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
Wearable Art – No Rules Just WOW!
By Carlene Cobb
By Carlene Cobb. “Wearable Art is fashion on steroids because there are no rules,” says Designer and Clearwater City Councilwoman Lina Teixeira…. Read More
Escaping the Heat at the Leepa-Rattner
By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre
By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre. On a Friday in July, my three children and I escaped the heat by visiting the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs… Read More
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
