Calling all makers, art appreciators, and curators of curious things — we’ve found a picture-perfect way to enjoy art around Tampa Bay.
Free Little Art Galleries, aka FLAGs, are small boxes stationed around the country where locals can donate, take, or simply enjoy tiny art. They’re like Free Little Libraries or Sidewalk Joy, except dedicated to creativity.
Here are a few ways you can enjoy FLAGs in our community.
Find a gallery
There are currently two up-and-running FLAGs in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area — and hundreds around the globe — which can be found using this map.
Here are some that we think are particularly special:
- What’s more TBAY than a Little Free Art Library on Sunshine Drive? Plus, the FLAG on Sunshine is run by one of our own local potters.
- The Palm Harbor Library’s Little Free Art Library opened last fall.
- The Free Little Art Gallery Tampa is currently closed while owners relocate, but we hope it makes a reappearance soon.
Psst — know of a gallery that isn’t listed on the map? Submit or update a FLAG.
Create your own FLAG
Feeling inspired by these little boxes of joy? You can create your own to place in your front yard, or with approval from a public library, school, store, or community space. Either build your own box or purchase a pre-made box.
Once you’re ready to set it up, don’t forget to submit your FLAG on the map.
