20 YEARS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE!

PAVA, the Professional Association of Visual Artists, is proudly celebrating its 20th Anniversary hosting the Cool Art Show; a juried members-only Fine Art and Fine Craft Show. The annual event is scheduled for July 19 - 20, 2008 from 10am to 5pm at the St. Petersburg Coliseum. This attractively restored historic venue is located at 535 4th Avenue North. Admission and parking are free, and the Coliseum's concessions will be open for art patrons, serving food and beverages, including beer and wine.

The Coliseum provides the perfect setting for a cool indoor sanctuary, as art lovers are liberated from concerns of heat and storms. Approximately 80 outstanding artisans have been selected to exhibit a remarkable collection of visual and functional creations in paint, wood, ceramics, photography, metal, glass, mixed media and jewelry. PAVA continues its twenty-year tradition of representing distinction across the spectrum of artistic media.

PAVA is a nonprofit organization run by volunteer artists to serve local artisans and support the arts community in the Tampa Bay area. It provides exhibition, educational and networking opportunities, quarterly publications, and many other resources for its members.