Galleria
My Favorite Art Place,
1750 N. Hercules Ave., Clearwater,
(727) 726-7411. This is the former Menaul
Fine Art Studio and Gallery founded by
arts advocate Jerri Menaul and her late
husband, abstract surrealist Scott Menaul.
The shop is recognized for artists rotating
through the gallery’s exhibition space.
Also available is custom framing, photo
restoration, fine art printing and custom
size, custom color art.
SwARTz Gallery,
5609 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park,
(727) 421-0553 by appointment.
Clayton Swartz exhibits and sells his own
indoor and outdoor metal sculptures,
mixed media pieces and works by other
artists from various fields at his gallery.
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MUSEUMS
Chihuly Collection,
720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4527. The Chihuly Collection is
a stunning, intimate showcase of worldrenowned
artist Dale Chihuly’s installations.
Over 11,000 square feet is dedicated to
showcasing each installation from the Ruby
Red Icicle Chandelier, Float Boat, Mille Fiori to
the Sunset Persian Wall. Guests will also enjoy
access to rotating exhibitions by glass artists
from around the world.
Clearwater Historical Society Museum
& Cultural Center,
610 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater,
(727) 754-8019. This volunteer-manned
treasure trove of permanent and rotating
collections of artifacts and displays is
housed in the converted 1906 former
South Ward School.
Dunedin History Museum,
349 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 736-1176.
Named Florida’s number one mediumsized
museum by the State, this treasure
trove of local artifacts, traveling exhibits
and train memorabilia is located in
Dunedin’s vintage railroad station.
Their historic Andrews Memorial Chapel
in Dunedin’s Hammock Park is available
for christenings, weddings, funerals
and other special events by calling
(727) 271-9673.
Florida CraftArt,
501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 821-7391. Fine craft art is presented
in a 2,500-square-foot retail gallery and
adjacent Exhibition Gallery that features
curated exhibitions and programming.
Artists’ studios and a meeting room for
lectures are on the second floor.
Florida Holocaust Museum,
55 Fifth St. S., St. Petersburg,
(727) 820-0100. A permanent collection
of photographs, testimonies and historical
artifacts, plus changing exhibits of art
and photography are on exhibit, all
relating to various aspects of
the Holocaust.
Henry B. Plant Museum,
401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa,
(813) 254-1891. Experience the grandeur
of a winter railroad resort that opened in
1891 as the Tampa Bay Hotel and is now a
National Historic Landmark. Stroll the grand
hallway and enjoy rooms filled with original
Hotel furnishings from Europe. Realize the
elegance of the Victorian lifestyle as a tourist
in turn-of-the-century Florida.
Imagine Museum,
1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 300-1700. This museum is devoted
to glass as a medium of sculpture. Its
permanent collection is on public view
on two floors of its building and includes
American glass works from the early 1960s
to the contemporary movement.
The James Museum of Western
and Wildlife Art,
150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 892-4200. Be transported through
the rich and diverse heritage of the American
West. The James Museum’s more than 400
works of art evoke the spirit of a wide-open
frontier and the beauty of life in the wild.
The Museum of the American Arts
and Crafts Movement,
355 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 943-9900. Coming soon! This new
museum features an extensive collection of
furniture, pottery, tile, metalwork, lighting,
photography and other decorative arts from
the American Arts and Crafts movement
of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Designed by Tampa architect Alberto
Alfonso, the incredible five-story building
combines beautiful architectural elements
with period art, light fixtures, windows,
fireplaces and more.
Museum of Fine Arts (MFA),
255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2667. Featuring diverse traveling
exhibits in addition to its permanent
collection, this internationally recognized
museum is an architectural gem located on
St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront.
Tampa Bay Automobile Museum,
3301 Gateway Centre Blvd., Pinellas Park,
(727) 579-8226. A unique collection that
includes front-wheel drive and rear-engine
cars from the 1920s-1930s. Featured
automobiles include the replica of the 1770
Fardier de Cugnot, the first self-propelled
vehicle; Tracta; Citroen; Panhard and Voisin
(France); Tatra and Aero (Czech); DKW and
Mercedes (Germany); Willys Knight and
Ruxton (USA).
Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum,
100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs,
(727) 937-0686. This museum, located
on Spring Bayou in Craig Park,
explains how the dynamic interaction
of environment and culture created this
historic city. The History Wing traces the
development of Tarpon Springs from
prehistoric people to World War II.