Art Walks PINELLAS ARTS VILLAGE THE ST. PETERSBURG OPERA COMPANY Dozens of galleries and artist studios, as well as world‑class performance venues, add to the vibrance of St . Pete/Clearwater’s art scene . The monthly Second Saturday Artwalk in St . Pete is the area’s largest and the ideal way to visit a multitude of galleries and visit award‑winning artists in their studios . View works of public art with a monthly tour guided by the Clearwater Arts Alliance . Bimonthly artwalks happen in Gulfport's Historic Waterfront Arts District . Art Festivals St . Pete/Clearwater’s beautiful weather is the perfect backdrop for outdoor art festivals . For more info, go to VisitSPC.com/Events. ST. PETERSBURG FINE ART FESTIVAL ST . PETE, STRAUB PARK, LATE WINTER MOREAN GLASS STUDIO AND HOT SHOP SAFETY HARBOR ART AND MUSIC CENTER Showcases works in paintings, photography, sculpture and more. comedians. New waterfront outdoor venue The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park brings national acts and is home to the Clearwater Jazz Holiday . The St. Petersburg Opera Company brings works by all the great composers to The Palladium Theater , the downtown St. Pete venue that also offers jazz concerts, dance performances and more. by the café to one of the surrounding parks. The Canyon Café, The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art . Anchored by a historical wooden bar, the café offers Southwestern fare like nachos and tacos or salads, soups, and handhelds. A full espresso bar serves specialty drinks and cold brews, while a daily happy hour includes $5 beer and wine options. Arts Café, Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement . Take in the majesty of the museum’s grand atrium while enjoying hearty sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads, and soups. Baked goods run the gamut from sweet to savory. Cocktails are a unique addition to the robust beer and wine offerings. Perry’s Porch , The St. Petersburg Museum of History . Coming soon, the café is named for early St. Petersburg developer Perry Snell, who envisioned the waterfront full of parks. The menu will focus on fresh and local flavors and historical local craft cocktails. A picnic basket will be available for guests to nosh on while enjoying the St. Pete Pier. TARPON SPRINGS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL ON THE BAYOU TARPON SPRINGS, SPRING One of Florida’s largest art festivals features award-winning artists. BLOOM N CHALKFEST SAFETY HARBOR, SPRING Museum cafés Café Gala , The Dalí Museum . Named for Salvador Dalí's wife Gala, the café offers light Spanish-themed fare. Enjoy tapas, pastries, soups, salads, and sandwiches, coffee and espresso, and beer and wine. Guests can dine inside in the museum’s lobby or outside on the scenic Avant-Garden patio. Café Clementine , The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg . The locally owned artisanal bakery and eatery serves dishes and pastries inspired by the seasons, made with many organic and locally sourced ingredients. Dishes include sandwiches, soups and salads, and coffee, cold brew, and organic teas are served. Eat inside or outside overlooking Tampa Bay, or take a picnic prepared The sidewalks come to life with artists’ colorful creations. MAINSAIL ART FESTIVAL ST . PETE, SPRING For more than 47 years, award-winning fine art and fine craft artists show along the waterfront. ART HARVEST DUNEDIN, FALL Features hundreds of artists in multiple mediums and a Children’s Pavilion. CRAFT ART FESTIVAL ST . PETE, FALL Focuses on fine craft artists and artist demonstrations. VISITSPC .COM 63
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