Kress Contemporary is proud to present By the DOZEN, a group exhibition in our 2nd Floor Passionflower Loft featuring 12 artists working across painting, photography, mixed media, installation, and expanded contemporary practices. 

Opening May 21 in historic Ybor City, By the DOZEN brings together a dynamic collection of artists, each of whom maintains a consistent studio practice inside Kress Contemporary. Their individual approaches create a layered conversation about material, image-making, memory, abstraction, observation, and contemporary visual culture.

Featured artists include Karol Batansky, Elayna Clair, Heidi Clapp-Temple, Dave Decker, Mary-Helen Horne, Lailani Johnson, Chase Parker, Carlos Pons, Leeann Rae, Lisa Ramudo, Marilyn Silverman, and Anna Speer.

A public reception will be held Thursday, May 21 from 7 to 9 p.m., during the Kress Third Thursday open house. Join us for an evening of contemporary art in the heart of Ybor City and help celebrate the artists, studios, and creative community that continues to shape Kress Contemporary.

The exhibition continues through May 23, 2026, with gallery hours:

Friday, May 22 – 10am to 3pm

Saturday, May 23 – 10am to noon