Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's 2026 Spring Arts Issue highlights seven emerging visual artists from the Tampa Bay area, identified through recommendations from local curators. The artists include Clancy Riehm, Zack Wittman, Jesi Cason, Patrick Carew, Mary-Helen Horne, Tatiana Mesa Paján, and Fary Charles (aka Junkyrd), each with distinct practices and upcoming projects.
The feature underscores the vitality and diversity of the regional art scene, exploring the varied definitions of "emerging"—from career shifts and first major shows to rebuilding a practice after immigration. It serves as a guide to new talent and the local institutions supporting them, positioning Tampa Bay as a significant hub for contemporary art discovery.