BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Pinellas - ECPv6.17.0//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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTSTAMP:20220517T153416Z CREATED:20210728T072145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T153416Z UID:10000203-1636761600-1636934399@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Weekend 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Persistence of Amnesia – Donald Gialanella \nArts Annual Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Exhibition\n \n Posted on October 4\, 2021 by Danny Olda \n The Arts Annual Exhibition returns to the Gallery at Creative Pinellas November 11 through December 19\, 2021. Showcasing the work of more than 30 artists\, the 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 \nArts Annual Weekend was a BLAST!\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Virtual Festival 2021\n \n Posted on December 2\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n … Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Performers\n \n Posted on November 9\, 2021 by Sheila Cowley \n Arts Annual Performers   This weekend is the Creative Pinellas Arts Annual fundraiser\, celebrating working artists in Pinellas County with outdoor performances\, food trucks\, live painters – and a gallery exhibition with visual artwork on display and available for sale. Tickets for an afternoon or evening visit are just $10\, or $25 to enjoy live… Read More \n \n \n \n\n  \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nSaturday Afternoon Performing Arts 1-4pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Weekend – Saturday Afternoon\n \n Posted on September 24\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Enjoy an afternoon of performances in the Courtyard of Creative Pinellas and an extrordinary exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas!   We cannot wait to see you. 🙂  … Read More \n \n \n \nSaturday Evening of the Arts 5 -8pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Festival Weekend – Saturday Evening\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Enjoy an evening of performances in the Courtyard of Creative Pinellas and an extrordinary exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas! Historically an evening gala\, Creative Pinellas is pivoting in 2021 to an outdoor affair in our courtyard with the addition of dance\, music\, poetry\, food trucks\, live painters\, and the 2021 Arts Annual Exhibition… Read More \n \n \n \nSunday Afternoon Performing Arts 1-4pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Festival Weekend – Sunday Afternoon\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Enjoy an afternoon of performances in the Courtyard of Creative Pinellas and an extrordinary exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas!   We cannot wait to see you. 🙂      … Read More \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nOn Saturday and Sunday\, November 13th and 14th\, Creative Pinellas will host our Arts Annual Weekend\, virtual festival\, and fundraiser featuring leading Pinellas County artists and performers. Historically an evening gala\, Creative Pinellas is pivoting in 2021 to an outdoor affair in our courtyard with the addition of dance\, music\, poetry\, food trucks\, live painters\, and a gallery exhibition with over 100 art pieces on display and available for sale. \nThe Arts Annual group exhibition will return to the Gallery at Creative Pinellas November 11th through December 19th\, 2021. The exhibition will feature the artwork of over 30 artists\, from innovative up-and-coming creators to internationally recognized artists. From the beginning\, Creative Pinellas has invited former Professional and Emerging Artist Grantees to exhibit their work or perform live. As part of the 2021 Arts Annual events\, the exhibit will also be accessible to the public remotely\, in an online gallery. The virtual gallery is an immersive experience\, allowing visitors to walk through a virtual space from their cell phone\, tablet\, or desktop computer. The artwork will be available for purchase both in the gallery at Creative Pinellas and online. \nFeatured performers and live artists include Helen French\, MJR Trio\, Ricardo Delgado\, Linda Costa\, Alex Jones\, Jon Ditty\, Victoria Jorgensen\, Jujmo\, Tenea D. Johnson\, the Ukulele Society\, Amy Collins\, Tom Sivak\, and the Sparks Collaborative Ensemble\, featuring Helen French\, dancer Fernando Chonqui\, actor K Chinthana Sotakoun\, ukulele player Emily Lee Stehle and playwright Sheila Cowley\, with visual artwork by Creative Clay and Emily Lee Stehle. \nTickets for Arts Annual Weekend are available at Artsannual.org for $10 (single event) and $25 (weekend pass) per person. Ticket purchase includes admission to the Arts Annual Weekend events at its physical location in the courtyard at the Gallery. Creative Pinellas is accepting donations of any amount. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-2021/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas Courtyard\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ArtsAnnualCoverImage-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220 DTSTAMP:20211222T210957Z CREATED:20211004T142444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T210957Z UID:10000224-1636588800-1639958399@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Arts Annual Exhibition returns to the Gallery at Creative Pinellas November 11 through December 19\, 2021. \nThis year’s Arts Annual features some of Pinellas county’s most well-known artists as well as innovative up-and-coming creators. Each year\, Creative Pinellas invites past Professional and Emerging Artist Grantees to participate in the Arts Annual and highlight some of our county’s amazing artistic talent. This year’s Arts Annual is slated to feature more artists than ever before. \nAttend the exhibition to view the creative works of Elizabeth Barenis\, Nathan Beard\, Christina Bertsos\, Saumitra Chandratreya\, Linda Costa\, Neverne Covington\, Patricia Kluwe Derderian\, Javier T. Dones\, Lynn Foskett\, Donald Gialanella\, Jim Gigurtsis\, Kevin Grass\, Jason Hackenwerth\, Steph Hargrove\, Kenny Jensen\, Victoria Jorgensen\, D YaeL Kelley\, Akiko Kotani\, Cora Marshall\, Cynthia Mason\, Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse\, Mark Mitchell\, Zoe Papas\, Gianna Pergamo\, Rose Marie Prins\, Gabriel Ramos\, Babs Reingold\, Ari Robinson\, Xina Scuderi\, Judy Vienneau\, Angela Warren\, and Joseph Weinzettle\, Creative Clay in collaboration with Sheila Cowley and Paula Kramer\, and Reid Jenkins. \nThe public is welcome to visit the Gallery at Creative Pinellas Wednesdays through Sundays\, noon to 5 p.m. while the exhibition is on view November 11 through December 19. \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Virtual Festival 2021\n \n Posted on December 2\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n … Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Beyond the Walls 2021\n \n Posted on August 23\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Get ready to experience a brilliant splash of color and artistic inspiration on your next trip to the Arts Coast. Cool art pieces created by leading artists living and working in Pinellas County are on display in participating hotels\, reinventing the typical art gallery experience by taking art Beyond The Walls. You’ll be awed by… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual University of Florida\, St Petersburg Virtual Gallery\n \n Posted on November 18\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n … Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Bank of Tampa and CRI Virtual Gallery\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n … Read More \n \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Exhibition Hours,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ArtsAnnualExhibition_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211018 DTSTAMP:20211006T200937Z CREATED:20211005T133458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T200937Z UID:10000225-1631145600-1634515199@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:You Good? DESCRIPTION:YOU GOOD?” This is a question at the center of a new exhibition currently on view at Creative Pinellas featuring the impactful work of sixteen visual and literary artists. The display of artwork\, a partnership with between the Warehouse Arts District Association\, Keep St. Pete Lit\, and Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg\, is an outgrowth of an important community program to let people know there are support and resources to people in Pinellas County dealing with behavioral health issues. Learn more about the You Good? campaign in Pinellas County at Pinellas Wellness Connection. \nIn addition to the vivid collection of work by Pinellas County area artists\, a highlight of the exhibition is the pairing of visual artists with writers who use the “YOU GOOD?” question as a point of inspiration as they deliver their unique artistic vision as well as a message of hope and support. \nVisit the exhibition at Creative Pinellas to experience the engaging creative perspectives from the following participating “YOU GOOD?” creators: \nVisual Artists:\nPaul Berrara\, Nikki Devereux\, Javier T. Dones\, Wooley Dutton\, Gail Hoffman\, Carrie Jadus\, Reid Jenkins\, Jim Kammerud\, Alex Kaufman\, Dacota Maphis\, Mark Mitchell\, Jabari Reed\, Teresa Sullivan\, Cindy Tremaine\, Fred Woods\, Steven Oliver and Zulu Painter. \nWriters:\nMary Chris Bailey\, Meisha Brundridge-Baker\, Chelsea Catherine\, Tyler Gillespie\, Mitzi Gordon\, Amanda Hagood\, Tenea D. Johnson\, Lisa L. Kirchner\, Ian Lindsey\, Brooks Peters\, Anda Peterson\, Anthony Peterson\, Pedro el Poeta\, Gianna Russo\, Saudade Toxosi\, and Gios Typos. \n  \nThe Gallery at Creative Pinellas is located at 12211 Walsingham Road in Largo an is open Wednesday through Sunday\, from 12 pm – 5pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/you-good/ 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/2021/10/YouGood_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211018 DTSTAMP:20210902T191047Z CREATED:20210811T055530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T191047Z UID:10000210-1631145600-1634515199@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Capturing the Ephemeral DESCRIPTION:Creative Pinellas invites you to a dance photography exhibition showcasing the incredible artistry of Tampa Bay photographers and dancers.\nFrom the studio to the stage\, dance photographers capture bodies in motion and the fleeting moments that make the art of dance so compelling.\nCapturing the Ephemeral\, a dance photography exhibition curated by acclaimed dancer\, choreographer\, teacher and Artist Laureate\, Helen French\, features the mastery of photographers and dancers from the Tampa Bay region. \nMeet the Photographers\n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Tindol\n \n Posted on August 10\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Erin Tindol is a native and current resident of St Petersburg\, Florida. She is a self-taught painter and photographer who started learning and experimenting with both mediums when she turned forty. Her work is ever-evolving but always focused on capturing the unique essence of living things – people\, animals\, and nature. Erin’s watercolor pet portraits… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ricardo Romero\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Born in South America\, Ricardo developed an interest in photography at a young age. Soon after relocating to the USA\, he studied photography simultaneously with English. While he attended grad school at Iowa State University\, Ricardo continued taking photography courses. He began his journey with travel and architectural photography but eventually started to enjoy shooting… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Kramer\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Tom Kramer is a dance\, film\, and theater photographer known for images termed “dramatic\, technically sharp\, incisive and capable of capturing the very essence of a performer.” His work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg and the Leepa Rattner Museum\, which also hosted a solo exhibit of… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Denzel Johnson-Green\n \n Posted on by Denzel Johnson-Green \n Denzel Johnson-Green is a St. Pete poet and photographer. At 22 he started taking pictures of TheStudio@620 events and street photography around downtown. Since 2018 he’s been the resident photographer for local choreographer Alex Jones\, and his dance company Project ALCHEMY. At 24\, Denzel created an ongoing\, weekly poetry workshop called Community Poetry where everyday… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sorcha Augustine\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Sorcha Augustine is a dance and theatre photographer from Sarasota\, FL. She creates dynamic stage and promotional photography for dance and theatre companies as well as authentic portraiture of performing and visual artists\, helping them promote their skill\, personality\, and passion. Augustine is best known in the Gulfcoast for her work with Sarasota Contemporary Dance… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Boyzell Hosey\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Boyzell Hosey is a visual storyteller specializing in photography and journalism. He is the senior editor for visual storytelling at ProPublica and is a former Deputy Editor and Director of Photography for the Tampa Bay Times.  He has exhibited locally with Your Real Stories\, Studio@620 and Creative Pinellas. He serves on the boards of University… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martha Ascencio-Rhine\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n I am a photojournalist and multimedia producer at the Tampa Bay Times. I shoot daily assignments for news\, features\, and sports and long-term visual projects and investigative assignments. After deciding to return to school\, I graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida\, St. Petersburg with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications. I am a… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angel Marie Tisdale\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Angel Tisdale was born in Hopewell\, VA in 1966. From her earliest years\, Angel’s parents facilitated her incessant musicality\, rhythm\, and tumbling about through dance and gymnastics lessons\, leading to her ever-present love of movement arts. Throughout her life\, while involved in musical theater\, as a dancer and singer herself\, and later as a teacher\,… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Pendygraft\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n John Pendygraft was born and raised in El Paso\, Texas\, and has been at the Tampa Bay Times since 1997. Pendygraft has received national awards for feature writing\, video\, and still photography from the American Society of News Editors\, Society of Professional Journalists\, Scripps Howard\, National Headliner Awards\, Pictures of the Year International\, and the… Read More \n \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/capturing-the-ephemeral/ 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/2021/08/Capturing-the-Ephemeral_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211221 DTSTAMP:20211103T222931Z CREATED:20210823T204700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T222931Z UID:10000211-1630454400-1640044799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Beyond the Walls 2021 DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience a brilliant splash of color and artistic inspiration on your next trip to the Arts Coast.\nCool art pieces created by leading artists living and working in Pinellas County are on display in participating hotels\, reinventing the typical art gallery experience by taking art Beyond The Walls. You’ll be awed by a variety of dynamic artwork created in different shapes\, sizes\, and styles. Each piece of artwork is available for contactless purchase. \nYou can deepen your arts experience by planning a visit to the Arts Annual exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas: Wednesdays through Sundays from 12pm to 5pm between Nov. 11 through Dec. 17th. The exhibition features over 100 inspiring art pieces from more than 25 artists\, ranging from cutting edge up-and-comers to artists with international followings. Enjoy the arts and purchase amazing new pieces – all at the 2021 Arts Annual exhibition. Admission is free. \nBe sure to Visit St. Pete/Clearwater for more information on your next trip to Pinellas County. \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Laura Spencer at the Belleview Inn\, Belleair Florida\n \n Posted on September 22\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Laura Spencer is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer based in St. Petersburg\, FL. Having started her formal art training at a very young age… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Mark Mitchell at The Birchwood and Teak\, St. Pete\, Florida\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Mark Mitchell is an International Multimedia Artist\, specializing in painting Conceptual Pop Art. As a PRATT MANHATTAN graduate\, SVA alum\, and former advertising Creative Director\,… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Gianna Pergamo at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort\, Clearwater Beach\n \n Posted on September 24\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Gianna is primarily a mixed media artist\, combining collage and acrylic paint. She has run her business Pergamo Paper Goods since 2012\, where she makes vintage inspired collage art for animal lovers and sells it as prints\, cards\, stickers\, and more…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Angela Warren at the Hyatt Place\, St. Petersburg Downtown\n \n Posted on October 5\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Angela Warren lives in St. Petersburg\, Florida. In 2018 she received a Pollock and Krasner Fellowship to attend Vermont Studio Center artist in residence program.Angela spent 2017 and 2018 teaching art post hurricane Irma in St. John\, US Virgin Islands where she helped people heal through art… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Nathan Beard at the Fenway Hotel\, Dunedin Florida\n \n Posted on August 23\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Nathan Beard’s richly layered paintings combine playful Abstract Expressionism with fields of color that transition slowly through hue and temperature…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Daniel Barojas at the Postcard Inn St Pete Beach\n \n Posted on October 26\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Daniel Barojas (a.k.a. R5\, Rope5) Born in Mexico City and now living in St. Petersburg\, Florida. Daniel works in various artistic mediums including painting\, mixed media illustration\, watercolor\, graphic/product design\, jewelry\, photography\, and murals…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Elizabeth Barenis at the Sirata Beach Resort\n \n Posted on November 1\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Elizabeth Barenis’s work typically reflects tranquil scenes designed to induce a peaceful state while also inviting interpretation from the viewer. 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. Elizabeth lives and works in St. Petersburg\, Florida…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Javier T Dones at the Sandpearl Resort\, Clearwater Beach\n \n Posted on October 5\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Javier’s current work springs from a lifelong passion and fascination for the elements of nature\, her power\, arrangements\, and structures. The medium is metals and chemistry. Copper is the main working material…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – George Retkes at Springhill Suites\, Clearwater Beach\n \n Posted on October 7\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n I create art because I seek to further develop my appreciation for nature and technology…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Donald Gialanella at the Hollander Hotel\, St. Petersburg Downtown\n \n Posted on October 13\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Donald Gialanella is a sculptor who focuses on turning metal and found materials into large-scale shapes\, figures\, and symbols. His body of work includes elegant steel horses\, towering\, abstract totems\, and wry orbs made up of discarded consumer objects\, … Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Christina Bertsos at the Wyndham Grand\, Clearwater Beach\n \n Posted on October 20\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Christina Bertsos is an award-winning sculptor who lives in Dunedin\, FL.  Her journey as an artist began as a child with a deep love for drawing and a fierce creative spirit. … Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Kodi Thompson at the Bilmar Beach Resort\, Treasure Island\n \n Posted on November 1\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Kodi Thompson is a ceramic and mix media artist residing in St. Petersburg Florida\, and has been working in the artssince 2009. In 2018 he received his MFA degree in studio arts with a concentration in Ceramicsfrom Southern Illinois University Edwardsville…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls – Patricia Kluwe Derderian at The Don CeSar\, St Pete Beach\n \n Posted on October 30\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Patricia Kluwe Derderian has always loved to draw\, even the smell of her uncle’s colored pencils inspired her to major in architecture – since art was not an option in the little city where she was raised in Brazil. She has used her art to express her projects and ideas. … Read More \n \n \n \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/beyond-the-walls-21/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beyond the Walls Exhibition,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BTW-BTS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTSTAMP:20211021T173849Z CREATED:20210704T134602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T173849Z UID:10000191-1627084800-1635724799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:COVID Ribbon Memorial DESCRIPTION:  \n \nCreative Pinellas is proud to host the Covid Ribbon Memorial in its courtyard at the Pinewood Cultural Park. The memorial\, which opened on July 24th\, is a sculptural art installation comprised of a long line of colorful ribbons with each ribbon representing one person who has died in Florida due to COVID-19. The community is invited to visit during park hours 7am to 5pm and add a name to the memorial. \nCathy Tobias\, a photographer and visual artist conceptualized the project to honor lives lost in a tangible\, visual way and offer people a way to remember and mourn loved ones. She started the project in November of 2020 and enlisted a team of volunteers to help tie ribbons when the number of deaths was 16\,000. The memorial now has over 36\,000 ribbons and is as long as three football fields. \nThe memorial first appeared on Anna Maria Island and was also on display at the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg. Creative Pinellas will be the third location to host the installation. Creator Cathy Tobias plans to keep the project going and move the memorial to additional locations in the area giving people a physical space to grieve\, share their stories and think about the magnitude of this tragedy. \nPast Events\nThursday\, September 30th @ 6-8pm\n \n \n \n \n \n COVID Ribbon Memorial Re-Dedication Event\n \n Posted on September 20\, 2021 by Danny Olda \n September 30th – 6-8pm – Creative Pinellas invites you the re-dedication of the COVID Ribbon Memorial. The re-dedication of the memorial with approximately 12\,000 newly added ribbons will take place in the courtyard of Creative Pinellas on September 30th at 6pm…. Read More \n \n \n \nWednesday\, October 20th @ 6-8pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual Discussion with Cathy Tobias\n \n Posted on by Danny Olda \n October\, 20th at 6pm – Join us for an opportunity for the public to learn more about the artist\, the installation\, and the current state of COVID’s impact on Florida and the world during a live Facebook Livestream discussion…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/covid-ribbon-memorial/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas Courtyard\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-Memorial_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816 DTSTAMP:20210812T175053Z CREATED:20210608T024253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T175053Z UID:10000189-1626307200-1629071999@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2021 Emerging Artist Exhibition DESCRIPTION: URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2021-emerging-artist-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Exhibition Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Emerging-Artist-Grant-Exhibition_FI-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210714 DTSTAMP:20211021T210545Z CREATED:20210712T202047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T210545Z UID:10000201-1620000000-1626220799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Expanding Waters DESCRIPTION:Continuing exploration of water\, Carol Mickett & Robert Stackhouse Expanding Waters Exhibition created a story in 2 and 3 dimensions about the current state of our waters. Waters are rising and getting warmer. They fuel the intensification of hurricanes and the flooding of our lands. Mickett and Stackhouse’s paintings and large-scale installation\, Breath of Influence\, shed light on the issue of climate change and offer ways to mitigate the warming and\, hence\, expansion of our waters. In addition to the visual art\, Expanding Waters provided a space for performances\, scientific discussion\, and social engagement. \nExpanding Waters explored ways to mitigate the warming of our waters and atmosphere by the reduction of heat trapping CO2.  The show’s participants found many honorific images of trees\, specifically The Mangrove and The Live Oak.  These ubiquitous trees are key absorbers of CO2 and\, hence\, essential to reducing our carbon footprint.  Planting trees is one way we\, in our lives\, can help mitigate the warming of our waters. \nLink to Carol Mickett & Robert Stackhouse \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/expanding-waters/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Expanding-Waters-Featured-Image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR