Experience the vibrant tapestry of Tampa art scene with an exclusive Tampa Bay murals calendar that celebrates some of the most well know art pieces in the area. Each month unveils a stunning visual journey, showcasing the region’s diverse artistic expressions that adorn its streets, capturing the essence of Tampa Bay’s rich creative spirit.
This calendar was made possible through a partnership with local artists, the Tampa Bay Arts Alliance, and Visit Tampa Bay.
Tampa Arts Alliance’s Vibrant Walls team has cataloged more than 150 murals in Tampa thus far, and people just keep painting. Vibrant Walls is the Tampa Arts Alliance project that catalogues the city’s murals. This calendar highlights some of the best known murals that can be found in the area. Creative Loafing has done a great job of photographing the murals as well as explaining the history behind them.
What is the Tampa Arts Alliance?
Tampa Arts Alliance is a collaborative nonprofit that looks for ways to advance the arts in Tampa whenever possible. Their vision is for Tampa to be internationally recognized as a vibrant and dynamic city for the arts.
Related: The Tampa Arts Alliance is Putting Tampa on the Map
Here are just a few ways The Tampa Arts Alliance is making sure the Tampa art scene can thrive:
- Creating a shareable inventory of Tampa’s cultural assets and creative talent
- Shining a light on the vibrant art scene that is supported by the community and making Tampa known as a cultural destination
- Supporting infrastructure that ensures artists are able to live in proximity to where they work
- Giving art collectors and patrons a wide selection of quality art to invest in
- Making sure artists’ work is appreciated, invested in, and lifted up in the community
This holiday season the organization is encouraging people to #BUYTAMPAART when shopping for the perfect gift. Don’t know where to start? Here’s a list of local artists and their websites. Decorate your home with the perfect piece from a local Tampa Bay artist!