Arts and Culture	Modified: Feb 17, 2012 02:33 PM

Arts Alive 2011 - Free Museum Day

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Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2012 - VENUES TBA

2011 - Participating Locations:

Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum, 2240 9th Ave. S. www.woodsonmuseum.org or 727-323-1104.
♦ Performance at noon by The Royal Theater Boys & Girls Arts Academy's Senior Conservatory student performers.  They will share their gifts and talents in multiple genres/mediums (ie dance, voice, spoken word, musical theater). Their skills extend beyond average - their polished presentation has become one of the most inspiring of its kind.  The Boys & Girls of the Suncoast Royal Theater Senior Conservatory works to bring together some of the most outstanding talent today.

Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S. www.flholocaustmuseum.org or 727-820-0100.
♦ History, Heritage and Hope.
♦ Featured exhibition: Where the Past Meets the Future; The Artwork of Fay Grajower.

Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. N.E. www.fine-arts.org or 727-896-2667.
♦ Featured exhibitions: Story and Symbol, Dutch and Flemish Paintings and Four Portfolios of the Twentienth Century: Archipenko, Gropper, Evans and Doisnueau.
♦ Purchase your advanced tickets for Art On Tap.
♦ Get refreshed at MFA Cafe it will be open, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave. N.E. www.spmoh.org or 727-894-1052. 
♦ Featured exhibition: ARTLINK 2011 & Retrospective.
♦ Art & Soul Artist: Stu Andrews and Josh Sullivan
♦ Meet in front at the entrance of the St. Petersburg Museum of History for a free walking tour at 10 a.m. and noon.

*The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd. www.thedali.org or 727-823-3767. 
*free admission for Pinellas County residents only*
♦ Featured exhibition: Viva la Revelacin!
♦ Dali and Hipstamatic.
♦ Cafe Gala

Great Explorations Children's Museum, 1925 4th St. N. www.greatex.org or 727-821-8992.
♦ Featured exhibition: Art Smart - Find your inner artist
♦ Many interactive displays and The Touch Tunnel Exhibit (a 4' X 4' maze in complete darkness with different textures and inclines) will be open all day.
♦ Original giclee prints by artist Sean Manning on display and availble for purchase. "Support Greatex and enjoy great art"

Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.
♦ Enjoy the Touch Tank Experience.
♦ Fish feedings and ocean science education and marine life exhibits
♦ Discover our fun, interactive Fresh Fish Theater.
♦ Ask about the upcoming Fish Head Ball / FISH-A-Palooza, Be a ROCK STAR!

Morean Arts Center Galleries and Hotshop, 719 Central Ave. www.moreanartscenter.org or 727-822-7872.
♦ Featured Exhibition: The Price is Right: Art for All Members Show 2011.
♦ Let's Create!: 2011 Summer Camp Show.
♦ Salon30
♦ Watch glass blowing in the Hot Shop.
♦ Spice Routes cafe.

Morean Art Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S. www.moreanartcenter.org or 727-821-7162.
♦ Experience clay throwing, pot making and kilns.
♦ Working clay artists and studios.

Creative Clay, 1124 Central Ave. www.creativeclay.org or 727-825-0515.
♦ Featured Exhibition: The Good Folk Show.
♦ Gift Shop

Special events happening on Saturday:

Cakewalk Artists' Co-op, 1114 Central Ave. www.cakewalkcoop.org or 727-825-3700.
♦ Offering a workshop sign-up discount.

Craftsman House Gallery, 2955 Central Ave. www.craftsmanhousegallery.com or 727-323-2787. 
♦ Annual Pot Roast/ Charity Firing & Pottery Sale.  This event provides emergency relief to US craft artists.  Purchase pottery and fill up with complimentary food and beverages.

Florida Craftsmen Gallery, 501 Central Ave. www.floridacraftsmen.net or 727- 821-7391.
♦ Fine contemporary crafts by Florida artists. Offering a gift shop discount: 10% off  with a minimum purchase of $25.00. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. only.

Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater at the Arts Plaza, 400 1st St. S. www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5798.
♦ Offering a variety of free performances throughout the day.
9:30 - 10;00 am - canned music.
10:00 - 11:00 am - Steve Turner - drumming.
11:10 am - 12:10 pm - Tony C. - jazz
12:15 - 1:15 - Suzuki Strings- violin
1:20 - 2:20 -  Tony C. - jazz
2:25 - 3:05 - Dundu Dole -dance

St. Petersburg Preservation Walking Tours, meet in front at the entrance of the St. Petersburg Museum of History for a free walking tour at 10 a.m. and noon. www.stpetepreservation.org 
♦ Tours will last approximately one hour and include a stroll along the waterfront and part of downtown, highlighting the history of our waterfront parks and architectural gems that can be seen throughout the downtown that make our city special.

The Royal Theater Boys and Girls Club Arts Academy will be performing downtown throughout the day. www.royaltheatermidtown.com 
♦ Performance at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum at noon by The Royal Theater Boys & Girls Arts Academy's Senior Conservatory student performers.  They will share their gifts and talents in multiple genres/mediums (ie dance, voice, spoken word, musical theater). Their skills extend beyond average - their polished presentation has become one of the most inspiring of its kind.  The Boys & Girls of the Suncoast Royal Theater Senior Conservatory works to bring together some of the most outstanding talent today.

Continue the artistic experience by visiting galleries throughout the city. Downtown Arts Association store location listing, www.stpetearts.com

  
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Ride the St. Petersburg Trolley Downtown Looper and the
Central Avenue Shuttle routes to most locations, 
25 cents a ride. www.loopertrolley.com

 
Downtown parking map: