“Love of Native”
One Night time Solely Artwork Celebration
Celebrates Tampa Bay’s
Artistic Energy
Tampa Bay’s artwork scene is having a second — and Dean Road Gallery is ensuring you don’t miss it. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Could 17, when the gallery hosts Love of Native — a high-energy, one-night-only occasion that showcases the area’s most enjoyable up to date artists.
Suppose daring visuals, boundary-pushing work, craft cocktails, and a DJ spinning all evening lengthy. It’s not simply an exhibition — it’s a full-on celebration of Tampa’s artistic soul.
Tucked subsequent to Oxford Trade at 403 W. Central Ave., Dean Road Gallery is thought for its glossy curation and worldwide style — however this time, it’s turning the highlight inward. The gallery goes all-in on native expertise, and the end result guarantees to be nothing wanting electrical.
Proprietor Deana Buckley, a Tampa native who grew up on Davis Islands, isn’t simply hopping on the native artwork bandwagon — she’s been quietly doing the work, curating with the identical care she offers artists from LA, New York, and even Serbia and the UK.
“I’ve all the time believed that Tampa Bay has distinctive artists whose work stands alongside the perfect,” Buckley says. “This present is about giving them the popularity they deserve — proper right here, at house.”
And it’s not nearly showcasing expertise. It’s about celebrating the neighborhood that’s helped nurture it — organizations like Tempus Tasks and the Tampa Arts Alliance have laid the muse for artists to thrive, and “Love of Native“ is a pure subsequent step in that evolution.
Whether or not you’re a seasoned collector or simply love a very good evening out with nice vibes and creativity on show, “Love of Native” is for you.
WHEN
Saturday, Could 17, 2025 from 6-9 PM
WHERE
Dean Road Superb Artwork Gallery
403 W. Grand Central Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606
Subsequent to Oxford Trade
