Arts Coast – Tarpon Springs

Artwalks

Tarpon Springs First Friday
A free family event held the first Friday of the month – featuring Art, Food, Shops and Music, with a fun theme every month

2nd Saturday Tarpon Springs Market
Vendors, Food and Shopping in beautiful Downtown Tarpon Springs. Located in the Mother Meres Parking lot at the corner of Tarpon Ave.

Festivals

Tarpon Springs Epiphany Tradition
Hosted at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral to celebrate the Epiphany Tradition

Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival
Juried art show highlighting artists from around the U.S.

Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts Festival
The show lines the docks of the historic Greek town in beautiful Southwest Florida, filled with thousands of creative creations from local and visiting fine artists and crafters. One-of-a-kind restaurants, bakeries, boutiques and shops will ensure a full day of discovery and creativity for visitors of all ages during this free, weekend-long event.

Tarpon Springs Hippiefest
Featuring a VW Bug Show, vendors, food and beer, live music, raffles, give-aways, prizes, and more.

Sponge Dock Seafood Festival
Free event, seafood & live music! Craig Park

In Arts Coast News

Stage Set for Brilliance: Sixstar Grant Winner Redefines Contemporary Performance

By Creative Pinellas

The Sixstar Performance Art Fund Artist will receive $1,000 to create original, contemporary performance art in Pinellas County. The resulting live, county-bridging performances will be showcased at both Sixstar Art Studios in St. Petersburg, FL, and the Gallery at Creative Pinellas in Largo, FL. … Read More

Art with Heart: Meet the Visionaries Shaping Pinellas Through the Arts Impact Fund

By Creative Pinellas

This year’s recipients of the Arts Impact Fund, who were awarded between $2,000 and $5,000, are producing innovative projects in film, music, performance, writing, and visual arts. Their work is… Read More

Creative Pinellas Artist Grants Celebrate Visionary Projects Across Pinellas County

By Creative Pinellas

Creative Pinellas proudly celebrates the 2024 Arts Impact Fund, FloridaRAMA Fund, and Sixstar Performing Arts Fund recipients—exceptional Artists who will create and present work in Pinellas County. These talented individuals,… Read More

Big Ideas, Small Gaps: See Who’s Bridging Their Creative Dreams with the Ignite Fund

By Creative Pinellas

Creative Pinellas proudly celebrates the 2024 Ignite Fund awardees—exceptional artists who are turning small but essential needs into big opportunities. These talented individuals, working across disciplines like film, music, visual… Read More

Creative Pinellas and Pinellas County Collaborate to Assess Hurricane Impacts on Artists and Organizations

By Creative Pinellas

The numbers are staggering. With a combined total of nearly $2.75 billion in damage, Hurricanes Helene and Milton have drastically upended nearly every facet of our lives. Destroyed properties: Over… Read More

Still Shining: A New Exhibition at the Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

By Creative Pinellas

Still Shining showcases the work of 25 Pinellas County artists, each creating a unique 12×12 artwork celebrating the resilience and enduring beauty of the region in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton…. Read More