The St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts welcomed guests to its "Museum Masterpiece" grand gala unveiling of the Hazel Hough Wing on February 23. The 33,000-square-foot addition welcomed attendees with fresh white gallery walls, which served as a perfect backdrop for the grand-opening decor.
Upon entering the space, eventgoers were served the event's signature cocktail, named for the space's donor. The HAZELnut champagne spritzer blended unexpected ingredients together, such as Kahlua and one roasted hazelnut.
Guests dined on a menagerie of passed hors d'oeuvres from Catering by Olympia, including mini beef Wellington and maple-glazed duck served on a sweet potato chip. Additionally, waitstaff-in black fedoras and trench coats-served cucumber and tuna sushi rolls from attaché cases.Premier committee chair Royce Haiman looked to Frank Clemente of conceptBAIT Inc. to bring the bright, unsullied gallery walls to life with vibrant punches of primary colors. Each new space was given an energetic vibe, thanks to modern stretch fabric shapes illuminated with coordinated uplighting. Since the museum restricted the use of open-flame candles, Clemente used LED lights in each centerpiece.
A special area designated to showcase live art conservationists restoring selected works gave patrons a chance to truly visualize the effort put into presenting each exhibition at its best.
Upon entering the space, eventgoers were served the event's signature cocktail, named for the space's donor. The HAZELnut champagne spritzer blended unexpected ingredients together, such as Kahlua and one roasted hazelnut.
Guests dined on a menagerie of passed hors d'oeuvres from Catering by Olympia, including mini beef Wellington and maple-glazed duck served on a sweet potato chip. Additionally, waitstaff-in black fedoras and trench coats-served cucumber and tuna sushi rolls from attaché cases.Premier committee chair Royce Haiman looked to Frank Clemente of conceptBAIT Inc. to bring the bright, unsullied gallery walls to life with vibrant punches of primary colors. Each new space was given an energetic vibe, thanks to modern stretch fabric shapes illuminated with coordinated uplighting. Since the museum restricted the use of open-flame candles, Clemente used LED lights in each centerpiece.
A special area designated to showcase live art conservationists restoring selected works gave patrons a chance to truly visualize the effort put into presenting each exhibition at its best.
The St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art celebrated the addition of its new Hazel Hough Wing on February 23.
Photography by Chanele
The St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art celebrated the addition of its new Hazel Hough Wing on February 23.
Photography by Chanele
The 33,000-square-foot addition welcomed attendees with fresh white gallery walls, which served as a perfect backdrop for the grand opening.
Photography by Chanele
conceptBAIT's use of vibrant punches of primary colors helped bring the white gallery walls to life.
Photography by Chanele
A special area designated to showcase live art conservationist restoring selected works also delighted guests.
Photography by Chanele
The museum restricted the use of open-flame candles, so conceptBAIT used LED lights in each centerpiece.
Photography by Chanele
Cucumber and tuna sushi rolls were passed by waitstaff in black fedoras and trench coats and served from attaché cases.
Photography by Chanele
