Black Art Matters Tampa

04/09/2024

April 12, 5:30-7:30pm
Mingle with the artists whose work is displayed in The Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center during this open art reception.
Join us for an evening of art, refreshments, entertainment, camaraderie, and more.

The “Black Art Matters” art exhibit is about celebrating the peaks and valleys of ALL black lives in the past, the present, and the possibilities of the future.

Additional exhibits on display: “Nature’s Harmony: A Scientific Symphony” by Gina White (thru April 27) “Alive with Still Life” by Fran Failla (thru April 27)
Allen Pettigrew (April 29 thru August 12)
Tampa Day School
Dionne Seevers
Lelo Edel Alvarez
No RSVP is required.

(Event image: “3 Sisters DNA: Ayanna” by Dionne Demetasphere Seevers)

02/27/2024

This art exhibit is about celebrating the peaks and valleys of ALL black lives in the past, the present and the possibilities of the future. Art that explores struggle, tears, laughter, frustration, and hope. Art that depicts the unwavering faith, power and character, the endurance and fearlessness
experienced generation upon generation.

https://carrollwoodcenter.org/gallery-at-the-carrollwood-cultural-center/call-for-artists/

02/27/2024

Call to Artists!!

SHOW THEME: Black Art Matters - This art exhibit is about celebrating the peaks and valleys of ALL black lives in the past, the present and the possibilities of the future. Art that explores struggle, tears, laughter, frustration, and hope. Art that depicts the unwavering faith, power and character, the endurance and fearlessness experienced generation upon generation. Art that conveys depth, provokes discussion, and even makes people uncomfortable.

Regardless of if it’s portraying the Harlem Renaissance, dismantling the stigma in today’s workplace or even how to safely raise a black child in today’s society. We want to convey as much of it as we can, provided there is no blatant and overt violence.

Please note this is a family facility so no blatant violence, guns, or nudity. Your artwork must be original. We accept 2D and limited 3D creations including watercolor, acrylic, oil, assemblage, encaustic, mixed media, sculpture, photography, quilts, fiber, abstract,
etc. Open to all living artists within the State of Florida who are 15 years old and older. Link below:

https://carrollwoodcenter.org/gallery-at-the-carrollwood-cultural-center/call-for-artists/

02/12/2024

Call Artists!!
Carrollwood Cultural Center Presents: Black Art Matters, April-May 2024
See Bio for artist’s call link

05/08/2023

One of our members were featured in The Observer News!!

Way to go Mary Dorsett🤩

News Riverview artist recycles trash into art for a purpose by theObserver April 27, 2023 April 27, 2023 By LINDA CHION KENNEY A love of art and concern for the environment drives Mary Dorsett to continue to explore and expand her lifelong passion for the arts. Toward that end, at a luncheon in Rive...

03/07/2023

Now Showing Center Place Brandon for the month of March!
Reception: March 9, 2023, 5:30pm
Center Place Fine Arts & Civic Association
(813) 685-8888
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZpitoTGtZQjpPrEK9?g_st=ic

02/10/2023

Carrollwood Cultural Center Jazz Exhibit, February-March 2023
4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618

Some of our BAM Tampa members have artwork displaying at CCC!
Art Reception: February 10, 2023
Artists: Mario Ferdinand, Gwendolyn Aqui-Brooks, Mary Dorsett, Bernard Brooks, Dionne Seevers, Stephanie Jackson, and Shamariah Gray

02/03/2023

BAM Tampa is now showing at Coffee Speaks N Tea Talks for Black History Month! Stay tuned for future updates!

Coffee Speaks N Tea Talks
(813) 528-8863
19651 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647

02/02/2023

02/02/2023

BAM Tampa is now showing at The Portico until the end of March! The Portico is open from 9-5, Monday-Friday and also Sunday during worship and community meal.

It is also a great place to have lunch!
The Portico Cafe
(813) 222-2233
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QaBeFbWFE7qBTTrz9?g_st=ic