Colleen & staff are amazing! Whether are you looking for beads, some creative classes or fun gifts…read morefrom local artisans, the shop has so much to offer!

Fun bead shop with great classes and amazing bead selection…read more Relaxing and can't wait to go back.

Checked out The Factory in St. Pete and honestly... I'm still not completely sure I understood what…read moreit was supposed to be. It felt like a giant creative warehouse space filled with artists, murals, random installations, events, and people who clearly "got it" more than I did. People online mention "FloridaRAMA" and I was expecting some huge obvious attraction inside the building, but I honestly found the whole setup a little confusing to navigate. I kept wondering where the actual main experience was supposed to begin and where the access point to that was ... That said, I did appreciate that it felt very different from the usual polished Florida tourist scene. It had a raw creative energy to it that made me curious even if I didn't fully understand how to navigate it

The little one had no desire to look at anything here with me. She just kept running through the…read moreplace screaming her happy baby screams. Really wish I could have stopped more and take more of it in. It looked like a cool space. 24.12.2024

I love going to Florida Craft Art for gifts for friends and family. They are a great place to find…read moreunique items that are priced right.

This store has amazing art by very talented crafters, no junk. Lots of glass, ceramics, and…read moreartwork. There seems to be exhibits each time I come, and today there were Buddhist monks actively at their art of sandwork. It was absolutely beautiful, and watching them meticulously apply the colored sand into this vibrant design Mandalay design was amazing, such patience!

I found this gallery when looking for things to do in St. Pete on Yelp, of course. There is just so…read moremuch down there that using social media is almost a must or you'll miss a lot. I stopped in after having lunch to take a look around and it is super cool with some really great pieces. Some that were super unique and fun. I was greeted right away and then was given space to look around and take pictures. I kinda forgot that I was in a gallery and not a museum because honestly some of the pieces could be in one. I asked about dimensions on one piece or a series of three pieces and then was given the price and a card with their information if I had any additional questions once I went home to check my space size.

Such a cool place to stop and look around. The guys behind the desk was super friendly and…read moreinformative. I should have joined the mailing list for events that they will hopefully have soon!

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.

Beautiful blue chip collection. Had Banksy, amongst others. We browsed multiple sculptures and…read moreartwork. Low pressure sales, very attentive to requests, looked up dates and the supply side for actual delivery. Everything you can expect from a vacation spot like Tampa Bay.

WOAH!!! Just Woah!! When i heard a gallery was having a Peter Max exhibition i was already down!…read moreRain or shine i was gonna go! Beautiful young lady at the entrance catalog my reservation, which i was later told you don't really need it. They are doing one more day tomorrow from 1pm to 3pm, im definitely going to bring my mother in. Their collection was huge n beautiful. They had all the paintings im used to seeing from him n then many more of the ones i never seen. They have a new "to us" section of his collection of pop art posters. Just groovy n gorgeous colors, that bring the still images into another realm of perspective beauty. I really wanted to walk out with a few but im no where near the bank needed to do that lol. But i have gone full wild n walked out of auctions with his work before. To those that don't know? In most art auctions there's FREE booze. And this girl right here has gotten very very very VERY! "INSPIRED". I was speaking to one of the nice ladies in the show room about the last time i got "inspired" i won 3 guessing, matching n hidden treasure games in that Art auction. So i had 3 bottles of champagne with me n they went WOOOSH! Disappeared, like an act of magic. All I remember is that im the proud owner of 8 paintings. Lol among them was Petter Max and another gentleman i love. They invited me for another night of crazy Jez but although i did go I didn't add to that collection. Do i regret it? The first one no the second night? Yes omg YES!! I saw 5 of the paintings offered to me at the time weren't over the 5k mark. I saw them in this gallery over 15k ouch! I wanted to cry but a las Jez D Wild will one day find herself in another one of these auctions. Back at the gallery; I loved the displays n how they setup the art Exhibit. They had a charming greeter n one of the main most seen paintings dead center. Lady liberty. I love what he did in order to get the fund needed to save the Statue. It's what made me love his art more. Towards the left they had their painting framing counters, consultations n my favorite part, the Bar! Lol i only had a cup of wine to spice up my "inspiration" lol oh it work beautifully! I seriously felt the vibe with the groovy music playing and the beautiful art. I saw the ones i own at x2-x3 times what i payed for my collection. I fought temptation head on! I seriously wanted to walk away with 3 but even with the 12 month pay plan it would hurt my shenanigans money. Another time it's the best advice i got for myself. I think i would've walked out with a print or poster if they had it for sale. I didn't see them n my anemia was kicking my butt so I forgot to ask. I really loved my visit. The staff is kind and professional. Well verse in the craft n if u checkin through the app they give you a voucher for a free consultation on framing your art to. I would definitely come back for future exhibitions. The smell of oils n thinners really made me miss my days as a student of the arts. I think its time for me to return to my craft. Thank you so much for waking my muse up. Blessings to everybody n have a wonderful night!