Carrollwood Cultural Center

Hand Building
2026-07-10 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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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Summer Camp Show & Share
2026-07-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
Every Friday at 4 p.m., campers ages 4-10 will show off their new skills and perform skits, music, songs, and dances for each other, friends, and family.
Performance Schedule:

Ages 4-5 will take the stage at 4 p.m.
Ages 6-8 will start around 4:30 p.m.
Ages 9-10 will not start before 5 p.m.

(Campers ages 11-13 will join the fun with an original production every third Thursday, while ages 14-17 will perform every fourth Thursday.)

Latin Pulse
2026-07-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Skip the gym and find your groove! This class is designed to get your heart rate and your feet moving to the infectious rhythms of salsa, bachata, and merengue.
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Advanced Drawing for Adults - Realism & Color
2026-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Carrollwood Village Room, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618, FL
This six-week studio course is designed for adults seeking focused technical growth in realism with an emphasis on proportion, value control, edge handling, anatomical accuracy, and disciplined color layering within a serious atelier-style environment.
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"Here and There" by Willow Wright
2026-07-11, 2026-07-13 | 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 traveled, 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.
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Pictured: “Afternoon in Tavira”

"Give Thanks, Give Back" by Hanna Rachocka (Online Exhibit & Auction)
2026-07-11, 2026-07-12, 2026-07-13 | 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,

"Direct/Indirect" by William Talenti
2026-07-11, 2026-07-13 | 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
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"Inspired to Create: One Exhibition. 6 Artists."
2026-07-11, 2026-07-13 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
This show brings together a group of artists who first connected through photography, meeting by chance and discovering a shared perspective. Over time, their collaborations have expanded beyond the camera, creating a mix of media that reflects their growing connection. The exhibition highlights their work as a collective effort, a meeting of individual styles shaped by friendship as much as by art.
Inspired to Create features work by Sal Patalano, Richard Myrick, Bob Whittle, Michael Oster, Matthew McCabe, and Luis Perez.
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"Retrospective - Do Not Disturb" by William Talenti
2026-07-11, 2026-07-13 | Lobby Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
The world presents itself in contradiction—at once profoundly beautiful and deeply fractured. My artworks are meditations; they are puzzles. I do not resolve or conceal this duality; instead, I embrace it within the stillness of my studio, finding honest moments in broken imperfections.
Spanning thirty years, Do Not Disturb brings together autobiographical ideas that have been developed, abandoned, and rediscovered. Early explorations intersect with new directions, creating a dialogue between the past and the present. This collection is both a look back at how I’ve grown and a push to see how much further I can go.
– William Talenti
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"Going Coastal in Pastel" by Alice Anderson
2026-07-11, 2026-07-13 | Corridor Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This collection of art is mostly original Pastels created within the past five years, with a few Giclee Prints of Pastels, which have been sold. The theme is Coastal Art from Anderson’s own photographs, of the Beaches and Nature Parks along the Gulf Coast. Most of them are between Tarpon Springs and Sarasota, Florida. So, take a break and enjoy the ride. Whether it is a sunny afternoon, a cloudy morning, or storms rolling in, the weather here is always fine.
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"Paper People" by Zhannay Monique
2026-07-11, 2026-07-13 | Art Corner Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, F, 33618, United States
Zhannay “Naynay” McBride is a self-taught visual artist located in Tampa, Florida, with seven years of dedicated studio practice. Working primarily in acrylic on canvas, she creates vibrant, imaginative paintings that explore complex emotional landscapes and are deeply influenced by the media of her childhood and Y2K media.
Through her art, Zhannay employs colorful, expressive characters to illuminate her lived experiences with Type 1 diabetes and mental health challenges. Her work has been featured at prominent local cultural events, including the Tampa Juneteenth Festival, Tampa Pride, and exhibitions at the Carrollwood Cultural Center. Looking ahead, Zhannay is committed to expanding her body of work to further raise awareness about Type 1 diabetes, with plans to showcase these new projects at upcoming exhibitions in galleries throughout the Tampa Bay Area.
Artist Statement
“My body of work is a collage of my memories, culture, and experiences. I look fondly at my experiences whether they are good or bad because it comes from a place of understanding and I try to convey that perception into my paintings. I enjoy sneaking in some elements from early 2000s cartoons and Y2K media because these things helped comfort me during my struggles with juvenile Type 1 diabetes and mental health. I prefer using cartoon elements as a vehicle to portray heavy topics because it allows a safe space where genuine dialogue can be opened for everyone without being so obtrusive.
I have been experimenting with creating scenes that are a mixture of flat 2-D elements against 3-D elements to add many visual textures to the painting and I enjoy creating the look of paper in my artwork. People are a lot like sheets of paper, we all have folds and creases in many different places, many of us have similar experiences but we all have different viewpoints.This is how people connect and have empathy for one another.”
– Zhannay Monique
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"Chasing Colors" by Julie Remillard
2026-07-11, 2026-07-13 | Alcove Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Julie Remillard is a mixed-media artist whose work in watercolor and fused glass explores the balance between control and spontaneity. After a 20-year career in healthcare, she turned more fully toward art to step outside the structure and seriousness of her profession and reconnect with creativity and play.
Her watercolor paintings are grounded in realism but reimagined through vibrant, unexpected color. Julie is drawn to the quiet tension between precision and intuition.
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Rehearsal: Carrollwood Jukebox Big Band
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
2026-07-11 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.
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Carrollwood Market
2026-07-11 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.

Summer Camp: Lost in Space sponsored by Suli Law Group
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
Lost in Space July 13-17 (Week 7)
Sponsored by Suli Law Group.
Ground control to Major Tom, we have a fun-filled galactic week ahead! Campers will use their imagination to fly spaceships, befriend aliens, show off some sweet otherworldly moves, and maybe develop creative ways to share Earth arts with alien civilizations. It’s sure to be an out-of-this-world Friday afternoon Show & Share!
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CLICK HERE for information for ages 6-10.
Thank you to our summer partner, EmpowerAbility Solutions, Inc.

Summer Intensive: Peter Pan JR. sponsored by AdventHealth-Carrollwood
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Peter Pan JR.July 13-31
A Summer Intensive for ages 11-13.
Sponsored by AdventHealth-Carrollwood.
Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. This high-flying, Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years, and is now adapted for young performers. Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates, and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. Featuring the iconic songs, “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” and “Never Never Land,” and a rousing book full of magic, warmth and adventure, Peter Pan JR. is the perfect show for the child in all of us… who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up.
NEW: Intensive students will register to be either a performer or part of the tech crew (lighting/sound) for this production.
SHOW CREDITS: A Musical Based on the Play by Sir J.M. Barrie | Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh | Music by Morris Charlap |Additional Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green | Additional Music by Jule Styne | Original Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome Robbins |
Peter Pan JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
PERFORMANCE: Thursday, July 30 at 5:30 pm
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Thank you to our summer partner, EmpowerAbility Solutions, Inc.

Summer Intensive: Peter and the Starcatcher sponsored by AdventHealth-Carrollwood
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
“Peter and the Starcatcher”July 6-July 31

A Summer Intensive for Ages 14-17.
Sponsored by AdventHealth-Carrollwood.
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels, the play was conceived for the stage by directors Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, written by Rick Elice, and featuring music by Wayne Barker. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love.
A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.
Featuring a dozen actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters, Peter and the Starcatcher uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the story to life. It can be expanded or pared down technically to fit the specific needs and abilities of any theatre company.
NEW: Intensive students will register to be either a performer or part of the tech crew (lighting/sound) for this production.
SHOW CREDITS: A Play by Rick Elice | Based on the Novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson |Music by Wayne Barker | Originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, and Disney Theatrical Productions | Peter and the Starcatcher is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. (www.mtishows.com)
PERFORMANCE: Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m.
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Thank you to our summer partner, EmpowerAbility Solutions, Inc.

Quilting: Cottage Rose Quilt
2026-07-13 16:30 - 19:30 | Film Lab, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Come and plant the seeds of your quilting journey and watch your skills bloom in this beginner-friendly course where you will learn to make a Cottage Rose Quilt!
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Rehearsal: Carrollwood Community Chorus
2026-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
The Carrollwood Community Chorus is open to anyone, regardless of experience, as long as you have a song in your heart. From the campfire to the Red Carpet, members from all walks of life come together to share their gift and love of song. The chorus performs regularly at the Center, local events and has even been known to “pop up” in crowds around the holidays. The group meets weekly to rehearse; however, this group of friendly folks are known to keep in touch outside of rehearsals, too! Now that’s something to sing about!
Community Chorus

Rehearsal: Schoolhouse Rock Live
2026-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
