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, inside Kress Contemporary. There is paid 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!
Upcoming at Tempus:
We Are Mist and Foglight
The Art of Kym O’Donnell
10.8.26 — 1.21.27
Curated by Danny Olda
Opening Reception THURS, OCT 15
Working firmly with 35mm and pinhole film cameras, O’Donnell composed her characters in otherworldly realms, crafting tangible tokens that often reference classic cinema and music. The players inhabit fairgrounds and graveyards, building narratives fueled by nostalgia, beckoning viewers beyond the veil to wander memory’s landscapes.
Yoga Series
Join Lucky Cat Yoga and Tempus Projects at Kress Contemporary for a grounded practice surrounded by contemporary art. Move, breathe, and rest in a setting that centers local and visiting artists.
This six-week yoga workshop includes two classes each week, held Wednesday mornings and Saturday mornings. Pay for the 12 days, and come when you can.
12 Classes | $100 for the Full Series
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