immersive art exhibit

Have you experienced Strawberry Room yet?🍓✨

We have a difficult time conveying the energy, hard work, and dedication that our Fairgrounds St. Pete and participating artists put into creating the work you get to now enjoy in our immersive exhibit!

Strawberry Room is a collaboration with artists Macy Higgins aka “Macy Eats Paint” and Emiliano Settecasi.

As with all of the artwork at Fairgrounds St. Pete Strawberry Room has a story.

Ready to learn more?

For Fairgrounds St. Pete Chris has created a multi-sensory installation of contemporary Strawberry Room is an immersive, mixed media installation that celebrates one of Florida’s sweetest crops, strawberries, and pays homage to the culture that surrounds strawberry production in the greater Tampa Bay region. Located in the Mermaid Star Motel, it presents a celestial theory for the origins of the beloved fruit, while acknowledging how the berries are grown and harvested today, and showcasing the folksy decadence that defines strawberry culture and cuisine.

To experience more of Macy and Emiliano’s work at Fairgrounds St. Pete, get your ticket today, and join our Insiders Club for the latest Fairgrounds St. Pete news.

Daddy Kool Records and Sunshine State Goods have just moved alongside us at The Factory St. Pete!

We’re elated to have neighbors like Chelsea and Manny. Both businesses are committed to creating ways to highlight and showcase the best this state, and city has to offer.

What can you expect from Sunshine State St. Pete?

It’s a retail shop where alongside products from Sunshine State Goods & a patch bar, you’ll find on-trend styles from their favorite brands, unique jewelry & the coolest gifts.

What can you expect from Daddy Kool Records?

It’s a vinyl, CD and music memorabilia store as well as a venue. That’s right, you can expect events and live music in future programming.

Support local business and visit Sunshine State Goods and Daddy Kool Records at: 2606 Fairfield Ave. South. St. Pete, FL 33712 – and come say hello and visit us at Fairgrounds St. Pete while you’re at it!

Have you experienced Temple of Cosmic Balance yet?🔱

We have a difficult time conveying the energy, hard work, and dedication that our Fairgrounds St. Pete team and participating artists put into creating the work you get to now enjoy in our immersive exhibit!

Today we’re sharing some behind the scenes images of the work that went into creating Temple of Cosmic Balance by artist Chris Parks aka Palehorse.

As with all of the artwork at Fairgrounds St. Pete Temple of Cosmic Balance has a story.

Ready to learn more?

For Fairgrounds St. Pete Chris has created a multi-sensory installation of contemporary and sacred art, offering a glimpse into the infinite consciousness and energy hidden within us all. Representations of the God Shiva and Goddess Shakti permeate the room in forms of illuminated stained glass, altars, infinity mirrors, light projections, paintings, healing sounds and wall murals. The combination of these ancient, esoteric symbols illustrates the cosmic balance between the dual forces that are eternally powering our dynamic universe. Designed as sacred space, this installation provides an oasis for the mind and encourages sensitive guests to experience moments of peace and calmness that transcend the busy world of language and thoughts.

To experience more of Palehorse’s work at Fairgrounds St. Pete, get your ticket today, and join our Insiders Club for the latest Fairgrounds St. Pete news.

Have you experienced Dialogical Analogs in Chlorine yet?

We have a difficult time conveying the energy, hard work, and dedication that our Fairgrounds St. Pete team and participating artists put into creating the work you get to now enjoy in our immersive exhibit!Here are some behind-the-scenes photos sharing the process. Dialogical Analogs in Chlorine is by artist Matthew Campbell.

Curious about Matthew Campbell and his art practice?

Influenced by the natural world, engineering, and architecture, Matthew works in a variety of materials using traditional and digital fabrication methods. He holds a BFA in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Masters of Architecture from Morgan State University, and an MFA in Sculpture from the University of South Florida. Originally from West Virginia, Campbell now resides with his wife, daughter and son in central Florida.

To see more of Matthew’s work at Fairgrounds St. Pete, get your ticket today, and join our Insiders Club for the latest Fairgrounds St. Pete news.