Deadline: March 31

What I Would Have Missed was founded in 2022 with the mission to build an international movement to prevent suicide and promote mental wellness by cultivating connections, community collaborations, and courageous conversations. In 2023, the non-profit organization is launching the inaugural annual What I Would Have Missed art exhibition that features works from individuals who have survived a suicide attempt or ideation with the aspiration to demonstrate works of art the artists would have missed creating and the world would have missed viewing had the artists died by suicide. Each work of art will be accompanied with a brief statement from the artist that explains his/her/their personal journey of searching for hope, healing, and happiness after surviving a suicide attempt or ideation. Up to 30 artworks will be selected and each selected artist will receive a cash award of $500. In return, artists will release ownership of their artwork. The intent of doing so is to provide a conduit of financial support for What I Would Have Missed that connects individual artists personally affected by suicide with the opportunity to contribute to furthering the mission of What I Would Have Missed. The works will be exhibited at the ArtsXchange in St. Petersburg, FL in September 2023, with plans for the exhibit to travel to, at minimum, five (5) other venues in the United States.

For more information and to apply, click here

Our Monthly WADA Education Event:

Women Changemakers in the Arts

A WADA Panelist Discussion

You will not want to miss this informative evening as the panelists discuss their beginnings with involvement in the arts, what projects are on the horizon as well as who their mentors were and what it takes to make change.

Wednesday, March 22, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Tully Levine Gallery at the ArtsXchange on the Deuces Corridor

Free to WADA Members 

Event Details and Registration

The WADA Education Committee presents the Visiting Artist Series

Our Monthly WADA Education Event:

ReIMAGINE at WADA - A Panel Discussion

February 22, 2023

6:30 to 8:00 

Tully Levine Gallery

Free for WADA Members, $20.00 for non-members

Event Description:  Join us for a “Re-IMAGINE” panel discussion in the Tully-Levine Gallery featuring some of the visiting artists, community advocates, and family members that have been impacted by the criminal legal system. Dr Donna Butler will moderate. 

Register Here

Colorful Expressions, the current WADA Member Show on view in the Burka Member Lounge, can also be seen at your convenience in our

 WADA Virtual Art Gallery

Want to sell your art at one of downtown St Petersburg's premier events?

Members of the Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) are invited to join the exclusive WADA  Artist Village at the 10th Annual Awakening Festival, in North Straub Park, on March 11 and 12.

This special opportunity will replace the March 11 ArtWalk WADA Member Marketplace on the Plaza at the ArtsXchange. 

Details and Registration Here

WADA Member Benefit

The Member Marketplace on the Plaza

Only WADA members can vend their art on the ArtsXchange plaza at ArtWalk 

 Saturday, January 14, from 5 to 9.

How does it work?

Reserve a 10'x10' space by following the link. You bring your tent, props and art. We provide the space, access to electric and the ArtWalk crowd. The registration fee is $25. You handle your own set-up and sales. We don't take a commission.

Details and Registration

The Warehouse Arts District Association

invites its members to enter our next

member show with the theme

Colorful Expressions

You are welcome to apply this theme creatively to your entry. How does color make a statement, convey a mood or send a message?

Details and Entry Form

Conceived by the creative minds of the St. Pete Catalyst, Cityverse looks to offer immense value to the local community of artists. Like the Catalyst, which was created to innovate and revitalize local news, Cityverse is driven by this abundant, local activity, captured in the Catalyst and allows artists to take advantage of virtual galleries, art content, and NFTs on a new, exciting, city-wide platform. The evening will consist of an educational presentation on Blockchain technology, NFTs and a sneak preview of Cityverse’s functionality.   

Details and Registration

The Warehouse Arts District Association

invites its members to enter our next

Member show with the theme

Unexpected Combinations

Mixing Media, Juxtaposing Compositions, Contrasting Colors

Sometimes things we don't think will work well together, do. How have you experimented with unusual combinations in your art? We are looking for your Unexpected Combinations. We invite you to take advantage of this WADA member benefit to exhibit in the Burka Member Lounge for our October/November show.

Details and Entry Form

Another Great Member Benefit:

WADA Art Store on the Plaza

If you don't have a tent you can still sell your works at Art Walk

JULY 9 Second Saturday ArtWalk 5:00pm to 9:00pm

As a WADA Member, you can sell your artwork on Second Saturday ArtWalk at the ArtsXchange on the Deuces Corridor, even if you don't have a tent.

• Register in advance, space may be limited.
  
• Bring your artwork to the Burka Lounge on Friday, July 8 between 10:00 and 4:00.
• You can submit up to 5 pieces, but nothing larger than 20" x 20".
  
• All works must be labeled with your name and the retail price.
  
• Please include tabletop stands to display your work in case we can't hang your work on the tent grid-wall.
  

You must be a WADA member to be included in the Art Store.

Sign Up Here