Over the past century, St. Petersburg, Florida has slowly but surely carved out a niche for itself on the global art stage with its mix of world-class art institutions and magnificent murals project. How exactly did this beachside city become an art lover's paradise, and how is the city continually pushing its creative limits? It's time to take a virtual visit to the Sunshine City and uncover its art treasures hiding in plain sight.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the rich art scene of St. Petersburg, Florida, which ranks as a top arts and cultural destination thanks to its prominent art museums and expansive public arts program.
Led by museum educator and art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo, our virtual experience surrounding St. Pete will include:
- The founding history of St. Petersburg and how the vision of its early city planners laid the ground work for it to become a unique art destination
- The story behind the award-winning 2021 pier with its astounding features and public art
- A discussion of the beautifully designed parks and gardens dating back to the city’s early history — all designed to make St. Pete stand out
- An introduction to St Pete’s various world-class museums along with highlights from their collection, such as the Fine Arts Museum, Dali Museum, James Museum, and Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement
- A close look at St. Pete’s glass art collections, from institutions including the Dale Chihuly Collection and Imagine Museum
- An overview of SHINE — an annual art festival started in 2015 that showcases many outstanding murals throughout St. Pete
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions about the art of St. Pete are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!
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About Sylvia
Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions.
For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city.
SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.
Testimonials
" She is so passionate about art of all types. This really opened my eyes about FL and the great art in her town. Definitely now a destination of interest." - Noelle
" Excellent. Good overview of the area." -Pam
" Becoming acquainted with past & present of St. Petersburg Florida. Besides showing marvelous art Sylvia provides interesting anecdotes about the people & places involved." -Carol
" Sylvia presented a wealth of information about a small city as it fulfills its ambition to be a center for visual arts. St. Pete has come a long was since the 1980s when i lived there." -Susan
" The presenter is very knowledgeable and welcomes questions from the viewers." -Jacqueline H.
" Always wonderful, and to find this fabulous presenter this time is presenting her hometown!!" -Jacqueline S.
" Knowledgeable speaker, clearly interested in subject" -Louis
" The presenter as always was awesome!! Well prepared and well organized and provided wonderful info!!I enjoyed seeing all the art in St. Petersburg, Florida" -Carolyn
" Sylvia had lots of slides and lots of information. It was a whirlwind tour of St. Petersburg!" -Ellen
" Everything! But if I had to choose, it would be seeing the different museums. I knew St. Pete was an arty place, but didn’t realize the scope. I had been thinking about taking a vacation there, but ‘thinking about’ has changed to ‘definitely’!" -Elizabeth
" I enjoyed seeing so many museums that weren’t there when I visited As usual, you did a great job of watching for and answering questions." -Peter
"Learning about what’s available there and the history" -Lynn
"I was thrilled to learn about a city close to me here in Florida that essentially took all the negativity about florida away. And we are planning a trip to st Pete because f the webinar!" -Joel
"I had experienced this presentation last year before going to St. Pete and it was most helpful in planning our days there. I subscribed again and was so pleased to see all the additions! And it was a nostalgia tour as well as adding to my knowledge. One of my favorite presenters." -Jacqueline
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