TEMPUS PROJECTS is dedicated to nurturing established and emerging local, national, and international artists through exhibitions, collaborations, residencies, and events. Our non-profit organization promotes artists working in all media, and originates, organizes, and hosts exhibitions that engage the Tampa Bay community through the arts. Our vision is to foster a vibrant and critical arts nexus that connects grassroots efforts to an international arts dialogue through innovative, equitable programming. We hope you will join us!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
GETTING HERE :: Tempus Projects is located at 1624 E 7th Ave in Ybor City. There is paid off-street parking on 7th Ave and surrounding streets, as well as various paid public lots. The closest lot is located at 1779 E 8th Ave. The free TECO Streetcar stops a block away at the Centro Ybor Station (#2). Arriving by carpool or ride share is another great option!
Gallery Open Hours
Thursday & Friday: 11A - 7P
Saturday & Sunday: 11A - 4P
UPCOMING AT TEMPUS
ALL I EVER WANT IS JUST TO FALL INTO YOUR HUMAN HANDS
a juried group exhibition of works inspired by or engaging artificial intelligence
Featuring Ariel Baron-Robbins Lapciuc, Carolyn Lambert, Christopher Meerdo, Hannah Newman, John O’Donnell, Diana Sosnowska, and Spencer Vomacka. Juried by Adda Farcus (USF), Christopher Jones (Ringling Museum), and Joanna Robotham (Tampa Museum of Art).
Jan 15 - Mar 19, 2026
Public Artist Reception Friday, Jan 16
Explore a special exhibition at Dunedin Fine Art Center celebrating 16 years of Tempus:
ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
In our continuing effort to foster and support the arts in the Tampa Bay area, we established an Artist Residency Program in 2016. This program allows for a collaborative exchange between the Tampa Bay arts community and visiting artists from across the country and beyond.
JOIN & SUPPORT
By supporting Tempus Projects, you’ll be associated with one of the most highly revered art spaces in the Tampa Bay area. Whether you’re an ardent devotee of contemporary art, a philanthropist looking to encourage growth in your local art scene, or a corporation seeking to give back to the community, donating to Tempus ensures the flourishing continuity of a cultural keystone in the Bay area. DONATE TODAY!
“By attracting and educating erstwhile and seasoned collectors alike, Tempus Projects has helped to launch and support the careers of artists working across nearly all media. With the burden of fundraising but without many of the constraints of for-profit galleries, Tempus has successfully developed experimental exhibitions and projects that have nurtured artistic courage, informed our society, earned the artists’ credibility, and spawned greater impactful collaborations.”
— Susana Weymouth, former Executive Director, Tampa Bay BCA
Head Cream, Neil Bender
