St. Pete Ceramics Seeks Community Support Following Studio Fire
Fundraisers are being held in St. Petersburg to support St. Pete Ceramics after a fire destroyed their studio in January. The Werk Gallery is hosting an exhibit and a "Coffee and Cake" event, with proceeds going towards rebuilding the studio,…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 10, 2026 —
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Community members in St. Petersburg are rallying to support St. Pete Ceramics, a local studio that suffered devastating losses due to a fire in January. Several fundraising initiatives are underway to aid in the rebuilding efforts.
The Werk Gallery, located in St. Petersburg, is currently hosting an art exhibit and a “Coffee and Cake” event. All proceeds generated from these events will be directed towards helping St. Pete Ceramics reconstruct its studio facilities. The exact dates for the exhibit and events at Werk Gallery were not provided.
Beth Miranda, the owner of St. Pete Ceramics, has expressed her determination to reopen the studio. She is targeting a reopening date by late September. The fire, which occurred in January, destroyed the studio and its contents. Details regarding the cause of the fire or the extent of the damages beyond the destruction of the studio were not provided.
The community’s response highlights a strong desire to see the local arts institution revitalized. Further details on additional fundraising events or how individuals can contribute directly were not available at the time of reporting.
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