Morean Arts Center

St Petersburg


This lively community arts center hosts interesting rotating exhibits in all media. If you love glass, don't miss Morean's attached Hot Shop where full-blast glassmaking demonstrations occur every hour from 11am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and 1pm to 4pm Sunday. Reserve ahead for a one-on-one 'hot glass experience' ($75) and take home your own creation.


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