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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20240523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240708 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 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:20260511T115042 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:20260511T115042 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:20260511T115042 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:20260511T115042 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:20260511T115042 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T203000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20240205T202206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T221139Z UID:89583-1715108400-1715113800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:FRESH INK\, May 7 DESCRIPTION:Bonefruit by Leah Plante-Wiener\nSynopsis: “In a chapel in the middle of the desert\, two girls meet for the first time in years. Together\, they must grapple with their beliefs\, an act of forgiveness\, and the thought of an existence beyond the violence that has forged them.” \nFree to attend. \nBook Now URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/fresh-ink-may-7/ 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:20240420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20240319T173319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T164705Z UID:90681-1713641400-1713646800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Earth Day at Night: A Nature Pix Meditation DESCRIPTION:We have a special Earth Day event for you! “A Nature Pix Meditation\,” is a tranquil and meditative program designed around Mikhail Mansion’s Nature Pix exhibition which celebrates nature’s intrinsic beauty through the lens of computational art. The event will take place in two sessions outside the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. \nGuided by the soothing presence of Frederick Woods\, experience two\, 20-minute meditation sessions\, starting at 7:30 pm (SOLD OUT) or 8:30 pm. This free\, intimate gathering\, celebrating nature and art is limited to 20 attendees for each session. Before and after your session\, enjoy music\, lite bites\, a cash bar in the gardens as well as the opportunity to spend time in the Nature Pix\, Strength of Character\, and Artistic Discovery galleries. For your comfort during the meditation session\, please bring a rug\, yoga mat\, or towel to sit on. \nSOLD OUT 7:30pm \nRSVP 8:30pm\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Frederick “Rootman” Woods\n \n Posted on March 29\, 2022 by Frederick Woods \n Frederick Woods (Rootman) is a Florida native who grew up in the small North Florida town of Hampton. From an early age he loved to draw and taught himself by studying the technique of the Old Masters’ paintings. Over time\, his own unique approach to art emerged—one that combines many different styles with a modern… Read More \n \n \n \n\nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Nature Pix Exhibition\n \n Posted on January 4\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n February 22\, 2024 – April 21\, 2024 FREE Dive into the mesmerizing world of Nature Pix\, an innovative exhibition created and curated by the talented Computational Artist and Designer\, Mikhail Mansion. Mansion’s avant-garde approach employs a harmonious blend of code and custom-designed electronics to amplify nature’s voice. As you navigate the gallery space\, you’ll encounter… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Mikhail Mansion\n \n Posted on March 18\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Due to inclement weather\, the Artist Talk featuring Mikhail Mansion will now be livestreamed on Facebook LIVE…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/earth-day-at-night-a-nature-pix-meditation/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20240402T173517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T180650Z UID:91076-1712361600-1714348799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Artistic Discovery 2024: 13th Congressional District of Florida Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Artistic Discovery 2024: 13th Congressional District of Florida Exhibition this Spring.\nThe Artistic Discovery 2024 – 13th Congressional District of Florida Exhibition will be held this year at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas featuring works of art by Pinellas County High School Students. Each spring\, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982\, more than 650\,000 high school students have participated. \nStudents submit entries to their representative’s office\, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington\, DC. The winning works are 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.\nFREE and open to the public. \nEvents Surrounding Exhibition\nThere will be an Award Ceremony for the artists and their families on April 20 from 3-5pm. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/artistic-discovery-2024-13th-congressional-district-of-florida-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:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20240212T210024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T184113Z UID:89822-1710439200-1710446400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Strength of Character Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical evening as we unveil the Strength of Character exhibition\, an environment curated by Katherine Gibson where visual and physical weight converge in a symphony of artistic expression. This exhibition will feature large-scale paintings by Edgar Sanchez Cumbas\, elegant sculptural wood pieces by Kathleen & David Bly (Jib Projects)\, and site-specific installation and assembled objects by Kendra Frorup. \nBe among the first to see where the strength and character of the exhibit – both visually and structurally – is conveyed through the placement of chosen materials to not only enhance the character of each object and artwork but to create an impactful whole. Everything influences everything else. \nPlease RSVP\n  \nA Gobioff Foundation Microgrant Project curated by Katherine Gibson \nFeatured Artists\nEdgar Sanchez Cumbas\nKathleen & David Bly (Jib Projects)\nKendra Frorup \nCurator\nKatherine Gibson \n  \nShop the Exhibit\n  \nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Strength of Character Exhibition\n \n Posted on February 12\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Experience an environment curated by Katherine Gibson where visual and physical weight converge in a symphony of artistic expression. This exhibition will feature large-scale paintings by Edgar Sanchez Cumbas\, elegant sculptural wood pieces by Kathleen & David Bly (Jib Projects)\, and site-specific installation and assembled objects by Kendra Frorup. Step into a realm where the… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/strength-of-character-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:20240314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20240212T210035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T183931Z UID:89819-1710374400-1714348799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Strength of Character Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Experience an environment curated by Katherine Gibson where visual and physical weight converge in a symphony of artistic expression. This exhibition will feature large-scale paintings by Edgar Sanchez Cumbas\, elegant sculptural wood pieces by Kathleen & David Bly (Jib Projects)\, and site-specific installation and assembled objects by Kendra Frorup. \nStep into a realm where the strength and character of the exhibit – both visually and structurally – is conveyed through the placement of chosen materials to not only enhance the character of each object and artwork but to create an impactful whole. Everything influences everything else. \nA Gobioff Foundation Microgrant Project curated by Katherine Gibson \nShop the Exhibit\n\nFeatured Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Kendra Frorup\n \n Posted on February 13\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Kendra Frorup is an internationally known multidisciplinary artist. Splitting her time between Tampa and Nassau\, she uses a variety of everyday materials and found objects to create sculptural and multi-media work that is often connected to the Bahamian landscape she grew up in. Frorup has had her work exhibited in the United States\, the Caribbean\,… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathleen & David Bly\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Kathleen and David Bly co-founded Jib Projects\, an art and design collective\, in 2022. The Florida landscape has long been a source of their inspiration and their work explores connection to time and place through material. Environmentally conscious\, their practice uses resources consciously\, employing locally salvaged wood and finding creative ways to reuse other natural… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Edgar Sanchez Cumbas\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Artist Edgar Sanchez Cumbas uses the techniques of color and contemporary abstraction to explore the concepts of identity\, multiculturalism\, and social-political issues. His work is complex\, many incorporating layers upon layers of thick impasto. Collected internationally\, Cumbas’ work has been recognized in numerous group and solo exhibitions\, including at the John and Mable Ringling Museum… Read More \n \n \n \nCurator\nKatherine Gibson \nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Strength of Character Exhibition Opening Reception\n \n Posted on February 12\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for a magical evening as we unveil the Strength of Character exhibition\, an environment curated by Katherine Gibson where visual and physical weight converge in a symphony of artistic expression. This exhibition will feature large-scale paintings by Edgar Sanchez Cumbas\, elegant sculptural wood pieces by Kathleen & David Bly (Jib Projects)\, and site-specific… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/strength-of-character-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:20240305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T203000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20231214T192210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T220936Z UID:88418-1709665200-1709670600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:FRESH INK\, March 5 DESCRIPTION:Coconuts by Andrew Del Vecchio in the Auditorium.\nDirected by Dylan Barlowe\, the cast features Anthony Gervais\, Troy Brooks\, and Joseph Condon. \nCoconuts follows two stranded strangers on a deserted island after a freak floaty accident on their cruise vacation. They must learn to deal with their isolation with the help of each other\, their wits\, and coconuts… lots and lots of coconuts. \nThe run time for this comedy is 45 minutes with a talkback after the performance. \nFree to attend. \nBook Now URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/fresh-ink-march-5/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20240302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20240214T183626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T191240Z UID:89894-1709337600-1711929599@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Youth Art Month 2024 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 2nd and run through the 31st.  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 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 3\, 2024 from 1:30-3pm. The Awards Ceremony will be in Courtyard at 2pm. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/youth-art-month-2024/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/YAM_web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20240104T181117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T170519Z UID:88734-1708624800-1708632000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Nature Pix Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:February 22 from 6-8 PM\nFREE\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil the Nature Pix exhibition\, a captivating visual journey created and curated by the Computational Artist and Designer\, Mikhail Mansion. Be a part of an experience that celebrates the creative synergy between nature and technology\, redefining the boundaries of artistic expression in the digital age. \nBe among the first to witness Mikhail Mansion’s latest works\, where encoded data transforms traditional mediums into an emergent phenomena that will mesmerize and inspire. Each artwork using live sensor data from nearby nature encapsulates Mansion’s unparalleled ability to harness technology\, amplifying nature’s voice and forging a dialogue between the organic and the digital realms. \nPlease RSVP\n  \nFeatured Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n Mikhail Mansion\n \n Posted on March 28\, 2023 by Mikhail Mansion \n 2023 Artist Laureate Mikhail is a new media artist interested in designing interactive and generative systems that create distinct visual\, sonic or sculptural experiences based on speculative ecological narratives. His practice consists of writing code and building electro-mechanical devices that seek to translate the forces and phenomena embedded in the world around us into poetic… Read More \n \n \n \nEvents Surrounding Nature Pix\n \n \n \n \n \n Nature Pix Exhibition\n \n Posted on January 4\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n February 22\, 2024 – April 21\, 2024 FREE Dive into the mesmerizing world of Nature Pix\, an innovative exhibition created and curated by the talented Computational Artist and Designer\, Mikhail Mansion. Mansion’s avant-garde approach employs a harmonious blend of code and custom-designed electronics to amplify nature’s voice. As you navigate the gallery space\, you’ll encounter… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/nature-pix-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;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20240104T175945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T170146Z UID:88731-1708596000-1713718800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Nature Pix Exhibition DESCRIPTION:February 22\, 2024 – April 21\, 2024 \nFREE \nDive into the mesmerizing world of Nature Pix\, an innovative exhibition created and curated by the talented Computational Artist and Designer\, Mikhail Mansion.\nMansion’s avant-garde approach employs a harmonious blend of code and custom-designed electronics to amplify nature’s voice. As you navigate the gallery space\, you’ll encounter a captivating juxtaposition of the natural world and a grid-like motif\, symbolizing the intersection of code\, computation\, and nature’s intrinsic beauty. \nBe a part of a matrix of sensations\, where minimalist algorithmic drawings and intricate digital sculptures come to life. Mansion’s creations transform live sensor data from nearby nature into bespoke sculptural forms that resonate with authenticity and innovation. His innovative practice\, involving code and electro-mechanical devices\, has been exhibited globally at prestigious venues like the de Young Museum\, Cooper Hewitt\, Smithsonian Design Museum\, V&A Museum\, and more. \nMikhail Mansion’s groundbreaking exhibition promises to inspire\, provoke thought\, and redefine the boundaries of art and technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the future of artistic innovation firsthand! \nFeatured Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n Mikhail Mansion\n \n Posted on March 28\, 2023 by Mikhail Mansion \n 2023 Artist Laureate Mikhail is a new media artist interested in designing interactive and generative systems that create distinct visual\, sonic or sculptural experiences based on speculative ecological narratives. His practice consists of writing code and building electro-mechanical devices that seek to translate the forces and phenomena embedded in the world around us into poetic… Read More \n \n \n \nOpening Reception Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Nature Pix Exhibition Opening Reception\n \n Posted on January 4\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n February 22 from 6-8 PM FREE Join us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil the Nature Pix exhibition\, a captivating visual journey created and curated by the Computational Artist and Designer\, Mikhail Mansion. Be a part of an experience that celebrates the creative synergy between nature and technology\, redefining the boundaries of artistic expression… Read More \n \n \n \nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Mikhail Mansion\n \n Posted on March 18\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Due to inclement weather\, the Artist Talk featuring Mikhail Mansion will now be livestreamed on Facebook LIVE…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day at Night: A Nature Pix Meditation\n \n Posted on March 19\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n We have a special Earth Day event for you! “A Nature Pix Meditation\,” is a tranquil and meditative program designed around Mikhail Mansion’s Nature Pix exhibition which celebrates nature’s intrinsic beauty through the lens of computational art. The event will take place in two sessions outside the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. Guided by the soothing… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/nature-pix-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:20240206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115042 CREATED:20231214T192024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T170404Z UID:88415-1707246000-1707251400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:FRESH INK\, February 6 DESCRIPTION:The Found Dog Ribbon Dance by Dominic Finocchiaro\n“Professional cuddler Norma’s quest to return a lost dog to its rightful owner leads her to encounter a slew of oddballs and maybe even discover a second chance at love.” \nFree to attend. \nBook Now URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/fresh-ink-february-6/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20240127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20240118T165759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T192942Z UID:89035-1706313600-1708905599@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:ARTS ANNUAL FOCUS: Literary and Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:Art extends far beyond the confines of visual arts\, encompassing a diverse array of talents and mediums. Musicians connect with their audience through melody and lyrics; writers create literary worlds that explore the complexities of the human condition; performers\, directors\, and filmmakers push the boundaries of physical and visual expression to convey profound narratives. This exhibition will showcase the work of Actors\, Authors\, Composers\, Dancers\, Directors\, Filmmakers\, Musicians\, and Interdisciplinary Artists in a setting where they are not normally found: an art gallery. We invite you to be part of our experiment to appreciate the varied forms of creativity that enrich our understanding of the world. \nFeaturing the work of Creative Pinellas grantees and mentors who participated in Arts Annual 2023: Tatiana Baccari\, Sheila Cowley\, the Dunedin Music Society\, Sara Ries Dziekonski\, Sarah Emery\, Roxanne M. Fay\, Sheree L Greer\, Victoria Jorgensen\, Desireé Moore\, Rose Marie Prins\, Tom Sivak\, Erica Sutherlin\, and Takeya Trayer. \nThe Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10am –5pm. \nLearn more about Arts Annual\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual\n \n Posted on August 27\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Arts Annual is now the Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser. Please join us December 7 to help our arts community recover from hurricane devastation. Please join us for the Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser\, with the money raised through tickets\, sponsorships and art sales all going directly to our arts community! The Arts Annual 2024… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-focus-literary-and-performing-arts/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/23-Arts-Annual-FOCUS-Web-1920-x-1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20230825T191703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154718Z UID:84510-1699696800-1699718400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual 2023: ARTSventure DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Free Family-Friendly Arts festival. Beginning with a Veteran’s Day commemoration\, the event continues with an arts and crafts market\, live performances\, gallery exhibition\, craft activities\, food and more! \n\nThe following vendors will be participating in ARTSventure:  Alexis Alvarez\, Celinda Bailey\, Barbara Baker\, Shirley Baldwin\, Teressa Baroni\, Leslie Bestulic\, Daphna Bowman\, Pat Burrows\, Nicole Campbell\, Carlos Cardenas\, Patricia Kluwe Derderian\, Alex Dibrizzi\, Javier T Dones\, Jason Durocher\, Charlotte Elizabeth\, Jane Fields\, Elaine Furman\, John Gascot\, Clara Gowen\, Ginette Grenier\, Willow Hart\, Art Hayes\, Jacaranda Hill\, Berit Hines\, Lyn Novak Hise\, Falyn Horrigan\, Caelan Jeffery\, Mary Kay Klein\, Karyn Kozak\, Leeann Kroetsch\, Leslie Leland\, Nancy Mayer\, Nicole Mcfalls\, Kryssa Mitchell\, Mark Mitchell\, Larry Naeder\, Katie Pavone\, Gianna Pergamo\, Mary Ann Pickard\, Vincent Ricottilli\, Derek Roberts\, Terry Scopelliti\, Laura M Spencer\, Becky Snyder\, Christopher Tompkins\, Neily Trappman Studio\, Debra Vales\, Steven Verenicin\, Monika Watson\, Linda Weisberger\, Peggy Wertheim\, Luci Westphal\, Barbara Williams\, Ashley Wix\, Danny Young\, and more! \n\n\nLive Performances: From morning to afternoon\, be entertained by a series of captivating live performances that will keep you mesmerized. \n10:30 am Musician Colleen Cherry \n11:30 am One Human Band \n12:00 pm Writer Courtney Clute \n12:15 pm Dancer Huyen Huynh (Gallery) \n12:45 pm One Human Band \n1:15 pm Writer Sara Ries Dziekonski \n1:30 pm Dancer Charlotte Johnson (Gallery) \n2:00 pm Two Happy Ukers \n3:00 pm Percussionist Alex Guini \n3:30 pm Dunedin Music Society \nArts Annual 2023 Discovery: Explore this massive exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, showcasing the brilliant works of 75 local artists. \nCraft Activities: Unleash your inner artist with engaging craft activities for all ages. Get ready to create your own masterpiece! \nRaffles: Exciting raffles await you! Don’t miss the chance to win some fabulous prizes while supporting the arts. \nFood Trucks: Satisfy your taste buds with an array of treats from fantastic food trucks\, including Beech Kombucha\, Sweet Island Snow\, Chase the Taste\, Maggie on the Move\, and Westchase BBQ. \n\n  \n\nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2023: Discovery\n \n Posted on August 23\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Now in its sixth year! This year’s Arts Annual features some of Pinellas county’s most well-known artists as well as innovative up-and-coming creators…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2023: The Party\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n We are excited to announce Arts Annual’s THE PARTY on Thursday\, November 9th from 6-9 pm at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. This one-night event is Creative Pinellas’ only fundraiser of the year with all proceeds supporting our artist and cultural organization grants\, and student summer camp grants…. Read More \n \n \n \n \nBecome a Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Sponsorship\n \n Posted on September 1\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n SUPPORT PINELLAS ARTS AND CULTURE! Be part of an unforgettable arts and cultural experience! As an Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser sponsor\, you will receive marketing and publicity leading up to and during the Arts Annual\, both in the gallery and online. Your support helps Creative Pinellas provide funding to the creative community. Thank you… Read More \n \n \n \nMeet the Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2023 Artists\n \n Posted on November 1\, 2023 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-2023-artsventure/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas Courtyard\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/23-AA-Web-1920-x-1080-ARTSventure.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20230823T184852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T181220Z UID:84366-1699552800-1699563600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual 2023: The Party DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce Arts Annual’s THE PARTY on Thursday\, November 9th from 6-9 pm at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. This one-night event is Creative Pinellas’ only fundraiser of the year. Your attendance and support help Pinellas County’s non-profit local arts agency uplift the Arts and Culture community in the Arts Coast. Purchase individual tickets for $25 or become a sponsor! Enjoy a cash bar with light bites\, captivating art\, and create memorable moments as you delight in music\, a live performance from Siobhan Monique and the The Negro Ninjaz\, and activities throughout the evening – all while knowing you are uplifting the arts and artists of Pinellas County. Discover the Art\, the People\, the Experience! \n\nThe following artists will be participating in Arts Annual 2023 Discovery: 2 Happy Ukers\, Kristin Andersen\, Tatiana Baccari\, Elizabeth Barenis\, Daniel “R5” Barojas\, Troy Bernardo\, Christina Bertsos\, Greg Byrd\, Chomick+Meder\, Courtney Clute\, Neverne Covington\, Sheila Cowley\, PatiKD\, Nikki Devereux\, Javier T. Dones\, Dunedin Music Society Ensembles\, Sara Ries Dziekonski\, Roxanne Fay\, John Gascot\, Gaston Le Crayon\, Mason Gehring\, Donald Gialanella\, Jim Gigurtsis\, Kevin Grass\, Sheree L. Greer\, Jason Hackenwerth\, Steph Hargrove\, Reid Jenkins\, Charlotte Johnson\, Victoria Barbara Jorgensen\, Steven Kenny\, Candace Knapp\, Akiko Kotani\, Teresa Mandala\, Cora Marshall\, Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse\, Mark Mitchell\, Chad Mize\, Desiree Moore\, Zoe Papas\, Gianna Pergamo\, Rose Marie Prins\, Gabriel Ramos\, Babs Reingold\, George Retkes\, Heather Rippert\, Ashley Rivers – The Nature of Fire\, Marlene Rose\, Sketzii\, Ric Savid\, Tom Sivak\, Emily Stehle\, Miss Crit\, Rachel Stewart\, Sarah Todd Emery\, Takeya Trayer\, Judy Vienneau\, Kirk Ke Wang\, Angela Warren\, Joseph Weinzettle\, and Frederick “Rootman “Woods. \n\nALL TICKETS ARE $25 \nBook Now\n  \n\n\n\nWatch The Party\n \nBecome a Sponsor Today!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Sponsorship\n \n Posted on September 1\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n SUPPORT PINELLAS ARTS AND CULTURE! Be part of an unforgettable arts and cultural experience! As an Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser sponsor\, you will receive marketing and publicity leading up to and during the Arts Annual\, both in the gallery and online. Your support helps Creative Pinellas provide funding to the creative community. Thank you… Read More \n \n \n \n\n\n\nEvents\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2023: Discovery\n \n Posted on August 23\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Now in its sixth year! This year’s Arts Annual features some of Pinellas county’s most well-known artists as well as innovative up-and-coming creators…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2023: ARTSventure\n \n Posted on August 25\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for a Free Family-Friendly Arts festival. Beginning with a special Veteran’s Day commemoration. The event continues with an arts and crafts market\, live performances\, gallery exhibition\, craft activities\, food and more!… Read More \n \n \n \n\n \nMeet the Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2023 Artists\n \n Posted on November 1\, 2023 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-2023-the-party/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/23-AA-Web-1920-x-1080-THE-PARTY.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230831 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20230830T132047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T132435Z UID:84653-1693267200-1693439999@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Tracking Hurricane Idalia DESCRIPTION:Due to Hurricane Idalia passing by the coast of Pinellas County\, The Gallery at Creative Pinellas and the Administration Building will be closed on Tuesday\, August 29 and Wednesday\, August 30 in order to keep our visitors\, staff and the wonderful works of art in our care safe. We will be monitoring Pinellas County’s storm information throughout the week and announce when we reopen. Be safe and thank you for your support. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/tracking-hurricane-idalia/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-333-e1693401789667.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20230616T204520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T144501Z UID:81316-1691020800-1697414399@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales / Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos DESCRIPTION:Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales / Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos will feature Puerto Rican artists and focus on bringing to light stories and ideas that have been overshadowed or disregarded by mainstream narratives.\nEmbracing the exploration of old and new ideas\, artists play a vital role in pushing boundaries\, challenging societal norms\, and provoking discussions on taboo and controversial topics. The exhibition artwork examines and reflects on a diversity of subjects\, beliefs\, and stories that have been censured over the years\, allowing visitors to reflect on how narratives and perspectives continually evolve. \nThe exhibition showcases original work in a variety of mediums including painting\, sculpture\, drawing\, and engraving by renowned artists from Puerto Rico\, Florida\, and New York such as Brenda Cruz\, Domingo Garcia\, Martin Garcia Rivera\, and Rafael Rivera Rosa. \nMeet the Collective \n \n \n \n \n \n Keepers of Heritage – Custodios de la Herencia\n \n Posted on June 29\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Keepers of Heritage is an extended collaborative effort whose purpose is to document\, present and promote the contributions of artists of Puerto Rican artists in the Caribbean archipelago and abroad. Its roots go back to 2015 with the presentation of the “La Diaspora” exhibition at the Terrace Gallery in Orlando City Hall. Since then\, the… Read More \n \n \n \nEvents Surrounding Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales Opening Reception / Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos Recepción de Inauguración\n \n Posted on June 16\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n You’re invited to attend an opening reception for the Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales Exhibition / Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos Exhibición happening Saturday\, August 5 from 6pm – 8pm…. Read More \n \n \n \nMEET THE ARTISTS\nThe artists are Brenda Cruz\, Alejandro De Jesús\, Jose Feliciano Bonilla\, Carmelo Fontanez Cortijo\, Domingo García\, Francisco García Burgos\, Martin García Rivera\, Michael Irrizary Pagán\, Yasir Nieves\, Juan Nieves Burgos\, Angel Rivera Morales\, Rafael Rivera Rosa\, Carmen Rojas Gines\, Pablo Rubio\, Aby Ruiz\, Gilbert Salinas\, Joan Emanuelli Sánchez\, Luis Soto\, Valentín Tirado Barreto\, and Rigoberto Torres. \n \n \n Alejandro De Jesús\n By Creative Pinellas \n Alejandro De Jesús was born in Guaynabo\, Puerto Rico but grew up in the town of Caguas. As a child he drew and painted all the images he liked: super heroes\, faces\, cars\, monsters and the like. He remembers doing many illustrations at his grade school before every holiday. At the age of ten… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Ángel Rivera-Morales\n By Creative Pinellas \n Ángel Rivera-Morales is originally from the Caimito\, a vicinity on the southern outskirts of San Juan\, Puerto Rico. In 1999\, he entered the University of Puerto Rico where he obtained a degree in Bachelor’s degree in Humanities with a concentration in Fine Arts. From 2006 to 2012\, his works were exhibited in various art galleries and museums around the island…. Read More \n \n\n \n \n Brenda Cruz\n By Creative Pinellas \n Brenda Amaryllis Cruz Díaz was born on January 14\, 1974\, in San Juan\, Puerto Rico. She is a multidisciplinary artist\, historian and researcher based in Madrid\, Spain since 1997. Cruz began her university education at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Puerto Rico\, Río Piedras Campus where in 1996 she obtained a Bachelor… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Carmelo Fontanez-Cortijo\n By Creative Pinellas \n … Read More \n \n\n \n \n Carmen Rojas Ginés\n By Creative Pinellas \n Carmen Rojas Ginés\, born in Arecibo\, Puerto Rico\, is a Sculptor\, Painter\, and ArtTeacher.She grew up under the creative influence of her grandmother Magdalena\,a Haute Couture Designer. Graduating from the University of Puerto Rico\,… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Domingo Garcia-Davila\n By Creative Pinellas \n Domingo es uno de los artistas más reconocidos en el arte puertorriqueño contemporáneo. Comenzó su carrera en la Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes de Nueva York y en el Chicago Art Institute\, y más tarde estudió pintura en Inglaterra con William Locke. A su regreso a Puerto Rico en 1959 estableció Taller-Galería Campeche\, que dirigió… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Francisco GarcÍa Burgos\n By Creative Pinellas \n Puerto  Rican painter\, native of Juana  Diaz town.   He received his  Master’s of Arts degree at the  Catholic University of Puerto  Rico.   His work\,  basically religious\, is a critic of society.  His works are found in innumerable private and public collections in  Puerto  Rico and other countries…. Read More \n \n\n \n \n Gilbert Salinas\n By Creative Pinellas \n Gilbert Salinas (Boston\, Mass.\, 1972; Lives and works in Orlando\, FL & San Juan\, PR)Painter and printmaker. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities with a concentration in Fine Arts: Painting\, from the University of Puerto Rico\, Río Piedras Campus. He has shown his works in museums\, galleries… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Joan Emanuelli Sanchez\n By Creative Pinellas \n Joan Emanuelli Sanchez is a Contemporary Realism Artist from San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, now residing in Orlando\, Florida. \nHis distinctive personal style emanates from passion and emotion\, which portrays numerous perspectives on various subjects in oils\, bringing to life\, scenic landscapes\, interior scenes\, portraits\, still life\, and everyday people…. Read More \n \n\n \n \n Jose Feliciano\n By Creative Pinellas \n José Feliciano nació en Isabela\, Puerto Rico\, en 1939. Tenía solo cinco años cuando su familia se mudó a Nueva York. José estudió en la Liga de Estudiantes de Arte en New York City. Su experiencia incluye haber sido Artista para Joe Papp’s Public Theatre\, Metropolitan Opera House’s en la producción de “Antonio y Cleopatra\,”… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Luis Soto\n By Creative Pinellas \n Luis Manuel Soto López was born in Camuy Arriba\, in the El Calvario sector of Puerto Rico in 1964. He completed his higher education in drafting drawings at the Vocational School Antonio Luchetti in Arecibo\, Puerto Rico. His formal training began in 1983 with Puerto Rican artist Roland Borges (who taught classes in his garage)\, who later became his mentor … Read More \n \n\n \n \n Martín García-Rivera\n By Creative Pinellas \n Draftsman\, Printmaker\, Painter Born in Arecibo\, Puerto Rico in 1960. BA University of Puerto Rico. MFA Pratt Institute\, New York. Associate Cathedratic at the University of Puerto Rico\, Rio Piedras Campus…. Read More \n \n\n \n \n Michael Irrizary-Pagan\n By Creative Pinellas \n Michael Irrizary Pagan was born in New York City. His family was filled with artists and craftsmen. I believe that I was born into the right environment; my mother would always have clay\, pencils\, and small things to stimulate creativity\, along with all the family members involved in making some form of art. “I never… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Pablo Rubio\n By Creative Pinellas \n Born in San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, in 1944\, Pablo Rubio is a sculptor\, painter\, draftsman\, designer\, curator\, and professor. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in art at the Puerto Rico School of Plastic Arts and a Master’s Degree at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Buffalo. He now teaches at the University of Puerto Rico…. Read More \n \n\n \n \n Rafael Rivera Rosa\, In Memory\n By Creative Pinellas \n Rafael Rivera-Rosa was born in Comerío\, Puerto Rico in 1942. He is a painter\, graphic artist\, digital artist\, graphic designer\, and retired university professor. Rivera-Rosa studied with the artists of the “Fifties Generation\,” among them\,… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Rigoberto Torres\n By Creative Pinellas \n … Read More \n \n\n \n \n Yasir Nieves\n By Creative Pinellas \n Yasir Nieves was born in Arecibo\, Puerto Rico\, and he began drawing at an early age. He develops freehand drawings in ink\, pencil\, and charcoal. After mastering the skills of pencil drawing\, charcoal drawing\, and engraving\, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Painting) from the Rio Piedras Campus in PR…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/keepers-of-heritage-hidden-tales-custodio-de-la-herencia-cuentos-ocultos/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Exhibition-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20230405T191159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T201912Z UID:78618-1685016000-1689526800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Art in Recovery: Artwork from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court DESCRIPTION:Experience Artwork from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court this May. \nThis exhibition will feature artwork on display in the Gallery at Creative Pinellas from participants in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court program who chose to complete the “Art Challenge” as part of their recovery process. These self-reflective works range from the intuitive to the highly trained; all providing a window into the highly personal work of recovery. \nThe Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Treatment Court is a court-supervised\, comprehensive drug treatment court for eligible non-violent defendants. The program is voluntary and has many steps\, including multiple appearances before the Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court Judge. In addition to treatment and testing\, participants have the option of completing a variety of “challenges” to improve their mental and physical health. Veterans Treatment Court is very similar to Drug Court\, but specific for veterans. The mission of Veterans Treatment Court is to divert veterans from jail and to provide help to overcome service-related substance abuse and mental health problems. \nFor more information about the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Treatment Court\, please \nCLICK HERE\n  \nFor more information about recovery\, treatment\, and support\, please \nCLICK HERE\n  \n  \nEvents Surrounding Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n Art in Recovery: Artwork from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court – Opening Reception\n \n Posted on April 18\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Join the opening reception at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas for the Art in Recovery: Artwork from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Treatment Court happening Wednesday\, May 24 from 6pm – 8pm…. Read More \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/art-in-recovery-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Art-of-Recovery-2023-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20230418T211905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T132136Z UID:78621-1684951200-1684958400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Art in Recovery: Artwork from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court - Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend an opening reception at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas for the Art in Recovery: Artwork from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court  happening Wednesday\, May 24 from 6pm – 8pm. Free.  \nPlease RSVP\n  \nThe Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Treatment Court is a court-supervised\, comprehensive drug treatment court for eligible non-violent defendants. The program is voluntary and has many steps\, including multiple appearances before the Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court Judge. In addition to treatment and testing\, participants have the option of completing a variety of “challenges” to improve their mental and physical health. Veterans Treatment Court is very similar to Drug Court\, but specific for veterans. The mission of Veterans Treatment Court is to divert veterans from jail and to provide help to overcome service-related substance abuse and mental health problems. \nThis exhibition will feature artwork on display in the Gallery at Creative Pinellas from participants in the program who chose to complete the “Art Challenge” as part of their recovery process. These self-reflective works range from the intuitive to the highly trained; all providing a window into the highly personal work of recovery. \nFor more information about the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Treatment Court\, please visit https://www.jud6.org/contactinformation/adultdrugcourt.html \nFor more information about recovery\, treatment\, and support\, please visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery \n  \n  \n  \nSurrounding Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n Art in Recovery: Artwork from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug/Veterans Treatment Court\n \n Posted on April 5\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Experience Artwork from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Treatment Court this May…. Read More \n \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/art-in-recovery-artwork-from-the-sixth-judicial-circuit-adult-drug-treatment-court-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Art-in-Recovery_Web-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230717 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20230314T164848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T192650Z UID:77909-1683244800-1689551999@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for the 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition featuring the energized and ready to emerge grantees of 2023.\nJoin us for a diverse exhibition of work from the ten exceptional artists chosen for this year’s Emerging Artist Grant. This seventh annual exhibition features original work by artists awarded grants from Creative Pinellas: Troy Bernardo\, Jenipher Chandley\, Marie Cummings\, Kathryn Cummins\, Dennis DeBon\, Kimberly Engel\, Patrick Arthur Jackson\, Aimee Jones\, Amy Wolf\, and Agueda Zabisky. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience and purchase amazing artwork from these up-and-coming artists! \nEvents Surrounding 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition Opening Reception\n \n Posted on March 14\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition Opening Reception: May 4 from 6-8pm Join us for an evening with the ten exceptional artists chosen for this year’s Emerging Artist Grant showing a diverse exhibition of work…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition – Artist Talks\n \n Posted on March 23\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Listen and get to know the 2023 Emerging Artists as they speak about their art practice and exhibition collection at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas…. Read More \n \n \n \nMEET THE ARTISTS\n \n \n \n \n \n Troy Bernardo\, In Memory\n \n Posted on November 3\, 2022 by Troy Bernardo \n Troy loves spending time reading\, writing\, camping\, and drinking local craft beer. He is an English Department Head at an alternative online school\, and lives with his wife Laura\, his daughter\, Alice\, and their four cats in St. Petersburg\, Florida. Troy’s book\, Hardly Harding\, is available on Amazon\, and his published short stories can be… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenipher Chandley\n \n Posted on by Jenipher Chandley \n Jenipher Chandley is a representational artist working in her hometown of St. Petersburg Fl. Where she has raised her 4 children and is a proud new grandmother. She has earned degrees in Interior\, and Graphic Design\, from IADT Tampa. Jenipher is currently lead curator for Bar@548\, She also has co-curated and exhibited in 100’s of… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marie Cummings\n \n Posted on by Marie Cummings \n Marie Cummings was born in Detroit\, Michigan. There she studied psychology and business at Wayne State University. She moved to Clearwater\, Florida with her three daughters\, where she embarked on a career as a Realtor. When her last daughter entered college\, Marie decided to seek a new direction in her life: she wanted to explore… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate Cummins\n \n Posted on by Kate Cummins \n “I cant remember a time when I wasn’t drawing\, painting or fabricating something out of something else” says artist Kate Cummins of her work. “I come from a creative household where the arts had a natural hierarchy”. After completing an Honors Bachelor’s of Fine Art degree from the University of Western Ontario\, Kate travelled extensively… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis DeBon\, In Memory\n \n Posted on by Dennis DeBon \n Dennis DeBon is the creator of EnergyWebs\, which are one-of-a-kind works of modern glass art. He is often been compared to artist Jackson Pollock. Like Pollack\, Dennis uses simple artistic techniques and has combined reverse painting on glass with spin art and taken both to a whole new level. Each EnergyWeb is cut from a… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kimberly Engel\n \n Posted on by Kimberly Engel \n Kimberly Engel is a contemporary abstract painter who lives and works in Clearwater\, Florida. Her distinct gestural style combines a love for color interaction with spontaneous mark making. Engel’s paintings explore levels of transparency\, evoking depth and light. She is inspired by the constant presence and changing states of large bodies of water. Engel describes… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Arthur Jackson\n \n Posted on by Patrick Arthur Jackson \n Patrick Arthur Jackson is a creative multi-hyphenate with a passion for community connection through storytelling. He is the Associate Artistic Producer at American Stage\, where he oversees New Play Development and Casting. Patrick most recently served as the Assistant Director/Choreographer for the production of The Colored Museum at American Stage. He holds a Bachelor of… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aimee Jones\n \n Posted on by Aimee Jones \n Aimee Jones is a visual artist and educator currently working in St. Petersburg\, Florida. She earned her MFA and graduate certification in Women and Gender Studies in 2022 at the University of South Florida. She was a finalist for the Carlos Malamud Prize in 2022\, has exhibited in Spain and throughout the U.S.\, and was… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy Wolf\n \n Posted on by Amy Wolf \n Amy Wolf is a ceramics and mixed media artist based in St. Petersburg\, FL. Originally hailing from equal parts northern California and Western Pennsylvania\, she spent her adult life between NYC\, PA\, NJ and Lima\, Peru before permanently relocating to St. Pete in early 2020 for an artist residency. She received her BFA from The… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agueda Zabisky\n \n Posted on by Agueda Zabisky \n Brazil is my native country\, and I studied and graduated in graphic design in 1990. Artistic experimentation and a need to work hands-on led me to engage with clay. Since 2005\, I have been creating ceramic sculptures and decorative art pieces. A move to the U.S. (St. Petersburg) in 2020 opened up new opportunities for… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2023-emerging-artist-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/23-EAE-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20230308T194629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T170352Z UID:77764-1679943600-1679947200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:OUT OF EDEN Curator's Talk DESCRIPTION:IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Catch our “Curator’s Talk” for Out of Eden that streamed LIVE on Instagram.\nWatch the LIVE stream HERE\n\nBe sure to follow @creativepinellas\nOn Monday\, March 27th from 7-8pm\, Creative Pinellas went live on Instagram for a “Curator’s Talk”! Senior Director of Arts and Cultural Programming at Creative Pinellas\, Beth Gelman\, spoke with Kathryn Markel\, Principle of Kathryn Markel Fine Arts and gallery representative of Yolanda Sánchez.  \nBeth and Kathryn discussed the intricacies of Yolanda Sánchez’s “Out of Eden” exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, her body of work represented at Kathryn Markel Fine Arts in New York\, and advice for artists seeking gallery representation!  \nFeatured Guests\nBeth Gelman\, Senior Director of Arts and Cultural Programming at Creative Pinellas \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathryn Markel\, Principle of Kathryn Markel Fine Arts\n \n Posted on March 15\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Kathryn Markel began her eponymous gallery in 1976 with the belief that contemporary art can be beautiful as well as visually and intellectually rigorous\, and that acquiring it should be a source of pleasure and self-discovery.  For almost 40 years\, we have helped collectors find the art that speaks to them\, and\, therefore\, exhibit a diverse… Read More \n \n \n \n\n\nFeatured Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n Yolanda Sánchez\n \n Posted on December 2\, 2022 by Yolanda Sánchez \n Born in Havana\, Cuba\, Yolanda Sánchez immigrated to the United States in February 1960. She obtained a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University and has practiced and taught psychology at the graduate level for over30 years. In her mid-thirties\, Dr. Sánchez returned to school\, obtaining a BFA and subsequently\, an MFA from Yale… Read More \n \n \n \nEvents Surrounding OUT OF EDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n OUT OF EDEN Exhibition\n \n Posted on December 5\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for OUT OF EDEN\, a nature-inspired exhibition of works by international-acclaimed\, Cuban-American artist Yolanda Sánchez…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/out-of-eden-curators-talk/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/OUT-OF-EDEN-CURATORS-TALK-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230403 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20230203T142817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T154308Z UID:76615-1677888000-1680479999@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Youth Art Month 2023 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 Saturday March 4 and run through April 2.  The gallery will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 12-5pm. Come see the energetic and vibrant artwork created by K-8 students in Pinellas County Schools. The 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 5\, 2023 from 1:30-3pm. The Awards Ceremony will be in Courtyard at 2pm. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/march-is-youth-art-month-2023/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/YAM_web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20221221T173603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T171319Z UID:75716-1674914400-1674921600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:IMAGINE BLACKNESS Opening Reception + Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:Join us to attend an opening reception and artist talk for the IMAGINE BLACKNESS: ALTERNATE REALITIES AND COLLECTIVE DREAMING exhibition happening Saturday\, January 28 from 2-4 PM. The artist talk will begin at 2pm with the reception to follow.\nPlease RSVP\n  \nOn display will be a collaborative exploration of Blackness and Black representation through AI-generated images created by artist\, McArthur Freeman II\, and sociologist\, Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman. This exhibition invites viewers to engage in the act of collective dreaming as a social intervention\, which moves beyond the reality of the present world to (re)-imagine and discover new ways of seeing and being. Inspired by Black speculative fiction and Afro-Futurism\, the project offers viewers interactive opportunities to question\, inspire\, and escape by engaging the viewers’ own imaginations in the co-construction of the future and alternate worlds. \n\nFeatured Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n McArthur Freeman\n \n Posted on December 21\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n McArthur Freeman II is a visual artist and designer whose work explores hybridity and the construction of identity. His works have ranged from surreal narrative paintings and drawings to digitally constructed sculptural objects and animated 3D scenes. His most recent works combine three interrelated emerging technologies: digital sculpting\, 3D scanning\, and 3D printing. Freeman’s work… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Dr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman is a Tampa native and a sociologist whose work addresses the intimate ways that systems of oppression (racism\, sexism\, and colorism) are reproduced through the material and affective experiences of Black women and families in Brazil and the United States. She earned her B.A. from Cornell University and her M.A. & Ph.D…. Read More \n \n \n \n \nEvents Surrounding IMAGINE BLACKNESS\n \n \n \n \n \n IMAGINE BLACKNESS Exhibition\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for IMAGINE BLACKNESS\, a collaborative exploration of Blackness and Black representation through AI-generated images created by artist\, McArthur Freeman II\, and sociologist\, Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/imagine-blackness-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IB-OR-Web-Image-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20221221T163500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T212532Z UID:75694-1674151200-1674158400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:OUT OF EDEN Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us to attend an opening reception for the OUT OF EDEN exhibition happening Thursday\, January 19 from 6-8 PM.\nPlease RSVP\n  \nOn display will be a nature-inspired exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed Cuban American artist Yolanda Sánchez. This is the first time that her textile work and her paintings are shown together. Her textiles are created using the traditional Korean Bojagi wrapping technique while her fabric choice and color are anything but traditional. Her artwork is full of lush\, vibrant colors that reflect the landscape surrounding the Gallery at Creative Pinellas and all of Pinewood Park. This exhibition will take you on a creative meditation of natural beauty. \nDon’t miss a magical evening that will awaken our senses through depths of color\, texture and light. \n\nFeatured Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n Yolanda Sánchez\n \n Posted on December 2\, 2022 by Yolanda Sánchez \n Born in Havana\, Cuba\, Yolanda Sánchez immigrated to the United States in February 1960. She obtained a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University and has practiced and taught psychology at the graduate level for over30 years. In her mid-thirties\, Dr. Sánchez returned to school\, obtaining a BFA and subsequently\, an MFA from Yale… Read More \n \n \n \nEvents Surrounding OUT OF EDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n OUT OF EDEN Exhibition\n \n Posted on December 5\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for OUT OF EDEN\, a nature-inspired exhibition of works by international-acclaimed\, Cuban-American artist Yolanda Sánchez…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/out-of-eden-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/OUT-OF-EDEN-OPENING-NIGHT-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20221205T161523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T223157Z UID:74885-1674086400-1681689599@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:OUT OF EDEN Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us for OUT OF EDEN\, a nature-inspired exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed Cuban American artist Yolanda Sánchez.\n  \nCuban American artist Yolanda Sánchez brings her nature-inspired art to the Gallery at Creative Pinellas with a new exhibition entitled “Out of Eden.” This is the first time that her textile work and her paintings are shown together. Her textiles are created using the traditional Korean Bojagi wrapping technique while her fabric choice and color are anything but traditional. Her artwork is full of lush\, vibrant colors that reflect the landscape surrounding the Gallery at Creative Pinellas and all of Pinewood Park. This exhibition will take you on a creative meditation of natural beauty. \n\nFeatured Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n Yolanda Sánchez\n \n Posted on December 2\, 2022 by Yolanda Sánchez \n Born in Havana\, Cuba\, Yolanda Sánchez immigrated to the United States in February 1960. She obtained a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University and has practiced and taught psychology at the graduate level for over30 years. In her mid-thirties\, Dr. Sánchez returned to school\, obtaining a BFA and subsequently\, an MFA from Yale… Read More \n \n \n \n  \nEvents Surrounding OUT OF EDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n OUT OF EDEN Curator’s Talk\n \n Posted on March 8\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us to attend an OUT OF EDEN Curator’s Talk on Monday\, March 27th from 7-8pm…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/out-of-eden/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/OUT-OF-EDEN-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230227 DTSTAMP:20260511T115043 CREATED:20221221T173613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T171917Z UID:75656-1674086400-1677455999@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:IMAGINE BLACKNESS Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us for IMAGINE BLACKNESS: ALTERNATE REALITIES AND COLLECTIVE DREAMING\, a collaborative exploration of Blackness and Black representation through AI-generated images created by artist\, McArthur Freeman II\, and sociologist\, Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman.\nFrom a botanical paradise laden with richly hued figures to an otherworldly futuristic sci-fi cosmos\, this exhibition invites viewers to engage in the act of collective dreaming as a social intervention\, which moves beyond the reality of the present world to (re)-imagine and discover new ways of seeing and being. Inspired by Black speculative fiction and Afro-Futurism\, the project offers viewers interactive opportunities to question\, inspire\, and escape by engaging the viewers’ own imaginations in the co-construction of the future and alternate worlds. \n\nFeatured Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n McArthur Freeman\n \n Posted on December 21\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n McArthur Freeman II is a visual artist and designer whose work explores hybridity and the construction of identity. His works have ranged from surreal narrative paintings and drawings to digitally constructed sculptural objects and animated 3D scenes. His most recent works combine three interrelated emerging technologies: digital sculpting\, 3D scanning\, and 3D printing. Freeman’s work… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Dr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman is a Tampa native and a sociologist whose work addresses the intimate ways that systems of oppression (racism\, sexism\, and colorism) are reproduced through the material and affective experiences of Black women and families in Brazil and the United States. She earned her B.A. from Cornell University and her M.A. & Ph.D…. Read More \n \n \n \n  \nEvents Surrounding IMAGINE BLACKNESS\n \n \n \n \n \n IMAGINE BLACKNESS Opening Reception + Artist Talk\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Join us to attend an opening reception and artist talk for the IMAGINE BLACKNESS: ALTERNATE REALITIES AND COLLECTIVE DREAMING exhibition happening Saturday\, January 28 from 2-4 PM…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/imagine-blackness/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IB-Web-Image-1920x1080-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR