Santaella Studios for the Arts

The Santaella Studios for the Arts is Tampa Bays creative space. The former circa 1904 Santaella cigar Factory is home to over 38 studios of a variety of artists such as jewelry designers, painter, printmakers, film makers and directors and more. Several of the residents host art classes for both adults and children. The Santaella resident artists host a annual Show and open student event every February which is open to the public. The owners of the building, Ellis Van-Pelt, Inc. rents two floors of studios to both emerging and nationally acclaimed artists. The Santaella Studios for the Arts has become a great venue to visit art by local artists.