BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Pinellas - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Creative Pinellas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://creativepinellas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Creative Pinellas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTSTAMP:20260425T173257 CREATED:20240321T173357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T184019Z UID:90772-1715212800-1721606399@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Discover the next wave of artists!\nJoin us for a diverse and innovative exhibition of work showcasing the dynamic creations of our 2024 Emerging Artist grant recipients. This eighth annual exhibition features original work by ten exceptional artists: Kaitlin Crockett\, Vanessa Cunto\, Thomas Sayers Ellis\, Fran Failla\, Tyler Gillespie\, Antonia Lewandowski\, David McCauley\, Harriet Monzon-Aguirre\, Gaby Rosa and Luci Westphal. \nDon’t miss your chance to support and acquire stunning pieces from these up-and-coming artists! \nThe Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10am –5pm. \nShop the Collection\n\nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition: Opening Reception\n \n Posted on March 22\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Step into the world of creativity at the opening reception of the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas happening Thursday\, May 9 from 6–8pm…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition – Artist Talks\n \n Posted on April 25\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n From visual art to poetry to fire dancing\, Artist Talks invite you to get to know the 2024 Emerging Artists through performances\, readings\, lectures\, and intimate conversations at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas…. Read More \n \n \n \nMeet the Artists\n \n \n David McCauley\n By David McCauley \n David McCauley is an interdisciplinary artist based in St Petersburg\, FL. Since 2012\, he has founded multiple 501c3 organizations such as the Rise Up Gallery\, Laundromat Art Space\, Artillery Residency… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Fran Failla\n By Fran Failla \n Born in Brooklyn\, New York\, Fran’s personal artistic journey began at a very early age. Given the opportunity in elementary school to take up painting\, she quickly showed a special… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Thomas Sayers Ellis\, In Memory\n By Thomas Sayers Ellis \n Poet\, photographer\, and bandleader Thomas Sayers Ellis is the author of The Maverick Room and Skin\, Inc\,: Identity Repair Poems\, He co-founded The Dark Room Collective and The Dark Room… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Antonia Lewandowski\n By Antonia Lewandowski \n A New York City native\, Antonia Lewandowski moved to Florida in 1989. She is a poet and essayist. Her most recent project\, featured at Creative Pinellas\, was the spoken word… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Tyler Gillespie\n By Tyler Gillespie \n Tyler Gillespie is an award-winning writer and educator. He is the author of The Thing about Florida: Exploring a Misunderstood State (University Press of Florida\, 2021) and two poetry collections… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Gaby Rosa\n By Gabriela Rosa \n For the past five years\, Gaby Rosa has blazed a trail as a full-time\, professional fire and circus performer. Her journey commenced with fire dancing\, a mesmerizing art form that… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Kaitlin Crockett\n By Kaitlin Crockett \n Kaitlin Crockett is a printmaker\, writer\, book artist\, educator\, librarian\, and owner of Print St. Pete. Primarily using analog methods like Letterpress and Risograph printmaking\, she creates zines\, publications\, broadsides\,… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Vanessa Cunto\n By Vanessa Cunto \n Vanessa Cunto is a St. Petersburg-based visual artist specializing in detailed graphite drawings. A first-generation American with roots in Italy and Venezuela\, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Luci Westphal\n By Luci Westphal \n Luci Westphal is a St. Petersburg photographer\, filmmaker\, writer\, and mixed-media artist with a focus on social and biophilic art projects. Originally from Hamburg\, Germany\, she has lived and created… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Harriet Monzon-Aguirre\n By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre \n Harriet Monzon-Aguirre is an oil painter creating out of Bahia Studios in Safety Harbor. ​​She spent her early childhood and formative years on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Harriet earned… Read More \n \n\n \nLearn more about the Emerging Artist Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Artist Grant\n \n Posted on February 27\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n The Emerging Artist Grant aims to support and build meaningful relationships among the outstanding creative artists in Pinellas County and their audiences. It provides a solid foundation to nurture the… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T173257 CREATED:20240425T182750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T153639Z UID:92340-1716037200-1719496800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition – Artist Talks DESCRIPTION:From visual art to poetry to fire dancing\, Artist Talks invite you to get to know the 2024 Emerging Artists through performances\, readings\, lectures\, and intimate conversations at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas. \nBeginning on May 18th and running through June\, on select dates\, 2024 Emerging Artists will present Artist Talks.* Free and open to the public. \n*Please note that we may be adding more artists to the schedule. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks – Fran Fallia\n \n Posted on April 25\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n May 18 @ 1:00 pm: Come join us for an artist talk with Fran! From her roots in Brooklyn to her current home in Tampa Bay\, Fran’s journey in oils has brought her to the 2024 Emerging Exhibition. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Fran and discover her passion for painting!… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks – Harriet Monzon-Aguirre\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n May 19 @ 1:00 pm: Be part of an artist talk featuring Harriet Monzon-Aguirre! Harriet\, an oil painter\, is showcasing her work at the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition. Originally from Barbados\, she now resides in Safety Harbor. Connect with Harriet as she shares her journey and explores the beauty of her artistic practice…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks – Gaby Rosa\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n May 29 @ 7:00 pm: Join us for an exhilarating artist talk with Gaby Rosa\, a dynamic fire and circus performer. Discover Gaby’s captivating journey and be inspired by her empowering performances that ignite the soul. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Gaby!… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks – Kaitlin Crockett & Tyler Gillespie\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n May 30 @ 7:00 pm: Be a part of this night with Kaitlin Crockett & Tyler Gillespie…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks – Luci Westphal\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n June 1 @ 1:00 pm: Discover Luci’s creative journey from Germany to Brooklyn and Berlin\, and now to St. Petersburg. Find out how Luci’s work enhances well-being by connecting people with the outdoors through art. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Luci and explore the intersection of art\, nature\, and community!… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks – David McCauley\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n June 1 @ 2:00 pm: Come together for an inspiring artist talk with David McCauley\, who has founded several organizations recognized for their impactful art programs. You will explore David’s diverse talent at the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition and hear his journey!… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks – Vanessa Cunto\n \n Posted on May 23\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n June 27 @ 7:00 pm 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks – Vanessa Cunto… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition\n \n Posted on March 21\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Discover the next wave of artists! Join us for a diverse and innovative exhibition of work showcasing the dynamic creations of our 2024 Emerging Artist grant recipients. This eighth annual… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition: Opening Reception\n \n Posted on March 22\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Step into the world of creativity at the opening reception of the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas happening Thursday\, May 9 from 6–8pm…. Read More \n \n \n \n  \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition-artist-talks/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Exhibition,Gallery Event,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ArtistTalkBanner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240708 DTSTAMP:20260425T173258 CREATED:20240417T172344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T193124Z UID:91642-1716422400-1720396799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Flora & Fauna showcases the artworks of A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Jorge Dans\, Froilán Escobar\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt in a captivating fusion of color\, line\, and creativity\, where the beauty of nature intertwines with artistic expression. Curated by A Galban and Tarin Mohajeri\, this art exhibition offers a profound and immersive experience\, granting visitors the opportunity to marvel at the wonders of flora and fauna while encouraging them to embrace a sense of responsibility for the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity. Awardees of the Beyond Placemaking Grant from Creative Pinellas and the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Flora & Fauna artists have partnered with the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation to provide art experiences for people of all ages and abilities through scheduled tours and field trips. \nProduced with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts\, Creative Pinellas\, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners\, and the State of Florida. \nThe Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10am –5pm. \nShop the Collection\n\nOpening Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Opening Reception\n \n Posted on April 17\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Celebrate the magic of nature with us at the opening reception of the Flora & Fauna Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas…. Read More \n \n \n \nEvents\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna – IG LIVE Artist Talk\n \n Posted on May 9\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Please join A Galban and Tarin Mohajeri\, Beyond Placemaking grantees and the force behind the Flora & Fauna exhibition\, as they talk with Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation Executive Director Emily… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna – Artist Talk\n \n Posted on May 1\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Join the artists behind the exhibition Flora & Fauna: A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Froilán Escobar\, Jorge Dans\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt as they chat about their art\, their individual process\, and why they are drawn to use flora and fauna as subject matter…. Read More \n \n \n \nArtists\n \n \n \n \n \n AGalban\n \n Posted on February 6\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Born in Havana\, Cuba in 1967\, Edel Alvarez Galban\, aka AGalban\, has always had a fascination with everything artistic. From his infancy he painted everything around him\, becoming a threat… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adriano Nicot\n \n Posted on May 15\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Adriano Adolfo Fernandez Nicot is a Cuban-American painter and poet based in Miami\, Florida. Nicot was born on October 9\, 1964\, in Havana\, Cuba during the early years following the… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jorge Dans\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Jorge Dans is a Cuban-Swiss artist with more than 30 years of experience as an artist\, designer\, engraver\, and professor of visual arts. He has taught in several schools and… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Froilán Escobar\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Froilán Escobar González was born in San Antonio de los Baños\, Cuba in 1944\, where he grew up and completed primary and secondary education. In 1961\, he moved to Havana… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Josignacio\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Josignacio (b. José Ignacio Sánchez-Rius\, in Havana\, Cuba\, in 1963) is a Cuban Contemporary artist and author. He is among the most significant living contemporary Cuban and Latin American artists… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leslie Hiatt\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Discover the vibrant world of Leslie Hiatt\, an artist and creative entrepreneur originating from Tampa Bay\, Florida. Originally from New York\, Leslie’s artistic talent blossomed early\, earning her awards and… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarin Mohajeri\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Co-curator Tarin Mohajeri was born in Miami\, Florida and grew up in West Palm Beach. She has always had a love for art\, especially photography. She studied Humanities and Photography… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/flora-fauna-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T173258 CREATED:20240425T190151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T190249Z UID:92369-1717095600-1717099200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks - Kaitlin Crockett & Tyler Gillespie DESCRIPTION:Be a part of this night with Kaitlin Crockett & Tyler Gillespie. \nDiscover the world of printmaking as Kaitlin shares her expertise in analog methods like Letterpress and Risograph. Learn about Kaitlin’s hands-on education initiatives and be inspired by her diverse creative journey. \nExperience the diverse works of Tyler Gillespie\, an award-winning writer whose poetry and nonfiction has captivated audiences across various publications. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Tyler and explore his creative journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaitlin Crockett\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2023 by Kaitlin Crockett \n Kaitlin Crockett is a printmaker\, writer\, book artist\, educator\, librarian\, and owner of Print St. Pete. Primarily using analog methods like Letterpress and Risograph printmaking\, she creates zines\, publications\, broadsides\,… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tyler Gillespie\n \n Posted on by Tyler Gillespie \n Tyler Gillespie is an award-winning writer and educator. He is the author of The Thing about Florida: Exploring a Misunderstood State (University Press of Florida\, 2021) and two poetry collections… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition – Artist Talks\n \n Posted on April 25\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n From visual art to poetry to fire dancing\, Artist Talks invite you to get to know the 2024 Emerging Artists through performances\, readings\, lectures\, and intimate conversations at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas…. Read More \n \n \n \nShop the Collection\n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition\n \n Posted on March 21\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Discover the next wave of artists! Join us for a diverse and innovative exhibition of work showcasing the dynamic creations of our 2024 Emerging Artist grant recipients. This eighth annual… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition: Opening Reception\n \n Posted on March 22\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Step into the world of creativity at the opening reception of the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas happening Thursday\, May 9 from 6–8pm…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Artist Grant\n \n Posted on February 27\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n The Emerging Artist Grant aims to support and build meaningful relationships among the outstanding creative artists in Pinellas County and their audiences. It provides a solid foundation to nurture the… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition-artist-talks-kaitlin-crockett-tyler-gillespie/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Exhibition,Gallery Event,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kaitlin-Crockett_Tyler-Gillespie_Artist-Talk_FI.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR