Art Expo Gallery
Art gallery & custom framing
Long-running Corey gallery of local art, glass, pottery and jewelry, with custom framing on site.
About
What it's like
A gallery and frame shop that has been part of Corey Avenue since the late 1970s. It carries original art, art glass, pottery and handmade jewelry, mostly by Tampa Bay area artists, so it's a good stop for a locally made gift. The shop also does custom conservation framing, and directory listings mention mirrors, restoration and installation.
Don't leave without
What to get
- Original art by local and regional artists
- Art glass and pottery
- Handmade jewelry
- Custom conservation framing
The story
How it got here
The space began as the Corey Avenue Hardware Store; owner Kate Burt added framing and art supplies, and Yvonne Marcus bought it in 1978 and turned it into Art Expo, later dropping art supplies to focus on art, glass, pottery and jewelry. Marcus also worked at the Beach Theatre as a teenager.
Helene & Milton, 2024
Since the storms
Helene and Milton (fall 2024) wrecked the back room; Marcus and an employee cleaned up the damage themselves in hazmat suits. By October 2026 the store reported business better than the previous two years, though Marcus said she had not yet moved back into her own home.
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The Beach Theatre
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