Carrollwood Cultural Center

"Direct/Indirect" by William Talenti
2026-08-08, 2026-08-10, 2026-08-11 | 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

Rehearsal: Carrollwood Jukebox Big Band
2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
2026-08-08 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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Basic Sewing for Beginners
2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Film Lab, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Make a new project each week as you build your sewing skills.
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Carrollwood Market
2026-08-08 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.

The Music of Duke Ellington & Count Basie with the Paul Gavin Trio
2026-08-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa FL 33618, FL
The Center will welcome the Paul Gavin Quartet as they treat us to an evening of jazz featuring the music of legendary composers and band leaders Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
ABOUT PAUL GAVIN:
Paul Gavin is a Drummer, teacher, composer, and arranger in Tampa, FL. Since graduating from the University of South Florida in 2015, Paul has made his living exclusively as a freelance musician. By playing a variety of music throughout Florida, teaching privately and in schools, and writing for school programs and his own original music, he maintains an active schedule. LEARN MORE

ADMISSION
Member: $27 / General Admission: $32 / Group (10+): $29

"Give Thanks, Give Back" by Hanna Rachocka (Online Exhibit & Auction)
2026-08-09, 2026-08-10, 2026-08-11 | 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,

Chair Yoga
2026-08-10 09:45 - 10:45 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga practiced on a chair or standing with the support of a chair.
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Gentle Hatha Yoga
2026-08-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This class will teach you basic yoga in a gentle way.
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Bridge Club
2026-08-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
The Bridge Club is open to anyone who knows how to play bridge and wants to spend their Monday afternoons with a great group of people. Whether you have been playing a couple of years, or many years, you will have a great time with this fun group. Newcomers are welcome.
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Quilting: Sugarplum Dreams Quilt
2026-08-10 16:30 - 19:30 | Film Lab, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Join us this summer and make your own Sugarplum Dreams come true! Learn all the essentials of quilting from cutting to piecing to quilting and binding as you make a Sugarplum Dreams quilt.
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Line Dancing
2026-08-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
Jump in the line! Learn all the steps to all your favorite group party dances! A fun class to cut loose and dance!
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Wheel Throwing
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-11 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:30 | 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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Musical Theatre Jazz
2026-08-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Come and break out into dance with us, learning dance sequences to songs from all your favorite musicals!
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Women Authors Book Group
2026-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Meeting Room II, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
Everyone (including gentlemen) is invited to join the Women Authors Book Club to celebrate works written by women. Simultaneous Zoom links will be provided when possible. For details, please reach out to the club’s leader, Debbie Doliner, at debdoliner@gmail.com.

Rehearsal: Carrollwood Community Chorus
2026-08-10 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

Mudslinger Studio Pass
2026-08-11 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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The Artful Teen
2026-08-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Music Room, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
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
2026-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
A ballet class to help you live your best life.
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Young Artists Acrylic Painting (8-10)
2026-08-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Art Room III
In this fun and engaging acrylic painting class, young artists ages 8–10 will explore the basics of painting on canvas while developing their creativity and confidence.
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American Sign Language: Level 1
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting Room II, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
Learn basic conversational skills, fingerspelling, numbers, and simple sentence structures, as well as receptive and expressive language skills.

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Learn to Read Music for Teens
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Music Room, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Teens will explore and master the symbols that express mood and flow in any piece of music.
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Modern Dance
2026-08-11 18:30 - 19:30 | 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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Rehearsal: Carrollwood Winds
2026-08-11 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.
