Where Art Meets Happy Hour at The Moon Tower of Dunedin
Grab a beer and pull up a chair for Studio Gossip, a new monthly series hosted by DFAC’s Curator Danny Olda at The Moon Tower of Dunedin (Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL).
Each month, Danny sits down with a featured artist(s) for an evening of candid conversation, behind-the-scenes stories, audience participation, and a few surprises. It’s part artist talk, part game show, part podcast—and anything but your typical gallery lecture.
This Month’s Featured Artsits
Maggie Duffy
Maggie Duffy is an experienced arts journalist and editor with a deep passion for the visual and performing arts. She has covered Tampa Bay’s arts scene for publications including the Tampa Bay Times, The Gabber, and Bay Magazine. As Managing Editor of Creative Pinellas’ digital magazine, she leads storytelling initiatives that spotlight the region’s vibrant arts and cultural experiences.
Chris Jones Jr.
Chris Jones Jr. is a contemporary oil painter based in the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg area, known for vibrant portraiture and narrative paintings exploring memory, identity, and culture. Drawing on personal experiences, photography, and layered compositions, his work combines bold color with emotional depth. In addition to his studio practice, Chris is a professional custom framer, arts mentor, and advocate for creative education, working with young artists throughout the region.
What to Expect
Every Studio Gossip follows the same loose format, but no two conversations are alike. Expect plenty of laughs, honest stories, audience participation, and a chance to see a side of the artist that rarely makes it into an exhibition.
What’s On Tap?
Arrive early at The Moon Tower of Dunedin (at Dunedin Brewery), grab a drink, mingle with fellow art lovers, and settle in before the conversation begins.
Studio Stories
Forget the formal artist talk. Danny gets the conversation started with fun, unexpected questions that reveal the person behind the artwork—from the worst critique they’ve ever received to what they’re obsessed with right now, what’s hanging on their walls at home, and what people most often misunderstand about their work.
Secret Show & Tell
The artist shares something rarely seen from their studio—an abandoned painting, an early sketchbook, the first artwork they ever sold, or another personal artifact that helped shape their journey.
Ask Me Anonymously
Write down your questions throughout the evening and drop them in anonymously. Danny will pull questions from the audience for an honest, unscripted conversation.
Lightning Round
Red Flag or Green Flag? Keep or Cut? Overrated or Underrated? Quick-fire questions. Quick-fire answers.
Post-Event Hangout
Stick around for another drink, meet the artist, and continue the conversation.
Please RSVP
This event is FREE but we ask that you kindly RSVP.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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