ARTS ALLIANCE w/Terry Marks: Meet Klaudio Rodriguez, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg

Arts Alliance CEO Terry Marks chats with Klaudio Rodriguez, the new Executive Director and CEO of the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg about his vision for the museum's future, upcoming exhibits including the Kimono Exhibit coming up next and a celebration of the Baroque Era plus Art After Dark and why art matters in our lives , beyond the painting or sculpture.  Rodriguez previously served as Executive Director of The Bronx Museum of the Arts where he served from 2017-2024. Rodriguez built upon the museum’s long history of service to the community, BIPOC artists, and advancing the role of art and education in The Bronx and wider New York City. Rodriguez led the museum to embrace its founding principles of inspiring people and connecting communities through the power of art and education, re-dedicating the museum to sharing the rich, local culture that has influenced contemporary artists and audiences across the city and beyond. He guided the museum’s institutional vision, $38 mm capital project, staff, collection of over 2,500 objects, exhibitions, research resources, educational initiatives, outreach programs, external relations, administrative management and strategic planning. Rodriguez previously served as Deputy Director of the Bronx Museum of the Arts and Senior Curator at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University (FIU), in Miami, Florida. Rodriguez is Bi-lingual, holds a BA and MA, Art History and Latin American Studies and Graduate certificate in Museum studies.
**MFA EVENTS https://www.facebook.com/MFAStPete ART AFTER DARK THURSDAY 5-8pm  Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming, including engaging docent-led tours, thought-provoking lectures, film screenings, and more.
**ARTS ALLIANCE https://stpeteartsalliance.org/  2nd Saturday Artwalk!

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