The Hot Days of Summer, presented by The Exhibiting Society of Artists (TESA), features warm-colored artworks in various mediums. TESA’s open reception and awards ceremony is scheduled for August 16 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.

TESA is a vibrant member-driven non-profit (501c3) of professional Tampa Bay artists founded 20 years ago.  Exhibiting art in public and corporate venues is one of our society’s missions. TESA artists currently exhibit annually in prominent, high-profile venues throughout the Tampa Bay area.  Through art, TESA seeks to enlighten, educate, and share the joy and perspectives of creating and supporting the arts. Our current and upcoming exhibitions are listed on the exhibits page of our website.  If you are an artist and would like to exhibit with us, please fill out our application for membership in the JOIN section of our menu. Please join our newsletter at https://arttesa.org and contact us if you are interested in volunteering, donating, or would like to meet with us.

(Featured artwork: “Making Lemonade” by Diane Merin)

The Hot Days of Summer Winning Pieces
Judge: Deon Blackwell

BEST OF SHOW: “Kapok” by Lorelei Cannon

1st Place: “Visible, Invisible #2” by David Kastner

2nd Place: “Prejudice and Segregation” by Fran Faille

3rd Place: “Making Lemonade” by Diane Merin

1st Honorable Mention: “Triple Sun” by Jo-An Frances

2nd Honorable Mention: “The End? Florida Primal Series” by Dolores Kaufman

3rd Honorable Mention: “Gangsters Breakfast” by Greg Cannon

4th Honorable Mention: “Clam Bayou” by Willow Wright