They’re Back! Florida Museum of Photographic Arts opens its doors in Ybor City
Mayor Jane Castor and Members of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts at the ribbon cutting ceremony in Ybor City.
The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts to the historic district by sponsoring a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The museum officially opened on September 14 after an eight-month hiatus as they moved from their former location downtown. The event, celebrated with Mayor Jane Castor helping to cut the ribbon, marks a new beginning for FMOPA. It is part of a resurgence of interest in establishing Ybor City as a hub for the arts and artists. Their gallery is located in the heart of the movement following developer Daryl Shaw’s purchase and rehabilitation of the former Kress building and its annex in the 1600 block of 7th Ave. Along with a full schedule of upcoming exhibits, the museum will continue its outreach to the community with at risk youth, and expend its education offerings. The current exhibit, Icons of Black & White, is a must-see!
Executive Curator Robin O’Dell cuts the ribbon with an assist from Mayor Jane Castor and other members of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.
Attendees gather outside along 7th Ave in front of the new home for FMOPA
There are plenty of... well… photographs at the photography museum ribbon cutting
Attendees enjoy the current exhibition Icons of Black and White
Sara Canon, FMOPA Exhibitions Manager, is interviewed by Telemundo providing a Spanish description of happenings at the museum.
Alexis Muellner, FMoPA Chair (left) with members of the Ybor Chamber of Commerce .
Alexis Muellner, FMoPA Chair, Mayor Jane Castor, Robin O'Dell, Executive Curator, Gregory L. Morgan, FMoPA Vice Chair
Wendy Leigh, Executive Consultant Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, and Ronald Weaver discuss future possibilities at the museum.
When you decide to go:
1630 E 7th Avenue Ybor,
Tampa, Florida 33605
813-221-2222
Hours:
Closed Monday
Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission:
FREE for Museum Members
$12 Adults
$10 Students/Military/Seniors