The Art of Adam Turkel at Bayboro Brewing

Join us at Bayboro Brewing to view works by featured artist Adam Turkel. Over 50 pieces of art are on display for two months, an eclectic mix of unique landscapes, vibrant portraits and edgy gig posters. The exhibit is book ended by musical performances with Adam (of The New Brutarians) and special guests. Check out Punk Rock Brunch on Sunday, June 29th w/ special guest Billy Summer and Sunday, July 27th w/ special guest Robbie Rist (The Black Honkeys) from 1-4pm along with rad paintings, refreshing drinks and Bayboro’s tasty menu.

Event is free and open to the public. Suggested donation of 5$ per person to help support these local artists/musicians would be greatly appreciated. Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GKGNPP8t9/

Adam Turkel is a St. Petersburg-based artist whose dynamic body of work spans fine art, graphic design, music, and education. Born in Baltimore in 1975, Adam came of age immersed in the gritty energy of the Baltimore and D.C. punk scenes. In his early twenties, he made waves both musically and visually—releasing records with his bands and exhibiting artwork at iconic venues like the Ottobar and the 9:30 Club. As frontman of the punk band The Beatings, Adam toured the East Coast extensively before settling in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1999.

Adam has built a global reputation for his provocative and genre-defying creative output. His visual work—ranging from fine art to gig posters and album covers—has been collected and exhibited internationally, including recent shows in Los Angeles and New York (2024, 2025) as well as being featured in the Punk Retrospective at MOCA Westport.
Adam fronts The New Brutarians, a rock band whose releases span the U.S., Berlin, and Australia.

In addition to his visual art and music career, Adam is a committed art educator. In 2020, he was appointed by former Mayor Rick Kriseman to St. Petersburg’s Arts Advisory Committee and continues to champion the local arts community. He has taught in numerous Pinellas County schools and currently serves as an award-winning 3D Art Teacher at Lakewood High School
His studio and gallery space is located at Art at 400 Studios, at the corner of 400 23rd St. S. and 5th Ave S. in St. Petersburg. To arrange a private viewing of original work, please contact: 727-366-7147

Art exhibit has been curated by James E. Hartzell. You can find more of his art at The Artlofts, Studio 206. Would you like to exhibit art at Bayboro Brewing? Send an email to James@artbyjamese.com

Bayboro Brewing is located at 2390 5th Ave South in St. Petersburg, FL.