Sunset over The Kress Contemporary in Ybor City Tampa, highlighting historic brick buildings, palm trees, and retail storefronts on 7th Avenue.

KRESS CONTEMPORARY

Arts Nexus & Event Space

Ybor City | Tampa

A creative hub at 1624 E 7th Ave where artists, performers, and the community connect through exhibitions, residencies, and events inside Ybor City’s historic Kress building.

Street view of The Kress Contemporary art residency on 7th Avenue in Ybor City Tampa, surrounded by palm trees, historic brick buildings, and urban walkways.

KRESS CONTEMPORARY is dedicated to cultivating a robust arts community, centrally located in the heart of Ybor City. Our purpose is to provide local, emerging, early-career, and mid-career artists with access to studio space, exhibition opportunities, and engaging events that highlight the visual, performing, and literary arts.

Our programs support artists and cultural organizations of diverse backgrounds. We serve our community by providing spaces for creative pursuits, engaging the public through events such as film screenings, performances, exhibitions, artist talks, poetry readings, and workshops. We welcome groups for tours, meetings, and private or public events.

At KRESS CONTEMPORARY, we promote and celebrate all forms of art.

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Upcoming at Kress

Visit Kress Contemporary to discover exhibition openings, performances, artful parties, and more.

Located in historic Ybor City, Kress Contemporary is home to nine galleries, a black box theatre, and more than 20 artist studios. We have something for art lovers to enjoy here 52 weeks a year!

Check out our EVENTS page to see what’s coming up next.

Find us at 1624 E. 7th Avenue, Ybor City (Tampa), Florida.

The Kress Contemporary building in Ybor City Tampa FL, a restored multi-story brick landmark with large windows and the iconic KRESS sign above the entrance.

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Looking for more information about KRESS CONTEMPORARY? If you are interested in an art space, events, exhibitions, or something else, don’t hesitate to reach out!