Join us in supporting KRESS CONTEMPORARY, a vibrant arts hub located in the heart of Ybor City, dedicated to cultivating a robust arts community. Our mission is to provide local, emerging, early-career, and mid-career artists with access to studio space, exhibition opportunities, and engaging events that highlight the visual, performing, and literary arts. We proudly host a diverse array of artistic entities, including Tempus Projects, Gratus Gallery, Fringe Theatre, Honey Gallery, OXH Gallery, Art Noire Gallery, Dave Decker Photography, Heard Em' Say Youth Arts Collection, Kitchen Table Literacy Arts, Reverb Gallery (University of South Florida College of Design, Art and Performance), and Tampa Repertory Theatre, alongside 28 individual artist studios. Through our programs, we support artists of all backgrounds and foster a creative environment that shapes the cultural landscape of our community.

At KRESS CONTEMPORARY, we believe the arts inspire and connect people. Our special events include intimate concerts, private gatherings, and a variety of public programming such as film screenings, performances, exhibitions, artist talks, poetry readings, and workshops. We invite you to be a part of our mission to nurture creativity and inclusivity in the arts. By contributing to our fundraiser, you help us continue to provide essential resources and opportunities for artists and arts organizations, ensuring a thriving creative community for years to come. Your support makes a difference, and together, we can elevate the arts in Ybor City and the greater Tampa Bay Area.