October is Member Appreciation Month at The James Museum! To express gratitude for their ongoing support and loyalty, we are offering our members an entire month of special gifts, benefits and discounts. Learn more - and join or renew in October to enjoy these perks - at thejamesmuseum.org/memberappreciation —- #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #westernart #wildlifeart #nativeamerican #nativeamericanart #frontier #cowboys #dtsp #westernartmuseum

We are very proud and excited to share our next special exhibition with you. Developed right here by The James Museum Curator of Art Emily Kapes, “From Far East to West: The Chinese American Frontier” opens on October 14. This groundbreaking exhibition, which will be presented in both English and Chinese, showcases the remarkable history and contributions of early Chinese Americans in transforming the landscape and character of the American West. Learn more at thejamesmuseum.org/eastwest (link in bio) —- #chineseamerican #chineseamericanhistory #chineseamericanart #chineseamericanartist #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #westernart #dtsp

The James Museum is proudly celebrating five years in downtown St. Pete! From “new kid on the block” to well-regarded community hub, our mission to inspire human connection through art has impacted hundreds of thousands of people. We invite you to reflect on this journey with us and visit the museum soon! —- #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #westernart #wildlifeart #nativeamerican #nativeamericanart #frontier #cowboys #dtsp #westernartmuseum

We're hiring! Join the Curatorial team as a Registrar to help maintain and care for our collection. Learn more and apply at 🖼 thejamesmuseum.org/job-volunteer-opportunities 🖼 —- #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #museumjobs #museumcareers

🧡 We never get tired of seeing wedding pictures in the museum! Here’s another beautiful one from @_jordansmith3 📸 —- #weddingvenue #specialeventsvenue #tampabayvenue #museumvenue #floridavenue #dtsp #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #tampabaymuseums

🎨 Thank you to local artist Hao Penghe (@groundedgallery) for coming to this month’s Family Day to teach us a little bit about Chinese ink painting! 🧒 Family Day is a monthly James Museum program for ages 3-10 featuring a kid-friendly tour, story and artmaking workshop. Register for the next one at thejamesmuseum.org/events (link in bio) —- #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #westernart #wildlifeart #nativeamerican #nativeamericanart #frontier #cowboys #dtsp #westernartmuseum #chineseart #chineseamericanart

It’s @shineonstpete time! Love seeing Chenlin (@chenlin.cai) and his assistant Sean (@sb.fanart) hard at work on this mural inspired by our special exhibition “From Far East to West: The Chinese American Frontier”. Stop by the @lantmannenunibakeusa building this week to check out the progress! —- #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #dtsp #shineonstpete #publicart #muralart #chineseamericanhistory #chineseamericanart #chineseamericanartist

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the October 17 @laluchaband performance has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later time. The museum will be open until 8 p.m. as usual. Please check our website and social media for the most up to date information. Thank you for your understanding.

"From Far East to West: The Chinese American Frontier" is now open! This groundbreaking exhibition, organized by The James Museum, showcases the remarkable history and contributions of early Chinese Americans in transforming the landscape and character of the American West. Learn more and see exhibition-related programs at 🏮 thejamesmuseum.org/eastwest (link in bio) —- #chineseamerican #chineseamericanhistory #chineseamericanart #chineseamericanartist #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #westernart #dtsp

🚨 NEW EXHIBIT ALERT 🚨 From Far East to West: The Chinese American Frontier opens to the public tomorrow at the @JamesMuseum! This immersive experience uncovers a rich history, from the Gold Rush and Transcontinental Railroad to Chinatown development and the legacy of Angel Island. Contemporary masterpieces by Chinese American artists like Hung Liu, Mian Situ, Jie Wei Zhou, and Benjamin Wu transport you through time, offering profound insights into the resilience of early Chinese immigrants who shaped the American West. Go check it out! #JamesMuseum #StPete #Florida

Sometimes when you look at art, it stares back 👁 --- #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #westernart #nativeamericanart #dtsp #tampabaymuseums #stpetemuseums

👀 Our staff always gets the very first look at special exhibitions! Starting today we’re also offering our members a chance to preview “From Far East to West: The Chinese American Frontier” before it opens to the public on Saturday, October 14. 🔗 Learn more at thejamesmuseum.org/eastwest (link in bio) —- #chineseamerican #chineseamericanhistory #chineseamericanart #chineseamericanartist #thejamesmuseum #jamesmuseum #westernart #dtsp