'Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration' unites five Bay Area museums in an innovative art exhibition

The First Art Newspaper on the Net    Established in 1996 Monday, June 17, 2024


'Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration' unites five Bay Area museums in an innovative art exhibition
Libbi Ponce (American, born 1997), owl_butterfly_star_heart_bird, 2023. Steel, polyurethane, scrap foam, grout, 8 x 2 x 6.5 feet. Courtesy of the artist © Libbi Ponce.



TAMPA, FLA.- The highly anticipated Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration exhibition is set to be showcased at five leading art institutions across the Tampa Bay area this year. The museums participating in this triennial exhibition—the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg; The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art; Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design; the Tampa Museum of Art; and the University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum—are proud to announce their joint effort in presenting this groundbreaking showcase.

Skyway 2024 embodies the theme of boundless exploration and unity, reflecting the limitless potential of artistic expression in the region. This collaborative effort will feature a diverse array of contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and multimedia presentations by 63 artists and art collectives living and working in the Tampa Bay area.

Exhibition Dates and Artists

Each museum will host a distinct grouping of Tampa Bay area artists and art collectives in Skyway 2024, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to embark on a comprehensive journey through the vibrant contemporary art landscape of the Tampa Bay region.

On view at The Ringling from May 25 through January 26, 2025: Caitlin Albritton, Ainaz Alipour, Mohsen Azar, Saumitra Chandratreya, Elisabeth Condon, Robyn “Avalon” Crosa, Rachel de Cuba, Jake Fernandez, Akiko Kotani, Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse, Libbi Ponce, Michael Vasquez, and Joo Woo.

On view at the MFA St. Petersburg from July 13 through November 3, 2024: Will Douglas, Kendra Frorup, Emily Martinez, Cynthia Mason, Carola Miles, Anat Pollack, and Emiliano Settecasi.

On view at the USF Contemporary Art Museum from July 19 through November 23, 2024: Elisabeth Condon, Keith Crowley, John Gurbacs, Karen Tucker Kuykendall, Caui Lofgren, Bruce Marsh, Eric Ondina, Sebastian Ore Blas, Andres Ramirez, Bradford Robotham, Erin Titus, and Susanna Wallin.

On view at Sarasota Art Museum from July 28 through October 27, 2024: Kim Anderson, Ryan Day, Sue Havens, Dominique Labauvie, Tatiana Mesa Paján, Samantha Modder, Roger Clay Palmer, Herion Park, Gabriel Ramos, Eszter Sziksz, Jill Taffet, Rob Tarbell, Kirk Ke Wang, Willow Wells, and Corinne Zepeda.

On view at the Tampa Museum of Art from August 28 through January 5, 2025: Marc Brechwald, Samo Davis, Aesopbookofrot (Danielle Dragani), Joe Fig, Adrian Gomez, JD Hardy, Sami Harthoorn, Cort Hartle, Latonya Hicks, Dallas Jackson, Aimee Jones, Candace Knapp, David Mack, David McCauley, Marina Shalthout, David Sibbitt, Yajaira Urzua-Reyes, and Corinne Zepeda.

Collaborative Curation and Community Engagement

The selection of artworks for Skyway 2024 was a collaborative endeavor, with curatorial teams from each museum working together to showcase the region’s dynamic and varied artistic talents. Museum curators reviewed over 300 submissions in response to an open call to artists from Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota counties. This initiative highlights local artists’ creativity and strengthens the community's connection to contemporary art. The curators working together for this third iteration of Skyway include the following:

● Evan Garza, Guest Juror for Skyway 2024 and Independent Curator

● Christopher Jones, the Stanton B. and Nancy W. Kaplan Curator of Photography and Media Art, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

● Katherine Pill, Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg

● Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Tampa Museum of Art

● Christian Viveros-Fauné, Curator-at-Large, USF Contemporary Art Museum

● Ola Wlusek, the Keith D. Monda Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

● Rangsook Yoon, Ph.D., Senior Curator, Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design

Anticipated Impact and Legacy

Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration is more than an exhibition; it is a celebration of artistic innovation and a testament to the collaborative spirit of the Tampa Bay art community. This project promises to leave a lasting impact on the region by shining a spotlight on the artistic voices of the central gulf-coast Florida region, inspiring future generations of artists and art enthusiasts alike.










Today's News

May 26, 2024

A furious, forgotten slave narrative resurfaces after nearly 170 years

Major exhibition of the work of Beatriz Milhazes opens at Tate St Ives

Christie's announces highlights included in its Magnificent Jewels sale

Thaddaeus Ropac opens the first exhibition at the gallery dedicated to Alex Katz's printmaking practice

One of the fnest private libraries in America, assembled by William A. Strutz, to be offered at Heritage

The architect who made Singapore's public housing the envy of the world

At MoMA, LaToya Ruby Frazier asks what our monuments should be

Tennessee Attorney General to review company's bid to sell Graceland

Center for Maine Contemporary Art opens 'Donald Moffett: Nature Cult, Seeded'

'Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration' unites five Bay Area museums in an innovative art exhibition

SJ Auctioneers announces Father's Day online-only auction, June 16th

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft opens the first institutional solo exhibition of work by Georgina Treviño

Varvara Roza Galleries and The Blender Gallery present "Philip Tsiaras: Topologies 1990-2023"

Bounty crop of Tiffany blooms at Fontaine's Spring $2.2M auction

Morton Fine Arts presents a global group exhibition of fiber art

Virginia Museum of History & Culture honors legacy of Rosenwald School Program in new exhibition

Fondazione Berengo presents Welcome! A Palazzo for Immigrants by Osman Yousefzada

Exhibition at Turner Contemporary unites paintings and works on paper by Ed Clark

Lentos Kunstmuseum offers impressive insights into six decades of work of Margit Palme

Kunst Museum Winterthur opens an exhibition of works by Silvia Bächli

Alicia Keys, Usher and Patti Smith honor the legacy of Gordon Parks

Making art, processing grief

Palazzo Bonaparte presents a new project conceived by Mario Testino

How to Find the Best Deals on Los Angeles Yacht Rentals?

Ensuring Structural Integrity: The Importance of Roof Inspection in Tulsa

Effective Water Mitigation in Vancouver, WA

Enhance Your Home's Energy Efficiency and Aesthetic Appeal with Waco Window Replacement

Yasam Ayavefe: Transforming Lives Through Generous Donations

Benamkan Diri Anda dalam Pengalaman Bermain Game Online 1Win

eChecks and International Transactions: Expanding Your Business Globally




Museums, Exhibits, Artists, Milestones, Digital Art, Architecture, Photography,
Photographers, Special Photos, Special Reports, Featured Stories, Auctions, Art Fairs,
Anecdotes, Art Quiz, Education, Mythology, 3D Images, Last Week, .

 



Founder:
Ignacio Villarreal
(1941 - 2019)
Editor & Publisher: Jose Villarreal
Art Director: Juan José Sepúlveda Ramírez
Writer: Ofelia Zurbia Betancourt

Royalville Communications, Inc
produces:

ignaciovillarreal.org juncodelavega.com facundocabral-elfinal.org
Founder's Site. Hommage
to a Mexican poet.
Hommage
       

The First Art Newspaper on the Net. The Best Versions Of Ave Maria Song Junco de la Vega Site Ignacio Villarreal Site
Tell a Friend
Dear User, please complete the form below in order to recommend the Artdaily newsletter to someone you know.
Please complete all fields marked *.
Sending Mail
Sending Successful