The gallery is now off Lois on West El Prado and it's a wonderfully curated mix of art and artists…read morefrom glass to sculpture.and paintings. Wonderful colors, techniques and artistry on display including from some of the area's top artists. They also had the best sangria at their opening! The new gallery space is a lovely flowing series of rooms and a side room. Great fung shui. Definitely.one of our area's top galleries and I hope they do well in their new space. Hit an opening if you can, the art and fashion are top notch. And ohhhh.the sangria. :)

Walking in the gallery is so clear and open. The lighting allows for the beautiful array of colors…read morein the paintings to full the room with uplifting auras. Most of the paintings were bold, and rich in bright colors.

Great open gallery space. Fun shows. Bangin' openings with famed SoTa restaurant and Tampa beverage…read morecohosts. Parrrttttyyyy! I didn't even know that South Tampa had an Arts Scene, but here it is in South MacDill kitty corner to the Salvation Army and Beef O'Bradys. Get on their mailing list, follow like their Facebook page, and come check it out. Peeps all stylish, funky, and lovin' it. DJ. They have had a Great White Shark themed LA street art red period dude named Toof (Shark Toof). Cask, Coppertail, and Haven cohosting. Whatup best beers in Tampa, scallops, ahi poke rack of lamb pieces. I Love the Arts!!! They also host group art shows. Brett needs this big red figerglass and automotive UV coated shark for his game room!!! Get it.

Although I'm not a frequent art gallery visitor, I have gone to many due to my best friend being…read moreheavily involved in the art scene in Miami. I had heard some good things about CASS and decided to bring my friend next time she was in town. She was definitely impressed and enjoyed the gallery. The sentence "it would be cool to have this gallery in Miami" (which actually surprised me because she didn't say that about any of the galleries I took her to in Dallas a few years ago).

Beautiful artwork but the salesman was up my ass the whole time I was there. He just couldn't get a…read moreclue that he wasn't wanted around. I kept walking away from him but he just kept tracking me down. I couldn't really enjoy the art work. If I want to but a piece I will come find you.

I had an extremely disappointing experience with Ocean Blue Galleries Winter Park that I feel…read morecompelled to share to prevent others from being misled as I was. I visited the gallery last year while in Orlando and saw a beautiful lion painting (or so I thought). The lion holds deep personal significance for me as my late son's name, Ari, means "lion." Naturally, I was drawn to this piece. The salesperson, Lilli, immediately engaged me, took the artwork into a special dimly lit room, and passionately described the brushstrokes and how they come to life under different lighting. This entire presentation strongly implied that I was looking at an original painting. I didn't purchase it immediately but exchanged numerous emails with the gallery afterward. Twice in my emails, I referred to it as a painting. Not once did they correct me. Instead, they carefully avoided calling it a painting themselves, referring to it only as a "piece." After much deliberation, I purchased it and had it shipped internationally. When it arrived, I was shocked to find that the certificate described it as a limited-edition print, not an original painting. Feeling deceived, I reached out to the gallery, expecting them to take responsibility. Their response? They admitted they saw me calling it a painting in emails but didn't correct me because they "didn't want to offend me." When I requested a refund, they hid behind their 3-day no-refund policy, ignoring the fact that they misled me in the first place. When I pointed out that honesty should be a company policy, the gallery director, Nick, actually said "do truly strive to be honest and upfront with all of our clients". (As if honesty is optional, like a goal you work toward rather than a basic ethical standard.) Let's be real: If you have to "strive" to be honest, you're already admitting dishonesty is part of your business model. The Takeaway: Ocean Blue Galleries engages in misleading sales practices. They deliberately avoid clarifying details to secure sales. They will NOT take accountability once you realize the truth. If you're considering buying from them, triple-check what you're actually getting--because they certainly won't tell you upfront.

I'm giving a little #ThankYouThursday love to USF's student center today. The campus is so well…read moremaintained, the landscaping, the cleaning, it's pretty immaculate. I've spent a lot of time at this student center using the wifi (shameless) and just relaxing in a different environment while accompanying my husband to Moffitt (across the street). I find this student center to be relatively quiet and unused. Hey, I'm not complaining. It's a great place to work, read, grab a snack. The real show stopper to this student center has got to be the outside area. It's got a striking water feature/statue. A lot of seating in and out of the shade, and it's centrally located in relation to the campus. Making it easy to access. Go Knights, Charge On forever and always. But I'm glad you're here USF.

University of South Florida (USF) Marshall Student Center is hosting the student activity. Every…read morenew school year start, the university student society, club, sorority, fraternity, play, sport team, cheerleading squad set up the their table to recruit more member of the club. It is look like student looking for more friend with touch and see the person in real live. An opportunity to know the school better than get lonely. The Marshall center offer many things include the food and dining area, performance art, dance milonga, ball room dancing, club activity, and more. It is fun to keep in tap what going at the center. Japanese Club has an event with Night of Tokyo. It has Japanese Fashion Show, Group Dance, Flower Arrangement, Taekwondo, and free diner of the night to feed all the student who come to enjoy it. It is to show the student how they can be interested in the Japanese club. Marshall Center offer other kind help such as computer, printing, counseling, student leadership buildup, and more. This program is to excel the student to another level. Student activity also gather here. The number of ball room and activity room make this Center alive. It connect all the students.

The Silver Meteor Gallery is a fantastic hidden gem in Ybor. It's a simple black box theater that…read moreshowcases art and exhibitions. It's an intimate and simple venue. Parking is pretty much the grassy area in front of the gallery near the tracks. If you're unfamiliar with the area, it's easy to drive past the turn to the location, but it's easy to get back on track by going around the corner. There's only one bathroom for visitors, so if you're there for a performance, you'll be in line during intermission. They do offer simple beverage and snack selections, too. I look forward to coming back here for other events!

As another reviewer remarked, Silver Meteor is an intimate little hidden gem of a gallery,…read moreshowcasing performance and art just off the main strip in Ybor City. You won't find beach scenes and traditional corporate-friendly art here; instead you'll see some of the more interesting and alternative emerging and established local artists. It's teensy tiny, located in an older house just off the railroad tracks in a less upscale neighborhood .... but it's charming and well curated (and perhaps a bit hipster)-- a throwback to better and more interesting days in the Tampa art scene. It seems to channel some of the spirit of Covivant, Experimental Skeleton and other spaces that have disappeared over the years. As a perfect illustration, it hosted the gorgeous little nutshell of a solo show: "How the Ghost of You Clings" by Kym O'Donnell. That alone earns five stars from me. Two thumbs up!

Pinellas Park is becoming the new arts center in Tampa Bay since St Pete has become so successful,…read morecommercial and expensive. Pinellas Park is the new up and comer and I suggest giving it a try! These studios are full of creative artists, each doing their unique thing! Once a month on the 4th Saturday, they hold a exhibition with two food trucks combined with artistic talent! Life is good with art!

Beautiful Zen-inspired paintings and t-shirts. I am complimented whenever I wear my I AM Loy…read moreshirts. Also great painting workshops and kids' classes. Check her out!

A fantastic place for art classes! Beth Kokol is an experienced and generous teacher with…read moretremendous talent! Her work is gorgeous!

Good spot for art viewing on 4th Fridays. Artists and snacks often included. Yeahhhhhh art!!!…read more The office building's ground floor is quite impressive architecturally with some shafty chandaliers suspended. There are also some vintage photos. I approve. A historical marker is out front. And TECO is across from the Tampa Theater and very near a cariety of eateries on Franklin and beyond..