Painting in the Park

Painting in the Park is our annual FREE community celebration of all things art – and this year promises to be our biggest bash yet, featuring 20 colorful, creative, messy, and marvelous activities inspired by the artworks inside our museum. Activities are designed for toddlers, teens, and in-betweens, and adults are welcome to join in on the fun, too!

Participants will receive a Painting in the Park Discovery Passport to help guide them to each station and will earn a stamp for their passports as they complete each activity. Complete at least 10 activities to earn the prize of free Family Admission to the MFA!

The first 250 families to pre-register for the event will receive a complimentary MFA Tote Bag – perfect for carrying around your Painting in the Park creations!

Activities at this year’s event will include:

En Plein Air Painting inspired by Claude Monet
Pastel Portraits inspired by Derrick Adams
A Paper Poppy Field inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe
An archaeology dig inspired by the Antioch Mosaics
Gyotaku Prints inspired by Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress
And more!
The fun continues with art-filled activities led by our friends at:

Clay Co-Op
NOMADstudio
Overspray Art Space
Print St. Pete
St. Pete Ceramics
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
Tombolo Books
USF Card
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Enjoy live entertainment, along with delicious food and treats from:

Sweet Fixation
Latin Lunch Box
The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops
Rock Fire Pizza
Painting in the Park will also include a Sensory Relief Zone hosted by our friends from USF’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.

Painting in The Park 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
FREE for EVERYONE!

Register in advance to receive a special MFA Tote Bag!*