Carrollwood Cultural Center

"Dark Matter" by Demetasphere
2024-04-23, 2024-04-24 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Demetasphere is a mixed-media artist exploring the connections between microbiology and elements of astronomy. Their signature filaments (circles) symbolize the presence of the illusive dark matter in all things, with the chaos of the cosmos as a backdrop. Demetasphere’s aim is to inspire others to appreciate the natural world’s complexity while highlighting the expansive interconnectedness of the universe.

"The Earth Without 'Art' is 'Eh'" by Tampa Day School
2024-04-23, 2024-04-24 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
An exhibition by the students and instructors of Tampa Day School. Private receptions for this exhibit will be held on Tuesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 11 from 4 until 6 p.m.
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ZUMBA Gold: Dance for Active Older Adults
2024-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
ZUMBA Gold® is a lower-intensity version of the typical ZUMBA class designed to meet the needs of older adults.
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Mudslinger Studio Pass
2024-04-23 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 12:30 | 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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Drawing I
2024-04-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Students will engage in drawing lessons throughout this 6-week class.
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Alice Rocks Wonderland
2024-04-23 10:45 - 12:00, 2024-04-24 10:45 - 12:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
Presented by A.C.T. for Youth
Venture down the rabbit hole in this exciting rock musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece emphasizing the joy of reading. Rock along with lively characters from the book, including Alice, The White Rabbit, The Caterpillar, The Cheshire Cat, The Mad Hatter, & The Prince Of Hearts.
Recommended for grades K-5
Curriculum Connections: Music, Character Education, Literature, Audience Participation

Admission: $7

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Gentle Yoga & Meditation
2024-04-23 11:15 - 12:30 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Students will explore yoga postures and stretching exercises focusing on the breath and all the gentle movements of the body.
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Writing for Wellness
2024-04-23 12:45 - 13:45 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
Participants will learn how to use writing as a well-being tool.
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Wheel Throwing
2024-04-23 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-24 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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Playmaking for Kids
2024-04-23 17:00 - 18:15 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
Learn how to tell a creative story, create original characters and how to bring them to life on stage.
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Exploring Art Through Pokemon
2024-04-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Each week, students will explore a different art style and medium through drawing, painting, and creating Pokemon.
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American Sign Language
2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
A 90-minute ASL introductory course that meets twice a week for six weeks.
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Acting & Musical Theatre I
2024-04-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
This class is for ages 11-13 who are passionate about the arts are invited to participate in this fun acting and musical theatre class.
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Retirement Workshop
2024-04-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Meeting Room II, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
Matthew E Corman, CFP®
President – Investment Advisor Representative
Corman Financial Planning

Beginner Crochet
2024-04-23 18:45 - 19:45 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Students will learn basic crochet skills and leave the class accomplishing a granny square, a beanie, and a small octopus amigurumi.
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Rehearsal: Carrollwood Winds
2024-04-23 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.

"Black Art Matters"
2024-04-24 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Black Art Matters is about celebrating the peaks and valleys of ALL black lives in the past, the present, and the possibilities of the future. Art that explores struggle, tears, laughter, frustration, and hope. Art that depicts the unwavering faith, power and character, the endurance and fearlessness experienced generation upon generation. Art that conveys depth, provokes discussion, and even makes people uncomfortable. Regardless of whether it’s portraying the Harlem Renaissance, dismantling the stigma in today’s workplace, or even how to safely raise a black child in today’s society. (Show image: “3 Sisters DNA: Ayanna” by Demetasphere)

Additional exhibits currently on display:
Featured Artist (Lobby Gallery):

Nature’s Harmony: A Scientific Symphony by Gina White (thru April 27)
Alive with Still Life by Fran Failla (thru April 27)
Allen Pettigrew (April 29 thru August 12)

Corridor Gallery: The Earth Without ‘Art’ is ‘Eh’ by Tampa Day School

Artist Corner (winner of the Student/Faculty Art Show): Dark Matter by Dionne Seevers
Atrium Gallery: Lelo Edel Alvarez

"Nature's Harmony: A Scientific Symphony" by Gina White
2024-04-24 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
Our world is teeming with vibrant life. It’s in the blades of grass in our front lawns. It’s in the symphonic birdsong that greets us in the morning. It’s even in the air we breathe. Life surrounds us, envelops us, and connects us all.
Since the beginning of human history, the beauty and complexity of our natural world have inspired both the arts and sciences, each informing the advancement and illumination of the other. As science broadens our understanding of the intricacies and hidden aspects of our natural world, the field of creative expression acts as a perfect catalyst to cultivate a deeper connection with nature, inspiring curiosity, exploration, and a sense of interconnectedness.
I employ art to visually interpret philosophical writings and poetry, focusing on Christian mystics like Thomas Merton, St. Teresa of Avila, and C.S. Lewis. I’ve also done studies of popular music, including U2, Arcade Fire, and Mumford and Sons. Given the subjective nature of poetry and fine art, I express my “visual reading” in an abstract style, allowing viewers to discover their own meanings. I am an encaustic artist and beyond wax, I use oil paint, wood, found objects, and metals.
– Gina White
Art Reception: Friday, April 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. MORE INFO
Gallery Hours:
Most Mondays through Fridays
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Most Saturdays
9 a.m. – noon
Summer Gallery Hours (June 3-August 2):
Most Mondays through Fridays
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Most Saturdays
9 a.m. – noon
Our gallery is unique because it is integrated in everything we do! When you take a class, see a show, or rent a room, our gallery surrounds you. Please call ahead to ensure the gallery is available for viewing at the time you wish to visit.

"Alive with Still Life" by Fran Failla
2024-04-24 | Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618
I have been painting and creating art for over 50 years. It is and has always been an integral part of my life and a definitive statement of who I am as an individual. I paint because I love it. I love the smell of the oils and the rich, creamy way oil paints glide on a smooth canvas. I love to see an image emerge from those paints and form a visual reality for the viewer. My art is about communicating the simplicity and beauty of Life. It is something that often cannot be approximated with words alone, as there is a visual aesthetic that, by its very nature, accompanies the communication. And the aesthetic then elevates the communication beyond the words.
I am fascinated by the seemingly mundane parts of Life. A piece of fruit, an old piece of ceramic or glass, a flower that’s beyond its freshness, are all, to me, inherently beautiful. It is my mission as an artist to bring that beauty to others in a meaningful and abundantly aesthetic way.
-Fran Failla www.franfailla.com
Art Reception: Friday, April 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. MORE INFO

About the Artist
Fran Failla
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Fran’s personal artistic journey began at a very early age. Given the opportunity in elementary school to take up painting, she quickly showed a special aptitude for the medium. Her teacher recognized this and encouraged her mother to nurture her talent. Her mother wasted no time purchasing oil paints, canvas, and an easel for her to use. With this, she later went on to win several local and national art competitions for her work.
In high school and college, Fran continued to study art and art history. Fran quickly realized that oil painting was her passion, and so she focused on that medium alone, specializing in classical and contemporary still-life images. She attended Brooklyn College, which was known for its outstanding art department. There she studied under accomplished traditional artists, including Paul Gianfagna, who taught anatomy, and classical still-life painting. Fran strongly believes that an artist should be constantly growing and evolving. She, therefore, chose to continue her training at the Art Student’s League in New York, where she studied with contemporary masters Peter Homitsky, Leonid Gervits, and Dan Thompson. She also exhibited her work at the school, winning the prestigious “Red Dot” award. She went on to exhibit and sell her work locally in the New York area.
In 2018, Fran moved to the Tampa Bay area. Again, she sought out new art venues and chose to attend the Dunedin Fine Arts Center. There she studies with master artists, Markissia Touliatos and Shawn Dell Joyce. She is also a recipient of the Emerging Artist Grant for 2024. Fran’s professional affiliations include OPA (Oil Painters of America), TESA (The Exhibiting Society of Artists) and CAG (Creative Artists Guild of Dunedin).

Gallery Hours:
Most Mondays through Fridays
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Most Saturdays
9 a.m. – noon
Summer Gallery Hours (June 3-August 2):
Most Mondays through Fridays
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Most Saturdays
9 a.m. – noon
Our gallery is unique because it is integrated in everything we do! When you take a class, see a show, or rent a room, our gallery surrounds you. Please call ahead to ensure the gallery is available for viewing at the time you wish to visit.

Creative Dance
2024-04-24 16:00 - 16:45 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This class serves as a perfect introduction to dance, movement, and choreography for young children.
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Adult Jazz/Tap Combo
2024-04-24 17:00 - 18:15 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This class will focus on jazz’s rhythm and coordination as well as tap basics’ steps and sounds.
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Hand Building
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:30 | 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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Monet's Apprentice
2024-04-24 18:15 - 19:15 | Art Room I, 4537 Lowell Road, FL
Students ages 11 to 13 will learn about art history and work on projects inspired by famous artists.
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Hatha Flow Yoga
2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
Learn yoga posture and ways to gain strength, flexibility, and relieve stress.
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