Carrollwood Cultural Center

"Davia" by Davia Deplanche
2026-02-16, 2026-02-14 | Atrium Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Davia Deplanche’s Davia will be on display in the Gallery’s Atrium from September 2025 through January 2026.
Pictured: “Phantom of the Opera Dress Rehearsal” by Davia

Rehearsal: TMI
2026-02-15 17:45 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL

Rehearsal: TMI
2026-02-15 17:45 - 21:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States

Auditions: M*A*S*H
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00
The Carrollwood Cultural Center and show director Chris Holcom will hold auditions for M*A*S*H.
Based on the book by Richard Hooker and the popular television series of the same name, M*A*S*H follows the madcap antics of two surgeons in the Korean War. It’s all here, including a little romance mixed in with dramatic moments and a genuine love of life.
IMPORTANT DATES
Auditions

Sunday, February 15 / 2-5 p.m.
Monday, February 16 / 7-9 p.m.

Show Schedule

Friday, May 15 / 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 / 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 / 2 p.m.
Friday, May 22 / 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 / 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 24 / 2 p.m.

Audition Requirements
More info coming soon. Email Artist Director Chris Holcom at chris@carrollwoodcenter.org with questions.
Show Credits & Ticket Info

Auditions: R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00
The Carrollwood Cultural Center and show director Chris Holcom will hold auditions for R.U.R (Rossum’s Universal Robots).
Before Skynet and the Clone Wars, Karel Capek’s R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) was written prior to the existence of the sci-fi melodrama genre. Find out what happens when robots replace tasks that humans consider menial in this staged reading.
IMPORTANT DATES
Auditions

Sunday, February 15/ 2-5 p.m.
Monday, February 16 / 7-9 p.m.

Show Schedule

Saturday, August 22 / 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 23 / 2 p.m.

Audition Requirements
More info coming soon. Email Artist Director Chris Holcom at chris@carrollwoodcenter.org with questions.
Show Credits & Ticket Info

Auditions: 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00
The Carrollwood Cultural Center and show director Erica Garraffa will hold auditions for 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas.
From the books by Jules Verne, this staged reading of 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas will take you on a mysterious journey with the peculiar Captain Nemo and a daunting monster of the deep. Sponsored by Kearns Mortgage Team, LLC.
IMPORTANT DATES
Auditions

Sunday, February 15/ 2-5 p.m.
Monday, February 16 / 7-9 p.m.

Show Schedule

Saturday, April 11 / 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 / 2 p.m.

Audition Requirements
More info coming soon. Email Artist Director Chris Holcom at chris@carrollwoodcenter.org with questions.
Show Credits & Ticket Info

"Give Thanks, Give Back" by Hanna Rachocka (Online Exhibit & Auction)
2026-02-15, 2026-02-14, 2026-02-13 | 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,

Valentine's Dance with the Carrollwood Jukebox Big Band
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
The Carrollwood Jukebox Big Band will perform Cupid’s perfect playlist for couples, friends, and anyone with love in their hearts.
Carrollwood Jukebox is a live big band playing some of the most popular hip-swivelin’, jump jivin’, swing dancin’, Latin lovin’, waltz and cha-cha steppin’, contemporary tunes of the 20th century!

Reserved VIP Seating: $15 member / $20 general admission
General Seating: $13 member / $18 general admission

Carrollwood Market
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Park at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618, USA, Tampa, Florida, 33618, United States
The Carrollwood Market supports local vendors selling what’s made in Tampa Bay!
Find a variety of fresh produce, plants, farmed eggs, meats, baked goods, artisan products, lunch bites, local art, handcrafts, and more. Enjoy live music under the trees during this dog-friendly event, which is fun for all ages.
The Carrollwood Market is held the second Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

BE A VENDOR
Our wonderful partners with Tampa Bay Markets manage and present the Carrollwood Market each month. For more information or to inquire about being a vendor, please visit Tampa Bay Markets at www.tampabaymarkets.com.

Heart Rope Bowl Workshop
2026-02-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Art Room II, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making a sweetheart of a bowl out of clothesline rope.
Click here for workshop details and registration information.

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This class is for returning intermediate and advanced students who have already learned and practiced basic wheel-throwing techniques.
Click here to view class details and registration information.

Rehearsal: Carrollwood Jukebox Big Band
2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States

"Here and There" by Willow Wright
2026-02-14, 2026-02-13 | 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
2026-02-14, 2026-02-13 | 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
2026-02-14, 2026-02-13 | 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
2026-02-14, 2026-02-13 | 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
2026-02-14 | 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

Fundamental Drawing
2026-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Carrollwood Village Room, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618, FL
Students will explore proportion, shading, perspective, and composition as they gradually develop their own style and confidence.
Click here for class details and registration information.

Art Reception
2026-02-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
Join us for an evening of art, refreshments, camaraderie, and entertainment. Additionally, the winning pieces of The Color of Life exhibit will be announced. Exhibitions and artists with work on display include:

The Color of Light presented by the Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center (Main Gallery)
Quilt Journey: Threads of Connections by Cheryl Yellowhawk (Lobby Gallery)
Paradox by Mike King (Corridor Gallery)
Metamorphosis on Seeing Surreally by Kevin Cook (Artist Corner)
Here and There by Willow Wright (Upstairs Alcove)
Davia by Davia Deplanche (Atrium Gallery)
Give Thanks, Give Back: A Charity Exhibit by Hanna Rachocka (Online)

Admission is free. RSVP is not required.

Belly Dancing with Cymbals & Veil Work
2026-02-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Cymbals are a musical instrument that are fun and teach rhythm, going hand in hand with belly dancing. Veils add grace and beauty while practicing core strengthening techniques.
Click here for class details and registration information.

Hand Building
2026-02-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Students will be introduced to the hand building of pinch, coil, and slab and basic design techniques to create functional and non-functional clay objects.
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Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Intermediate and advanced pottery students have already learned and practiced a variety of hand-building techniques and are ready to kick their skills up a notch!
Click here to view class details and registration information.

Rehearsal: New Horizons Band
2026-02-13 09:00 - 12:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
The New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA) is a worldwide organization comprised of more than 250 New Horizons groups with 10,000 members. Some played music during their school years and stashed their instrument in a closet, or attic while the demands of work and raising children took center stage. Others dreamt of being a musician but never had the opportunity, or the money to pay for lessons and instruments when they were school age. Both groups find themselves now at or near retirement with children grown and gone, fewer responsibilities, but just as much desire.
The NHIMA provides opportunities for adults to be involved in a band – whether it’s for the first time, or the first time in a long time. Together we learn and perform in a friendly and positive atmosphere.
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