Patricia Kluwe Derderian
Arts Coast Galleries Artist Patricia Kluwe Derderian has always loved to draw, even the smell of her uncle’s colored pencils inspired her to major in architecture – since art was not an option in the little city where she was raised in Brazil. She has used her art to express her projects and ideas…. Read More
The Don Cesar
The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, is an iconic beachfront resort exuding timeless luxury and rich history. Affectionately known as the “Pink Palace,” this historic hotel offers a captivating blend of old-world glamour and modern amenities. … Read More
Artsy Places to Visit in the Area

The Don Cesar
By Creative Pinellas
The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, is an iconic beachfront resort exuding timeless luxury and rich history. Affectionately known as the “Pink Palace,” this historic hotel offers a captivating blend of old-world glamour and modern amenities. … Read More
In Arts Coast News

Harmony & Discourse
By David Manson
The Warehouse Arts District Association, in collaboration with EMIT and Jazz on Arts Axis Florida are hosting a December 1 concert with Helios Jazz Orchestra featuring Fred Johnson – and a roundtable discussion on Food Insecurity and South St Pete Food Deserts…. Read More

Down the Rabbit Hole
By Margo Hammond
By Margo Hammond. White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour is, hands down, the strangest play I’ve ever seen. And that that, from me, is high praise…. Read More

Exploring a Cinematic Dreamscape
By Susana Darwin
By Susana Darwin. Dreamlike and layered with references, Corazón Azul (Blue Heart, 2021) shows its audience a Cuba alien yet familiar.
Filmmakers Miguel Coyula and Lynn Cruz presented the film at Eckerd College’s free International Cinema Series… Read More

The Economic Impact of the Arts
By Cindy Stovall
By Cindy Stovall. Those of us who call Pinellas County home have witnessed firsthand the rapidly increasing influence of the arts in our communities. Now a nationwide study by Americans for the Arts proves it…. Read More

Exploring Pinellas Arts with Children
By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre
By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre. My three children, my father and I decided to take on the Creative Pinellas arts scavenger hunt that takes you through cultural hotspots, renowned art galleries and hidden artistic gems throughout Pinellas County…. Read More

Creating a Shared Artistic Life
By Margo Hammond
By Margo Hammond. Walking through the front door of Marie and Rusty Hammer’s house is like falling out of the wardrobe in The Chronicles of Narnia into a magical world of artistic imagination…. Read More