Opening Reception: LOSS

Join us at the FREE opening reception of LOSS where you can meet the artist, Mike Massaro, hear from Chief Curator Dan L. Hess and Executive Director Danielle Thomas, enjoy food from The Bruja’s Table food truck, and dance to music by DJ Nigel John on our beautiful Historic National Landmark campus!

LOSS explores the emotional layers of loss through abstract representation. Viewers can navigate the physical pieces and nuanced lighting, creating a contemplative space to reflect on their own experiences.

Admission to this event is FREE! However, donations of any size are gratefully accepted with your order or at the event, in order to support our many free community programs!

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About the Artist

In LOSS, St. Petersburg-based sculptor Michael Massaro transforms discarded materials—stone, wood, metal, rubber, plastic, and textiles—into contemplative works of art. Through his nonverbal commentary, Massaro explores a world in flux, reflecting on the loss of human rights and environmental stability. By bringing together these disparate, forgotten objects, he creates unexpected reflections on harmony and discord—offering a visual meditation on resilience, renewal, and the stories hidden within what we view as disposable.