BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Pinellas - ECPv6.16.3//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T100000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20220111T221506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T162205Z UID:10000249-1648108800-1648116000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:WE Convene - Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:WE Convene: Performing Arts: How to support and grow the performing arts\nCo- Hosted with The Florida Orchestra \nFeaturing Keynote Speaker : Mark Cantrell\, President + CEO of The Florida Orchestra \nThursday\, March 24\, 2022 | 8am -10am \nLocation: Creative Pinellas \, 12211 Walsingham Rd Largo\, Florida \n       \nWE Convene: Performing Arts | Photo By Priscilla Wyatt\nSome of the topics you can explore with us:\nCOLLABORATION and REACH\n\nHow do we get from a “Me” focus to a “We” focus?\nHow to create destination entertainment that brings people for an event?\nHow to bring performance to the people – “meet them where they are”?\n\n\nIMPACT | VALUE | COMMUNITY AWARENESS\n\nIt is time to tell the community why we are important and how we impact their lives!\nHow do we express the value we bring to the community?\nBy working together\, can we advocate for the performing arts throughout the county?\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mark Cantrell \nMark Cantrell joined the Florida Orchestra in 2019 as the President and CEO. Prior to moving to Florida\, he was the Executive Director for the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. \nMark grew up in Scottsdale\, Arizona and attended Boston University where he received his B.A. in Music. Upon graduation\, he began playing with the Boston Pops\, Boston Symphony\, Boston Ballet Orchestra\, and Boston Lyric Opera. \nIn 1993\, after he and his wife Carolyn-also a professional musician-returned from touring Europe with West Side Story\, he founded JMC Cabinet Makers\, a small furniture studio focusing on custom designed and built furniture and the teaching of hand tool skills. Mark has been on faculty at Boston University\, University of Massachusetts Lowell\, and MIT as an adjunct professor. \nIn 2004\, Mark semi-retired from the music world and became a captain with a United Express carrier. Mark currently serves on the Advisory Boards for the Bolz Center for Arts Administration and the UW Health Performing Arts Medicine Program. \nMark is an avid outdoorsman. He has raced in several long-distance sled dog races and love’s to spend as much time outdoors as possible. fishing\, hunting\, canoeing\, camping and hiking are some of his favorite activities. Mark loves to cook and enjoys great wines. Mark is also an avid reader. \n\nSHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORY\nIn addition to lending your voice during this critical conversation\, you’re invited to share your success story. We know you have impacted your community and want to recognize and share your efforts as part of the opening introductions at the We Convene sessions.\n\nSUBMIT YOUR STORY\n\n \nWe Convene : Together For The Future of the Arts \nCreative Pinellas is partnering with the Pinellas Community Foundation to hold a series of six public meetings on key topics of importance to the arts community. Starting in February and continuing through the summer\, the series will end with a community town hall in September to collectively share what has been discovered and to set the stage for next steps. \n\nFebruary 24: Public art and Placemaking\nMarch 24: Performing arts\nApril 28: Accessibility and equity\nMay 12: Arts and tourism\nJune 23: Economic needs/wellbeing and sustainability for artists\nJuly 21: Arts and Education/Community outreach Connecting with and supporting youth\n\nEach meeting will be from 8am -10am and will start with arrival/ networking for the first 30 minutes\, followed by the introduction to some Pinellas County success stories that are working in the landscape of the specific meeting topic. \nA keynote speaker will kick off the working session with an inspirational/aspirational presentation\, followed by breakout discussions to understand key issues or needs\, raise ideas and solutions to address those needs. The meeting will close with a call for participants interested in working on the topic to bring their findings together to be featured in a Town Art style meeting in September. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/we-convene-performing-arts/ LOCATION:The Auditorium at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/WC2-performing-arts.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20220111T165101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T203835Z UID:10000160-1646935200-1646942400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:LOOK TOUCH MOVE "REPRISE: A Dance Performance" Premiere DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for the highly anticipated “REPRISE” Debut performed by Helen French\, a site-specific dance created inside the exhibition “REITERATION” by the artist Sharon McCaman\n Join us for the premiere performance of “REPRISE.” “REPRISE” will be created by French as she engages in a series of open rehearsals and workshops that explore the relationship between dance and McCaman’s interactive art sculptures.  \nPlease RSVP \nREPRISE Featured Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n Helen French\n \n Posted on July 12\, 2021 by Helen French \n Helen Hansen French\, a native of St. Petersburg\, Florida received her BFA from The Juilliard School. Upon graduating she was invited to join Buglisi Dance Theatre. Tobi Tobias of the NYC Village Voice hailed her as “altogether luminous”\, and Nancy Wozney of ArtsHouston says her\, “generous and radiant performance stands out.” In addition to BDT’s… Read More \n \n \n \nEXPERIENCE the EXHIBITION\n \n \n \n \n \n LOOK TOUCH MOVE\n \n Posted on November 16\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Creative Pinellas presents “LOOK TOUCH MOVE” a dynamic artistic collaboration encompassing artist Sharon McCaman’s interactive art exhibition “Reiteration\,” and “Reprise\,” a new work choreographed by Creative Pinellas artist laureate Helen French. Your tactile\, audible\, and visual senses will be engaged with “Reiteration\,” which features large scale sculptural pieces created by McCaman that use diverse textures\, materials\,… Read More \n \n \n \nREITERATION Featured Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n Sharon McCaman\n \n Posted on January 11\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Sharon McCaman is an interdisciplinary artist who works with a multitude of different media including\, but not limited to\, classical and contemporary movement techniques\, digital media design\, projection design\, production design\, sculpture\, live video manipulation\, and sensor technologies. She creates work that prioritizes the body and physical movement as well as the crafting of physical materials… Read More \n \n \n \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/look-touch-move-reprise-debut/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event,Opening Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Helen-Hansen-French-1-photo-by-Tom-Kramer-1200x800-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T143000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20220121T233313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T204954Z UID:10000164-1645790400-1645799400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:REPRISE Open Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:JOIN HELEN FRENCH for an Open Rehearsal for REPRISE on Friday\, February 25th @ Noon – 2:30pm.\nAll are welcome to watch Helen French as she choreographs her new site-specific work “Reprise” inside Sharon McCaman’s exhibition “Reiteration.”\nThe dancers will stop at each half hour to talk with visitors and answer any questions they may have. “Reprise” will premiere on March 10.\n\nFREE and Open to the Public.\nExperience the REPRISE Premiere!\n \n \n \n \n \n LOOK TOUCH MOVE “REPRISE: A Dance Performance” Premiere\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Thursday\, March 10th @ 6:00pm-8:00pm… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/reprise-open-rehearsal-4/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/REPRISE-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T143000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20220111T171933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T204949Z UID:10000242-1645617600-1645626600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:REPRISE Open Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:JOIN HELEN FRENCH for an Open Rehearsal for REPRISE on Wednesday\, February 23rd @ Noon – 2:30pm.\nAll are welcome to watch Helen French as she choreographs her new site-specific work “Reprise” inside Sharon McCaman’s exhibition “Reiteration.”\nThe dancers will stop at each half hour to talk with visitors and answer any questions they may have. “Reprise” will premiere on March 10.\n\nFREE and Open to the Public.\nExperience the REPRISE Premiere!\n \n \n \n \n \n LOOK TOUCH MOVE “REPRISE: A Dance Performance” Premiere\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Thursday\, March 10th @ 6:00pm-8:00pm… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/reprise-open-rehearsal-3/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/REPRISE-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T143000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20220111T171327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T140004Z UID:10000161-1645185600-1645194600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:REPRISE Open Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen reasons\, today’s Open Rehearsal for REPRISE is cancelled.  Please join us for the next rehearsal on February 23 @ Noon.\nJOIN HELEN FRENCH for an Open Rehearsal for REPRISE on Friday\, February 18th @ Noon – 2:30pm.\nAll are welcome to watch Helen French as she choreographs her new site-specific work “Reprise” inside Sharon McCaman’s exhibition “Reiteration.”\nThe dancers will stop at each half hour to talk with visitors and answer any questions they may have. “Reprise” will premiere on March 10.\n\nFREE and Open to the Public.\n\nExperience the REPRISE Premiere!\n \n \n \n \n \n LOOK TOUCH MOVE “REPRISE: A Dance Performance” Premiere\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Thursday\, March 10th @ 6:00pm-8:00pm… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/reprise-open-rehearsal-2/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/REPRISE-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T143000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20220111T163630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T213305Z UID:10000159-1644408000-1644417000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:REPRISE Open Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:JOIN HELEN FRENCH for an Open Rehearsal for REPRISE on Wednesday\, February 9th @ Noon – 2:30pm.\nAll are welcome to watch Helen French as she choreographs her new site-specific work “Reprise” inside Sharon McCaman’s exhibition “Reiteration.”\nThe dancers will stop at each half hour to talk with visitors and answer any questions they may have. “Reprise” will premiere on March 10.\n\nFREE and Open to the Public.\nExperience the REPRISE Premiere!\n \n \n \n \n \n LOOK TOUCH MOVE “REPRISE: A Dance Performance” Premiere\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Thursday\, March 10th @ 6:00pm-8:00pm… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/reprise-open-rehearsal/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/REPRISE-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20220120T224052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T212325Z UID:10000251-1644073200-1644080400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:LOOK TOUCH MOVE Improv Jam DESCRIPTION:Happening at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas\nSaturday\, February 5 from 3-5pm \nMusicians\, Performers\, and Artists of all disciplines are invited to the Gallery at Creative Pinellas to create their own site-specific work inside Sharon McCaman’s “Reiteration” exhibition. “Reiteration” features large scale sculptural pieces that use diverse textures\, materials\, and technology to create a multi-sensory and participatory experience for visitors and is part of the collaborative project “Look Touch Move” by McCaman and dancer Helen French. Using McCaman’s exhibition and theme – as well as the work of one another – artists will create and share their short improvisions. \nFREE and Open to the Public. \nRegister Here URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/look-touch-move-improv-jam/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMPROV-JAM-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20211124T165151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T223929Z UID:10000240-1643738400-1643745600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:LOOK TOUCH MOVE Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Creative Pinellas experiencing the immersive artistic expressions of Sharon McCaman\, “Reiteration”  and a performance from Artist Laureate Helen French.\nPlease RSVP\nSafety Notice:\nFor the health and safety of our guests and staff\, Creative Pinellas will be following the following CDC guidelines:\n\n\nMasks are required for all gallery visitors.\nFor entry into the exhibition\, please show a copy of your vaccination card or proof of a recent negative covid test.\n\n\nThank you in advance for your consideration of these important safety measures URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/look-touch-move-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/LOOK-TOUCH-MOVE_Opening_Nebulous_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20211119T170117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T145455Z UID:10000239-1639072800-1639080000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Closing Reception DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend a closing reception for Arts Annual happening Thursday\, December 9th from 6pm – 8pm. The event will celebrate the brilliant artistry of the Arts Annual exhibiting artists and will include an engaging dance performance from Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate Helen French. Don’t miss an incredible send off for this exhibition! \nPlease RSVP URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-closing-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event,Opening Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GALLERY-AA-SHOT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20210924T200241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T234713Z UID:10000223-1636894800-1636905600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Festival Weekend - Sunday Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon of performances in the Courtyard of Creative Pinellas and an extrordinary exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas!\nBuy Tickets\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 \nThis is my work – 2021\nWe cannot wait to see you. 🙂 \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-festival-weekend-sunday-afternoon/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas Courtyard\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ArtsAnnual_SaturdayEvening..png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20210924T200005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T234604Z UID:10000222-1636822800-1636833600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Festival Weekend - Saturday Evening DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of performances in the Courtyard of Creative Pinellas and an extrordinary exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas!\nHistorically 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 at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas with over 100 art pieces on display and available for sale. \nBuy Tickets\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Performers\n \n Posted on 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 \nWe cannot wait to see you. 🙂 \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-festival-weekend-saturday-evening/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas Courtyard\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ArtsAnnual_SundayAfternoon..png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20210924T195814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T234741Z UID:10000221-1636808400-1636819200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts Annual Weekend - Saturday Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon of performances in the Courtyard of Creative Pinellas and an extrordinary exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas!\nBuy Tickets\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual Performers\n \n Posted on 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\nWe cannot wait to see you. 🙂 \n \n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-annual-weekend-saturday-afternoon/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas Courtyard\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ArtsAnnual_SaturdayAfternoon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 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:20260531T084454 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;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20210920T180400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T205711Z UID:10000216-1633024800-1633032000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:COVID Ribbon Memorial Re-Dedication Event DESCRIPTION:On September 30th\, Creative Pinellas held a re-dedication of the COVID Ribbon Memorial. The memorial received approximately 17\,000 new ribbons during the courtyard event at Creative Pinellas. Created by artist Cathy Tobias\, the installation is meant to memorialize\, remember and heal together the lives that have been lost to the panedemic. Each hand tied ribbon in the installation represents one person who has died in Florida due to the deadly virus. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/covid-ribbon-memorial-re-dedication-event/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas Courtyard\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Covid-Ribbon-Rededication.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211018 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 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;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T084454 CREATED:20210530T161821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T053536Z UID:10000188-1626285600-1626292800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Emerging Artist 21 Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of performance and premier of new artwork. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. Artwork will be available for purchase. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/emerging-artist-21-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EmergingArtistExhibition_FI.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR