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Etched Feathers

A History of the Printed Bird: Birds have mesmerized and inspired artists for centuries. Etched Feathers examines the works, and artistic processes, of John Costin and other bird artists and devotees, whose creations capture the essence of winged beauty.

Portrait of John Costin by Corey Woosley
Etched Feathers exhibition in the Wayne Thomas Gallery.
March 4, 2023 - October 15, 2023
EXHIBIT TYPE: Past

Explore John Costin’s Ybor City studio

FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers caught up with local artist and printmaker John Costin in his Ybor City studio this past December. Costin worked closely with Brad Massey, Ph.D., Saunders Foundation Curator of Public History, on Etched Feathers for the past year.

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Meet the History Center’s incoming president and CEO

After a rigorous international search and a unanimous vote of confidence from the Board of Trustees, the Tampa Bay History Center has named Audrey Chapuis as its next President and...

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Maps, law, and leadership: Rodney Kite-Powell joins “May I Inquire?”...

Map enthusiasts, history buffs, and legal minds will find common ground this week as Rodney Kite-Powell, director of the Touchton Map Library at the Tampa Bay History Center, sits down...

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We're grateful that the Tampa Bay History Center weathered hurricanes Helene and Milton with only minimal damage isolated to the parking garage, and our doors are once again open...

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      • Current Exhibits
        • The Lure of Florida Fishing
        • Mapping the American Sea
      • Upcoming
        • America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation
        • The Sport of Kings and Queens: Florida’s History of Horse Racing
      • More to Explore
        • Gallery Map
        • Florida Front and Center
        • Touchton Map Library
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