The purpose of the University of Tampa Scarfone/Hartley Gallery is to exhibit regional and international works of art and as an extension of the classroom.
The Scarfone/Hartley Gallery exhibits works of art as an extension of the classroom, providing an opportunity to view and study significant original artwork by contemporary national, international and regional artists. The Gallery also features work by fine arts faculty, alumni and students during scheduled exhibitions, receptions, lectures and performances.
Programs receive support from the Arts Council of Hillsborough County, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners and The University of Tampa Friends of the Gallery.
The Scarfone/Hartley Gallery is located in the R.K. Bailey Arts Studios, 310 N. Boulevard, at The University of Tampa campus. The Gallery is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 1-4 p.m., Saturday. .
Meridian Scholar Program
The Meridian Scholar Program (Formerly known as STUDIO-f) at the University of Tampa is an innovative visiting artist program that has included such notables as Louisa Chase, Komar and Melamid, Katherine Porter, Larry Poons, Ed Paschke and Robert Rahway Zakanitch. The purpose of this program is to introduce national and international artists to the Tampa Bay community by giving students and art enthusiasts an opportunity to meet these artists and to see them working in the studio.
