Louis Armstrong’s Secret Daughter, PAVA Member Show, Women’s History Month Show: Art News

TAMPA BAY, FL — If you're looking for a creative spark or want to support the local arts, here's the latest news and events from the Tampa Bay area's vibrant arts scene.

$6 Million Expansion Planned At Polk Museum Of Art

The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College will implement plans for a $6 million expansion and renovation project of the Museum

PAVA's Annual Members Exhibit To Open Wednesday In Dunedin

PAVA's (Professional Association of Visual Artists) much-anticipated 2022 Annual Members' Awards Exhibit returns through Friday, April 1 at PAVA's home base, The Cool Art Shop, at 1240 County Road 1, Dunedin.

• Also read: Young Pinellas Student Artists Earn Awards, Accolades From PAVA

Exceptional Women Showcased At Gulfport's McMahon Gallery

Since its debut in 2019, Brenda McMahon Gallery has been a continual source of creative inspiration and artistic education in the arts-loving community of Gulfport. In honor of Women's History Month in March, the gallery continues to inspire with "Exceptional Women," an eye-catching collection of portraits by oil painter and March's Artist of the Month, Michel Demetria Tsouris.

Theatre Camp For Kids Through American Stage, Summer 2022

If there's a budding performer in your household, American Stage Education has recently opened its summer camp enrollment for kids and teenagers.

Artist To Discuss Making Wearable Inlaid Jewelry In Dunedin

Artist Caitlin Albritton will host a virtual presentation titled, "Rock On: Making Wearable Inlays with Caitlin Albritton," Tuesday, March 8 at noon at the Dunedin Fine Art Center's Coffee and Conversation series.

Louis Armstrong's Secret Daughter Tells Her Family Story In Film

For most of her life, Sarasota resident Sharon Preston-Folta kept a substantial secret from the world — iconic jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong was her father. Now, she reclaims her life's story — and her family legacy — through the documentary "Little Satchmo.”

'Language Of Light' By Suzanne Williamson On Display At FMoPA

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is hosting the works of landscape artist Suzanne Williamson in an exhibit titled "The Language of Light," on display in the Community Gallery through April 3.

Florida Studio Theater To Expand In Downtown Sarasota

After 49 years, Florida Studio Theatre will expand its downtown Sarasota footprint with a new 11-story building.