TESA exhibits fine artists from Tampa Bay in venues throughout the area.TESA is a member-driven professional nonprofit, 501 C3 organization whose purpose is to promote community awareness of and interest in all art forms. A membership in TESA provides individual artists opportunities to exhibit with other artists and helps them to gain the knowledge required to promote themselves in the arts community. Many of our members are also accomplished art educators in various mediums. Please visit our Artists Profiles for information on our artists and to view their work. Join us in encouraging emerging talent and celebrating our established and award-winning TESA artists.

The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic (PGDC) Race Weekend is a three-day celebration that includes an amazing Health & Fitness Expo, a 15K, 5K, Half Marathon, 8K, and four multi-event Challenges. Participants can enjoy breathtaking views along the flat, out-and-back waterfront course on beautiful Bayshore Blvd. After the race, there's a Q-105 Post Race Celebration along the Hillsborough River, including one free Michelob Ultra for all registered participants (21 years or older), live music, and an exciting awards presentation. All this while supporting the youth charitable organizations and youth running related and high school programs supported by the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To date, as a result of the 48-year-old PGDC Race Weekend, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association has donated over $6.5 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, the Friends of Tampa Recreation and youth running related and high school programs.

Event Highlights: - A scenic 5K run/walk for participants of all ages and fitness levels - Health and wellness expo featuring local vendors, free health screenings, and educational workshops - Fun activities for the whole family Why Participate? This event supports Hearts of Valor Inc.’s mission to raise awareness and provide vital support for individuals living with cardiovascular disease through education, financial assistance, and community engagement. Your participation makes a difference!

The Pin Party is an annual bowling fundraiser benefiting the youth in foster care at Joshua House, a local non-profit organization that provides a safe haven for children in foster care that have been abused, abandoned, and neglected. All proceeds raised from the event go directly to provide therapeutic wrap-around services and life enrichment activities for the children and teens in care at Joshua House. Participants will enjoy bowling, facepainting, balloon artist, 50/50 and silent auction and more!