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Be a Morean Hero Despite the crimp COVID-19 put in everyone’s style last year, the Morean Arts Center was able to serve more than 1,400 individuals through 12 different outreach programs, and its classes provided opportunities for engagement for more than 3,000 artists of all ages and levels. Of course, Community Heroes make this possible, so the Morean is asking for help again. ● $100 provides one educational outreach program to area schools ● $200 provides one summer camp scholarship or discounted admission for up to 12 individuals to the Chihuly Collection through the Museums for All Program ● $250 provides one week of free family programming through Saturdays and Sundays @the Morean ● $500 provides art supplies for one week of summer camp
● April 7 at 6pm: Potent Potables: An Evening of Art and Beer Tasting inspired by our Van Gogh Alive exhibit ● April 12 at 6pm: Wine with a Curator: “Dalí and the Dark Grape,” a virtual lecture ● April 16 at 5pm: A Taste & Talk with Motorworks Brewing on Facebook Live ● April 20 at 6pm: A Night at Sea Salt on the restaurant’s Peruvian Patio Learn more at www.thedali.org/ los-vinos-de-dali-2021-salud-a-st-pete/. And join the conversation on Facebook @ thedalimuseum, Instagram @thedali, and Twitter @thedali. And if you haven’t seen Van Gogh Alive yet, don’t dilly-dally. Tickets are currently sold out through May 2, but general admission tickets are available through June 13. For more information about the exhibit and to purchase tickets click to www.thedali.org/ exhibit/van-gogh-alive/.
SUMMER CAMPS FOR CREATIVE KIDS
American Stage Enrollment for American Stage’s in-person summer camp for students entering grades K-12 is now open. The camp, which runs June 21 - August. 6, includes 20 one- and two-week sessions held at Admiral Farragut Academy. All experience levels are welcome. The program will employ high safety standards to protect students and teaching artists, including the requiring of masks, social distancing protocols, and sanitization procedures. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. Pre-care and after-care available. Cost: One-week-long sessions: $225. Two-week-long sessions are $450. Lunch is available for $30 per week. Financial aid: Applications are available until April 23. Discounts: A 10% discount is available for military family members and teachers by calling 727-823-1600 x212 to apply this discount. A $25 off er session discount is available for an additional sibling enrolled in the same session dates. Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to visit www.americanstage.org/ summer to learn more and enroll.
Learn more and donate at www.moreanartscenter.org/support-us.
Celebrate Los Vinos de Dalí 2021 virtually Instead of what many have come to expect from the Dalí Museum’s annual signature wine and food tasting, Los Vinos de Dalí, held at the Museum every April since 2011, we invite you to join us and raise a glass (or two) for an assortment of online and (distanced) face-to-face vinos-inspired events throughout April, including: 40
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Welcome Terry Marks! The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance board of directors has hired Terry Marks as the new CEO, following the retirement of founder and former executive director, John Collins. A New York City native, Marks has a deep appreciation for visual and performing arts. Her career has included stints as an educator, Wall Street executive, publisher, and arts industry consultant.
Museum of Fine Arts Unleash your inner artist at the Museum of Fine Arts! This July, the MFA is hosting three summer camps: two week-long art and
