An art fair inside a large pavilion with numerous art booths and visitors, decorated with string lights hanging from the arched wooden ceiling.

PAVA’s signature event, the Cool Art Show is held annually in July at the St. Peterburg Coliseum. The event is a juried fine art/ fine craft booth show members and prospective members may apply. Membership is required if accepted to the show. Learn more on the The Cool Art Show page.

A black dress with white lace details, a gray pillow, a white ribbon with a rosette, a green ribbon, and a decorated ceramic vase.

All PAVA members are eligible to participate in the Annual Members’ Awards Exhibit. Since 2026 this event has become a part of the PAVA Cool Art Show in July. Awards are available for both booth artists participants in the show and to non-booth artists who may exhibit in a special area within the show.

A new tradition starting in December 2026. PAVA will host a new show, Cool Art For The Holidays, at the St. Peterburg Coliseum. The event is a juried fine art/ fine craft booth show members and prospective members may apply. Membership is required if accepted to the show. Learn more on the Cool Art For The Holidays page.