Creative by Nature

Schedule

Sat Jul 25 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

The Florida Aquarium | Tampa, FL

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Rediscover your creative spark through art, music, and nature in this one-of-a-kind, one-day event!
About this Event

What if creativity isn't something you have to learn—but something you simply have to remember?

Creative by Nature is a one-day immersive experience designed for the curious, the lifelong learners, and anyone who's ever said, "I'm just not that creative."

Through inspiring conversations with museum professionals, a mural artist, a musician, and a live animal encounter, you'll discover how awe and wonder can awaken creativity in unexpected ways.

But this isn't just a day of inspiration.

You'll put inspiration into action during a fun, creative challenge where you'll create something uniquely your own—whether that's a sketch, poem, story, design, or another original expression. No artistic experience is required. Curiosity is the only prerequisite!

We'll close the day over lunch by celebrating the creativity of our community, awarding grand prizes for standout creations, and raffling off experiences that continue your journey of curiosity—including museum memberships, aquarium passes, books, and more.


Your day includes:
  • Inspiring talks from museum professionals, artists, and musicians
  • A live animal encounter to spark curiosity and wonder
  • A guided creative challenge for every experience level
  • Breakfast and lunch with a celebration
  • Hundreds of dollars in prizes and exploration-themed giveaways

Whether you consider yourself an artist or haven't created anything in years, you'll leave with fresh inspiration, new connections, and the confidence to keep creating.

Come curious. Leave creating!


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening Remarks / "How to Tap Into Dalí’s Unrelenting Positive Self Regard”
Host: Angelie Patel
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel: "We've been looking at art all wrong"
Host: RIchard Kessler
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
First Art/Journaling Break!
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Workshop: "Creativity Through Connection: Thinking Like an Artist"
Host: Tashie Tierney
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Interview: "Why live performances give us chills"
Host: David Tagliarini
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Animal Encounter: Juvenile Alligator
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Second Art/Journaling Break!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Celebrate your creations! Raffles! Lunch!
Meals

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast

Info: Includes (buffet style): Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Assorted Cereals & Milk, Roasted Breakfast Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Chicken-Apple Breakfast Sausage, Coffee & Hot Teas, and Orange Juice! Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please note them in your registration.


🕑: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Aqua Frescas & Standard Beverages

Info: Delightful Citrus and Cucumber-Mint drinks!


🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch

Info: Buffet Style Lunch featuring The Tampa Classic Salad (GF) with Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Green Olives, Pit Ham, Swiss Cheese, Garlic-Herb Vinaigrette; Proteins include Flank Steak Ropa Vieja, Mojo-Marinated Chicken Quarter; Served With: Charred Peppers & Onions (GF,VG,V), Moros, Sweet Plantains (GF,VG,V), Smashed Florida Avocado, Salsa Roja, Cilantro Crema, Caramel Flan. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please note them in your registration.


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Where is it happening?

The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 149.00

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