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Events & Entertainment

Live Entertainment

In addition to works of art to view and purchase, the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts features performances by local vocalists and bands.

Performers for 2010 include: PCCA Steel Band, Shelia Kisten Hughes & The TSP Orchestra, Todd Plant Band, Voodoo Soup, Denise Moore & Then Some, Acoustic Harmony, Group Havana Swing, Bunko Squad, Opera Tampa

Children’s Activities

Coordinated by the Tampa Museum of Art, the Children’s Activity Area provides children the opportunity to learn techniques from artists. Kids can also color, paint and draw … and be real artists for a day!

Food

Friends of the Museum sponsors the food court. Many other specialty vendors are also on site providing food and beverages, with all proceeds benefiting the Festival and the Tampa Museum of Art.

Collector’s Showcase

Each year, serious collectors are invited to view award-winning works from the Festival. This year’s Collector’s Showcase PM will be held Saturday, March 6th, at 7:30 p.m. and the Collector’s Showcase AM will be held Sunday, March 7th, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.