Celebrate the launch of DFAC’s Winter 2026 exhibitions with an inspiring evening of art, conversation, and community. Enjoy the opening of five compelling exhibitions, attend an artist talk, and be there for the announcement of awards for the juried exhibition Face Value.
Artist Talk: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Face Value Awards: Announced immediately following the artist talk
All exhibitions are on view January 16 – February 22, 2026.
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Low Tide / High Root: APIDA Diasporic Perspectives
A group exhibition of seven Tampa Bay artists of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) backgrounds, exploring identity, memory, and cultural hybridity through traditional and contemporary media.
Tatiana Mesa Paján: MÍO/MINE
A lyrical solo exhibition reflecting on diaspora, impermanence, and ownership through found and borrowed objects shaped by memory, movement, and care.
Latonya Hicks: When the Lights Came On: Shared Memories and the Things We Keep
Circular mixed-media assemblages incorporating familiar objects from the 1980s and 90s evoke nostalgia, family history, and shared cultural memory.
Brooke Allison: Life Capturing Lessons
Luminous still lifes and figurative works that celebrate Brooke Allison’s mastery of color, form, and her lifelong commitment to painting from life.
Face Value
A juried exhibition examining the symbolism and power of the human face—from portraiture and abstraction to social commentary. Guest judged by Amanda Cooper, Chief Curator at the Morean Arts Center.
Friday Jan 16, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 6–9 p.m.
Dunedin Fine Art Center