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5-Story Morean Arts Center Expansion Proposed in Downtown St. Pete

A 5-story, 42,150-square-foot expansion of the Morean Arts Center is proposed for 719 Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, with completion expected in 2029.

Rendering of the proposed five-story Morean Arts Center expansion at 719 Central Avenue
Rendering of the proposed five-story Morean Arts Center expansion at 719 Central AvenueRendering courtesy of Wannemacher Jensen Architects

A 5-story, 42,150-square-foot expansion of the Morean Arts Center is proposed for 719 Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg. The Arts Center Association, Inc. is the developer, with Wannemacher Jensen Architects designing. This is the project's first appearance in our tracking.

Street-level rendering of the Morean Arts Center expansion fronting Central Avenue
Street-level rendering of the Morean Arts Center expansion fronting Central AvenueRendering courtesy of Wannemacher Jensen Architects
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Planned uses include an exhibition gallery, glass studio, artist classrooms, a multipurpose room, administrative offices, a café, a gift shop, and ground-floor retail. The project will also house the Chihuly Collection, the permanent display of Dale Chihuly's work.

Elevation rendering of the proposed expansion's finned facade and entry canopy
Elevation rendering of the proposed expansion's finned facade and entry canopyRendering courtesy of Wannemacher Jensen Architects

Design elements include sculptural spiral staircases connecting the five floors. The project includes 93 parking spaces. Completion is expected June 30, 2029.

Detail rendering of the expansion's glass-enclosed lobby and sculptural base
Detail rendering of the expansion's glass-enclosed lobby and sculptural baseRendering courtesy of Wannemacher Jensen Architects

The site sits in downtown St. Petersburg's arts district, near the existing Morean facilities. PSTA bus routes serve Central Avenue, and the SunRunner BRT line is within walking distance.

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Address
719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL
Floors
5
Sq Ft
42,150
Completion
Jun 29, 2029

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