Morean Arts Center

Price:
$80
*$47 materials fee, paid directly to teacher upon the start of class
Imagine a beautiful field of sunflowers on a bright sunny day. That’s the feeling you will get when you create your own Sparkling Glass Sunflower! You will learn how to repurpose upcycled glass by “nipping” it with glass cutters into the shapes you desire. Next, you will build your bold blossom on a 12′ x 12″ cradled wood panel. You may personalize your Sparkling Glass Sunflower by adding small items, such as a piece of costume jewelry, buttons, or other mementos from your personal stash. Your creation will be coated with clear resin to permanently unite everything. The resin requires 24 hours to set, so students may pick up their complete projects on Monday. The final results are worth the wait!
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<img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-300x300.png" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-300x300.png 300w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-150x150.png 150w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-768x768.png 768w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-170x170.png 170w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-400x400.png 400w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-600x600.png 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-100x100.png 100w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square.png 1500w">Laura York – Maker &amp; Joy Seeker“I’ve been a maker since I was four years old. My mom encouraged me to try everything and to invest my time in learning. My curiosity has led me to take countless classes, from collegiate arts to slow stitching, quilt-making, glass collage, decoupage, furniture painting, and anything else I find interesting. Luckily, most creative people are kind-hearted and love to share their talents. That’s the joy my mom knew I would love.”

Local Event: Sparkling Glass Sunflowers! Workshop with Laura York

Pinellas County

St. Pete

Florida

Sparkling Glass Sunflowers! Workshop with Laura...

Price:
$80
*$47 materials fee, paid directly to teacher upon the start of class
Imagine a beautiful field of sunflowers on a...

Sparkling Glass Sunflowers! Workshop with Laura York

Transform a plain cap into a one-of-a-kind wearable artwork in this hands-on creative workshop. Participants will use fabric paint and fabric markers to draw and paint directly onto their caps, turning them into bold, expressive designs. You’ll also have access to hot glue and fabric glue to attach unique materials like jewelry pieces, beads, rhinestones, and fabric craps from recycled clothing.
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This mixed media approach lets you add texture, dimension, and personality to your cap. Weather you love abstract art, detailed illustrations, or fashion-forward embellishments, this class is all about creative freedom.&nbsp;
No art experience is needed, just bring your imagination and a willingness to experiment. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a custom cap that is completely unique to you!
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Jhordyn Innocent is a painter, mural artist, and wearable art designer based in the Tampa Bay area. His work blends abstract expressionism and mixed media, transforming paintings into fashion and functional art. Jhordyn’s artwork has been featured on album covers, murals, and custom wearable pieces, reflecting his passion for bringing art beyond the canvas. Through his workshops, he encourages participants to experiment freely, embrace creativity, and turn everyday items into unique works of art.&nbsp;

Local Event: Wearable Art: Custom Painted Caps with Jhordyn Innocent

Wearable Art: Custom Painted Caps with Jhordyn...

 Transform a plain cap into a one-of-a-kind wearable artwork in this hands-on creative workshop. Participants will use fabric...

Wearable Art: Custom Painted Caps with Jhordyn Innocent

Morean Center for Clay

Get lured to the Morean Center for Clay for “Catch of the Day,” a show by Nina Samuels that is sure to make a splash! This exhibition transforms the gallery into a whimsical fish market where visitors can shop for ceramic artwork inspired by the ocean’s industries. This playful nod to the commodification of nature reflects the ways we assign value to the living world. Revisit the nostalgia of a Florida tchotchke shop that nods at how nature is packaged, priced, and consumed in modern culture.Opening Reception: June 13, 5-9pm (<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nina-samuels-catch-of-the-day-exhibition-opening-tickets-1987091219328?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP Here</a>) On View:&nbsp;June 13 – July 3

Local Event: Nina Samuels: Catch of the Day Ceramic Exhibition Opening

Nina Samuels: Catch of the Day Ceramic...

Get lured to the Morean Center for Clay for “Catch of the Day,” a show by Nina Samuels that is sure to make a splash! This...

Nina Samuels: Catch of the Day Ceramic Exhibition Opening

Online Event:&nbsp;Virtually Meet Fresh Squeezed Emerging Artists + Learn the Story Behind their Works (via Zoom)
Angelina Palmisano’s paintings are a celebration of life’s beautiful and tender moments – a tribute to friends, family, love, and subtle humor, intertwining with the inevitable pain and loss that render the good times so precious. Angelina is an MFA candidate at the University of Central Florida.
Jamie Rodriguez’s immersive installations are inspired by the historical significance of the landscape and the universality of the human condition in relation to environment. There are no found objects in his installations; each element is either carved from insulation foam, cast in wax, plaster or fired clay.

Local Event: Gallery Talk with Angelina Palmisano + Jamie Rodriguez (via Zoom)

Gallery Talk with Angelina Palmisano + Jamie...

Online Event: Virtually Meet Fresh Squeezed Emerging Artists + Learn the Story Behind their Works (via Zoom)
Angelina...

Gallery Talk with Angelina Palmisano + Jamie Rodriguez (via Zoom)

Chihuly Collection

Every Third Thursday 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Price: $25 per person

“Healing Through Sound and Art” is an eight-part series that offers participants an opportunity to learn and rebalance the 7 main chakras, by using sound and art as a tool. With the intentional use of sound and art we offer participants a guided, multi-sensory experience that blends the physiological, mental, and spiritual benefits of sound healing with expressive and meditative art practices. The workshop is designed to help attendees slow down, ground their energy, release stress, and engage with art as a pathway to personal reflection and healing.<img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250914_152111-1-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250914_152111-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250914_152111-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250914_152111-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250914_152111-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250914_152111-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250914_152111-1.jpg 1920w">
Participants are be encouraged to dress comfortably and come prepared for a calming, reflective experience. The workshop is suitable for all levels—no prior experience with meditation, art, or healing practices is required.
Participants will be supplied with their own canvas and drawing and painting tools, which they will take home at the conclusion of the workshop.
*Class will be held At the Chihuly Collection – 720 Central Ave. St. Petersburg&nbsp;

Local Event: Healing Through Sound Art in the Chihuly Garden

Healing Through Sound Art in the Chihuly Garden

Every Third Thursday 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Price: $25 per person

“Healing Through Sound and Art” is an eight-part series that...

Price:
$70
*$57 materials fee, paid directly to teacher upon the start of class
Skill Level:&nbsp;Adventurous ADULT
Modern Urban Barn Quilts!&nbsp;are a fresh update on traditional Americana artwork. You will create a high-quality, 2-foot-square MDO wood panel with rich exterior latex paint, allowing it to be displayed both indoors and outdoors. They are a charming way to add a splash of color to your entryway, garden, she-shed, sewing room, kitchen, or wherever! You will learn how to plan your design and paint clean, crisp shapes like those found on real quilts. We have several patterns available, or you can create your own. Students will have plenty of time to complete their&nbsp;Modern Urban Barn Quilts! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Student Supplies List:&nbsp;Yardstick &amp;/or a&nbsp;CLEAR&nbsp;24-inch+ quilting ruler, and a small portable hairdryer with a&nbsp;COOL&nbsp;setting. Students will select their design with the instructor, Laura York, via email before class. You are encouraged to wear old, comfortable painting clothes &amp;/or a full-length apron. Be prepared to get a little paint on your clothes and have a great day!
<a href="https://39426a.blackbaudhosting.com/39426a/tickets?tab=3&amp;txobjid=69d529f8-19a7-4f7f-98a0-b2c0ac56e114" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here!</a><img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-300x300.png" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-300x300.png 300w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-150x150.png 150w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-768x768.png 768w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-170x170.png 170w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-400x400.png 400w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-600x600.png 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square-100x100.png 100w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Laura-York-Headshot-Square.png 1500w">Teacher Bio:Laura York – Maker &amp; Joy Seeker“I’ve been a maker since I was four years old. My mom encouraged me to try everything and to invest my time in learning. My curiosity has led me to take countless classes, from collegiate arts to slow stitching, quilt-making, glass collage, decoupage, furniture painting, and anything else I find interesting. Fortunately, most creative people are kind-hearted and love to share their talents. That’s the joy my mom knew I would love.”

Local Event: Modern Urban Barn Quilts! with Laura York

Modern Urban Barn Quilts! with Laura York

Price:
$70
*$57 materials fee, paid directly to teacher upon the start of class
Skill Level: Adventurous ADULT
Modern Urban...

Let your creativity flow with shapes and textures in the&nbsp;Hammered Hoops&nbsp;Workshop!
<img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2550-225x300.jpeg" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2550-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2550-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2550-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2550-600x800.jpeg 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2550.jpeg 1440w"><img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2604-279x300.jpeg" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2604-279x300.jpeg 279w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2604-954x1024.jpeg 954w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2604-768x825.jpeg 768w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2604-1430x1536.jpeg 1430w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2604-600x644.jpeg 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2604.jpeg 1788w">
Craft your own hoop earrings by forming sterling silver or gold filled metal wire into shapes like a circle or teardrop—and add stunning hammered textures that make each piece stand out. In this session, you’ll learn hands-on wire shaping and texturing techniques, hoop design basics, and how to finish and polish your piece to create your very own wearable art.
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<img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_1949-225x300.jpeg">My name is MJ. I have been a silversmith since 2015, when I learned the artform at Pikes Peak Community College, where I was also a teacher’s assistant for 2 years. I have been a jeweler in two upscale boutiques, and had success selling my jewelry in stores, at markets, and online. Metalsmithing is my passion, and I love to share the techniques of the craft with others!

Local Event: Hammered Hoops Workshop with MJ Hodges

Hammered Hoops Workshop with MJ Hodges

Let your creativity flow with shapes and textures in the Hammered Hoops Workshop!

Craft your own hoop earrings by forming...

On View: July 11 – September 5 Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. South&nbsp;
Art has long been a powerful medium for storytelling, preserving history, and expressing personal and collective experiences. Ceramics, with its tactile and transformative qualities, provides a unique avenue for artists to shape narratives in a tangible form. This exhibition brings together artists from various backgrounds to create ceramic works telling compelling stories.
Participating Artists:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.taylorrobenaltceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Taylor Robenalt</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mariaalbornoz.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Maria&nbsp; Albornoz</a>,&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bryanwilkerson.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bryan Wilkerson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmarinuzzi55d0.myportfolio.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tammy Marinuzzi</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pavelamromin.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pavel Amromin</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.caseymcdonough.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Casey Mcdonough</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kolhouse.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Robert Kolhouse</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chelseyalbert.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Chelsey Albert</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiffanyleach.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tiffany Leach</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithwallacesmith.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Keith Wallace Smith</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.betsywild.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Betsy Wild</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meghansullivanceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Meghan Sullivan</a>
Project Objectives
1.&nbsp; &nbsp; To foster a community of artists interested in storytelling through ceramics. 2.&nbsp; &nbsp; To create a body of work exploring diverse cultural, personal, and historical narratives. 3.&nbsp; &nbsp;To provide opportunities for skill-sharing, idea developing, and artistic exchange.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4.&nbsp; &nbsp;To showcase the final works to highlight the power of ceramics as a narrative medium.

Local Event: Universal Narratives: A Group Show Presented by Taylor Robenalt

Universal Narratives: A Group Show Presented by...

On View: July 11 – September 5 Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. South 
Art has long been a powerful medium for storytelling,...

Universal Narratives: A Group Show Presented by Taylor Robenalt

Neverne Covington: Into the Mystic
On View: July 11 – September 23
Opening Reception: July 11th, 5pm to 8pm
Continuing a tradition at the Morean, we are proud to present last year’s Margaret Murphy Steward Best of Show winner,&nbsp;Neverne Covington. In addition to a cash prize, the winning artist receives a solo show in our gallery to coincide with the following year’s members show. Neverne is the 14th artist to receive this opportunity.
About Neverne:
Neverne Covington’s drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture explore childhood, language, landscape, memory, and the gothic south. Her work has been exhibited at the Tampa Museum of Art, the Brevard Museum of Art, the State Capital, the Florida Museum for Women Artists in Deland, Florida and various venues throughout Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
​​She recently returned from an artist residency at the VCCA Moulin a Nef in Auvillar, France. Covington was born in Laurelton, New York, grew up in Florida, and attended City &amp; Guilds College in London, England. She graduated from Eckerd College and has maintained her studio in downtown Saint Petersburg for three decades.
Artist Statement:
I use oil paint, oil sticks and wax on canvas to create my work. I start with small intimate studies and expand to larger works, often executing several paintings at the same time. I look for the dialogue as my paintings speak to one another. Using progressive layers and glazes, some transparent, some thick and opaque, each brushstroke or mark becomes the topography of the surface. Each layer informs the next.
Direct observation and immersion in the natural world, informs my work and determines its themes: permanence, impermanence, and transience. My paintings discover the tangible and intangible forces that form matter from which our being and our very nature emerge.
Rhythm, pattern, and repetition dictate my process and the direction each work will take. The viscosity and consistency of the mediums enhance the work as I smear, drag, rub to create volume and form. The oil sticks, paint, and wax, combined with the shimmering transparent glazes, produce depth. The history of painting, and my study of it, informs each mark I make.
Painting makes me pay attention. It entices me into the mystery of nature and the landscape of memory.&nbsp;It is a way of bringing order to the world I know and to the preconscious world of which I know so little. I am fascinated with what came before us, with humankind’s relationship to our living, breathing world. In my work I strive to reveal nature’s known, unknown and unknowable entities. It is my humble hope that audience will respond to these resonances.

Local Event: Opening Night of Neverne Covington: Into the Mystic 

Opening Night of Neverne Covington: Into the...

Neverne Covington: Into the Mystic
On View: July 11 – September 23
Opening Reception: July 11th, 5pm to 8pm
Continuing a...

Opening Night of Neverne Covington: Into the Mystic 

JOYLAND: Benaiah Cusack
On view: July 3 – August 8
Meet the artist/reception: July 11, 5pm to 8pm
Joyland is a state of mind guided by wonder and curiosity through the creative process of art making. Inspired by imaginary coastal spaces, ocean light, rhythmic movement, tropical color, the energy of street art, and a hint of the cosmic, this body of work explores environments that feel both vibrant and introspective. Layered surfaces, fluid forms, and bold color interactions create an atmosphere that moves between dreamscape and memory—places that do not exist, yet feel familiar. The work balances playfulness with reflection, inviting moments of connection, engagement, and emotional escape.
Through Joyland, viewers are invited into a vivid world where imagination, energy and emotion converge—a space that rekindles wonder and joy.
Benaiah Cusack is an abstract landscape and mixed-media painter working in acrylic, ink, graphite, and collage. His practice explores color, gesture, and layered composition, shifting between structure and spontaneity to build surfaces shaped through an intuitive process. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, his work draws from coastal environments, street art and mural culture, atmospheric light, and rhythmic movement, translating fragments of observation into painted works. Through processes of building, obscuring, and reworking, he develops imagery defined by form, flow, and visual rhythm.
Rather than depicting specific locations, Cusack’s paintings move between imagined terrain, instinct, and sensory experience, inviting viewers into immersive spaces shaped by color, radiance, and abstraction.
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Local Event: Meet the artist/reception for JOYLAND: Benaiah Cusack Exhibition

Meet the artist/reception for JOYLAND: Benaiah...

JOYLAND: Benaiah Cusack
On view: July 3 – August 8
Meet the artist/reception: July 11, 5pm to 8pm
Joyland is a state of mind...

Meet the artist/reception for JOYLAND: Benaiah Cusack Exhibition

On view at the Chihuly Collection: July 25 – November 29
Each year at the Chihuly Collection, we highlight the work of artists who create and/or teach at the Morean Glass Studio. The purpose of this exhibition series is to demonstrate that extraordinary glass art is made not only in the Pacific Northwest (where Dale Chihuly is from) but also right here in our backyard.&nbsp; This year’s featured Morean Glass Studio artists, like Chihuly, are inspired by the rhythms and intricacies of the natural world to create meditative work that invites the viewer to pause and reflect.
Originally from Illinois, Matthew Szidik is a demo artist, narrator and instructor at the Morean Glass Studio. He teaches summer camp and intermediate courses as well as flameworking workshops. He holds a BFA from Southern Illinois University. Matthew says his work “transports people out of their everyday routine and into a place of meditation by reigniting their imagination.”
Kimberly Fahey joined the Morean Glass studio a year ago from New Jersey and currently serves as the introductory glassblowing instructor and assistant demonstration artist. She holds a BFA in Photography with a minor in Glass from Jacksonville University. Inspired by sacred geometry and mandalas, her work combines glass and painting to explore meditation, movement and material connection.
Hailing from Massachusetts, Kailey Carleton is a beginning glassblowing instructor and demonstration artist in the Morean Glass Studio. She holds a BFA in Glass from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. About her work, Kailey states, “it explores the relationship between organic growth, memory and transformation…I am drawn to the stillness found in small, often-overlooked moments in nature and seek to evoke that quiet sense of presence within my work.”

Local Event: Pattern and Pause Exhibition: Matthew Szidik, Kailey Carleton and Kimberly Fahey

Pattern and Pause Exhibition: Matthew Szidik,...

On view at the Chihuly Collection: July 25 – November 29
Each year at the Chihuly Collection, we highlight the work of artists...

Pattern and Pause Exhibition: Matthew Szidik, Kailey Carleton and Kimberly Fahey

The Morean Center for Clay invites you to our city-wide search for&nbsp;
St. Pete’s MOST ARTISTIC CUPCAKES!
Saturday, August 29, from12-3pm Morean Center for Clay,&nbsp;420 22nd St. S.
Help us decide the best creative cupcake for the People’s Choice award!&nbsp;
This decadent fundraising event features a variety of submissions categorized by youth/teen, novice, professional and specialty (gluten-free or sugar-free). Sample a dozen different tasty treasures and vote on your favorite flavor. Pre-registered attendees will receive a 12-count box to fill with the mini-cupcakes of their choice and will vote for their favorite flavor to win the People’s Choice award.&nbsp;
<h5>**Reserve your box in advance** </h5>
<h5>Note: We historically sell out and will not have boxes available the day of the event for walk-up purchase.</h5>12-count box: $25 / $20 for Morean Members
Yes! You are welcome to purchase multiple boxes or share a single box per party.Excited to share your legendary cupcake recipe?
Sign up by August 9th!&nbsp;

Local Event: 15th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest

15th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest

The Morean Center for Clay invites you to our city-wide search for 
St. Pete’s MOST ARTISTIC CUPCAKES!
Saturday, August 29,...

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 5pm to 8pm
On View October 10 – December 31
Shapeshifter: New and Select Works by Palehorse is the distillation of 20 years of work by St. Petersburg based, multidisciplinary artist Chris Parks, and a glimpse into a new body of work that reveals his continued metamorphosis.
Shapeshifter traces the arc of a commercial illustrator who has worked with some of the world’s top brands, bands and cultural icons, and a studio artist and muralist who sees his personal work as a vehicle for sacred connection. In this new collection, Palehorse channels the transformative power of gods, guardians and totems to offer a mirror to the self, weaving together archetypes, sigils, symbols and sacred geometry.
In a retrospective spanning two decades of dedicated practice, Palehorse presents his creative journey through rock poster art, skateboard graphics, wrestling lore and apparel design, reimagined in new ways. He also explores long-imagined collaborations with friends such as Ben Venom, Morning Breath Inc, Masked Republic, Jon Stine and Bryan Nichols, whose influence has been enduring and foundational.
Shapeshifter is a continuum of becoming, a practice of reflection and an expression of gratitude.
About Palehorse
Palehorse is a traditional and digital artist known for his meticulous linework, vivid color palettes, and layered symbolic language. His work spans large-scale murals, gallery installations, identity and branding, print design and apparel.
His artwork has been commissioned by global brands including National Geographic, Nike, FX, Under Armour, PepsiCo and Hasbro, and exhibited in galleries internationally including the renowned Dalí Museum. He has also designed officially licensed posters for artists such as Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Jimi Hendrix and Rush.
Beyond the studio, Palehorse’s work extends into public spaces and popular culture, from co-founding the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival to creating masked professional wrestling personas appearing in AEW and CMLL. His current practice focuses on personal studio work, an original line of clothing and products, and Kriya Yoga. He also leads Seekers of the Eternal, a weekly meditation circle.

Local Event: Opening Reception/Meet the Artist Palehorse for Shapeshifter: New and Select Works Exhibition

Opening Reception/Meet the Artist Palehorse for...

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 5pm to 8pm
On View October 10 – December 31
Shapeshifter: New and Select Works by...

Opening Reception/Meet the Artist Palehorse for Shapeshifter: New and Select Works Exhibition

Local Event: Practice Dying: A Skull & Bones Exhibit Opening Reception

Practice Dying: A Skull & Bones Exhibit Opening...

On display: Saturday, October 10-Friday, October 30
Practice Dying: A Skull & Bones Exhibit is a collective showcase of local...

Practice Dying: A Skull & Bones Exhibit Opening Reception

Thirteen Days! Four Kilns! One Symposium!
November 30th – December 12th
Lead Artists: John Bradford, Scott Rutherford
12-15 Cubic Ft. Per Participant
Featured Kilns: Anagama, Groundhog, Train, Salt, and more!
Price: $450

<img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-300x200.jpg 300w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-768x512.jpg 768w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-600x400.jpg 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/65-DSC04269.jpg 1920w">Did you miss us? The Winter Wood Symposium is back at the Morean Center for Clay! We’re sending 2026 off in a blaze of fire this December, so join us for an unforgettable week of clay and camaraderie.
Natural fiber clothing and closed-toed shoes are required. No plastic!
Gloves, glaze, and wadding are provided. Every participant must signup for at least one shift during the course of the firing.&nbsp; Our firing leads will be giving lectures throughout the week, so bring a notebook and a pen!&nbsp;
All participants will need to bring cone 10 bisque work to this event. Between 12 and 15 cubic feet of work is recommended. This is a great opportunity to fire large pieces. Tall pieces are highly encouraged! Dates and times for artist talks will be emailed out to participants as the symposium approaches.
Pull something out of the fire that you gotta show off? Submit your piece for our Woodfire Symposium Exhibition in January 2027. Include the piece’s title, the price/NFS (not for sale), and which kiln you fired it in. Paperwork will be provided after unloading.
<img src="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-300x200.jpg 300w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-768x512.jpg 768w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-600x400.jpg 600w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://moreanartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-DSC04278.jpg 1920w">To cap off the Symposium, we’re throwing a party! Kick back and celebrate your hard work at&nbsp;Woodstack 2: Woodfire Boogaloo!&nbsp;
Enjoy a night of food, wine, local artist booths, and live music right here at the Morean Center for Clay. All are welcome, even if you did not participate in the workshop, so invite your friends and show off your amazing work!

Local Event: Winter Wood Symposium 2026

Winter Wood Symposium 2026

Thirteen Days! Four Kilns! One Symposium!
November 30th – December 12th
Lead Artists: John Bradford, Scott Rutherford
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Local Event: Corey Ave Art & Craft Festival

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Universal Narratives: A Group Show Presented by Taylor Robenalt

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5:00 PM

Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL

Opening Night of Neverne Covington: Into the Mystic

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5:00 PM

Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

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5:00 PM

Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

Pattern and Pause Exhibition: Matthew Szidik, Kailey Carleton and Kimberly Fahey

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Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL

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Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

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