It takes courage to be your authentic self.

Since my arrival at the Morean, I’ve been talking with a lot of folks and thinking a lot about what makes the Morean unique. First and foremost, we are about making art. And while mastering technical skill is important, we offer a place and a space to encourage artistic and creative expression. We offer an environment for both aspiring and accomplished artists to find the courage to express their thoughts and ideas.

Thank you for believing in our work. I hope that you will find both the courage and encouragement you need to express your creative self during the holiday season and throughout the new year.

Happy Holidays,
Michael Killoren

Photo by Beth Reynolds

Merry + Bright: 2017 Holiday Show and Sale (On view through December 29)
Annual member show with a buy-local retail focus for the holidays. Purchase a unique item for everyone on your holiday shopping list, including paintings, functional pottery, jewelry, glass, ornaments and arty stocking-stuffers.

One Day Tampa Bay (On view through December 29)
One Day Tampa Bay is a 24-hour community photography project to document the lives and light of St. Pete, Tampa, Clearwater and the towns in between. This is an annual event to create a dynamic and reflective documentation of our cities and its neighborhoods.

Did You Ever See…? Word & Image Arts in Education Partnership (November 1 – April 15, 2018) 
Each year, students are challenged to create works of art based on a theme and to incorporate a written statement within the piece. Limited only by their imaginations, these children’s creations are sometimes hilarious, often heartfelt, and always extraordinary.

Florida Heat: Spectra (Opening reception Saturday, December 9, 5pm-9pm) International Juried Show featuring wood fired works.

Ethan Stern: Inscribing Surfaces; in partnership with the Traver Gallery (On view through January 31 at the Chihuly Collection) Stern describes his work, “Unlike the cut glass vessels of the past, these sculptures are not vessels designed to hold things but containers to hold light.” Stern’s mark making is a deliberate manipulation of light affecting his artwork. A combination of clear cut glass and colored glass sculptures present this exploration of Stern’s interest into mark making and its expression within the form.

Artist Opportunities (Deadlines approaching) Looking to exhibit your work with the Morean Arts Center? Check our website for artist opportunities in future exhibitions.

Photo by Beth Reynolds

Parents Shop/Kids Create (Saturdays: December 2, 9, 16 & 23; Available 10am-3pm) Need some time to shop? Leave your kids with us for a few hours.They’ll participate in art activities in a camp/classroom environment. Safe and Fun! Ages 4 & up

Holiday Break Art Camp for Kids (December Camp: Wednesday-Friday, December 27-29, 2017
January Camp: Wednesday-Friday, January 3-5, 2018; Ages 5-10) Choose between (or register for both) 2 three-day Holiday Break Art Camps for Kids! Children will explore a variety of mediums in both guided and self-guided experiences.

Holiday Break Glass Camp for Teens (2 Three-Day Camps to Choose From: December Camp: Wednesday-Friday, December 27-29, 2017, January Camp: Wednesday-Friday, January 3-5, 2018; Ages 11-16) Choose between 2, three-day Holiday Break Glass Camps for Teens! Explore glassblowing and fused glass through concentrated instruction from our visual arts faculty. Visit the Chihuly Collection. Watch a glassblowing demonstration in our Hot Shop. Try out new ideas, learn the language of glass and explore various processes.

Warhol Portraits Drop-In DIY Workshop (Saturday, December 9, 5:30pm-8:30pm; $15) We will take and print a high contrast black & white photograph of you. You add the colors with provided paint, in a bright, bold, pop-art style. Fun for all ages and great as gifts!

Art Snap! Can’t commit to a six week class or full day workshop? We get it! Art Snap is designed to let you create a work of art in a short amount of time. New offerings added this month! No experience needed. No major commitments. Fun included.

Friday Night Clay at the Morean Center for Clay (Every Friday night, by registration) Come play in clay, including wheel throwing or hand building for two hours of fun! Every Friday night from 7pm-9pm. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Hot Date in the Hot Shop (Dec. 1, Dec. 15, Dec. 29; from 6pm-9pm)  Each couple receives a hands-on experience culminating in one piece of glass (a solid sculpted paperweight or a blown-glass ornament).

Personal Glass Experience at the Hot Shop Watch, learn and participate with your very own personal glass experience in the Hot Shop! Enjoy seasonal favorites like Blow Your Own Glass Ornament offered through December! Please pre-register.

Ladies Night at the Hot Shop (Dec. 8, Dec. 22; from 6pm-9pm)  Enjoy an evening with the girls!

Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, November 28) 
Save the date! It’s not just a day, it’s a movement. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community.

Change of Season Sale at the Morean Center for Clay(Saturday, December 2, from 10am-5pm) On the first Saturday of every month, enjoy a sale featuring all things clay!
Studio members will be displaying pieces at a discounted price including functional pottery, sculptures, décor and much more!
Questions on how you can sponsor one of our events? Please call 727.822.7872 ext. 2120 or email Anna Kuhlman at anna.kuhlman@moreanartscenter.org

Morean Arts Center/ Morean Glass Studio & Hot Shop: 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Chihuly Collection: 720 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Morean Center for Clay: 420 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712