As a self-taught artist, Sondra was not able to truly devote time to her creative journey until after retiring from her life in the business world. Now that she has… Read More
Sondra Elder
Archives: Artists
Artist Profiles
Lisa Rowan
Lisa Rowan is a writer based in St. Petersburg. Her work explores ideas of home and the American identity, and has ranged from traditional journalism reporting to nonfiction essays and… Read More
Anna Ayres
Anna Ayres began her painting career well before she began painting. A childhood immersed in the four seasons of rural Vermont showcased the natural world to Ayres, initiating an early… Read More
Carolina Cleere
Carolina Cleere is a southern born, internationally collected artist who transfers her lifeʼs experiences onto canvas. She is best known for her large-scale, psychological paintings of children in lush environments;… Read More
Charlotte Johnson
Charlotte Johnson, a native of Saint Petersburg Florida began her dance training at the early age of seven attending The Academy of Ballet Arts. She later went on to attend… Read More
Tom Sivak
Tom Sivak, Composer. Notable credits include Prelude and Fugue, performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Brain That Wouldn’t Die! In 3-D!!! (2011 New York Musical Theater Festival), and The… Read More
Stephen P. Brown
Stephen P. Brown has worked as a conductor, composer and musician for more than 35 years. His impressive career has seen him perform in venues ranging from community centers to… Read More
Lee Cohen
ATR, MPS, REACE, CCTSI Art Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Lee Cohen is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for individuals with an MPS (Masters in Professional Studies) in art therapy and… Read More
Laura Zabel
Executive Director, Springboard for the Arts Laura Zabel is the Executive Director of Springboard for the Arts, an economic and community development agency run by and for artists. Springboard provides programs… Read More
Stephanie Barkow
BVK, Account Planning Director With over a decade of experience behind her, the one thing Stephanie knows for sure is that the best strategy is a constantly evolving one. She… Read More
