St. Pete's Second Saturday ArtWalk

  • August 10, 2019
  • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • City of St. Petersburg


The Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront District unite for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk. Studios and galleries stay open late to welcome visitors from 5-9 pm.

Many of our ArtWalk studios/galleries celebrate the opening of brand new exhibitions during ArtWalk. Discover wonderful surprises, visit your favorite artist or find a new one. All are waiting for your exploration, conversation, purchases and inspiration.

The Downtown Looper Trolley is now part of ArtWalk on Second Saturdays taking visitors to all of the galleries in the Waterfront District with stops every 15 minutes.

Our FREE ArtWalk Trolleys run every 30 minutes in the other districts!

Download the map and list of all participating galleries, studios, trolley stops and free parking. 

Many thanks to Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown and Duke Energy for supporting ArtWalk so that the entire evening and trolley transportation is all free.

ArtWalk is a St. Petersburg Arts Alliance economic strategy to develop small businesses. Shop local! Join us in advocating for the arts, facilitating the growth of our arts community and driving arts-related economic development in St. Petersburg.

Our free trolley shuttles will have an art guide on board talking about each venue on our one continuous trolley loop. You can park for free on 1st Ave N and 1st Ave S from 15th St to 30th Street. In addition, venues with large free parking lots are the Morean Center for Clay at the Train Station, the Clay Center of St. Petersburg, and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum.
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Trolley Stop #1 – 2955 Central Avenue starts here at 5pm.
Craftsman House Gallery – 2955 Central Avenue - Summer handmade furniture sale - save hundreds on all art furniture. Also, the Once-a-Year Studio Sale continues with great prices on seconds, overstocks, oddballs, etc. An award-winning gallery/cafe in an historic 1918 Arts & Crafts bungalow. Representing over 300 local and national artisans - pottery, blown glass, jewelry, wood, art furniture. https://www.facebook.com/craftsman-house-gallery-158706022997/?fref=ts

Collectors Exchange - 2939 Central Avenue. Offers a fresh concept on art collecting that creates an opportunity to buy, sell, or trade. https://www.facebook.com/collectorsexchangedtsp/
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Trolley Stop #2 – 26th Ave. South between 26th & 27th St.
Charlie Parker-Pottery – 2724 6th Avenue S. - Demos from Charlie Parker. https://www.facebook.com/Charlie-Parker-Pottery-143278235683807/

CLOSED FOR AUGUST ARTWALK - Zen Glass Studio & Gallery – 600 27th Street South - Enjoy live glassblowing, auctions, demonstrations and a gallery show of our newest creations. Featuring the works of Zen Glass artists Joshua Poll, Dave Walker, and Christian Zvonik. https://www.facebook.com/ZenGlassStudio/

Studio 521 at 4 Gats Gallery 521 27th Street South - Meet the Artist Randy Colbath! Randy discovered wood sculpting while attending college. After retiring from Marine Engineering, he spent much of his time studying art history and rediscovering his passion to make sculpture. Randy's work is quite diverse with much attention to line & form. Much of his collection includes abstract, geometric, figurative and sometimes surreal pieces. https://www.facebook.com/Studio521.4GatsGallery

Trolley Stop #3 – 562 25th Street South
Amy Murry Designs - 562 25th Street South (727) 685-1417 - Summer Clearance Sale! Enjoy up to 50% off Art, Furniture, and Functional Art Pieces (i.e. Cake Plates, Coasters, Cutting Boards, Lazy Susans, Serving Trays). Make sure to ask us about their fun MYO coaster workshops. https://www.facebook.com/amymurrydesigns
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Trolley Stop #4 – 2342 Emerson Ave. South
Duncan McClellan Gallery – 2342 Emerson Avenue South – “A Fold in Time” Experience Artists and Mathematicians Erik and Martin Demaine! MIT's Erik and Martin Demaine will give a fun and exciting talk from 5:30-6:15pm and Marty will give a blindfolded glass blowing demonstration at 6:30! The Demaines are renowned for their innovative blend of scientific and artistic projects and this demonstration will be in partnership with the MFA St. Petersburg’s “ABOVE the FOLD” exhibition. Enjoy live jazz with the Henry Ashwood Jazz Project from 8-9:30pm. Cash Bar on Premises. Proceeds from beverage sales benefit NOKUMBAYA medical missions. https://dmglass.com/
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Trolley Stop #5 – in the parking lot of 515 22nd St. South
MPAK Art + Design - 2215 6th Avenue South - Large-scale asymmetric metal paintings for contemporary residential and commercial use as well as metal, photography and ceramic sculpture. https://www.facebook.com/MPAK-Art-Design-626722214502203/

Dazzio Art Society Gallery & School of Art - 515 22nd Street South - Find out who the award winners are of the third annual Summer Sizzler Art Competition. Meet the artists and see the paintings they entered. https://www.facebook.com/dazzio.art.experience/

Soft Water Studios - 515 22nd Street South - Celebrate the summer with brilliant resident artists Mark Aeling, Wendy Durand, Carrie Jadus, Beth Kokol, and Robert Sutherland. https://www.facebook.com/sws.art.art/

Mga Sculpture Studio – 515 22nd Street South - A commission driven sculpture facility that specializes in the design, fabrication and installation of sculptural objects in a variety of mediums from cartable materials to metal fabrication. Currently working on several large scale commissions for local private entities and across the country. https://www.facebook.com/MgaSculpture

ArtsXchange St Pete - 515 22nd Street South - Art Contest and Exhibit Opening Reception. Plus visit the studios of 25 artists in residence! https://www.facebook.com/artsxchange
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Trolley Stop #6 – 2240 9th Ave. South
Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum - 2240 9th Avenue South - TBA https://www.facebook.com/WoodsonMuseum/
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Trolley Stop #7 – 420 22nd St. South
Morean Center for Clay – 420 22nd Street South - Opening Reception for Members Show featuring over 40 works, functional and sculptural on display. While all artists participating use the same material, their mixture of skill sets, levels and techniques help to create an extremely diverse display. https://www.facebook.com/CenterForClay/timeline
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Trolley Stop #8 – in the parking lot of 3 Daughters Brewing Starts Here at 5pm - Free parking lot for trolley riders

Geoffrey Baris Photography - 2101 3rd Avenue South, Unit #4 - Mingle and have a glass of wine with the artists of the galleria. See lots of new canvas prints in the studio of Geoffrey Baris while the Five Deuces main gallery features three guest artists - abstract painters Cristina Denegri and Bosko Curich; and Digital Artist Glangwelt. Painter Mary Greico is featuring flower garden totem paintings and Thomas Bell collage, acrylic and ink on metal. https://www.facebook.com/geoffreybarisphotography/

Anna Broshears Fine Art LLC - 2135 3rd Avenue South, Unit #2 - Specializing in large scale abstract and seascape oil and acrylic paintings. https://www.facebook.com/Anna-Broshears-Fine-Art-LLC-1830726313688338/

Nancy Smrekar Fine Art Studio - 2135 3rd Avenue South, Unit #5, Five Deuces Galleria Garden Building. Located in the parking lot of 3 Daughter’s Brewery. There are always new abstract and modernist paintings on display and sale. https://www.facebook.com/nancysmrekar.artist/?fref=ts

Moe's Furniture and Art - 2135 3rd Avenue South - All about Entertaining... with One of a Kind bar carts, mini bars, serving trays, and other home accessories tailored to Wine & Champagne Lovers, St. Pete Lovers, and those who crave unique home furnishings. Each piece is handcrafted using reclaimed materials and new materials, creatively fashioned for home use. Original paintings and wall hangings are also available to complete your home bar area. https://www.facebook.com/Moes-Furniture-and-Art-886049801415475/

Ruppel Studio - 2135 3rd Avenue South - Showing figurative expressionism often on large canvasses. Meet the artist Janet Ruppel. https://www.facebook.com/Ruppel-Studio-624085804323682/

Just a short walk down the street from 3 Daughters Brewing
From Mayan Hands - 2006 Second Avenue South - Handmade Mayan folk art, both new and antique. Also a large selection of santos, nativities, day of the dead, dance masks, colorful wooden animals, and outrageous Mayan art. Plus the usual religious folk art. https://www.facebook.com/From-Mayan-Hands-768725999853388/?fref=ts
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Trolley Stop #9 – 2010 1st Ave. South
Clay Center of St. Petersburg - 2010 1st Avenue South – Hot Hot Hotter! 1850 Degrees.... fire up the KILNS! Watch as their pots change before your eyes and visit their 50 members in 10,000 sq. ft. of studio and gallery. https://www.facebook.com/ClayCenterofStPetersburg/

Artists at the Mirella Cimato Art Gallery – 2145 First Avenue South, St. Pete, FL 33712. Located inside the St. Petersburg Opera Company, the Gallery see St. Petersburg: where music and art meet featuring the art of Stephen Ramsey continues. Free tours of the Opera building including the “Costumes” Room and the “Work Shop”. https://www.facebook.com/Artists-at-the-Mirella-Cimato-Art-Gallery-294359087743691/
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Trolley Stop #10 – 1846 1st Avenue S.
Creative Clay – 1846 1st Avenue South - Crossing the Bridge II - a collaborative art exchange between Pyramid, Inc. and Creative Clay artists and "Mix it Up!" paintings by the artists of Creative Clay featuring the work of Linda M. Enjoy live music by Mary Margaret, Cellist. Find a vast folk art collection and find treasures in their repurposed art supply store, Creative Thrift. https://www.facebook.com/creativeclaystpete/
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Trolley Stop #11 – 620 1st Ave. South
The Studio@620 - 620 First Avenue South - Two pop up exhibits:
> "Just A Short" is a collaboration between Echo Bridge Animator Meike Groh and Creative Clay Artist Sydney Ray
> "Pick A Print" features works on paper from printmaker Coralette Damme, aka The Crafty Hag https://www.facebook.com/Studio620/
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Trolley Stop #12 – 5th Street between 1st Ave. N & Central *Connects to Downtown Looper*

Florida CraftArt - 501 Central Avenue – Woof, Meow, Chirp, Slither continues! Florida CraftArt is participating with St. Petersburg’s initiative to be a pet-friendly city as part of a national movement, “Better Cities for Pets.” In this call-to-artists exhibition, artworks of “all things pets” will include fine craft artists creations, such as 3D portraits, artful storytelling, and functional items for pets and their humans. Enjoy an ultimate shopping experience with thousands of original works of art including ceramics, fashion, glass, home décor, jewelry, sculpture and more. https://www.facebook.com/FloridaCraftArt.org/

The Art Lofts of St. Petersburg, FL - 10 Fifth Street North (upstairs) - All Things August(us). Come on up, keep cool and celebrate Caesar Augustus. One of the greatest men in history and so powerful that the month of August was named after him. All Things August(us) explores local artists' interpretations of Greek and Roman-themes. Selected works celebrate the achievements of Augustus Caesar and ancient Greco-Roman cultures. Dress in your best Greco-Roman outfit and enter to win a prize! The winning male and female costume will be awarded a Caesar Circlet (male) and Greek Goddess Crown (female), along with a cash prize. Guests can also vote for their favorite participating artists in a People's Choice award. This show is made possible by a grant from the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance. Attached photograph is "Colosseum" by Brandy Stark. Visit with the artists of Artlofts in their working studios and see where art is made. https://www.facebook.com/artlofts/

Rock Shop Fine Gems & Jewelry - 529 Central Ave. As a graduate of the Gemologist , Carlos Lopez has the unique ability to provide services related to gem identification, custom design, estate appraisal and restoration services. They also specialize in buying gold and diamonds and handcrafting jewelry. Stop by for the ArtWalk and tour the store! https://www.facebook.com/RockShopStPete

Graphi-ko Gallery/ Jewelry - 669 Central Avenue - A Collaboration with Nature with artist Javier T Dones. See his collection of mixed media - metals, natural enamels, raw pigments and chemistry processes. https://www.facebook.com/Graphi-ko-Gallery-Jewelry-125300180883521/?fref=ts
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Trolley Stop #13 – 719 Central Ave.
Morean Arts Center - 635 Central Ave - 2019 Members Show -
> Opening Reception for Cats vs. Dogs. The age-old debate gets the artistic treatment this summer. Come pick your favorite!
> Continued viewing of “This is Me: Self Portraits of Morean Members” (101st Annual Members Show) Featuring nearly 200 works of art expressing “who” our artist members are. Whether a literal interpretation of a self-portrait, or a more conceptual idea; whether a painting, a sculpture, or a photograph, we get a glimpse into the lives and personalities of these artists through their intriguing work. https://www.facebook.com/MoreanArtsCenter/
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Trolley Stop #14 – 1445 Central Ave
ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing - 1445 Central Ave and Leslie Curran Gallery - 1431 Central Avenue. - GOOD VIBRATIONS II: A Refreshing Selection of Summer Favorites with a collection of bright, buoyant works just in time for summer. Presenting work by: NATHAN BEARD, St. Petersburg, FL; AKIKO KOTANI, Gulfport, FL; ERIN MCINTOSH, Athens, GA; CAMILLE IZUMI PAGE, Hanapepe, HI; ROBERT ROSS, Orlando, FL; YOLANDA SANCHEZ, Miami, FL; XINA SCUDERI, St. Petersburg, FL; RICHARD SEIDEL, St. Petersburg, FL; + a special work by DAVID HOCKNEY courtesy of Collector's Exchange https://www.facebook.com/lesliecurrangallery/
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Trolley Stop #15 – Central Ave. between 22nd & 23rd Streets
Woodfield Fine Art - 2253 Central Avenue #105 - It’s a Celestial Art Walk in August with original paintings and sculptures by Paul Barrera, Joan Tripp, and more than 25 other local artists. Pictured is "Space Man" by Paul Barrera. https://www.facebook.com/woodfieldfineartgallery/

Urban Arts Gallery - St Petersburg - 2323 Central Ave., St Petersburg, FL 33713 - SUMMER ART SALE! Find discounted prices on remaining works from their first two shows: “Tales of Terra!” featuring the work of Heather Goodwind; and the “Summer Collective” featuring an eclectic mix of figurative works. Available works will be discounted up to 20%. https://www.facebook.com/urbanartsinc/
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Trolley Stop #16 – Central Ave. and 24th Street
St Pete ArtWorks - 2412 Central Avenue - a subsidiary of Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance Inc., is a co-operative art gallery featuring the artwork of 20 local artists in a wide range of media. Featured Exhibition: “Think Outside the Box” – Experimental Mixed Media by Marie Cummings. Featured Entertainment: An eclectic mix of tunes by Gulfport musicians Marianne & The Professor. https://www.facebook.com/StPeteArtworksGallery/

ART for ART - 2734 Central Avenue - TBA https://www.facebook.com/artforartcontemporary/
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DOWNTOWN LOOPER STOPS (Connect to ArtWalk Trolley on 5th St between Central & 1st Ave)

DL Stop 18 - Vladimir's Collections - 201 1st Street NE - Specializes in Russian jewelry and ceramics and carries Russian art, antiques, souvenirs, jewelry, and MORE!.Owner Vladimir Malkin is a jewelry designer directly from Moscow. https://www.vladimirscollection.com/

NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION AT SUNDIAL! DL Stop 18 - D-gallerie - 153 2nd Ave N - A third generation family-owned art gallery with roots in South America aiming to help emerging and established artists showcase their works. Paintings, sculptures and more. https://www.facebook.com/dgallerieusa/
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DL Stop 19 - Ocean Blue Galleries - 284 Beach Dr NE - Internationally Acclaimed Multi-Dimensional Artist David Miller will be painting LIVE August 9th through 11th from noon to close! Many of his artworks are on hand-stretched, patented custom-built wooden stretchers that are identical in contour and shape to the illustration itself, thus giving us an extraordinary realistic, true three-dimensional feel. https://www.facebook.com/Ocean-Blue-Galleries-350976551912594/
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DL Stop 20 - Alyssa Marie Gallery - 300 Beach Drive, #125 - Alyssa Marie specializes in original nautical oil paintings. From waves to ships, pelicans to sharks- if it involves the water, Alyssa is passionate about it. Her connection with the ocean and all of it’s wonders have lead Alyssa into a life of conservation efforts to help reduce the footprint that humans leave on the planet. https://www.facebook.com/alyssamariegallery/

DL Stop 20 - SHAPIRO'S Gallery – 300 Beach Drive NE. - Showcasing the finest in American made blown glass, jewelry, pottery, wooden boxes and sculpture. https://www.facebook.com/shapirogallery

DL Stop 20 - Wyland Galleries Located at St. Petersburg - 400 Beach Drive NE #146 - Known as the "Michelangelo" of marine art, the gallery carries Wyland’s fine art, sculptures, and jewelry as well as the work of over 40 international artists. https://www.facebook.com/WylandSt.Pete

DL Stop 20 - Luis Sottil Studios St Pete - 400 Beach Drive NE, #150. 727.220.1567 – New work by all of their artists have just arrived!! https://www.facebook.com/Luis-Sottil-Studios-St-Pete-1952688778117628/
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Downtown Looper Stop #4
DL Stop 4 - Lynn Merhige Gallery - 216 Fourth Street N - Features local and regional artist friends that have pursued their art and craft for many years. https://www.facebook.com/Lynn-Merhige-Gallery-146904772019134/?fref=ts

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Open for ArtWalk but not on the Trolley Route

St. Pete Women's Collective (Venus) - 244 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N. - DENIM, a new art show celebrating the universal and nostalgic textile. In this multi-sensory exhibit, Venus showcases the work of local and national artists inspired by the history, symbolism and future of denim. Expect a gallery full of denim-inspired art and fashion, open studios, donation bar, and a few creative surprises! Participating DENIM artists include: Ashley Aldous Pangborn, Brianna Gates, Caroline Kuhn, Claire Casper, Dirt Hands, Emily Stone, Ericka Leigh, Joanna Coblentz, Jodi Chemes, Kristi Capone, KT, Lauren Petty, Mitzi Gordon, Nicholas Allen, Old Crow, Olivia Scully, Rachael Marie, Sarah Mandis, Sorella Andersen, August Larson

Choose 4 or 5 to visit this Saturday then come back the next Second Saturday to visit more!