening reception of the museum's brand new exhibition The […]