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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20250403T174900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T222802Z UID:97957-1747389600-1754845200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:The Shape of Us DESCRIPTION:The Shape of Us\, brings together six Pinellas County artists\, each presenting a unique body of work that reflects the depth of our creative community. This exhibition explores transformation and resilience through immersive installations\, intricate textile works\, energetic colors and vibrant multimedia abstracts. Through various styles\, mediums\, and perspectives\, the exhibition examines how identity\, environment\, and experience shape us—both individually and collectively. From striking compositions to thought-provoking textures and forms\, these artists invite viewers to consider the emotional and cultural landscapes that influence us. The Shape of Us\, curated by Creative Pinellas’ own Freddie Hughes\, is a celebration of artistic expression\, connection\, and the ever-evolving narrative of our shared humanity. \nFeaturing Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Karel Garcia\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n The artist\, born on December 27\, 1990\, showed an early interest in art\, participating in drawing and sculpture workshops as a child in Vedado\, Cuba. After completing secondary school\, he initially focused on pursuing a degree in Architecture\, which he completed in 2017. While working as an architect\, he reconnected with art\, participating in private… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirk Palmer\n \n Posted on March 20\, 2025 by Creative Pinellas \n Kirk Palmer is an artist who lives in Saint Petersburg\, Florida. Born in Santa Monica\, California\, he was raised in Bolivia\, South America and the mountains of western North Carolina. He earned a BA in Visual Arts from Eckerd College (Phi Beta Kappa)\, and an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2016…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alice Pickett Lewis\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Alice Pickett Lewis began sewing at a very young age. She has a BFA in Textile Design from Rhode Island School of Design. She is inspired by the colors and textures in the natural world\, and is currently working to honor the old native oak trees lost in the recent hurricanes. She works in multi… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tavia Reyes\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Tavia Reyes is a self-taught\, neurodivergent artist whose work is bold\, unfiltered\, and alive with tension. Her visual language combines symbols\, scribbles\, and raw emotion\, drawing from the wild geometries of nature\, the electric pulse of Florida skies\, and the tangled webs of thought that refuse to be contained. For Tavia\, art is also a… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Luke Vest\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Luke Vest is a visual artist based in Saint Petersburg\, FL\, whose work explores perception\, transformation\, and the liminal spaces between self and cosmos. Blending oil\, oil pastel\, spray paint\, and metal leaf\, Vest constructs layered\, alchemical surfaces that merge human\, mythic\, and cosmic forces. His figures are fractured\, yet whole\, and serve as metaphysical… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zulu Painter\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Zulu Painter is an international multimedia artist who works in traditional mediums as well as special effects and scenic art. Zulu’s large-scale mural work contributes to the art revitalization of an ever-expanding list of communities. The vibrant colors in his paintings convey his goal of creating Art that uplifts viewers with positive energy. ​“I want… Read More \n \n \n \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/the-shape-of-us/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/exhibition.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20250424T190913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T180807Z UID:98321-1745884800-1759276799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Made in the Shade DESCRIPTION:Creative Pinellas\, in partnership with St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)\, is proud to launch the inaugural exhibition at the brand-new gallery called Sightline\, located at PIE. The first exhibition\, Made in the Shade\, curated by Katherine Gibson of Arthouse3 invites travelers and visitors to experience the beauty\, creativity\, and culture of Florida through the eyes of local artists. \nInspired by themes of Florida tourism\, vacations\, natural elements\, and regional artistic talent\, Made in the Shade offers a vibrant look at how artists capture the spirit of relaxation\, environment\, and sense of place that defines the Sunshine State. \nMade in the Shade has been extended through September 30 to give more visitors the opportunity to explore and enjoy the exhibition. \nFeatured Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Elizabeth Barenis\n \n Posted on September 13\, 2021 by Elizabeth Barenis \n She believes that what the viewer finds in the art is one of the most important things about it. Her work has been shown nationally and internationally…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matthew Drennan Wicks\n \n Posted on April 24\, 2025 by Creative Pinellas \n Matthew Drennan Wicks has been nationally and internationally recognized for his ceramic and non-ceramic based sculpture. His work discusses a process-based exploration of traditional craft in a contemporary context that highlights specific domestic materials\, the collapsing of historical stereotypes and the intrinsic properties of craft materials such as clay\, fibers and glass. His work has… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Babette Herschberger\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Babette Herschberger b. 1961\, St. Joe\, Indiana Lives and works in St. Petersburg\, Florida USA Babette Herschberger is a painter\, she works intuitively to create minimal\, abstract compositions which emphasize color\, form and surface. Babette recently began working with clay and currently has a studio at The Morean Center for Clay in St. Petersburg\, FL…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/made-in-the-shade/ LOCATION:St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport\, 14700 Terminal Blvd #221\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Exhibition - Off Campus,Off Campus Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Made-in-the-Shade.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20250127T190903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T184210Z UID:97558-1743847200-1745773200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Artistic Discovery 2025: 13th Congressional District of Florida Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas is proud to host the Artistic Discovery 2025 Exhibition\, showcasing artwork by talented high school students from Pinellas County.\nThis annual competition\, sponsored by the Congressional Institute\, highlights and celebrates the artistic talent of high school students across the nation and within each congressional district. Since its inception in 1982\, the competition has engaged over 650\,000 students nationwide. \nStudents submit their artwork to their congressional representative’s office\, where panels of local artists select the winning entries. Winners are honored in their districts and at a prestigious awards ceremony in Washington\, D.C.\, with their artwork displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol. \nThe 13th Congressional District High School Artistic Discovery Competition is presented in partnership with the Office of U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna. \nThe gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am-5pm. FREE and open to the public. \nEvents Surrounding Exhibition\nThere will be an Award Ceremony for the artists and their families on April 22 from 6-7:30 pm. Join us to celebrate the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists! \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/artistic-discovery-2025-13th-congressional-district-of-florida-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Exhibition Hours,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CDHS-Header-Monserrat-Hernandez-Alamilla_Our-Land.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20250127T184850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T184852Z UID:97549-1740823200-1743354000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Youth Art Month 2025 DESCRIPTION:March is Youth Art Month!\nThe Clearwater Arts Alliance in partnership with Creative Pinellas is excited to present K-8th grade works of art from Pinellas County Schools. \nThe exhibition will open March 1st and run through the 30th. The gallery will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am-5pm. Come see the energetic and vibrant artwork created by K-8 students in Pinellas County Schools. The continuing theme is Visual Movement: How can one convey motion or action through art? \nStudents and parents\, we hope you will attend the Opening Reception on Sunday\, March 2\, 2025 from 1:30-3pm. The Awards Ceremony will be in Courtyard at 2pm. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/youth-art-month-2025/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Exhibition Hours,Gallery Event,Opening Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/YAM-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20241219T194748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T184651Z UID:97150-1740072600-1740081600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of iMAGiNE NATiON\, presented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas and curated by Danny Olda\, who also serves as Marketing and Communications Manager for the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. \nStep into the vibrant world of iBOMS\, where imagination transforms into a limitless landscape of ideas and creations. Through graphite\, spray paint\, resin\, and more\, iBOMS redefines imagination as a lifelong force shaping knowledge\, art\, and culture. \nDon’t miss this inspiring evening to celebrate creativity and meet the artist behind this extraordinary exhibition. \nEvening Program\n5:30-6 PM: Artist Tour \n6-8 PM: Opening Reception \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Jabari Reed-Diop (iBOMS)\n \n Posted on March 28\, 2023 by i.b.o.m.s \n Based out of: St. Petersburg\, Florida\, Jabari Jahi Babatu Reed-Diop\, otherwise known as iBOMS (illegal. Beauty. On.My.Streets) is a 25-year-old artist based in St. Petersburg\, Florida. His artistic acumen comes from personal experience and formal education at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville and Gibbs high PCCA magnet program here in St.Petersburg. Despite… Read More \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON\n \n Posted on December 19\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Presented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas\, iMAGiNE NATiON invites you to step into the boundless world of artist iBOMS\, where imagination is redefined as an infinite\, unexplored land—a motherland of knowledge and the birthplace of spirituality\, science\, art\, and philosophy. … Read More \n \n \n \n  \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/iboms-imagine-nation-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20241219T195558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T142240Z UID:97155-1740045600-1754845200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON DESCRIPTION:iBOMBS: iMAGiNE NATiON has been extended through August 10 to give more visitors the opportunity to explore and enjoy the exhibition. \nPresented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas \nStep into the boundless world of iMAGiNE NATiON\, curated by Danny Olda\, where artist iBOMS redefines imagination as an infinite\, unexplored land—a motherland of all knowledge and the birthplace of spirituality\, science\, art\, and philosophy. \nOften seen as a realm of childhood\, iBOMS views imagination as a vital\, lifelong force. In this exhibition\, he builds a “nation of imagination\,” bringing ideas to life through objects and figures crafted with graphite\, spray paint\, resin casting\, digital design\, and even elements from nature. \niMAGiNE NATiON invites viewers to rediscover the power of imagination beyond childhood\, exploring its potential as a tool for understanding life’s complexities and opportunities. For iBOMS\, imagination is not just a creative outlet but a foundational force that shapes culture\, structures\, and the human psyche.\nA multidisciplinary artist\, iBOMS uses his craft to inspire\, challenge\, and transform perspectives. His work reflects his belief that imagination is not merely an escape but an essential means of shaping the world we live in. \nDon’t miss this transformative journey into the vibrant and uncharted iMAGiNE NATiON! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Jabari Reed-Diop (iBOMS)\n \n Posted on March 28\, 2023 by i.b.o.m.s \n Based out of: St. Petersburg\, Florida\, Jabari Jahi Babatu Reed-Diop\, otherwise known as iBOMS (illegal. Beauty. On.My.Streets) is a 25-year-old artist based in St. Petersburg\, Florida. His artistic acumen comes from personal experience and formal education at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville and Gibbs high PCCA magnet program here in St.Petersburg. Despite… Read More \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON Opening Reception\n \n Posted on December 19\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for the opening of iMAGiNE NATiON\, presented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas. Explore iBOMS’ limitless landscape of imagination\, where ideas become vibrant creations through graphite\, spray paint\, resin\, and more. Meet the artist behind this extraordinary exhibition!… Read More \n \n \n \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/iboms-imagine-nation/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20241101T175030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T175030Z UID:96510-1737244800-1739145599@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:50th Annual International Miniature Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating 50 years of exquisite miniature art at the Golden Anniversary Exhibition of the Miniature Art Society of Florida (MASF) at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. This juried international exhibition will feature award-winning masterpieces from artists around the world\, showcasing the remarkable skill and intricate attention to detail required for this unique and vibrant art form. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/50th-annual-international-miniature-art-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MASF-Web-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20241212T190028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T173944Z UID:97030-1736985600-1745798399@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks DESCRIPTION:Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks has been extended through April 27\, to allow more guests to enjoy and experience the exhibition.\nSource of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks\, an exhibition by Nigerian Sri Lankan artist Sam Modder\, invites viewers into a world shaped by striking\, larger-than-life Black female figures in both real and imagined realms. Modder\, now living in Tampa\, Florida\, creates powerful allegorical spaces through digitally manipulated\, mural-sized ballpoint pen drawings. In her most recent series\, these installations\, inspired by a Black woman’s fairytale\, blend childhood wonder with critical reflection\, tackling themes of power\, exploitation\, and resilience. Black hair emerges as a central character\, pushing the narrative forward with soft curls and defiant shapes\, embodying resistance and strength. Modder’s speculative worlds decenter broken realities to reimagine and critique oppressive structures. As her work towers above\, she invites viewers to step back into a space of childhood\, wonder\, and possibility—and\, in the best of ways\, to feel small\, open\, and ready to hear one more story. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Modder\n \n Posted on December 13\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Sam Modder is a globe-spanning talent with roots in Nigeria and Sri Lanka\, a childhood in Sri Lanka\, and a creative base in Tampa\, Florida. A graduate of Dartmouth College (BA in Studio Art and Engineering\, 2017) and Washington University in St. Louis (MFA\, 2022)\, Sam blends art and innovation in ways that challenge and… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks Opening Reception\n \n Posted on December 12\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for the opening reception of Source of All Hair\, Wearer of All Socks\, an extraordinary exhibition by Nigerian Sri Lankan artist Sam Modder. Through mural-sized ballpoint pen drawings\, Modder creates immersive\, allegorical spaces where striking Black female figures navigate real and imagined realms. Blending childhood wonder with critical reflection\, her work explores themes… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/source-of-all-hair-wearer-of-all-socks-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20241031T184520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203428Z UID:96515-1732874400-1736020800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Pop-Up Gift Shop DESCRIPTION:Discover Unique Gifts at the Arts Annual Pop-up Gift Shop! \nThe Gallery at Creative Pinellas is thrilled to present our first-ever Arts Annual Pop-up Gift Shop\, opening November 29\, 2024\, and running through January 4\, 2025. This curated shop will feature artwork in all genres and media\, including holiday-themed pieces that make perfect gifts for the season. \nShop local and support talented artists from our community while finding one-of-a-kind treasures for your loved ones. Now\, more than ever\, it’s important to invest in our community by supporting the creative individuals who make it so vibrant. \nThe Pop-Up Gift Shop will run alongside the Florida Botanical Garden’s Holiday Lights\, which draws over 50\,000 visitors to Pinewood Cultural Park each year. The Arts Annual 2024 Pop-up Gift Shop will be located at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, open Wednesday – Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm during our extended holiday hours. Visit us to explore unique art pieces that bring warmth and creativity to your holiday celebrations. \nWe are excited to announce the following artists who will be participating in the Arts Annual Pop-up Gift Shop: \n\nAbby\nAnna Laxton\nAntonia Lewandowski\nAshley Cabrera\nCasey Lee\nGianna Pergamo\nHarriet Monzon-Aguirre\nJavier T Dones\nJune Bunch\nKathy Reilly\nKerry Kriseman\nSketzii\nMason Gehring\nMike Toth\nMolly Duff\nPamela Joy Trow\nPatricia Fustino\nPatricia Rella\nPercy Kleinops\nSara O’Donoghue\nSusan Hess\nSuzanne Murphy\nTaboose\nVal Steur\nValorie Vogel URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-pop-up-gift-shop/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Annual,Courtyard Event,Exhibition,Fundraiser,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Holiday-Pop-Up-Shop-Web-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250105 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20241023T162835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T202714Z UID:95834-1732838400-1736035199@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual 2024 Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Discover the Art in Everyone’s DNA!\nWe’re excited to continue Arts Annual for its seventh year\, showcasing the arts and artists of Pinellas County and bringing together the county’s most talented and innovative artists to spotlight what makes our community truly exceptional. \nFrom visual arts and performing arts to film and literature\, Arts Annual 2024 will present a diverse range of works across all mediums. This exhibition will be on view beginning November 29 and continues through January 4\, 2025. \nWe are excited to announce the following artists who will be participating in the Arts Annual 2024 Exhibition: \n\nAGalban\,\nAgueda Zabisky\,\nAlexander Jones\,\nAmanda Westenberg\,\nAmy Collins\,\nAngela Warren\,\nAni Crane\,\nAntonia Lewandowski\,\nAshley Rivers – The Nature of Fire\,\nBonnie Hacker\,\nBrigette Coovert\,\nChristina Bertsos\,\nClancy Riehm\,\nCora Marshall\,\nCourtney Elvira\,\nDavid Manson\,\nDavida Milne\,\nElizabeth Barenis\,\nEmmett Freeman\,\nEthan Harmon\,\nGianna Pergamo\,\nGregory Byrd\,\nHarriet Monzon-Aguirre\,\nJavier T Dones\,\nJodi Fuchs\,\nJohn Gascot\,\nJoseph Weinzettle\,\nKaitlin Murphy-Knudsen\,\nKate Cummins\,\nKenny Jensen\,\nKevin Grass\,\nKimberly Engel\,\nKleon\,\nKyle Brown\,\nLa Lucha Trio\,\nLatonya Hicks\,\nLaura Frederick\,\nLenore Myka\,\nLisa Rowan\,\nLuci Westphal\,\nMarilynne Wasielewski\,\nMatthew Boyle\,\nMaureen McDole\,\nMerritt Horan\,\nMichelle Gordon\,\nMike Toth\,\nNeverne Covington\,\nNicholas Garlo\,\nPatricia Kluwe Derderian\,\nPaul Wilborn\,\nPolita Glynn\,\nRachel Shapiro\,\nRee Shapiro\,\nRhys Meatyard\,\nSamuel Hammer\,\nSheila Cowley\,\nSteph Blondet\,\nSusan Hess\,\nSusan Wiley\,\nTakeya Trayer\,\nThomas Sayers Ellis\,\nTracy Kennard\,\nWendy Bruce\,\nZoe Papas\n\nThe Gallery will be open extended hours Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10 am – 8 pm\, beginning November 29 to coincide with the opening of our first-ever Arts Annual Pop-up Gift Shop and the opening of the Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights event\, which annually attracts over 50\,000 visitors to Pinewood Cultural Park. \nMeet the Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2024 Artists\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Meet our amazing group of performers\, musicians\, exhibitors and artmakers! Exhibited art is available for purchase by clicking on the artist’s page…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-2024-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Annual,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Arts-Annual-2024-Exhibition_Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241030 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20241015T165912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T171239Z UID:96425-1728950400-1730246399@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Please pardon our short-term closure DESCRIPTION:As we make essential repairs\, the Gallery at Creative Pinellas and our Administration Building will be closed until further notice. \nWe look forward to announcing our reopening and welcoming you back to the Gallery soon. \nAs we move toward recovery\, please know that we are doing our best to help our community. If you’re looking for resources regarding art protection and salvage\, FEMA assistance or supplies\, please click on the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n Essential Hurricane Relief Resources\n \n Posted on October 7\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n We will continue to update this page as more resources become available. Please note that the date shown is when we added this resource to our page. If you have resources to share\, please contact Creative Pinellas CEO Margaret Murray at margaret.murray@creativepinellas.org 10/7/24 Preservation Tools for Storm Damaged Artwork 10/7/24 Salvaging Family Valuables FINANCIAL AND… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/please-pardon-our-short-term-closure/ LOCATION:Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/close4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240610T190250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T184755Z UID:93954-1723075200-1728863999@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Florida Watercolor Society 53rd Annual Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This August\, immerse yourself in the captivating world of watercolors by joining us for the Florida Watercolor Society 53rd Annual Exhibition. The Florida Watercolor Society is one of the largest state watercolor societies in the country\, boasting almost 1\,000 members. Their Annual Exhibition is recognized as one of the top watermedia exhibitions in the state. Techniques vary from traditional to experimental\, displaying the versatility and inventive use of the medium. This year\, internationally renowned watercolorist Stephen Quiller is the juror and judge for the exhibition. \nThe Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10am –5pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Florida Watercolor Society\n \n Posted on June 5\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Initially\, the Florida Watercolor Society held three Annual Exhibitions between 1938 – 1941\, but there was no further activity until 1972 with an exhibition at the Maitland Art Center. Since then\, the Florida Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition has been held throughout Florida\, each year in a different location at many of the state’s most prestigious… Read More \n \n \n \n  \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/the-florida-watercolor-society-53rd-annual-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240604T221541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T223414Z UID:93910-1721325600-1721332800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 18th\, from 6 to 8 pm for a magical evening as we reveal Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens. This exhibition will take you on a visual exploration of nature as created by the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild\, fiber artists using a variety of media to make unique and textural creations activated by the gardens that surround the gallery. \nDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity to be among the first to see this nature-infused exhibition. \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/threads-of-nature-art-inspired-by-the-florida-botanical-gardens-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240604T215533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T223450Z UID:93895-1721260800-1728259199@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild\nContinuing the Gallery’s theme of “bringing the outdoors indoors\,” Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens pays homage to patterns and motifs seen just steps away from the Gallery. Created by members of the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild\, these contemporary fiber artists provide a window into our surroundings through lush\, tactile creations in a variety of media. \nThe Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10am –5pm. \nShop the Collection\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Surface Design Guild\n \n Posted on June 4\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n The Surface Design Guild was founded in the early 1990s by a group of four women who wanted to share their knowledge and learn from each other. That small group became what is known today as the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild and has grown to a membership of well over 100 members.  Many of… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens Opening Reception\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Join us on Thursday\, July 18th\, from 6 to 8 pm for a magical evening as we reveal Threads of Nature: Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/threads-of-nature-art-inspired-by-the-florida-botanical-gardens/ 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:20240716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T203000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240220T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T221524Z UID:90086-1721156400-1721161800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:FRESH INK\, July 16 DESCRIPTION:Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia by Dawn Branch\nOne woman tries desperately to cut her friend’s hair. Her friend just happens to be afraid of everything. \nFree to attend. \nBook Now URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/fresh-ink-july-16/ LOCATION:The Auditorium at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AS_CP_FreshInkBranding-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240509T164820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T183035Z UID:92929-1719946800-1719950400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna – IG LIVE Artist Talk DESCRIPTION: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 Goot about art\, environmental sustainability\, and our intricate relationship with the flora and fauna that inhabit our planet. LIVE on Instagram. \nShop the Collection\n\nEvents\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 \nExhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Exhibition\n \n Posted on April 17\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Flora & Fauna showcases the artworks of A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Jorge Dans\, Froilán Escobar\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Opening Reception\n \n Posted on 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 \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 to all the walls\, furniture and electrical devices in his childhood home\, no one wanted the child to visit their home for fear he would… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarin Mohajeri\n \n Posted on May 15\, 2024 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 at Florida State University and ultimately received a master’s in arts administration. Tarin worked for FSU Museum of Fine Arts\, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center\,… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/flora-fauna-ig-live-artist-talk/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Exhibition,Live Performance,Livestream,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240523T190730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T151256Z UID:93411-1719514800-1719518400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks - Vanessa Cunto DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss an artist talk with Vanessa Cunto\, a Florida native and local artist in the Arts Coast\, featured in the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition. Discover her intricate graphite drawings\, inspired by Dutch Golden Age still life\, as she explores capitalism in today’s world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cunto\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2023 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 the University of Florida and went on to build a 15-year career as an art director and stylist — experience that deeply informs both the… Read More \n \n \n \nShop the Collection\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 URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition-artist-talks-vanessa-cunto/ 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/2024/05/Vanessa-Cunto.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T203000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240220T195102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T195119Z UID:90084-1717527600-1717533000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:FRESH INK\, June 4 DESCRIPTION:Pride Play by Jayne Deely\nIn this queer meet\, cute local drag queens will usher you through the relationship of a couple. The best part is that you get a say in how the story unfolds. \nFree to attend. \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/fresh-ink-june-4/ LOCATION:The Auditorium at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AS_CP_FreshInkBranding-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240425T185240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T165754Z UID:92362-1717250400-1717254000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks - David McCauley DESCRIPTION: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! \n \n \n \n \n \n David McCauley\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2023 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 and The Wynwood Tour Guide App. Each of these entities have been awarded numerous accolades for their programs which encompass art therapy workshops in the… 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 \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 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\,… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition-artist-talks-david-mccauley/ 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/David-McCauley_Artist-Talk_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240425T190458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T190305Z UID:92374-1717246800-1717250400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks - Luci Westphal DESCRIPTION: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! \n \n \n \n \n \n Luci Westphal\n \n Posted on November 10\, 2022 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 in Brooklyn\, Berlin\, Colorado\, and Florida – from the countryside to the city\, from the mountains to the sea. She is an FSU film school… 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 \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 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\,… Read More \n \n \n \nShop the Collection\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 creative community and elevate Pinellas as an art and cultural destination that draws tourists worldwide. With this focus in mind\, Creative Pinellas provides up to… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition-artist-talks-luci-westphal/ 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/Luci-Westphal_Artist-Talk_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 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\, and other printed ephemera. Since 2013 Kaitlin has provided hands-on education and affordable access at Print St. Pete Community Letterpress\, founded with Bridget Elmer. She… 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 — the nature machine! (Autofocus\, 2023) and Florida Man: Poems\, Revisited (Burrow Press\, 2024). He’s the co-editor of The Awkward Phase (Skyhorse\, 2016)\, and his… 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 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\,… 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 creative community and elevate Pinellas as an art and cultural destination that draws tourists worldwide. With this focus in mind\, Creative Pinellas provides up to… 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240425T185604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T190134Z UID:92365-1717009200-1717012800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks - Gaby Rosa DESCRIPTION: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! \n \n \n \n \n \n Gaby Rosa\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2023 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 kindled her creative spirit and ignited her passion for the liberating beauty of performance art. From that moment\, she delved into the captivating world of… 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 \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 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\,… Read More \n \n \n \nShop the Collection\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 creative community and elevate Pinellas as an art and cultural destination that draws tourists worldwide. With this focus in mind\, Creative Pinellas provides up to… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition-artist-talks-gaby-rosa/ 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/Gaby-Rosa_Artist-Talk_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240501T183133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T183209Z UID:92670-1716642000-1716645600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna – Artist Talk DESCRIPTION: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. They will also be discussing how they feel their work contributes to the celebration of the world we live in and the importance of preserving and protecting our natural environment. \nShop the Collection\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 Goot about art\, environmental sustainability\, and our intricate relationship with the flora and fauna that inhabit our planet. LIVE on Instagram. Events Exhibition Artists… Read More \n \n \n \nExhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Exhibition\n \n Posted on April 17\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Flora & Fauna showcases the artworks of A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Jorge Dans\, Froilán Escobar\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Opening Reception\n \n Posted on 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 \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 to all the walls\, furniture and electrical devices in his childhood home\, no one wanted the child to visit their home for fear he would… 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 Cuban Revolution. His French heritage from his mother’s family is significant as he is descended from Jean Nicot\, who first brought tobacco to France. Nicot… 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 workshops in Switzerland and founded his workshop ©DansART in Geneva more than 20 years ago to teach courses for children and adults in drawing\, engraving\,… 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 where\, later\, he would begin university studies in journalism. In 1963\, he met José Lezama Lima and took part as a disciple in the Delphic… 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 due to his career auction records\, paint medium innovations\, and association with notable cultural events\, venues\, and celebrity figures in the US and Cuba. He… 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 a scholarship. Her work\, showcased locally and in private collections nationwide\, reflects a lifelong dedication to creativity and exploration…. 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 at Florida State University and ultimately received a master’s in arts administration. Tarin worked for FSU Museum of Fine Arts\, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center\,… Read More \n \n \n \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/flora-fauna-artist-talk/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Exhibition,Gallery Event,Live Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240417T172852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T193014Z UID:91645-1716487200-1716494400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of nature with us at the opening reception of the Flora & Fauna Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. Mark your calendars for Thursday\, May 23rd\, from 6 to 8 pm\, as we embark on a journey through the wonders of nature. \nFlora & 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. \nDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity to be among the first to experience these stunning creations up close. Let’s come together for an evening filled with inspiration\, discovery\, and the chance to collect remarkable pieces of art. \nRSVP \n  \nShop the Collection\n  \nExhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Exhibition\n \n Posted on April 17\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Flora & Fauna showcases the artworks of A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Jorge Dans\, Froilán Escobar\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt… 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 Goot about art\, environmental sustainability\, and our intricate relationship with the flora and fauna that inhabit our planet. LIVE on Instagram. Events Exhibition Artists… 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 to all the walls\, furniture and electrical devices in his childhood home\, no one wanted the child to visit their home for fear he would… 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 Cuban Revolution. His French heritage from his mother’s family is significant as he is descended from Jean Nicot\, who first brought tobacco to France. Nicot… 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 workshops in Switzerland and founded his workshop ©DansART in Geneva more than 20 years ago to teach courses for children and adults in drawing\, engraving\,… 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 where\, later\, he would begin university studies in journalism. In 1963\, he met José Lezama Lima and took part as a disciple in the Delphic… 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 due to his career auction records\, paint medium innovations\, and association with notable cultural events\, venues\, and celebrity figures in the US and Cuba. He… 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 a scholarship. Her work\, showcased locally and in private collections nationwide\, reflects a lifelong dedication to creativity and exploration…. 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 at Florida State University and ultimately received a master’s in arts administration. Tarin worked for FSU Museum of Fine Arts\, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center\,… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/flora-fauna-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240708 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 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 Goot about art\, environmental sustainability\, and our intricate relationship with the flora and fauna that inhabit our planet. LIVE on Instagram. Events Exhibition Artists… 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 to all the walls\, furniture and electrical devices in his childhood home\, no one wanted the child to visit their home for fear he would… 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 Cuban Revolution. His French heritage from his mother’s family is significant as he is descended from Jean Nicot\, who first brought tobacco to France. Nicot… 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 workshops in Switzerland and founded his workshop ©DansART in Geneva more than 20 years ago to teach courses for children and adults in drawing\, engraving\,… 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 where\, later\, he would begin university studies in journalism. In 1963\, he met José Lezama Lima and took part as a disciple in the Delphic… 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 due to his career auction records\, paint medium innovations\, and association with notable cultural events\, venues\, and celebrity figures in the US and Cuba. He… 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 a scholarship. Her work\, showcased locally and in private collections nationwide\, reflects a lifelong dedication to creativity and exploration…. 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 at Florida State University and ultimately received a master’s in arts administration. Tarin worked for FSU Museum of Fine Arts\, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center\,… 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:20240519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240425T184810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T165643Z UID:92358-1716123600-1716127200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks - Harriet Monzon-Aguirre DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Harriet Monzon-Aguirre\n \n Posted on May 10\, 2022 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 scholarships to study at the United World College (UWC-USA) in New Mexico\, then Earlham College\, Indiana\, before completing her Master of Fine Art from the… 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 \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 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\,… 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 creative community and elevate Pinellas as an art and cultural destination that draws tourists worldwide. With this focus in mind\, Creative Pinellas provides up to… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition-artist-talks-harriet-monzon-aguirre/ 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/Harriet-Monzon-Aguirre_Artist-Talk_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 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 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\,… 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;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240425T183613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T174640Z UID:92344-1716037200-1716040800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition Artist Talks - Fran Fallia DESCRIPTION: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! \n \n \n \n \n \n Fran Failla\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2023 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 aptitude for the medium. Her teacher recognized this and encouraged her mother to nurture her talent. Her mother wasted no time purchasing oil paints\, canvas… 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 URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition-artist-talks-fran-fallia/ 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/Fran-Fallia_Artist-Talk_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 CREATED:20240322T184238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T193144Z UID:90776-1715277600-1715284800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition: Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of artistry!\nStep 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. This eighth annual exhibition features original work by the talented grant recipients: Kaitlin Crockett\, Vanessa Cunto\, Thomas Sayers Ellis\, Fran Failla\, Tyler Gillespie\, Antonia Lewandowski\, David McCauley\, Harriet Monzon-Aguirre\, Gaby Rosa and Luci Westphal. \nBe part of this special evening to show your support and seize the chance to acquire extraordinary pieces from up-and-coming artists! \nRSVP\nExhibition\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 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\,… 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 \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 creative community and elevate Pinellas as an art and cultural destination that draws tourists worldwide. With this focus in mind\, Creative Pinellas provides up to… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTSTAMP:20260511T093554 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 and The Wynwood Tour Guide App. Each of these entities have been awarded numerous accolades for their programs which encompass art therapy workshops in the… 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 aptitude for the medium. Her teacher recognized this and encouraged her mother to nurture her talent. Her mother wasted no time purchasing oil paints\, canvas… 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 Reading Series in 1989 in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. His poems and photographs have appeared in numerous journals\, including The Paris Review\, Poetry\, The Nation\, and Best… 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 exhibition\, “A Walk among Words.” Antonia has published poetry since 1978\, receiving two Pushcart Prize nominations and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts\,… 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 — the nature machine! (Autofocus\, 2023) and Florida Man: Poems\, Revisited (Burrow Press\, 2024). He’s the co-editor of The Awkward Phase (Skyhorse\, 2016)\, and his… 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 kindled her creative spirit and ignited her passion for the liberating beauty of performance art. From that moment\, she delved into the captivating world of… 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\, and other printed ephemera. Since 2013 Kaitlin has provided hands-on education and affordable access at Print St. Pete Community Letterpress\, founded with Bridget Elmer. She… 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 the University of Florida and went on to build a 15-year career as an art director and stylist — experience that deeply informs both the… 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 in Brooklyn\, Berlin\, Colorado\, and Florida – from the countryside to the city\, from the mountains to the sea. She is an FSU film school… 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 scholarships to study at the United World College (UWC-USA) in New Mexico\, then Earlham College\, Indiana\, before completing her Master of Fine Art from the… 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 creative community and elevate Pinellas as an art and cultural destination that draws tourists worldwide. With this focus in mind\, Creative Pinellas provides up to… 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 END:VCALENDAR