MoM Commits to We Build Tampa Bay Initiative
A Vision for Art and Motherhood: We are Tampa Bay’s first and only women’s museum – We Build Tampa Bay initiative creates culture & positive maternal health outcomes beyond the bridges. We are the first and only museum that highlights m/others and others in the arts, science and herstory. By amplifying women’s voices and creating networks of joy, MoM fosters a compassionate, inclusive community that uplifts individual stories and celebrates women’s vital role in our cultural and healthcare narrative.
In 2025 – OXH Gallery presents the second annual MoM Art Auction pioneering a collaboration in the arts, science and beyond. Odeta Xheka, founder of OXH, the Executive Board of the Museum of Motherhood and Martha Joy Rose bring together visionary artists, collectors, and supporters for an evening of Mother-Made Art. The event signals a shift in Tampa Bay’s cultural landscape.
In 2024 – The Fairgrounds partnered with the Museum of Motherhood at The Factory with Liz Dimmitt and team to create our first Mamapalooza Tampa Bay Festival for families.
In 2023 – Community Dinners with YesChefVillage at the MoM Art Annex working with Chef Marcus ‘Omaka’ Clark celebrating food culture. education and free healthy access to community dinners for families monthly.
LOCAL, GLOBAL INITIATIVE – CREATING A LEGACY ONE PERSON AT A TIME
- Founders Circle: Liz Dimmitt (2024, 25)
- Founders Circle: Aleks Miziolek (2024 2 xs)
- Founders Circle: Deborah and Hugh Gelch (2022, 23, 24)
- Founders Circle: Scott Rosen (2024)
- Salesforce, matching gift 2022, 23, 24
- Partners & Sponsors
- Tributes & Members
Thank you Scott Rosen for your donation “In honor of Martha Joy Rose’s efforts and friendship.”
KEEP PLEDGING $1,000 TO JOIN OUR FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
PLEDGE $1,000 – using the payment portal (or whatever you can afford) to support this LEGACY PRODUCTION.
CALL TO ACTION: Join Our Founders Circle- Building MoM in Florida and beyond. Calling one 95 more friends to invest in the future of Tampa Bay by helping us grow locally/globally. MoM invites you to become join our Founders Circle by making a donation of $1,000 to fund our ongoing operations at The Factory in St. Pete. We calling all humans to join us as we bring this legacy project to its next phase of development.
What Will The Funding Be Used For?
Move MoM to a larger space inside The Factory
Acquire technology to digitally capture visitor data and increase giving
Build an ‘Escape Womb’ activity which will be revenue generating
-Charitable giving to women and girls organizations represents less than 2% of all philanthropic activity in the U.S. Source
– 11 % of U.S. History books are about women. Some statistics are lower. Source
– 11 % of museum collections contain art made by women. Source
-Of the 400 museums in Florida, not one is devoted to the art, science, and history of women. (FAM)
-With these dismal statistics, its important to note, that the first round of our fundraiser resulted in donations equalling $4k which is in fact 4% of our total goal – beating national statistics on the success of women and girls organizations. Let’s keep it up!
Significance: We are the first and only Museum of Motherhood in the world, elucidating the art, science, and herstory of women, mothers, and families inclusive of all reproductive identities.
Empowering: We connect with students, travelers, and families reminding them of our collective shared status, our origin stories, and the inherent creativity of the human experience for the empowerment of all.
Impactful: We are devoted to educating the world about the contributions and experience of m/others both historically and in contemporary culture. We intend to fill a longstanding void by focusing on the many roles of women and mothers through our exhibits, events, resource center, scholarship, and educational partnerships. We are taking our rightful place in the museum world.
There are so many ways to support our mission & get involved! Click links below to see:
MoM is Tampa Bay’s first and only women’s museum.
PLEDGE $1,000 using the payment portal. (Then, PARTY w/MoM TBD)
CALL TO ACTION: Join Our Founders Circle- Building MoM in Florida. Calling on more allies to invest in the future of Tampa Bay by helping us grow locally. MoM invites you to become join our Founders Circle by making a donation of $1,000 to fund our 2024-25 budget at The Factory in St. Pete. Donate and then help us celebrate the Museum of Motherhood in St. Pete. We invite YOU to join us as we bring this legacy project to its next phase of development.
- Become a Member
- JOIN MoM’s Newsletter
- Events
- Fundraising Committee
- Sign Our Ally Letter
- Get in Touch
- Get Involved with JourMS (Journal of Mother Studies)
- Annual Conference
- Apply for a Remote Internship
- Apply for a Remote Residency
- MoM IS SEEKING NEW TEAM MEMBER VOLUNTEERS AND PT WORKERS:
- Social Media Coordinator
- Internship Manager
- Academic Board Members
- Grant writers
- Lead Editor Journal of Mother Studies
- Grant Writing
- MoM has launched MEMBERSHIPS: Finally! We are so pleased to announce this new addition to our museum initiative. Now we can better build together. Please consider signing up for a membership and help us grow, grow, grow. Pick the annual membership that’s right for you by clicking here.
Ally Letter
We are collecting signatures to illustrate the interest in our project and to share with our local politicians and civic leaders.
By signing this letter (online) you are agreeing that MoM should have civic, governmental, private, and institutional support in St. Petersburg, Florida, and that you believe in the importance of our mission.
Please take a moment to follow this link to sign this important letter. Every signature counts!
The MoM Team