Current Exhibitions
Tempus Projects presents Motley Precious Planets, new works by Becky Flanders, a solo exhibition of photographic works created using handbuilt kaleidoscopes. This exhibition will open on Saturday, October 1 and run through November 4, 2016, with an opening reception from 7-9pm on Saturday, October 1st.
Becky Flanders is an artist and entrepreneur based in Tampa, FL. Born in the Washington D.C. area in 1980, she migrated to Florida in 2006, subsequently receiving her MFA from USF. Like many other things that come to Florida, her intentions were never to stay, but once here, she found she had taken root and was no longer able to move. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Her omnivorous interests include photography, floridiana, embodied existence, contemporary manifestations of the mythic image, the sublime and the abject, deep time, and the relationship between subjects and states, between individuals and systems of power and thought. Other projects include but are not limited to: the Mermaid Tavern and an as yet (or perhaps forever) un-named Seminole Heights studio and gallery complex currently in process. She is also a founding member of Fountain of Pythons, a photography collective of Tampa-based artists and diaspora.
The exhibition is sponsored in part by The Gobioff Foundation, The Arts Council of Hillsborough County, Stanton Storer Embrace the Arts Foundation, and Mermaid Tavern. Please join us for an afterparty at the Mermaid Tavern directly following the reception at 9pm.
WHAT: Motley Precious Plants, New works from Becky Flanders Opening Reception
WHEN: October 1, 2016, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Tempus Projects 4636 N Florida Ave. Tampa 33603
MORE: Afterparty at The Mermaid Tavern directly following the reception at 9pm.
Becky Flanders is an artist and entrepreneur based in Tampa, FL. Born in the Washington D.C. area in 1980, she migrated to Florida in 2006, subsequently receiving her MFA from USF. Like many other things that come to Florida, her intentions were never to stay, but once here, she found she had taken root and was no longer able to move. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Her omnivorous interests include photography, floridiana, embodied existence, contemporary manifestations of the mythic image, the sublime and the abject, deep time, and the relationship between subjects and states, between individuals and systems of power and thought. Other projects include but are not limited to: the Mermaid Tavern and an as yet (or perhaps forever) un-named Seminole Heights studio and gallery complex currently in process. She is also a founding member of Fountain of Pythons, a photography collective of Tampa-based artists and diaspora.
The exhibition is sponsored in part by The Gobioff Foundation, The Arts Council of Hillsborough County, Stanton Storer Embrace the Arts Foundation, and Mermaid Tavern. Please join us for an afterparty at the Mermaid Tavern directly following the reception at 9pm.
WHAT: Motley Precious Plants, New works from Becky Flanders Opening Reception
WHEN: October 1, 2016, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Tempus Projects 4636 N Florida Ave. Tampa 33603
MORE: Afterparty at The Mermaid Tavern directly following the reception at 9pm.
The opening event is sponsored in part by The Mermaid Tavern.
Following the reception, please join us for an after-party at 9:00 p.m.
The Mermaid Tavern is located at 6719 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL, 33604.
Following the reception, please join us for an after-party at 9:00 p.m.
The Mermaid Tavern is located at 6719 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL, 33604.
Join us Monday evening for conversation with and questions for Becky Flanders and April Childers.
Discussion will be lead by art critic Danny Olda.
Both artists' solo exhibitions at Tempus Projects and next door at Cunsthaus, respectively, will be open to the public at 7 pm
for your viewing, 30 minutes prior to the discussion at 7:30 pm. Come early see the work, enjoy refreshments, find a seat. Doors at 7 pm.
Discussion will be lead by art critic Danny Olda.
Both artists' solo exhibitions at Tempus Projects and next door at Cunsthaus, respectively, will be open to the public at 7 pm
for your viewing, 30 minutes prior to the discussion at 7:30 pm. Come early see the work, enjoy refreshments, find a seat. Doors at 7 pm.
I WOULDN'T GO THERE UNLESS I COULD FIT EVERYTHING SHE OWNS IN MY MOUTH
September 17 - October 8, 2016
Atlanta-based artist Mike Stasny has been selected by Tempus Projects as their Aug/Sept 2016 Artist in residence.
A midwesterner by birth, Mike has lived in Atlanta since 2012. Originally trained in graphic design while working primarily as a musician / music producer he transitioned into sculpture / installation / performance art in 2013.
Mike’s work takes on the form of surreal dioramas composed of raw building materials and items purchased from The Dollar Tree. His installations reference natural history museums, sci-fi, and his grandfather - an eccentric taxidermist whom let Mike play in his basement with numerous dead things while growing up.
Prompted by party motifs and parodying human life, Mike Stasny’s performance work lampoon’s social experiences by inviting viewers into a bizarre world of costumes and installation. His most notorious work to date is “What What in the Butt” - a youtube viral video that conflates homosexuality, blackness, and religion into an absurd / escapist cartoon-like universe.
Coupled with an installation in the Tempus project space, his current performance art group IFLY will perform opening night September 17, 2016.
September 17 - October 8, 2016
Atlanta-based artist Mike Stasny has been selected by Tempus Projects as their Aug/Sept 2016 Artist in residence.
A midwesterner by birth, Mike has lived in Atlanta since 2012. Originally trained in graphic design while working primarily as a musician / music producer he transitioned into sculpture / installation / performance art in 2013.
Mike’s work takes on the form of surreal dioramas composed of raw building materials and items purchased from The Dollar Tree. His installations reference natural history museums, sci-fi, and his grandfather - an eccentric taxidermist whom let Mike play in his basement with numerous dead things while growing up.
Prompted by party motifs and parodying human life, Mike Stasny’s performance work lampoon’s social experiences by inviting viewers into a bizarre world of costumes and installation. His most notorious work to date is “What What in the Butt” - a youtube viral video that conflates homosexuality, blackness, and religion into an absurd / escapist cartoon-like universe.
Coupled with an installation in the Tempus project space, his current performance art group IFLY will perform opening night September 17, 2016.
Whaaaaaat! Tempus Projects was nominated in three categories and really welcome your votes. Under People, Places, & Politics: Best Local Nonprofit; In Arts & Entertainment: Best Gallery (non-museum) and Best Exhibition (non-museum) for Langdon Graves “Jamais Vu.”
THANK YOU for supporting us!
Join us at the awards event to celebrate. Purchase your event tickets here!
Tampa Bay Rowdies present Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay Awards Party 2016
Wed., Sept. 28th | 6 to 9 p.m.The Mahaffey Theater
400 1st St. S. in St. Pete
THANK YOU for supporting us!
Join us at the awards event to celebrate. Purchase your event tickets here!
Tampa Bay Rowdies present Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay Awards Party 2016
Wed., Sept. 28th | 6 to 9 p.m.The Mahaffey Theater
400 1st St. S. in St. Pete
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2015/2016 Exhibition Schedule Supporters
Tempus Projects programming is made possible with the support of the Arts Council of Hillsborough County
and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
Funding for 2016/2017 Tampa/Havana Artist Exchange Program is provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
