If you thought Gasparilla began and ended with pirates, you’re missing out on other fun events. But you don’t have to miss out on the 39th Annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, held this weekend in downtown Tampa at Franklin Street and Lykes Gaslight Square Park. This outdoor show features a variety of art, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry, wood, watercolor and a bunch of other stuff I don’t have room to mention. They have a Young Artists program, a section for Emerging Artists (including my friend Melissa Fair, who created the image you see here) and many well-known names in the art community. In all, about 300 artists are displaying their work, so it’s a great opportunity to see different styles at one giant event.
You’ll also get to enjoy music and special activities for children. Best of all, it’s totally free. You could go both days trying to see everything and not spend a penny. And it’s nice being able to appreciate works of art and speak to the artists themselves if you have questions or comments. This is a big part of the annual Gasparilla experience (more than 250,000 are expected to attend) so check it out and enjoy the show.
The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts runs from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.gasparilla-arts.com.
You’ll also get to enjoy music and special activities for children. Best of all, it’s totally free. You could go both days trying to see everything and not spend a penny. And it’s nice being able to appreciate works of art and speak to the artists themselves if you have questions or comments. This is a big part of the annual Gasparilla experience (more than 250,000 are expected to attend) so check it out and enjoy the show.
The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts runs from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.gasparilla-arts.com.
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