January 18-March 2, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, January 18th 5:30-8:30pm

Your eyes widen and the pace of your heart quickens….something about the artwork in front of you speaks to you in a way few other pieces do. The desire to be able to experience this piece every day is overwhelming …that’s how collecting begins.

“COLLECTIONS: Celebrating the Art of Craft” features selected pieces from artwork of over 15 collectors. It showcases the work of current and past craft artisans of note including Christina Federighi, Sang Roberson, Grady Kimsey, Robert Hodgell and many others.

Artists represented in this exhibition:

Alan Johnson, Bede Clark, Bob Kopek, Bonnie Seaman, Charles Brown,Charles Parkhill, Charlie Parker, Christina Federighi, Chuck Boux, Cynthia Wynn, David Bewley, David McKirdy, Duncan McClellan, Ed Ross, Elsa Freund, Grady Kimsey, Harvey Sadow, Jack King, James Bassham, Jean Yao, John Tilton, Judith Powers, Kathleen Wilcox, Kristen Holeman, Larry Hasiak, Laura Bryant, Lloyd Jones, Lynn Mayne, Maria Britto, Marlene Glickman, Mary Klein, Matt Schaffer, Matthew Steckley, McKenzie Smith, Michael Mick, Owen Pach, Paul Eppling, Phil Parker, Rob Giordano, Robert Hodgell, Rocky Bridges, Roddy Reed, Russ Gustafson Hilton, Salibouttavong Sisaleumsak, Sally Broadwell, Sang Roberson, Susan Livingston, Susan Shapiro, Tim Ludwig, Tom McCarthy, Tom Turner, Vincent Sanson, Yasuku Nakamuri

March 15-April 6, 2013
Opening Reception: Friday, March 15 5:30-8:30pm

A celebration of the life and work of artist Dodie O’Keefe, a painter, designer, illustrator, and stylist who worked in just about every media. Paintings, jewelry, and wonderfully embellished textiles will be featured.

This exhibition celebrates the life and work of Dodie O’Keefe. Dodie wasn’t simply an artist (there was nothing simple about her), she was a walking work of art. Her sense of style, color and design were evident in everything she did (and wore!). So many of her artist friends and acquaintances benefited from her generosity of spirit and ideas. Her critical eye was sharp and insightful and she wasn’t shy about voicing her opinions. If she liked you and/or your work, she was on the lookout for you– Thinking of other artists you would like, people you should know, opportunities you should know about.

Artist: Helene Bess

It’s THE place to shop for all your holiday gifts! From beautiful ceramic bowls, hand woven scarves, jewelry for every outfit, ornaments made by hand by Florida artists….there’s something for everyone on your list. Of course, it’s difficult to make it out of the gallery without a few things on the list for YOU!

Join us for the festive opening reception on Friday, November 2nd from 5:30-8:30 and be the first to see all the fun creations.

Holiday Hours:

Monday-Saturday 10-5:30
Sundays from November 25th through December 23 from noon-4pm
December 24th and 31st – 10-4

1. Silent Auction for the Octopus, the Lionfish and/or the Large Grouper

Bidding for these 3 pieces is currently underway. If you would like to submit a bid, call 727-821-7391 or email gallery@floridacraftsmen.net with your bid. You must include your name, phone number, email and 3 initials you would like to use for your bid. Initial bid is set and you may bid in increments of $5. The bidding ends exactly at 5pm on Friday, August 31st , pickup on or after Saturday, Sept. 1st.

Watch this site for updated bids!

Octopus                                                  Lionfish                                                                 Grouper
Opening Bid: $20                                  Opening Bid: $20                                                 Opening Bid: $20

JCW bid $50                                           MJK bid $25                                                          JHJ bid $100
8/4/12 3:08 p.m.                                    8/10/12 10am                                                        8/10/12  7pm

JHJ bid $100                                           JHJ bid $100                                                       MVW bid $500
8/10/12 7pm                                            8/10/12 7pm                                                        8/17/12 4:55 pm

JCW bid $150                                         MVW bid $500
8/14/12 2:43 pm                                   8/17/12 4:55 pm

MVW bid $500
8/17/12 4:55 pm

2. Purchasing all other pieces of the Reef
Pieces of the reef will be sold individually for $3-$8 each. The sale will be from 2-5:30pm on Saturday, September 1st and Tuesday and Wednesday, September 4 & 5 from 10-5:30 only.

The St. Petersburg Crochet Coral Reef opened on June 8th, 2012 and will be exhibiting till September 1st, 2012.  Experience the magic of flotillas of jellyfish overhead, a bleached reef, large healthy reefs with starfish, shrimp, fish and lots of surprising critters. Watch out for eels, rays and a huge octopus. Explore the grotto and play in the touch tank. A real salt water tank has live coral, fish, starfish and crabs and you can guess how many starfish are on the reef!