Tampa Bay Society of Photographic Artists

Tampa Bay Society of Photographic Artists The Tampa Bay Society of Photographic Artists is nonprofit organization in the State of Florida. Links: https://linktr.ee/TBSOPA

Our mission is to develop fine art photography in the Tampa Bay area through collaboration, education, and exhibition. Our purpose: To establish and promote unity, cooperation, and collaboration between aspiring, established, and developing photographic artists in and around Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Society of Photographic Artists is an informal group of professional and aspiring fine art photogra

phers who meet once a month to encourage and develop a community aimed at putting Tampa Bay's photographic art scene on the map. Our purpose is to establish and promote unity, cooperation, and collaboration between aspiring, established, and developing photographic artists in and around Tampa Bay. Working together, we can create a permanent footprint and mark this moment in history with our creativity, skill, and unique perspectives. Currently, the group meets in Tampa, Florida at Gomez Fine Art Gallery and communicates through a closed Facebook group. To learn more about our group, participate in our discussions, and take part in our monthly meetings, start your journey by going to:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tampabayphotographicart/

Monthly meeting reminder:The next meeting of TBSoPA will be Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30pm.All are welcome!Meetings are held...
05/01/2026

Monthly meeting reminder:

The next meeting of TBSoPA will be Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30pm.
All are welcome!

Meetings are held at the Tempus Projects space, 2nd floor in the Kress building: 1624 E 7th Ave, Ybor City/Tampa, the "Visitor Pass" door code TBA soon in the comments on the group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1227865533908245.

Doors open at 7pm for networking and light bites, and the TBSoPA meeting will start at 7:30pm. Come early for networking/food, or at 7:30pm for just the meeting. See parking info below.

This meeting, Jose will be sharing an alternative way he digitally presents his art and open a discussion and interactive brainstorming session on using new and emerging technology to allow others to experience your artwork. This promises to be an inspiring and highly useful session.

We will also be discussing plans and deadlines for upcoming TBSoPA Art Shows, as well as upcoming educational programs, other Art Shows, and plans for the new year.

The last/best part of the meeting will be Peer Review, where we will learn how to make our Fine Art photographs better.
may submit up to 3 images for review to our dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/request/lAcjMe5TsQM2jLBfxhgh
You may also bring 1 physical print for review, a table easel will be provided.

Remember to RSVP here and let us know you're coming (so we have enough food 'n stuff).

PARKING: the best parking appears to be at the city's Centro Ybor Garage parking structure at 1500 E. 5th Ave. According to street view, entrances are on both N 15th and N 16th St between E 5th and E 6th Ave. Rate appears to be $1 for the first 2 (or 3) hrs and $1 ea additional hour (probably plus tax).
The closest parking lot (with different pricing) is located at 1779 E 8th Ave. Street parking also available with the app.

https://flip.it/tA87-L interesting list of books to consider. Jerry Rubin’s book is most inspiring.
03/22/2026

https://flip.it/tA87-L interesting list of books to consider. Jerry Rubin’s book is most inspiring.

Usually, we photographers are looking at new things that have come on the market. However, historically, some fabulous books were published that are still full of incredible information.Books delve …

Monthly meeting reminder:The next meeting of TBSoPA will be Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30pm.Meetings are held at the Tempus...
02/27/2026

Monthly meeting reminder:

The next meeting of TBSoPA will be Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30pm.

Meetings are held at the Tempus Projects space, 2nd floor in the Kress building: 1624 E 7th Ave, Ybor City/Tampa, the "Visitor Pass" door code TBA soon in the comments on the group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1227865533908245.

Doors open at 7pm for networking and light bites, and the TBSoPA meeting will start at 7:30pm. Come early for networking/food, or at 7:30pm for just the meeting. See parking info below.

This meeting, we're diving into the remarkable eye for street, travel, and still life photography of Cem Basak, one of our talented members.

His images don’t just capture moments — they tell stories. In this upcoming presentation, Cem will share a carefully curated selection of his most compelling work and walk us through his creative process — how he sees, composes, and transforms everyday scenes into powerful visual narratives. This promises to be both inspiring and insightful.

We will also be discussing plans and deadlines for upcoming TBSoPA Art Shows, as well as upcoming educational programs, other Art Shows, and plans for the new year.

The last/best part of the meeting will be Peer Review, where we will learn how to make our Fine Art photographs better.
may submit up to 3 images for review to our dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/request/lAcjMe5TsQM2jLBfxhgh
You may also bring 1 physical print for review, a table easel will be provided.

Remember to RSVP here and let us know you're coming (so we have enough food 'n stuff).

PARKING: the best parking appears to be at the city's Centro Ybor Garage parking structure at 1500 E. 5th Ave. According to street view, entrances are on both N 15th and N 16th St between E 5th and E 6th Ave. Rate appears to be $1 for the first 2 (or 3) hrs and $1 ea additional hour (probably plus tax).
The closest parking lot (with different pricing) is located at 1779 E 8th Ave. Street parking also available with the app.

Door code for tonight’s meeting: 1624 E 7th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605, Tampa, FL 33605. Intercom instructions: Select "Visito...
11/05/2025

Door code for tonight’s meeting: 1624 E 7th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605, Tampa, FL 33605. Intercom instructions: Select "Visitor Pass", enter 795276, and tap Enter; or scan this QR code at the Intercom's camera:

Submission ends this week! Submit your best jpeg image to the current 2025 Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Internati...
05/13/2025

Submission ends this week! Submit your best jpeg image to the current 2025 Florida Museum of Photographic Arts International Competition. Entries close this Sunday. Entries in various categories.

TAMPA, FL, FEBRUARY 2024 | The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) is seeking entries for the 2025 International Photography Competition

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