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.

Save The Kids Roaring 20's Gala Come join us for a night of glitz and glamour at The Orlo House & Ballroom! Get ready to step back in time to the Roaring 20's with our fabulous gala. Dress to impress in your best 1920's attire and enjoy a night of music, dancing, and fun. Help us raise funds to support children in need while having a blast. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!

Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will celebrate their conquest of Tampa with a festive celebration that will include live music and merriment, as Tampa’s favorite pirates make ready to leave the city from Sparkman Wharf! Situated along Garrison Channel in downtown Tampa, Sparkman Wharf (615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602) is Tampa’s new outdoor waterfront destination. It celebrates the best of Tampa – good weather, waterfront views, music, craft beer, and exceptional dining.

For half a century, artists and art lovers from all parts of the country migrated annually to the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, where the country’s most accomplished artists and rising stars vie for nearly $100,000 in prize money and scholarships, including the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award. The March 2025 Festival will showcase artists and their work to include ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and wood. This event will also feature the works of local young artists and a weekend full of live entertainment.  

The event kicks off with a social hour, offering attendees an opportunity to network and learn more about the organization’s mission. Following a delicious lunch, guests will hear inspiring stories from families whose lives have been transformed by a fulfilled dream. The highlight of the afternoon will be the paddle raise, where attendees can directly contribute to bringing future dreams to life. Since its founding in 1981, the St. Petersburg-based nonprofit has fulfilled over 4,000 dreams for children across West Central Florida battling life-threatening illnesses. With over 170 children currently awaiting their dream-come-true, the Children’s Dream Fund relies on community support through events like the Dreammaker Luncheon to provide hope and joy to these children and their families. The Children’s Dream Fund is one of the oldest and most active independent wish-granting organizations in the United States. Serving children ages 3-21, the organization remains committed to making dreams a reality and creating lasting memories for those who need them most.

One of the largest Fine Art Festivals in Florida! Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce The 49th Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival, which is located in beautiful Craig Park , offers more than 150 exhibiting artists, selected by a Jury of discriminating art professionals. Visitors enjoy a full schedule of music, sample craft beers, and taste a variety of crowd-pleasing international foods.

Stirrup Hope is the annual fundraising gala for Quantum Leap Farm’s equine-assisted therapy programs. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 8th under a glowing Florida sunset. We expect 400 guests in Quantum’s riding arena again this year! Our theme this year is Disney’s Tangled, a movie based on the story of Rapunzel. Her story teaches us that although it may seem scary, adventuring out of your comfort zone may lead to great new experiences for you. Rapunzel’s journey – so closely parallels that of many of our veterans, pediatric cancer patients, and children and adults with special needs. They too are navigating a difficult and sometimes isolating journey, trying to find that place where they belong. Quantum is that place, and our gentle horses and professional staff are here to help them do just that! At Quantum, our dedicated staff, volunteers, and especially our generous donors are those friends that help our therapy participants See the Light! 

More than just a fundraising walk, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. This volunteer-led experience unites communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Although each Relay For Life event embraces the uniqueness of the home community, every event does have the same four signature elements: a celebration of cancer survivors, a celebration of caregivers, a luminaria ceremony to honor and remember loved ones, and the opportunity to fight back against cancer.

The Cinderella Ball is an annual black-tie optional fundraising dinner and auction for the Foundation. Proceeds from this event benefit the many programs of the Pasco Education Foundation, such as scholarships, creative teaching grants, and recognition events for students and district employees

The MoM Executive Board is pleased to present the 2nd MoM Art Auction, taking place-as part of our Annual MoM Conference- \March 18, 2025 from 6-8pm at The Spiral Staircase in Tampa, Florida in partnership with OXH Gallery. The partnership represents the nexus of m/otherhood and arts organizations signaling a shift in Tampa Bay’s cultural landscape. To that end, MoM collects, preserves, and disseminates Mother Made Art with a passion for the cultural, social, and historical issues and experiences that affect women, inclusive of all reproductive identities.

"OOH LA LA HATS BY GIGI!" will be a fun and elegant evening in the Museum of Fine Arts' Marly Room. Gigi will have her beautiful creations to view, try on, and purchase. There will also be a retrospective of her personal favorites. Small bites and beverages will be provided. Hosted by: Sylvia Stanley and Bethsabe Bockman-Pedersen

Channel your best Jimmy Buffett vibes! Flip flops and tropical attire are encouraged. We will have a gourmet burger bar with all the fixings, music, and, of course, margaritas! Please join us for a relaxed evening of fun with friends. Hosted by: Greg and Mary Deininger