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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20250714T182301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T164219Z UID:99571-1758909600-1758916800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:CANCELED: Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the Largo opening of Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudí and Galban at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas. Experience the powerful work of Cuban American artist AGalban\, whose deeply personal paintings are paired with stunning photographs of Antoni Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces. \nThis special reception celebrates this touring exhibition that invites you to explore faith\, fragility\, and the sacred through art and architecture that transcend borders and generations. \nDuring this reception\, enjoy a dance based on AGalban’s painting Las fieles (The Faithful) performed by Andrida Hosey\, Brittney Jackson\, and Ashley Mitchell. \nMeet the artist\, discover the art\, and enjoy an uplifting evening of creativity with music\, small bites\, and cash bars. This event is free and open to the public. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/sacred-pilgrimage-gaudi-and-galban-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Opening-Reception-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20250701T181002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T203201Z UID:99388-1756490400-1756497600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Reclamando Our Untold Stories Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Reclamando Our Untold Stories presented by Mi Gente Mi Pueblo and Creative Pinellas.\nAcompáñanos en la recepción de inauguración de Reclamando Nuestras Historias No Contadas presentada por Mi Gente Mi Pueblo y Creative Pinellas.\nBe among the first to experience this powerful exhibition curated by Ketsy Ruiz—an exploration that bridges art\, memory\, and collective truth. Rooted in cultural preservation and intergenerational storytelling\, Reclamando Our Untold Stories uplifts voices and traditions too often left out of mainstream narratives. Meet the artists\, discover healing and celebratory art\, and enjoy an uplifting evening of creativity\, music with DJ The Curator\, a spoken word performance by ruby pacheco\, small bites\, and cash bars. \nAdmission to the reception and exhibition is free and open to the public. \nThe opening reception is supported by a grant from the Gobioff Foundation. \nSé de los primeros en experimentar esta poderosa exposición curada por Ketsy Ruiz—una exploración que conecta arte\, memoria y verdad colectiva. Arraigada en la preservación cultural y la narrativa intergeneracional\, Reclamando Our Untold Stories eleva voces y tradiciones que con demasiada frecuencia quedan fuera de las narrativas dominantes. Conoce a los artistas\, descubre arte sanador y de celebración\, y disfruta de una noche inspiradora con creatividad\, música a cargo de DJ The Curator\, una presentación de poesía hablada por ruby pacheco\, bocadillos y barras con bebidas disponibles para la compra. \nLa entrada a la recepción y a la exposición es gratuita y abierta al público. \nLa recepción inaugural cuenta con el apoyo de una subvención de la Fundación Gobioff. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Reclamando Our Untold Stories Artists\n \n Posted on August 11\, 2025 by Creative Pinellas \n Mi Gente Mi Pueblo and Creative Pinellas are thrilled to present the artists presenting in Reclamando Our Untold Stories… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reclamando Our Untold Stories Artwork\n \n Posted on August 29\, 2025 by Creative Pinellas \n Add to your collection… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/reclamando-our-untold-stories-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20250403T172715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T181140Z UID:97950-1747418400-1747425600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:The Shape of Us Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of The Shape of Us\, an inspiring exhibition curated by Freddie Hughes that brings together six talented Pinellas County artists. Experience a dynamic collection of work that explores how identity\, environment\, and the shared narratives shape us. \nMeet the artists\, immerse yourself in vibrant art\, and enjoy a fun evening of creativity with music\, small bites\, and cash bars. This event is free and open to the public. \nFeaturing Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Karel Garcia\n \n Posted on November 14\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n The artist\, born on December 27\, 1990\, showed an early interest in art\, participating in drawing and sculpture workshops as a child in Vedado\, Cuba. After completing secondary school\, he initially focused on pursuing a degree in Architecture\, which he completed in 2017. While working as an architect\, he reconnected with art\, participating in private… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirk Palmer\n \n Posted on March 20\, 2025 by Creative Pinellas \n Kirk Palmer is an artist who lives in Saint Petersburg\, Florida. Born in Santa Monica\, California\, he was raised in Bolivia\, South America and the mountains of western North Carolina. He earned a BA in Visual Arts from Eckerd College (Phi Beta Kappa)\, and an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2016…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alice Pickett Lewis\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Alice Pickett Lewis began sewing at a very young age. She has a BFA in Textile Design from Rhode Island School of Design. She is inspired by the colors and textures in the natural world\, and is currently working to honor the old native oak trees lost in the recent hurricanes. She works in multi… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tavia Reyes\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Tavia Reyes is a self-taught\, neurodivergent artist whose work is bold\, unfiltered\, and alive with tension. Her visual language combines symbols\, scribbles\, and raw emotion\, drawing from the wild geometries of nature\, the electric pulse of Florida skies\, and the tangled webs of thought that refuse to be contained. For Tavia\, art is also a… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Luke Vest\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Luke Vest is a visual artist based in Saint Petersburg\, FL\, whose work explores perception\, transformation\, and the liminal spaces between self and cosmos. Blending oil\, oil pastel\, spray paint\, and metal leaf\, Vest constructs layered\, alchemical surfaces that merge human\, mythic\, and cosmic forces. His figures are fractured\, yet whole\, and serve as metaphysical… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zulu Painter\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Zulu Painter is an international multimedia artist who works in traditional mediums as well as special effects and scenic art. Zulu’s large-scale mural work contributes to the art revitalization of an ever-expanding list of communities. The vibrant colors in his paintings convey his goal of creating Art that uplifts viewers with positive energy. ​“I want… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/the-shape-of-us-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20250127T184850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T184852Z UID:97549-1740823200-1743354000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Youth Art Month 2025 DESCRIPTION:March is Youth Art Month!\nThe Clearwater Arts Alliance in partnership with Creative Pinellas is excited to present K-8th grade works of art from Pinellas County Schools. \nThe exhibition will open March 1st and run through the 30th. The gallery will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am-5pm. Come see the energetic and vibrant artwork created by K-8 students in Pinellas County Schools. The continuing theme is Visual Movement: How can one convey motion or action through art? \nStudents and parents\, we hope you will attend the Opening Reception on Sunday\, March 2\, 2025 from 1:30-3pm. The Awards Ceremony will be in Courtyard at 2pm. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/youth-art-month-2025/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Exhibition Hours,Gallery Event,Opening Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/YAM-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20241219T194748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T184651Z UID:97150-1740072600-1740081600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of iMAGiNE NATiON\, presented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas and curated by Danny Olda\, who also serves as Marketing and Communications Manager for the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. \nStep into the vibrant world of iBOMS\, where imagination transforms into a limitless landscape of ideas and creations. Through graphite\, spray paint\, resin\, and more\, iBOMS redefines imagination as a lifelong force shaping knowledge\, art\, and culture. \nDon’t miss this inspiring evening to celebrate creativity and meet the artist behind this extraordinary exhibition. \nEvening Program\n5:30-6 PM: Artist Tour \n6-8 PM: Opening Reception \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Jabari Reed-Diop (iBOMS)\n \n Posted on March 28\, 2023 by i.b.o.m.s \n Based out of: St. Petersburg\, Florida\, Jabari Jahi Babatu Reed-Diop\, otherwise known as iBOMS (illegal. Beauty. On.My.Streets) is a 25-year-old artist based in St. Petersburg\, Florida. His artistic acumen comes from personal experience and formal education at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville and Gibbs high PCCA magnet program here in St.Petersburg. Despite… Read More \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n iBOMS: iMAGiNE NATiON\n \n Posted on December 19\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Presented by the Woodson African American Museum of Florida and Creative Pinellas\, iMAGiNE NATiON invites you to step into the boundless world of artist iBOMS\, where imagination is redefined as an infinite\, unexplored land—a motherland of knowledge and the birthplace of spirituality\, science\, art\, and philosophy. … Read More \n \n \n \n  \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/iboms-imagine-nation-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20240604T221541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T223414Z UID:93910-1721325600-1721332800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 18th\, from 6 to 8 pm for a magical evening as we reveal Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens. This exhibition will take you on a visual exploration of nature as created by the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild\, fiber artists using a variety of media to make unique and textural creations activated by the gardens that surround the gallery. \nDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity to be among the first to see this nature-infused exhibition. \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/threads-of-nature-art-inspired-by-the-florida-botanical-gardens-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20240417T172852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T193014Z UID:91645-1716487200-1716494400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of nature with us at the opening reception of the Flora & Fauna Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. Mark your calendars for Thursday\, May 23rd\, from 6 to 8 pm\, as we embark on a journey through the wonders of nature. \nFlora & Fauna showcases the artworks of A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Jorge Dans\, Froilán Escobar\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt in a captivating fusion of color\, line\, and creativity\, where the beauty of nature intertwines with artistic expression. Curated by A Galban and Tarin Mohajeri\, this art exhibition offers a profound and immersive experience\, granting visitors the opportunity to marvel at the wonders of flora and fauna while encouraging them to embrace a sense of responsibility for the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity. Awardees of the Beyond Placemaking Grant from Creative Pinellas and the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Flora & Fauna artists have partnered with the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation to provide art experiences for people of all ages and abilities through scheduled tours and field trips. \nDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity to be among the first to experience these stunning creations up close. Let’s come together for an evening filled with inspiration\, discovery\, and the chance to collect remarkable pieces of art. \nRSVP \n  \nShop the Collection\n  \nExhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Exhibition\n \n Posted on April 17\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Flora & Fauna showcases the artworks of A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Jorge Dans\, Froilán Escobar\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt… Read More \n \n \n \nEvents\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna – IG LIVE Artist Talk\n \n Posted on May 9\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Please join A Galban and Tarin Mohajeri\, Beyond Placemaking grantees and the force behind the Flora & Fauna exhibition\, as they talk with Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation Executive Director Emily Goot about art\, environmental sustainability\, and our intricate relationship with the flora and fauna that inhabit our planet. LIVE on Instagram. Events Exhibition Artists… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna – Artist Talk\n \n Posted on May 1\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Join the artists behind the exhibition Flora & Fauna: A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Froilán Escobar\, Jorge Dans\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt as they chat about their art\, their individual process\, and why they are drawn to use flora and fauna as subject matter…. Read More \n \n \n \nArtists\n \n \n \n \n \n AGalban\n \n Posted on February 6\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Born in Havana\, Cuba in 1967\, Edel Alvarez Galban\, aka AGalban\, has always had a fascination with everything artistic. From his infancy he painted everything around him\, becoming a threat to all the walls\, furniture and electrical devices in his childhood home\, no one wanted the child to visit their home for fear he would… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adriano Nicot\n \n Posted on May 15\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Adriano Adolfo Fernandez Nicot is a Cuban-American painter and poet based in Miami\, Florida. Nicot was born on October 9\, 1964\, in Havana\, Cuba during the early years following the Cuban Revolution. His French heritage from his mother’s family is significant as he is descended from Jean Nicot\, who first brought tobacco to France. Nicot… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jorge Dans\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Jorge Dans is a Cuban-Swiss artist with more than 30 years of experience as an artist\, designer\, engraver\, and professor of visual arts. He has taught in several schools and workshops in Switzerland and founded his workshop ©DansART in Geneva more than 20 years ago to teach courses for children and adults in drawing\, engraving\,… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Froilán Escobar\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Froilán Escobar González was born in San Antonio de los Baños\, Cuba in 1944\, where he grew up and completed primary and secondary education. In 1961\, he moved to Havana where\, later\, he would begin university studies in journalism. In 1963\, he met José Lezama Lima and took part as a disciple in the Delphic… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Josignacio\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Josignacio (b. José Ignacio Sánchez-Rius\, in Havana\, Cuba\, in 1963) is a Cuban Contemporary artist and author. He is among the most significant living contemporary Cuban and Latin American artists due to his career auction records\, paint medium innovations\, and association with notable cultural events\, venues\, and celebrity figures in the US and Cuba. He… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leslie Hiatt\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Discover the vibrant world of Leslie Hiatt\, an artist and creative entrepreneur originating from Tampa Bay\, Florida. Originally from New York\, Leslie’s artistic talent blossomed early\, earning her awards and a scholarship. Her work\, showcased locally and in private collections nationwide\, reflects a lifelong dedication to creativity and exploration…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarin Mohajeri\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Co-curator Tarin Mohajeri was born in Miami\, Florida and grew up in West Palm Beach. She has always had a love for art\, especially photography. She studied Humanities and Photography at Florida State University and ultimately received a master’s in arts administration. Tarin worked for FSU Museum of Fine Arts\, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center\,… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/flora-fauna-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 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;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 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;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 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:20230805T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20230616T204449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T144719Z UID:81315-1691258400-1691265600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales Opening Reception / Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos Recepción de Inauguración DESCRIPTION:Above: “America-Yo-Europa” by Brenda Cruz \nYou’re invited to attend an opening reception for the Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales / Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos happening Saturday\, August 5 from 6pm – 8pm at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas.\nDon’t miss an evening filled with FOOD\, ART and LIVE MUSIC from our local Bomba group\, Cukiara as we celebrate the premiere of a new exhibition created by the Keepers of the Heritage collective of renowned artists from Puerto Rico\, Florida\, and New York including Brenda Cruz\, Domingo Garcia\, Martin Garcia Rivera\, and Rafael Rivera Rosa. Experience the art\, meet the artists\, purchase their work.\nPlease RSVP \nThe Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales / Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos\n \n Posted on June 16\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Experience the next exhibition\, Keepers of Heritage: Hidden Tales/ Custodios de la Herencia: Cuentos Ocultos which focuses on bringing to light stories and ideas that have been overshadowed or disregarded by mainstream narratives.. The exhibition is on view August 3 through October 15\, 2023. Free…. Read More \n \n \n \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 \nMeet the Band\n \n \n \n \n \n Bomba Body Dance Drum Co. / Cukiara\n \n Posted on July 24\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Cu’ = n : Sacred\, Sacred Place ki’ = n : Earth Spirit Ara’ = n : People CuKiAra is an ensemble that is passionate about sharing the energy and passion of Bomba\, Plena\, and Indigenous Boricua music with audiences in Tampa Bay and the Central Florida communities. They have been dedicated to this mission… Read More \n \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/kohht-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event,Opening Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Opening-Reception-Header-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20220608T170046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T181340Z UID:15489-1658512800-1658520000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:DARKMATTER Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us to attend an opening reception for DARKMATTER exhibition happening Friday\, July 22 from 6-8 PM.\nPlease RSVP\n  \nOn display will be an immersive exhibition of works by internationally-acclaimed sculptor and multi-disciplinary artist Jason Hackenwerth. This exhibition will take viewers on an awe-inspiring journey through turbulence and drama to transcendence and joy. Two massive sculptures made in the artist’s signature vocabulary of latex balloons will anchor the show in the main gallery and will be accompanied by huge paintings and a scintillating retrospective of more than 50 drawings and images of Hackenwerth’s exhibitions from the past 20 years. \nDon’t miss an incredible evening that will inspire the whole family with promises of intrigue and surprise. \nFEATURED ARTIST\n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Hackenwerth\, Immediate Past President & Artist\n \n Posted on July 5\, 2022 by JasonHackenwerth \n Jason Hackenwerth is a professional artist with an extensive exhibition history spanning more than two decades. He was named a prestigious alum from his undergraduate\, as well as graduate\, universities of Webster University and Savannah College Of Art And Design…. Read More \n \n \n \nEvents Surrounding DARKMATTER\n \n \n \n \n \n DARKMATTER Exhibition\n \n Posted on June 8\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us for DARKMATTER\, an immersive exhibition of works by internationally-acclaimed sculptor and multi-disciplinary artist Jason Hackenwerth. This exhibition will take viewers on an awe-inspiring journey through turbulence and drama to transcendence and joy. Two massive sculptures made in the artist’s signature vocabulary of latex balloons will anchor the show in the main gallery and… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/darkmatter-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Opening Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DARKMATTER-Opening-Reception-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20220111T165101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T203835Z UID:8994-1646935200-1646942400@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:20211209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T010322 CREATED:20211119T170117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T145455Z UID:7049-1639072800-1639080000@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 END:VCALENDAR