Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, from 5-9pm On View: May 10 – June 29 Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. South Erica Bleu explores human emotion through the behaviors of insects, revealing universal truths about existence. After moving to Florida, she was captivated by the Eastern lubber grasshopper, striking yet destructive, leading her to […]
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, from 5-9pm On View: May 10 – June 29 Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. South Erica Bleu explores human emotion through the behaviors of insects, revealing universal truths about existence. After moving to Florida, she was captivated by the Eastern lubber grasshopper, striking yet destructive, leading her to […]
$20 Admission The Morean Center for Clay is proud to present “At the Altar,” an immersive experience. Come attend and witness the marriage of ceramics and fashion for this one-night-only event. See art on a pedestal like never before. Take in the work of local artists and Morean residents with wearable ideas. Profess your love […]
Join us at the Morean Center for Clay for an exciting evening, of Pottery and Pasta. Each attendee will receive dinner and meet all of the artists in our residency program. Diners will all go home with a unique ceramic plate made here at the Morean Center for Clay by the residents and staff. All […]
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 11, from 5-9pm On View: January 11 – February 1 Morean Center for Clay As the new year is born and realized, Kim Kirchman invites us to pause and take in the rituals of everyday life. Kirchman’s decorative and functional works ask the viewer to slow down and appreciate the things […]
It’s Muggy Out There: 2nd Annual Mug Show Opening Reception: December 14, 5-9pm On View: December 14-28 Morean Center for Clay Visitors will find mugs of every shape and size overflowing with tasty cocoa upon purchase at the Morean Center for Clay. The new exhibition, It’s Muggy Out There, will feature endless interpretations of the […]
Come celebrate fall with the Morean Center for Clay! At 9am on Saturday, the space will transform into a great glass pumpkin patch filled with over 200 blown-glass and clay pumpkins made for the event! This event is free to attend and will feature fall themed photo-ops for the family. While you are there, try […]
This year’s show will feature our two continuing residents, Erica Bleu and Jon Green, and formally introduce our two incoming artists, Charles Morrison and Nina Samuels. Open the window, let […]
Join Indie Flea as we revive the beloved Plant & Garden Show in another iconic St. Petersburg venue! We are hosting a green paradise where you can cultivate your love for indoor plants and outdoor gardens. We will connect you with the best growers of tropical plants, fruit trees, edibles, Florida Native plants and succulents […]
The Morean Arts Center invites you to our city-wide search for St. Pete’s MOST ARTISTIC CUPCAKES! Help us decide the best creative cupcake for the People’s Choice award! This decadent fundraising event features a variety of submissions categorized by youth/teen, novice, professional and specialty (gluten-free). Sample a dozen different tasty treasures and vote on your […]
Opening Reception: August 10, from 5-9pm August 10 – 31 Stoked is the latest incarnation of the Morean Center for Clay’s annual members show. This exhibition showcases the output of the many artists working out of our studio. As the largest clay center in the Southeastern United States, we take pride in the diverse collection […]
Through ceramic sculpture, installation and performance, uncomfortable as i am demands empathy from the viewer. Using her literal body and clay as the allegorical same, Dakota confronts the ideas of discomfort and transness with a challengingly intimate lens. In video performance, she offers vulnerability to the onlooker, inviting them to disarm themselves of preconceived notions […]
“chinese coated dutch delights” dives into the juxtaposition of being Chinese born but raised in a Pennsylvania-Dutch household. Through this exhibition, I redefine the dichotomy and convergencies of these two cultures. As a maker, I understand the significant weight the Chinese culture holds within ceramic history. Adversely, growing up in the Pennsylvania-Dutch area, my first […]
Morean Center for Clay invites you to learn Craig Wood’s process in creating “Under a Pink Sky: Life on Planet X,” on display until April 30, 2024. Drawing inspiration from the depths of imagination and the mysteries of the cosmos, Wood’s captivating sculptures challenge conventional perceptions of life and form. Through a harmonious fusion of […]
Ethan Fielder’s exhibition lives at an intersection between surrealism and the sublime through narrative sculpture. In his concentrated studio practice, he produces colorful sculptures made from memories in both natural and manufactured landscapes. These objects exist as portals into worlds where familiar objects hold space for dreaming and exploration. Israel Davis curates his exhibition around […]
"Under a Pink Sky" is a whimsical exploration of what life might be like on alien worlds, conveyed through a series of imaginative ceramic sculptures. Opening reception Saturday March 9th, 5-9 PM "As human beings, I believe in the power of creativity to bring joy and wonder into our lives, and I hope this exhibition […]
Join us for the year’s most artistic event! The Morean Arts Center, a beloved St. Pete institution since 1917, is back to celebrate and support our vibrant local creative community. This dazzling fundraiser is our way of fostering a deeper connection between people and the world of art. Introducing “Iconic: Paint St. Pete Edition,” a […]
The Morean Arts Center invites you to our city-wide search for St. Petersburg’s BEST CUPCAKE! The contest will be held Saturday, August 26th from 12pm-3pm, hosted at the Morean Center for Clay located in the Warehouse Arts District at 420 22nd Street South. You can participate as a cupcake competition baker or a cupcake enjoyer. […]
