Gulfport Arts & Heritage December/January Newsletter, Gulfport, FL
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December Porch Party: 12/19Caroling & Cookies
Friday, December 19 at 7:00 PM at the Gulfport History Museum |
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| Join Gulfport Arts & Heritage for our annual holiday party featuring all the things that make this season so great – seasonal snacks, a roaring fire, merry songs, and best of all, our community! Bring a plate of your favorite holiday cookies and your lawn chairs. We’ll provide hot chocolate and a delightful fire in the fire pit behind Scout Hall. At 7:15pm, we’ll strike up the music with Gulfport’s favorite ukulele player, Roxanne Cann-Dittman! If you’re feeling extra festive, wear your best holiday sweater, Santa outfit, or whatever the holiday spirit moves you to wear. See you there! |
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Original Gulfport Walking Tour: 12/20The next historic walking tour will start on Saturday, December 20 at 3:30 PM at the Gulfport History Museum. Join Gulfport Arts & Heritage on a stroll through history in the heart of Gulfport. This reworked tour is led by David Anderson of Discover Florida Tours and lasts for approximately 1.5 hours. $15 for non-members, free for GAH members. Registration is required. |
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Online CatalogDid you know that you can browse and search hundreds of photographs, postcards, and objects from the museum’s collection online? The catalog is updated regularly and is available to view 24/7. |
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| See someone or something you know? Have a story? Share your knowledge with us and the community by emailing HistoryMuseum@mygulfport.us. Email links are also available at the bottom of each entry in the catalog. |
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| JANUARY 2026 ART WORKSHOPS All workshops listed are FREE and all materials are provided! Registration by email is REQUIRED in order to participate in adult workshops as space is limited. Registration for kids workshops is encouraged, but not required, otherwise space is first-come-first-serve. Email us at ArtsCenter@mygulfport.us to register! |
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Sewing Pattern Collage – Adult Workshop
FRIDAY, 1/9 @3pm-4:45pm
Create a layered collage on canvas using vintage sewing patterns.Fun with Watercolor! – Kids Workshop
TUESDAY, 1/13 @12:45pm-2pm
THURSDAY, 1/15 @5pm-6:15pm
Kids will explore a variety of exciting watercolor techniques using salt, crayon,
and more. Collagraph Printmaking – Adult Workshop
THURSDAY, 1/22 @1pm-2:45pm
FRIDAY, 1/30 @5pm-6:45pm
Experiment with collagraphy, a process that combines printmaking with collage
(plus, get to use our brand new etching press!) |
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| ALL IS BRIGHT GROUP ART SHOWCASE As the nights get longer and the holiday season approaches, the lost daylight is replaced by twinkling stars and bright decorative lights. In celebration of this time of year, we invited local artists to create work exploring the magic and beauty of light during Winter. Featuring a broad variety of work across all mediums, this dazzling showcase is up for viewing during open studio hours until January 14th. |
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 | | Featured artists Eliza Sydney, Shanonn Thompson, and Lisa Fink (left to right) next to their work at the All is Bright opening reception. |
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| OPEN COLLAGE GROUP MEETUP BIMONTHLY, EVERY 1st & 3rd SATURDAY @3pm-5pm DECEMBER – December 20th
JANUARY – January 3rd & 17th Join us for an afternoon of collage-making with all materials provided, completely FREE! Bring your own ephemera to share or swap with others and get to know like-minded creatives in a laid-back atmosphere. Email us at ArtsCenter@mygulfport.us to be added to our optional RSVP list and receive bimonthly reminders.
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| OPEN STUDIO HOURS Anyone 13+ can use our studio space to work on their own personal art projects during open hours. Studio space is provided on a first-come-first-serve-basis, reservations are prohibited. Artists must bring their own supplies.
TUESDAY
3PM-7PMWEDNESDAY
3PM-7PM 1st & 3rd SATURDAY
10AM-2PM |
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