Carrollwood Cultural Center

Mudslinger Studio Pass
2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Mudslingers Clay Open Studio Pass grants unlimited access during Open Studio Hours during a current six-week session.
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Phase III (Playground Committee)
2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Carrollwood Village Room, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618, FL

Hatha Strength (Power) Yoga
2026-03-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Hatha Strength (Power) Yoga is a vigorous practice. This class is for anyone who has practiced yoga and is in good health.
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"Direct/Indirect" by William Talenti
2026-03-11, 2026-03-10 | Atrium Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
“At the heart of all beauty lies something inhuman, and these hills, the softness of the sky, the outline of these trees at this very minute lose the illusory meaning with which we had clothed them.”
-Albert Camus
These six paintings (in the exhibit) concern pigment application and idea combination. I began each piece with a deliberate modality—Realistic, Abstract, or Non-Objective—pairing each with a “sister” painting on an opposing wall to serve as a formal counterpoint. Eventually, the rules dissolved, and I stopped following the recipe. An overlapping of my emotional state and the evolving surface of the paint occurred, allowing the content to find its own voice beyond the initial structure.
Direct/Indirect represents a deliberate unlearning of over thirty years of visual literacy. As both an educator and a painter, I am fascinated by how a personal artistic voice is constructed, refined, and—eventually—dismantled. By isolating the core elements of color, shape, value, and pattern, I converge figurative representation with the intuitive faculty of abstraction. These works seek the tension between what we see and how we think, emptying the familiar to discover what remains.
-William Talenti

"Give Thanks, Give Back" by Hanna Rachocka (Online Exhibit & Auction)
2026-03-11, 2026-03-10 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Give Thanks, Give Back by Hanna Rachocka is an entirely online exhibit and charity auction benefiting the Carrollwood Cultural Center. The exhibit and auction will close on December 31, 2026.
The collection is a series of ten impasto acrylic paintings by Hanna Rachocka that transform the traditional still life into an elemental exploration of emotion, weather, and inner fire. Each vessel becomes a metaphor for the human spirit—resilient in rain, tangled in thought, radiant in bloom, or aflame with creative force. Together, the works weave a narrative of resilience, paradox, celebration, and transformation, inviting viewers to reflect on the seasons and storms of the soul.
Each original painting is valued at $700 but available for a $375 donation. You can purchase each painting by donating directly to the Carrollwood Cultural Center. Paintings are available for immediate pick up once the donation is made. 100% of the proceeds will directly support the Center.
Visit hrartstudio.com to view other works by Hanna Rachocka,

"Here and There" by Willow Wright
2026-03-11, 2026-03-10 | Alcove Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Here and There displays a variety of landscapes that have intrigued me in the past several years in my travels up the coast of the U.S., along the coast of Portugal, near Tavira, and in and around the Tampa Bay area. The land and the light have captured my wonder, wherever I’ve travelled, and I endeavor to document the rich and varied environment we live in. If we don’t take care of it, it could be gone in under 100 years.
Pictured: “Alone on the Beach”

"Paradox" by Mike King
2026-03-11, 2026-03-10 | Corridor Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
What is a paradox? It is a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that, despite the gainsayers, has been shown to be a fact.
The bad treatment that Vincent Van Gogh suffered at the time, and now his paintings sell for hundreds of millions, underscores the meaning of “paradox.” My art show develops this theme of paradox by juxtaposing my realistic art with abstract images. I usually paint my realistic work in watercolor and abstracts in acrylic.
Abstract painting, unlike narrative or realistic work, does not tell a story. It just “IS.” One should look at the big picture first before dismissing the work. The art may be so surreal, strange, and mysterious that it is unknowable, but that’s OK. That’s why it’s called ART.
– Mike King
Pictured: “Paradox” by Mike King

"Quilt Journey: Threads & Connections" by Cheryl Yellowhawk
2026-03-11, 2026-03-10 | Lobby Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Quilt Journey: Threads of Connection by Cheryl Yellowhawk explores the star quilt as both a visual structure and a living story. Each painting begins with a traditional quilt pattern and unfolds into a contemporary expression through color, rhythm, and imagery drawn from the natural world. Butterflies, turtles, dragonflies, flowers, birds, and celestial elements appear within the stars, symbolizing transformation, endurance, guidance, and the interconnectedness of life.
Pictured: “Owl Quilt” by Cheryl Yellowhawk

"Metamorphosis on Seeing Surreally" by Kevin Cook
2026-03-11 | Art Corner Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, F, 33618, United States
“Through Her Eyes” by Kevin Cook
Metamorphosis explores the surreal terrain of the subconscious mind, where imagination outweighs knowledge and perception is freed from logic and reason. Seen through the artist’s eyes, reality is radically reconfigured, and meaning is fully open to interpretation.
Kevin Cook’s work was awarded Best in Show during the TESA member exhibition in 2025.
Pictured: “Corazon Enflorecido” by Kevin Cook

"The Color of Light" presented the The Gallery
2026-03-11 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
The Color of Light is about how we see. Without light, we would see nothing, and most of the time, we think about what light allows us to see! But what happens when you look at the work of Joaquín Sorolla and John Singer Sargent? Both are masters of light, capturing its intense, fleeting effects” through their use of “bold brushwork, vibrant colors, and contrasts between warm highlights and cool shadows.” When you squint, the work becomes more than just a copy of what is in front of you. You start to actually see the light itself! The patterns and directional flow are so powerful! The work moves toward abstraction and design and has inspired me to suggest this show! I hope you catch fire as well.
Available to View: February 4 through March 28 (check Gallery hours) or online (see below)
Opening Reception: Friday, February 13, 5:30-7:30 pm
Pictured: “Almost Paradise” by Willow Wright

Congratulations to the Winners

Rehearsal: Carrollwood Winds
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
The Carrollwood Winds is a concert band comprised of local community members who are committed to performance. The band performs a wide range of literature at the high school and college level. Members of the band are not beginners or novices, rather members of the community with band experience who are looking for a venue to continue their craft. The Carrollwood Winds performs at the Carrollwood Cultural Center four to five times throughout the year and is branching out to other community and educational venues as well.

Rehearsal: Jesus Christ Superstar
2026-03-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL

Modern Dance
2026-03-10 18:15 - 19:15 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
In this modern dance class, dancers of all skill levels will explore movement through space utilizing breath and emotion.
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Wheel Throwing
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel.
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American Sign Language: Level 2
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Meeting Room II, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
This course is a continuation of American Sign Language: Level 1 or serves as a next-level course for students familiar with basic American Sign Language.

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The Artful Teen
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Does your child know their way around the color wheel? Or is their hidden talent just waiting to be unleashed? The Arful Teen class is just the place to be!
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Ballet for Life
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:15 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
A ballet class to help you live your best life.
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Brush Up Art for Kids
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Does your child know their way around the color wheel? Or is their hidden talent just waiting to be unleashed? Brush Up Art is just the place to be!
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Exploring Art Through Pokémon
2026-03-10 16:45 - 17:45 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Each week, students will explore a different art style and medium through drawing, painting, and creating Pokémon.
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Fun with Art for Littles
2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Does your child know their way around the color wheel? Or is their hidden talent just waiting to be unleashed? Fun with Art is just the place to be!
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Kids Ballet (6-9)
2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Whether your child has previously taken ballet or is new to it, this class will be fun and teach them the basics.
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Storybook Crafting
2026-03-10 15:45 - 16:45 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Join us for a fun, story-filled Saturday morning with stories and a craft!
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Beginner Adult Tap
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
In this class, we will focus on basic tap steps to give a good foundation for tap dance.
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