The Factory St. Pete

03/07/2022

In 1977 earth sent a spacecraft into the abyss of outer space, that played a record containing sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth.

In the late 90's intergalactic robots from a far away world sent a radio transmission to earth in response.

At first, this transmission fell upon the ears of a few DJ's in south London- who turned it into a genre of electronic dance music most commonly known as "Dub Step."

In 2012 Artist Zulu Painter decoded the message just months before earth's imminent destruction.

The message was clear; that the people of earth must hold an epic art show and dance party to honor the superior robot race.

In 2012 Zulu painter teamed up with Aurailieus Artist and Jason Bromley to hold such an event, and the earth was spared.

Come celebrate The ninth anniversary of this cataclysmic event and rejoice in the exchange of human and robot culture at the ninth ever, mostly annual, St. Pete robot exchange!

Costumes are highly encouraged. Bring your robotic creations to exchange with others.

03/04/2022

Set your reminder: 2nd Saturday ART WALK is BACK on March 12.

Get your fix of pretty things, support local artists, and get a little sunshine while you're at it 🌞

Stroll through The Factory to check out our STELLAR ✨ local lineup.

#warehousedistrict #stpete #stpetemurals

03/04/2022

Come see @lucky_leroy_4u for the UNDO Whiteness De-Installation Sale March 5th 1-5pm!

Individual Elements priced $10 -$500.

#thefactorystpete #stpeteartwalk #downtownstpete

03/01/2022

BLACK.
IS.
BEAUTIFUL.
🤩

Come celebrate the final days of this incredible exhibit. Closing reception is THURSDAY NIGHT, 6-9PM

Open mic🎤
African drumming 🪘
Incredible art 🖼

And don’t let the end of the exhibit fool you. Black is ALWAYS beautiful

02/24/2022

The [MOMENTUM] has shifted. It’s dangerous, chaotic, and beautiful all at once. (and it’s shifting wether you want it to or not.)

Littlebull_4u presents [MOMENTUM] SS22 here at The Factory!

A night of art, fashion, and dancing that will keep gaining speed, traction, and individuality with each passing hour. That’s the power of [MOMENTUM].

Join us on 2.26.22
Doors open @ 9 pm
Show starts @10 pm
Dancing goes on until 1 am (at The Factory at least 😉)

[MOMENTUM] Features fellow artists + makers such as:

@femmekeanu
@whatbutts
@ladydaisychains
@alandwolfe
@skilhaus
@hodge.shoots
@em.koh
@alexisdeaneogg
@kylestrangelove
@thetampanianvintagejungle
@god_69_
@thefactorystpete
@_juanchamorro 

🎥 : @skilhaus @_juanchamorro
Model: @ayyyramona
Outfit: designed, cut and sewn by @littlebull_  for @littlebull_4u

#fashiondesign #ss22 #cutandsew #fashionphotography #littlebull4u #lb4u #fashionweek #fashionshow #momentum #tampafashion #stpete #workwear #imadeyourclothes #makersofinstagram #streetwear #handmade #shoplocal

02/23/2022

Join us at The Factory for a fashion show experience unlike any other by our very own studio artist LittleBull_4u! ✨

[MOMENTUM] SS22 is this Saturday, Feb 26th from 9pm - 1am, there'll be art installations, a fashion show, DJ, and a full bar. VIP is SOLD OUT but seated and general admission tickets are still available here:
➡️ https://littlebull4u.com/collections/momentum-ss22-fashion-show ⬅️

"Allow yourself to ride the [MOMENTUM]"🔥

02/20/2022

@realblackcoffee + @thefactorystpete = an unforgettable night...
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Love , Light and 🔥🎵🎶
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Thank you to everyone who made this such a special experience. @realblackcoffee @dor_oneofus ❤️
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Be on the lookout for more cool 😎events at THE FACTORY!!

02/17/2022

International star DJ Black Coffee coming to St. Pete with show at The Factory - I Love the Burg

International star DJ Black Coffee coming to St. Pete with show at The Factory - I Love the Burg

The star from South Africa is stopping in the states for a one-of-a-kind show at The Factory St. Pete on Friday, February 18th.

02/16/2022

It's time for your Friday line up reveal! Drum roll please! 🥁

@calussaofc @yanabutterflyeffect and @yosmusik are here to set the tone before @realblackcoffee steps out on that stage under the stars on Friday night.

WARNING! WARNING!

We are at a limited amount of tickets and they’re running out with each day that goes by! 😧

Reach out to @oneofusevents to get your tickets while you still can!

02/12/2022

Last night was incredible!

Thank you to the chamber for being HERE with us at The Factory and putting on an event that will not be forgotten! 🙏🏭

Special thank you to everyone who came out to join us last night!

P.S. - There’s more where that came from 😉

02/11/2022

📢SAVE THE DATE!📢
February 12th!

Second Saturday’s at The Factory are back!

It’s time for a story!! 📚Come out to the “library” stage to listen to some great stories 🤫

Courtesy of the Old Story Tellers of Tampa Bay! Mask up & pop out from 5:30-7:30pm

It’s time to get this Library jumping!

02/10/2022

Second Saturday is here and it’s about to blow your mind and our speakers 🤯

In honor of our Black IS Beautiful exhibit grand opening we’re coming at you LIVE IN THE SHED with fresh beats served up by the one and only @irocthedon 🎶

Mask up 😷 & come out to this dope event and show some love and support to the history of this neighborhood!

#BlackISBeautiful

February 12 5:30pm - 7:00pm

01/28/2022

⭐⭐ February ArtWalk is Happening Soon!⭐⭐
And We have a little something special for the February ArtWalk! Come celebrate Black History Month with The Factory St. Pete and our wonderful Artists!

Come Check out our Resident Artists displaying their newest Artworks:
The Nature of Fire
Grounded Gallery
Lucky Leroy
Abstract Poet
Beauties in a Bottle
F Squared Ceramics
LittleBull_4U
Richard Randall
Maddie Gotshall
The Tampa Bay Sewcial Club
Patricia Tierney-Moses
Nancy Koch Photogrophy
Gios Typos
And more!!!!

The "Black is Beautiful" Exhibit will be on display in The Factory Gallery in Building 5.

DaddyKool Records, Sunshine State Goods St. Pete, and Fairgrounds will also be open! Check out the Fairground's new Hurricane Entrance!

Keep St. Pete Lit will be in the WORD Garden with a Live Poetry Open Mic Night from 7-9pm.

A Live DJ will be dropping sets in the Shed!

Come check out newly revealed Factory Spaces, & great expansions of the Studios in Building 4!!

We hope to see you all there!
#thefactorystpete #thefactory2022 #thefactory #factoryartists #factoryevents #secondsaturday #artwalk #secondsaturdayartwalk

01/27/2022

Reposted from @bowlzandbunz
⭐⭐COME GET IT⭐⭐

Today, Thursday, January 27th 2022
Bowlz and Bunz will be at The Factory St. Pete from 11:00a- 2:00p

Eat up! 💃🏽 You know we will be!

#thefactorystpete #thefactory2022 #thefactory #factoryevents

01/26/2022

Ladies and gentlemen,
We are stocked to announce that the Factory in collaboration with "One of Us" will be hosting the Black Coffee show on Feb. 18th for the first time ever in Tampa Bay.

The event will be a combination of the indoor space for art installments, a covered outdoor area, and an outdoor dance floor and stage.

For more information and tickets, please visit @oneofusevents

#thefactorystpete #thefactory2022 #thefactory

01/25/2022

⭐⭐ WELCOME MADIE⭐⭐

Do you all remember the Giveaway we did a while back?
Well here is our winner: @madieartistry
Set up at her Free Artist Desk at The Factory St. Pete!

Can't wait to see what Art she creates in her new space!

#thefactorystpete #thefactory2022 #thefactory #factoryartists #thefactoryart #factoryfam

01/22/2022

Reposted from @daddykoolrecords
The wait is over, mark your calendars ✍🏼……

We are kickin’ off the new year with our first live event hosted outside in the ‘Shed’ at The Factory St. Pete 🤘🏼

🗓February 5th, 2022

📍Daddy Kool Records

▫️This is a FREE event
▫️Three bands: Kerry Courtney Music, Freelance Americana, and The real eyelid cinema
▫️Music from 8pm-11pm
▫️Food truck

We cannot contain our excitement for this fun filled day! Hope to see you all there ✨

01/20/2022

Reflecting back on some of the events and gatherings we've had here at The Factory!

From Fashion Shows, Concerts and Performances, Markets, and more. We have hosted all sorts of events, and we are excited for more to come!

Interested in having your event at The Factory St. Pete? Send us an email at [email protected]

#thefactorystpete #thefactory2022 #thefactory #factoryevents

01/16/2022

⭐⭐ LUCKY LEROY⭐⭐
@lucky_leroy_4u

One of our studio Artists was in The Tampa Bay Times!🙌🏽🙌🏽

"Thanks Maggie Duffy for writing about me in The Tampa Bay Times and to Martha Ascencio-Rhine for the fun photos!!!"

Congratulations Leroy! You are a legend!🙌🏽
#thefactory2022 #thefactory #thefactorystpete #lookatourartists #factoryartists

01/11/2022

⭐⭐PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ⭐⭐
Reposted by @zulupainter1

"The St Pete Robot Xchg is back!!
It's on again my friends and you are all invited to submit your robot inspired Art!
@aurailieus_artist @jbrom816 and I are determined to make this a blast at the @thefactorystpete

Swipe for more details!"
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PLEASE DO NOT SEND SUBMISSIONS TO THE FACTORY!! ANY SUBMISSIONS OR QUESTIONS CAN BE SENT TO:
[email protected]

#liveamplified

01/07/2022

⭐⭐January ArtWalk is TOMORROW! ⭐⭐
Can you believe it is 2022! Celebrate the New Year with The Factory St. Pete and our wonderful Artists!

Come Check out our Resident Artists displaying their newest Artworks:

Grounded Gallery
Lucky Leroy
Abstract Poet
Beauties in a Bottle
F Squared Ceramics
LittleBull_4U
The Tampa Bay Sewcial Club
Patricia Tierney-Moses
Nancy Koch Photogrophy
Gios Typos
And more!!!!

DaddyKool Records, Sunshine State Goods St. Pete, and Fairgrounds will also be open!

Keep St. Pete Lit will be in the WORD Garden with a Live Poetry Open Mic Night from 7-9pm.

DJ LeLe Beats and Austen van der Bleek will be dropping sets in the Shed! @itslele.art @avbleek

Come check out newly revealed Factory Spaces, & great expansions of the Studios in Building 4!!

We hope to see you all there!

01/07/2022

Celebrate the New Year and check out the Resident Artists displaying their newest Artworks at The Factory St. Pete during ArtWalk on January 8th! stop by from 5-9pm to see the work of The Nature of Fire, Grounded Gallery, Lucky Leroy, Abstract Poet, Beauties in a Bottle, Tommy Bayot, F Squared Ceramics, LittleBull_4U, The Tampa Bay Sewcial Club, Richard Randell, Patricia Tierney-Moses, and Nancy Koch Photogrophy. DaddyKool Records, Sunshine State Goods St. Pete, and Fairgrounds will also be open!

Keep St. Pete Lit will be in the WORD Garden with a Live Poetry Open Mic Night at 7:00p!

Also visit the newly revealed Factory Spaces, & great expansions of the Studios in Building 4!

01/07/2022

⭐⭐ GIOS TYPOS⭐⭐

One of our Artists was connected to Mayor Ken Welch's team, and was asked to create a Poem for the City of St. Pete!
This incredible poem was used during his Inauguration, and was following the pillars of his time in office!

What an amazing opportunity!
Congratulations @gios_typos

#thefactory2022 #thefactory #thefactorystpete

01/05/2022

Reposted @keepstpetelit

"Tomorrow night @thefactorystpete!✨

Keep St. Pete Lit invites you to a monthly book club gathering in collaboration with The Factory St. Pete. (NEW LOCATION)

(*The bookclub meeting will take place in the Library at The Factory St. Pete. The entrance is on Fairfield Ave S. through the double doors within the Ricky Watts mural, which cover the floor and ceiling of the outside of building 3. The building also is the location of Daddy Kool Records and Sunshine State Goods.)

Book lovers will meet the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a pre-selected tome. We ask that participants wear masks while inside the building. Admission $5

The selection for January is Offshore: A Novel by Penelope Fitzgerald

Winner of the Booker Prize.

Description: On the Battersea Reach of the Thames, a mixed bag of the slightly disreputable, the temporarily lost, and the patently eccentric live on houseboats, rising and falling with the great river’s tides. Belonging to neither land nor sea, they cling to one another in a motley yet kindly society. There is Maurice, by occupation a male pr******te, by happenstance a receiver of stolen goods. And Richard, a buttoned-up ex-navy man whose boat dominates the Reach. Then there is Nenna, a faithful but abandoned wife, the diffident mother of two young girls running wild on the waterfront streets.

It is Nenna’s domestic predicament that, as it deepens, draws the relations among this scrubby community together into ever more complex and comic patterns. The result is one of Fitzgerald’s greatest triumphs, a novel the Booker judges deemed “flawless.”

“A marvelous achievement: strong, supple, humane, ripe, generous, and graceful.” —Sunday Times

Wednesday, January 5 (6:30-7:30pm)"