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Morean Arts Center

1917 establishments in FloridaArt museums and galleries in FloridaArt museums established in 1917Arts centers in FloridaMuseums in St. Petersburg, Florida
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The Morean Arts Center (formerly known as The Arts Center) in St. Petersburg, Florida displays works by local, national and international artists. Past displays have included artists' works by Jasper Johns, Duncan McClellan, Allison Massari, Peter Max, Babs Reingold, Águeda Sanfiz, and Jun Kaneko. It also offers art classes. It is located at 719 Central Avenue, with two additional exhibits in St. Petersburg: the Chihuly Collection, located at 720 Central Avenue, and the Morean Center for Clay, located at 420 22nd Street South.

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Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg

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Central Avenue 719
33701 Saint Petersburg
Florida, United States
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