This is an opportunity to get an intimate view into the thoughts and processes of three of the 2022 Emerging Artists
2022 Emerging Artist Margherita Tibaldo is an Italian Fine Artist based in Dunedin, FL. At the young age of 19, Margherita and her family moved to Florida, all the way from Italy, where she has been able to focus on her art career. For the past few years, she has been honoring her skills in oil and acrylic painting, and wood and metal sculpture. Attending the College of the Arts at the University of South Florida has been fundamental for…… Read More
2022 Emerging Artist Heather Rippert, fine artist, living in Clearwater, Florida, has been painting and drawing from the time she could hold a pencil. Growing up an only child, she discovered a magical world to disappear into every time she picked up art supplies. Her high school art teacher and mentor, Michael Mulhern, was instrumental in her artistic development and love of watercolor. She received a BFA from Maryland, Institute, College of Art. While there, she was hand picked to…… Read More
Ketsy Ruiz’s experience in the nonprofit field is extensive. As a Marketing Associate at Creative Pinellas, she utilizes her marketing expertise to support the organization’s initiatives. She is a multifaceted creative professional whose skills span a wide range of media and communications. Specializing in branding, content creation, copywriting, short form video editing, and graphic design, Ketsy has honed her ability to conceptualize campaigns and communications for Creative Pinellas with a focus on storytelling. She has built an impressive portfolio, demonstrating…… Read More