Tuesday, January 7

Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India bring teachings to Florida CraftArt of ancient ways and beliefs that create the possibility of global peace, nonviolent conflict resolution, compassion and wisdom. Highlighting their trip is a creation of a Sacred Sand Mandala. Don’t miss this experience!

For the tour schedule, visit: https://floridacraftart.org/events/sacred-art-tour-of-tibetan-monks-2020/

Date: January 7-12

Address: 501 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

 

Thursday, January 9

Poetry at the Dalí

Poetry at The Dalí is an ongoing series hosted by St. Petersburg Poet Laureate, Helen Wallace. Occurring on the second Thursday of each month through May 2020, each evening will feature Wallace joined by selected poets. Following the presentation, there will be an audience Q&A.

Admission: FREE

Address: 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

 

Saturday, January 11

I AM – Morean Arts Center Exhibition

I Am… is a group exhibition that proposes a new way to further overcome the relative uselessness or ineffectiveness of prejudgment. It proposes to reveal through the lens of a multitude of photographers from various parts of the globe what can be possible in the growing dispersion and development of the human race, images that transcend boundaries and belief systems. Curated by D. Dominick Lombardi.

Date: through February 28

Address: 719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

For more gallery info, visit: https://www.moreanartscenter.org/morean-galleries/

 

26th Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival

American Craft Endeavors is continuing an annual spring tradition with the St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Fair, bringing contemporary crafts from more than 100 of the nation’s most talented artisans to this free community event. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more, all handmade in America, will be on display.

Date: Saturday and Sunday, January 11-12

Time: 10am-5pm

Address: 595 Corey Ave. in St. Pete Beach, FL

For more info, visit: http://www.artfestival.com/festivals/st-pete-beach-corey.area.craft-festival

 

St. Pete Second Saturday Artwalk

Take in the St. Pete arts scene after hours as more than 40 galleries and studios spanning across five different arts districts stay open late, including local favorites like Duncan McClellan Glass and Morean Arts Center. Free trolleys run throughout the city’s five districts to get you around. Visit https://stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk/ for a complete list of participating galleries and a map.

Time: 5-9pm

Address: 2955 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

 

St. Pete Saturday Morning Market

This is the largest weekly fresh market in the Southeast U.S. serving around 10,000 customers a week with its 130 vendors offering everything from fresh produce to homemade soaps to ready to eat food from 15 different nationalities. The market, which is free to enter, is at Al Lang Stadium in downtown St. Pete. If you’re looking for an authentic St. Pete experience, hit up this staple of the community.

Time: 9am-2pm

Address: 350 2nd Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701