1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (359+ words) The Tampa Museum of Art has announced the creation of the Maureen and Doug Cohn Gallery, recognizing a $1 million gift from the longtime museum supporters and community philanthropists. The contribution marks the latest milestone in the museum's ongoing Centennial Campaign…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (369+ words) Osprey Observer The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office rang in the spring season with a night of celebration, art and community, hosting the Kids Tag Art Awards Ceremony on April 15 at the Brandon Tax Collector's Office. Students, families, teachers and…...

3+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (193+ words) Osprey Observer "I finished my BFA at the age of 52 from The Art Institute of Tampa and launched in 2016," Winslow said. "Attaining my degree was actually the beginning of lifelong learning and growth to continue bringing technical excellence to my…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (225+ words) Portraits inspire Alani the most because they tell powerful stories without using words. "Art is a way to quiet my brain and immerse myself in the creative process," Alani said. "When I'm drawing, I turn my music up on my…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (308+ words) Osprey Observer Girl Scout Troop 33530, part of the Fossil Valley Service Unit of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF), has completed a meaningful community service project focused on increasing access to arts and crafts for children in underserved communities…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (301+ words) King describes herself as an artist drawn to people and animals, using realism and detail to tell a story through her work. "I enjoy capturing the essence of a subject," said King, owner of Alexis King Artworks. "My work is…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (197+ words) You don't have to find your inner Salvador Dal" or Georgia O'Keeffe to enter this art contest, but an interest in protecting the environment by reducing waste and recycling is a plus. Hillsborough County Solid Waste's'third annual Waste Reduction and…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (72+ words) The Lee Building in historic downtown Plant City has been home to local businesses and restaurants over the years, but it is now the home to the Bill Friend & Gladys Jeffcoat Photography and Photo Collage Exhibit. Friend and Jeffcoat were…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (466+ words) Tammy Woodall of Plant City has always been creative. She started an embroidery business a few years ago called Embroidery and More. "My love for embroidery began 25 years ago when a breast cancer diagnosis left me unable to work for…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (306+ words) Recently, Congressman Vern Buchananannounced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, a district-wide showcase for high school-age artists. This year, 48 exceptional entries were submitted from across the district. The first-place winner was Michael Leavitt, a senior at Bloomingdale High School…...