Carrollwood Cultural Center

CENTER CLOSED
2026-01-19 | Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
The Center will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Rehearsal: TMI
2026-01-18 17:45 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States

Repass
2026-01-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
2026-01-17 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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Rehearsal: Carrollwood Jukebox Big Band
2026-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States

"Heartbeat of the Corridor" by Alycia Carangelo
2026-01-17, 2026-01-16 | Art Corner Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, F, 33618, United States
Nature & Wildlife Photographer Alycia Carangelo captures the natural rhythm of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and the creatures that call it home. Her various works remind us to see, feel, and honor the wild spaces that surround us. Rooted in art and conservation, Alycia’s photography celebrates the beauty that still thrives across Florida’s natural landscapes.
Alycia’s work won first prize in the Pathways, Portals, and Journey exhibit at the Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center in the summer of 2025.

"Silent Guardians" by Laurie Edwards
2026-01-17, 2026-01-16 | Corridor Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
As an artist working in watercolor, glass, fine jewelry, textiles, and resin, I find inspiration in the beauty of my immediate surroundings. Choosing to notice what is quietly extraordinary in the everyday is a practice that grounds me.
Creative expression—whether through music, writing, or visual art—has always been my way of connecting with the universe and escaping anxiety. Each piece begins as a conversation: with materials, with memory, with wonder, and with the viewer. These creative outlets give me a tangible voice—a way to share what words often cannot.
– Laurie Edwards

"Encaustic Impressions: A Florida Wax Show" by Florida Encaustic Artists
2026-01-17, 2026-01-16 | Lobby Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
What is encaustic? This ancient medium, which literally means “to burn in” in Greek, uses beeswax and heat to create luminous, layered art.
The Florida Encaustic Artists group was founded in 2017 and now has 15 members who share their love of encaustic painting. This unique exhibit will show the groups’ diverse techniques, including photo encaustic, collage, and shellac burn.

"Give Thanks, Give Back" by Hanna Rachocka
2026-01-17, 2026-01-16 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Give Thanks, Give Back by Hanna Rachocka is a charity exhibit benefiting the Carrollwood Cultural Center.
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,
Give Thanks, Give Back Exhibit:

"Student, Faculty & Member Show" presented by The Gallery
2026-01-17, 2026-01-16 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Experience this art exhibit that is truly “at home” in our facility. The Student/Faculty/Member Show celebrates the creative spirit of the Center and celebrates the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and members in visual art.

Congratulations to the 2025 Student, Faculty & Member Show Winners!

Pictured: “Sunset Over a Misty Valley” by Craig Nowicke

"Davia" by Davia Deplanche
2026-01-17, 2026-01-16 | 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

"Community Shutterbug" by Kalonji McClellan
2026-01-17, 2026-01-16 | Alcove Art Gallery, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33618, United States
Community Shutterbug is an immersive exhibit that reflects my origin story as a photographer, capturing the moments and influences that inspired me to pick up the camera. Each image serves as a window into a world shaped by my passions.
Through this gallery, you’ll embark on a visual journey that weaves together a tapestry of diverse themes—pirates, musicians, reimagined interpretations of classic Hollywood, and otherworldly inspirations. These snapshots are not just photographs but vibrant stories, each echoing the creativity and curiosity that drive my art.
– Kalonji McClellan
Pictured: “Psychedelic Poster” by Kalonji McClellan

Laila Biali plays Joni Mitchell & The 70s Songwriters
2026-01-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
2026 GRAMMY-nominated artist Laila Biali will make her Center debut, performing the music of Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, and Bruce Cockburn.
BIG NEWS! Congratulations to Laila on her 2026 GRAMMY Nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Wintersongs, a cinematic set of (Canadian) winter-themed originals featuring several of Canada’s premier musicians. Laila proudly shares her nomination with global icons Barbra Streisand, Elton John/Brandi Carlile, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Hudson, and Laufey. Scroll down to watch and listen to her interview CBCNews about her nomination!
Multi-award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist, and CBC Music national radio host Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents, from New York City’s Carnegie Hall to Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, and supported international icon Sting. In 2020, Laila was honoured by SOCAN Music with the Hagood Hardy Award for Excellence in Songwriting. In 2019, Laila’s eponymous release won her a JUNO (Canada’s GRAMMY) for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.” The year prior, she was awarded top prize at the Canadian Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category. Laila was also the youngest-ever double winner at Canada’s National Jazz Awards when she was named “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year.” She received her first JUNO nomination for Tracing Light (2011), and a spot on DownBeat Magazine’s “Best Albums of the Year” for Live in Concert (2013) and Out of Dust (2020). In September of 2017, Laila was brought on as the host for CBC Music’s national radio show, Saturday Night Jazz, a weekly show broadcast to listeners across Canada. While Laila continues to earn high honours in the Jazz world, her signature sound transcends genre as she “masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy” (Washington Post). Laila’s highly anticipated album, Out of Dust, which features multiple GRAMMY nominees and winners including Lisa Fischer, Alan Ferber, John Ellis, and Larnell Lewis, released March 27, 2020 and was also nominated for a 2021 JUNO Award.

Admission
Members: $30 / General Admission: $35 / Group (10+): $32

Online processing fees apply. This event will have a cash bar.

Fundamental Drawing
2026-01-16 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.
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Belly Dancing with Cymbals & Veil Work
2026-01-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.
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Phase III Fining Meeting
2026-01-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Carrollwood Village Room, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618, FL

Hand Building
2026-01-16 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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Advance Rope Bowl Making
2026-01-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Art Room II, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Learn how to put the finishing finesse on your rope bowl, such as braiding, coiled handles, a whole cloth center, lid, and more!
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Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
2026-01-16 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!
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Rehearsal: New Horizons Band
2026-01-16 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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Phase III Board Meeting
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Carrollwood Village Room, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618, FL
Carrollwood Village Phase III Board Meeting

Huntington Village HOA
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Meeting Room II, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
