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
Interwoven Legacies
By Emily Lee Stehle
By Emily Lee Stehle. Interwoven Legacies is a testament of a woman’s passion for color, creativity and teaching and how that can enrich a community…. Read More
Historic Veto Eliminates Arts Funding for Pinellas County
By Margaret Murray
Last week’s historic veto of nearly all state arts funding threatens millions in support for almost 50 arts organizations in Pinellas County. Despite the setback, residents are encouraged to support local artists and arts organizations, as the arts generate significant economic and social benefits for the region. Creative Pinellas remains committed to meeting the needs of our cultural community…. Read More
The New Studios@5663 in Pinellas Park
By Emily Lee Stehle
By Emily Lee Stehle. You can call me biased in describing the reopening of Studios@5663 in Pinellas Park as among the most important arts events in Pinellas County in 2024…. Read More
Thanking Our Arts Teachers
By Sheila Cowley
Just one special teacher you connect with can make a huge difference. We asked artists to share the teachers who they want to thank, for helping them become the artists that they are today…. Read More
Celebrating Tarpon Springs Artist Christopher Still
By Lynn Whitelaw
By Lynn Whitelaw. “The Great State of Florida, Paintings by Christopher Still” at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum is a permanent installation exploring the extraordinary work of acclaimed visual artist Christopher M. Still… Read More
Plein Air and Why We Love It!
By Shawn Dell Joyce
By Shawn Dell Joyce. Plein air painting builds community. There are many beautiful places to paint in Pinellas, but a favorite of many plein air artists is Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs, hosting their annual plein air event Feb 23-24…. Read More
