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.
RedZenArt
St. Petersburg home/studio by appointment,
(727) 445-0555 or (727) 202-8572. Painter
and sculptor Jim Rolston incorporates his
studies of Yin Yang and the teachings of
the Tao into his artwork, as he attempts
to balance texture, line and color.
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.
The museum also presents a series of
exhibitions, lectures, films, workshops
and concerts.
Armed Forces
History Museum,
2050 34th Way North, Largo,
(727) 539-8371. This museum is
dedicated to preserving our military
history and educating the public. It
houses one of the largest collections of
military memorabilia, equipment and
vehicles in the state of Florida.
Chihuly Collection,
400 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4527. This stunning permanent
collection of world-renowned artist
Dale Chihuly’s artwork is in a magnificent
10,000 square-foot setting, designed
specifically for this collection.
David L. Mason
Children’s Art Museum,
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 298-3322. As part of the Dunedin
Fine Art Center, this museum offers
exhibits exploring art and artists.
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