Creative Fall Art, Culture Events Flourish In Tampa Bay, Florida

People living in the Tampa Bay region have always appreciated and supported the arts: paintings, sculpture, music, film and fashion.

The result? Independent art events this fall season -- some brand new, some welcome repeats -- will keep the creative juices flowing as the weather cools, giving you lots of reasons to get out and partake.

Here are a few:

Refractory
Collaborative by Tampa Bay cultural activists that will feature the unveiling of the world's largest dream machine.
Friday, Oct. 15
Armature, Historic Trolley Barn in Tampa
Suggested donation: $5

November Foxtrot: Whiskey with Preston Beebe
Saturday, Oct. 16, at 8pm
Tempus Projects in Tampa
Cost: $5.
More info: [email protected]

Secret Movie Lecture No. 4: Special Horror Edition
Friday, Oct. 22, from 7-11pm
Tempus Projects in Tampa
Suggested donation: $3

Pecha Kucha V7
Save the date: Friday, Nov. 5
More info: PK website.

Bridge Street Market in Bradenton
Local artisans, food vendors and entrepreneurs gather to promote businesses on and around Historic Bridge Street.
Sunday, Nov. 7, from 10am-4pm
More info: BSM Facebook page.

Writer: Nancy Vaughn
Source: Various art show producers