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Rico Gatson: Visible Time in 83degrees

5/30/2023 - June arts roundup: Pride events, Juneteenth celebration and more - By Michele Smith, 83degrees
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Rico Gatson: Visible Time on Alive Tampa Bay

5/6/2023 - ‘Rico Gatson: Visible Time’ Exhibit Opens in June at The USF Contemporary Art Museum - Alive Tampa Bay
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4/26/2023 - How Tampa’s Graphicstudio became the printmaking matrix for 20th-century art legends - Auction Central News
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Graphicstudio in the Tampa Bay Times

4/16/2023 - At USF, a hidden gem of a print studio - By Pegie Stark, Tampa Bay Times
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Joe Testa-Secca public art in the Tampa Bay Times

3/5/2023 - Joe Testa-Secca spent decades making art in Tampa. Here’s where you can see it. - By Kristen Hare, Tampa Bay Times
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Poor People's Art on Creative Pinellas

2/21/2023 - The Rich History of Poor People’s Art - By Tony Palms, Creative Pinellas
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Poor People's Art on Forbes

1/8/2023 - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Overlooked Crusade And ‘Poor People’s Art’ - By Chadd Scott, Forbes
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Breaking Barriers on Creative Pinellas

12/9/2022 - Veterans Sharing Their Voices Through Art - By Sheila Cowley, Creative Pinellas
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USF INSTITUTE for Research in Art

The USF Institute for Research in Art (IRA) is the umbrella organization for the Contemporary Art Museum, Graphicstudio, Public Art program, and Art in Health. Part of the University of South Florida College of The Arts, the IRA is dedicated to an international artists' residency program that brings to the University and Tampa Bay community today's most accomplished and influential artists working in the international art arena. Exhibitions, collection development, publication of limited edition graphics and sculpture multiples, commissioned public art works, interdisciplinary arts research, lectures, symposia, workshops and special events are designed to foster awareness about the role of contemporary artists in shaping our culture and society. Participating artists represent the full and diverse spectrum of contemporary art practice including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, photography, electronic media, and performance.

College of The Arts

The College of The Arts is the creative center of the University of South Florida's Tampa campus. Dedicated to preparing students for careers in architecture, community design, art, art history, music, theatre, and dance, the College provides students with a hands-on learning environment where real-world exhibition, performance, and practice opportunities abound. Situated in a culturally rich metropolitan area, students and faculty participate in Arts research through interdisciplinary work, global explorations, and local community engagement in Tampa Bay.

University of South Florida

The University of South Florida, established in 1956 and located in Tampa, is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. The USF System includes three, separately accredited institutions: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. Serving more than 49,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is ranked in the Top 30 nationally for research expenditures among public universities, according to the National Science Foundation. In 2016, the Florida Legislature designated USF as "Emerging Preeminent," placing USF in an elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.