GALLERIES
Art Smart Coffee Walkup,
1275 Bayshore Blvd. (Alt. 19),
Dunedin, (813) 205-7580. Mario Gutierrez
brings you a thrilling eclectic plethora of
affordable 20th Century oil paintings,
sculptures and pottery. Find that original
seascape, cityscape, botanical or still life,
in whatever style you fancy: realism,
abstract, cubism, impressionism and
more. And, by the way, if you love
espresso, a barista will serve you
a latte you will not forget.
Beverly Barris Studio,
1406 Memory Lane, Lutz,
(813) 966-1246. This gallery features
the art of Beverly Barris and is open
by appointment only. Beverly is known
for her portraits, landscapes, wall
sculptures, murals, and faux finishing.
She works primarily by commission
and is available for free home
consultations.
Christopher M. Still
Studio of Fine Painting,
324 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs,
(727) 942-1846. Award-winning artist
Christopher M. Still’s studio/gallery is
open by appointment.
Clay and Paper
Gallery of Art,
362 Main St., Dunedin (on the
west side of the Pinellas Trail),
(727) 736-0934. Artists Barbara Melby-
Burhans and Ira Jon Burhans’ gallery
is dedicated to artwork handmade in
Florida and throughout the USA. Here,
you can find Ira’s aesthetically curved
and textured functional stoneware
pottery, Barbara’s cast paper wall
sculptures, handmade tile mosaics,
garden art and photos, plus jewelry,
glass and metal pieces, furniture,
paintings and more that have been
created by over 75 other artists.
Duncan McClellan
Glass Studio & Gallery,
2342 Emerson Ave., S., St. Petersburg,
(813) 760-6600. Exhibitions in this new
gallery include works by internationally
recognized glass artist Duncan McClellan,
as well as by Stephen Pon and John Brekke.
Open by appointment.
Dunedin Fine Art Center,
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 298-3322. The works of many
talented local artists, changing gallery
exhibits, a hands-on children's art museum
and a well-stocked gift shop can be found
at this ever-expanding art center.
Eric Lang Peterson,
St. Petersburg, (727) 415-2464.
Contact Eric for certified appraisals of
your antiques and fine art for estates,
hurricane and other insurance claims,
as well as charitable donations.
By appointment, please.
Florida Craftsmen,
501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 821-7391. Florida Craftsmen is
the leading resource for Florida fine
crafts, featuring the largest collection
of fine crafts by Florida artists who
work in clay, glass, jewelry, metal,
fiber and wood. Their gallery also
features changing exhibitions of
original work.
From Mayan Hands,
2006 2nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg,
(727) 895-1112. Specializing in one-of-a-kind
Mayan folk art, textiles and handicrafts
from living Mayan Indian artists in the
highlands of western Guatemala, this
handmade art includes sculpture, santos,
dance masks, textiles, ceramics and
ceremonial objects. They are open only
on Saturdays or by appointment.
Morean Arts Center,
719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-7872. This is one of Florida’s
premier art experiences with all
new gallery exhibits that include
a new art lounge unlike any other.
Located on the eclectic and artsy
Central Avenue and operating three
other facilities in the city, the Morean
is the creative and arts hub of
St. Petersburg.
Syd Entel Galleries
/Susan Benjamin Glass, etc.,
247 Main St., Safety Harbor,
(727) 725-1808. This art gallery features
an outstanding collection of sculptural
glass by both established and emerging
artists, including works by Steven Maslach,
Duncan McClellan, James Nowak,
Christopher Ries, Brian Brenno,
Michael Cohn/Molly Stone.
MUSEUMS
American Victory Ship
Mariners Memorial Museum,
705 Channelside Dr., Tampa,
(813) 228-8766. The world-class
SS American Victory was built in 1945.
It served in World War II, as well as the
Korean and Vietnam Wars. Aboard the
American Victory Ship, visitors can
experience a fully-functioning 1940s-era
steamship and enjoy an unforgettable
voyage of discovery and relive history
by visiting cavernous three-level cargo
holds, radio and gyro rooms, a hospital
and other parts of the ship.
Appleton Museum of Art,
4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala,
(352) 291-4455. This vibrant cultural
center in the heart of Central Florida
offers one of the finest collections in the
Southeast of European, American and
Contemporary art, plus Asian, African,
Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts.
Throughout the year, the museum also
presents a series of temporary exhibitions,
lectures, films, workshops, concerts
and school programs.
Galleria
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