Peace on the Pier

September 21st marks the International Day of Peace, established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly as a celebration and recognition of the foundational importance of peace to their mission. Peace embodies not only the absence of violence, but also safety, sustainability, acceptance, opportunity, and community.

Peace on the Pier brings together artworks by local artists exploring the many ways we experience and create peace in connection with our ecosystems. As you explore the exhibition, we invite you to reflect on the relationships we share with the wildlife, waters, and landscapes around us, and consider how caring for these places can be an expression of peace.

Together, we can create a more peaceful future by protecting and restoring the places we all call home.

Where: This exhibition will be open to the public daily and is included with admission tickets to the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center.

When: October 22th, 2026 - January 22, 2027

All artworks will be available for purchase. A portion of proceeds will benefit Tampa Bay Watch’s mission to protect and restore the bay’s estuarine ecosystem.

A Shoppable Art Exhibition Celebrating Peace, Place, and Community

Opening Night

Thursday, October 22, 2026

5pm to 7:30pm

Join us for the opening of Peace on the Pier, a multimedia art exhibition celebrating the International Day of Peace through the artistic lens of our community. Peace on the Pier features artworks that explore the many ways we experience and create peace, and that reflect on our connections with the wildlife and landscapes around us.

Enjoy wine, beer, hors d'oeuvres, and a chance to connect with our featured artists! Be among the first to view and purchase the inspiring artworks of local artists, with a portion of proceeds supporting Tampa Bay Watch’s mission to protect and restore our estuarine ecosystem.

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