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: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:20221019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20221007T175948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T180051Z UID:73223-1666202400-1666206000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Community Meeting: Lealman Mural Project at Lealman Innovation Academy DESCRIPTION:Community Information Meeting:\nThis meeting is created for the community to learn about the project\, ask questions they may have and share any thoughts they have about the Lealman Mural Project at Lealman Innovation Academy. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/community-meeting-lealman-mural-project-at-lealman-innovation-academy/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Call-To-Artist-Lealman-Mural-Project-Lealman-Innovation-Academy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220526T184318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T170145Z UID:15003-1666119600-1666123200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:afroQuantum Experiences: ArtMaker Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us on Facebook Live – facebook.com/CreativePinellas\nJoin Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate Jake-ann Jones as she talks one-on-one with leading artists\, thinkers\, critics\, and creators about arts and artists in the Black and Brown community and in society as a whole.  A playwright\, journalist\, visual artist\, and social justice activist\, Jake and her guests will delve deeply into the power of art to uncover truths and drive change. The series will explore what it takes to be an artist\, the role of the artist in building community\, the importance of the artist in recovering and creating new stories\, and why artists are important to the future of our world. \nMeet Your Host\n \n \n \n \n \n Jake-ann Jones\n \n Posted on July 7\, 2021 by Jake-ann Jones \n Jake-ann Jones also works under the name J.A. Jones and J.A. Morton (she\, her\, hers)\, is the 2022 Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate\, and author of the Black Classic Press release SometimesFarmgirls Become Revolutionaries: Notes on Black Power\, Politics\, Depression\, and the FBI. She works extensively with community organizations through the SOW Fund at Pinellas Community… Read More \n \n \n \nSpecial Guest\n(Film Episode)\n \n \n \n \n \n Jabaar Edmond\n \n Posted on October 6\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Filmmaker\, publisher\, and community change agent Jabaar Edmond has written\, directed and produced films including “AGENT X\,”  “AX2:QUARANTINE” and “ART IN THE CITY.” An independent filmmaker with the production company 909films\, he works with Cranstan Cumberbatch via DreamMakerz Productions. He is also founder and publisher of 1Lovemagazine\, a contributing writer for The Weekly Challenger and… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cranstan Cumberbatch\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Cranstan Cumberbatch is an award-winning actor\, writer\, director\, producer and vocalist in both stage and film. He was part of the 2006 U.S. Olympic team for performing arts where he won 7 medals on the world’s largest stage including one gold\, 4 silver and two bronze against competitors spanning 52 countries in acting\, modeling\, and… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie Yati Garrett\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Garrett is a mother\, artist\, entrepreneur\, instructor\, film director\, writer & designer. From NYC\, she attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, New York\, & Eckerd College in St. Petersburg\, Florida. At Eckerd College\, Debbie was awarded the Visual Arts Honor. As a mixed medium artist\, she works & teaches in variety of mediums. Past credits include… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/afroquantum-experiences-artmaker-talks-5/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Livestream ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/afroQuantum-Experiences-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220111T221317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T215755Z UID:8872-1666096200-1666108800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:WE Convene - Public Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:We were thrilled to learn about cultural planning and why it’s so important and valuable right now to the arts community in Pinellas County. \nThe much anticipated We Convene Town Hall commenced on Tuesday\, Oct 18th from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater! \nWant to be part of what happens next with the cultural planning? Simply click on the link below to sign up and be a part of the cultural planning process. Creative Pinellas will be contacting sign-ups in the coming weeks to talk more about next steps. \nSIGN UP\n  \n  \n\n \nDOWNLOAD and WATCH THE PRESENTATION\n  \nWe came together to review the results of the six WE CONVENE sessions\, which started in February and continued through July. Presenters shared both what was discovered during the process and the innovative ideas participants developed and shared. \n\n\nWe heard from cultural planner\, Dr. Linda Flynn PH.D. who shared her expertise on cultural planning. \n\n\n\nThe October 18th Town Hall is an outgrowth of six meetings sponsored by Creative Pinellas and Pinellas Community Foundation and co-hosted by area arts leaders  including the Florida Orchestra\, The St. Petersburg and Clearwater Arts Alliances\, the Carter Woodson Museum\, Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater\, Forward Pinellas and Arts4All. . These meetings featured small group discussions\, and featured guest speakers from within and outside Pinellas County who shared their pioneering approaches to sustain\, nurture and grow the arts\, and to innovatively solve key challenges in their communities. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. \n  \n\nCreative Pinellas is partnering with the Pinellas Community Foundation for this WE Convene Town Hall and Sessions. \n  \n       \nLocation: Ruth Eckerd Hall\, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd\, Clearwater\, FL 33759 \nRun of Event: \n12:30-1 p.m.: Registration and Networking \n1-2 p.m.: Keynote Address featuring Linda Flynn who will help us focus on cultural planning \n2-2:30 p.m.: Presentations of WE CONVENE findings.  Arts community members will be sharing some of the amazing findings and ideas from the WE CONVENE discussions \n2:30- 4 p.m.: Putting it all together.  We’ve set the stage.  We understand the landscape.  We have some really good ideas. And now we have some new tools and resources that we haven’t had before.  What are the next steps?  What can we do as a community\, today\, to move things forward? How can we work together\, to build a cultural plan and to make things happen? \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER: \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Flynn PH.D.\n \n Posted on October 5\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Linda is a partner with Cultural Planning Group\, joining the group in 2014. She is a planner who contributes nationally to best practices in planning\, research\, civic learning\, and engagement for the creative sector. Linda has developed innovative cultural plans\, public art master plans\, cultural tourism plans for diverse cities and counties across the country…. Read More \n \n \n \n\n\nWE Convene Sessions \n\nWE Convene 1: Public Art and Placemaking – How both can be integrated more throughout the landscape of Pinellas County\nWE Convene 2: Performing Arts – How to support and grow the performing arts\nWE Convene 3: Accessibility and Equity – Making arts accessible and welcoming to all\nWE Convene 4: Arts and Tourism – Leveraging our Brand and Arts & Cultural Marketing\nWE Convene 5: Economic Wellbeing for Artists – How to ensure artists and arts organizations thrive in Pinellas County\nWE Convene 6: Arts & Education and Community Outreach – With a focus on outreach today to expand and create audiences for tomorrow\n\n  URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/we-convene-public-town-hall-meeting/ LOCATION:1111 McMullen Booth Rd\, Clearwater\, FL 33759\, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33759\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/WE-Convene-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20221006T142231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T215953Z UID:73041-1665846000-1665851400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:AQUARIUS AND RIETTA (brother fire\, sister fly) DESCRIPTION:Written by Jake-ann Jones \n\nDirected by Erica Sutherlin\n\n\n\n\nA brother and sister raised worlds apart are brought together when tragedy strikes.\nAQUARIUS AND RIETTA (brother fire\, sister fly) is a work in progress by Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate\, Jake-ann Jones. Experience the first phase with a table reading for this play in development that will be filled with music and media and feature actors and one musician.\n\nFREE and Open to the Public\nPlease RSVP\n\n\nMeet the Playwright and Artist Laureate\n \n \n \n \n \n Jake-ann Jones\n \n Posted on July 7\, 2021 by Jake-ann Jones \n Jake-ann Jones also works under the name J.A. Jones and J.A. Morton (she\, her\, hers)\, is the 2022 Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate\, and author of the Black Classic Press release SometimesFarmgirls Become Revolutionaries: Notes on Black Power\, Politics\, Depression\, and the FBI. She works extensively with community organizations through the SOW Fund at Pinellas Community… Read More \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet the Director\n \n \n \n \n \n Erica Sutherlin\n \n Posted on June 23\, 2022 by Erica Sutherlin \n Erica Sutherlin is a multi-hyphenate: filmmaker/writer/theatrical director/producer. Erica\, recently\, accepted the new position of Artistic Executive Director of the Studio@620. She embraced her passion for the performing arts at an early age while growing up in St. Louis\, MO. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production from the prestigious University… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/aquarius-and-rietta/ LOCATION:The Auditorium at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MelaninWeb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220608T193513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T185512Z UID:15545-1665828000-1665835200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Getting Your Art into Retail Environments Series\, Workshop 3 DESCRIPTION:Workshop 3: Selling Your Art to Retail Buyers – Panel\nSelling Your Art to Retail Buyers – Pamela will host a panel of local retail buyers. Learn what they are looking for in artist-made products\, how they want to be approached\, product presentation\, and so much more. It’s a great opportunity to ask those questions only buyers can answer. Bring your work and get feedback. \nSaturday\, October 15\, 2022\, 10:00 – noon \nFee: $10 \nWhere: In-Person at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas – 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL 33778 \nBOOK TICKET\n  \nAbout the Getting Your Art into Retail Environments Series\nAs artists\, we’re fortunate to have a variety of revenue streams to sell our art…shows\, commissions\, and consignments\, to name a few. If you’re looking for another opportunity to grow your creative business\, consider wholesaling. Transforming your work into products and selling them to brick & mortar retail shops can be rewarding…from expanding your audience reach\, building name recognition\, to having a consistent income. This series of three workshops by Pamela Joy Trow\, will demystify the wholesale process\, and help you decide if it’s a viable selling opportunity for your art business. These workshops will benefit visual artists\, crafters\, and makers who are new to wholesale. \nView Entire Series\n  \nAbout the Instructor:\n \n \n \n \n \n Pamela Joy Trow\n \n Posted on August 11\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Pamela Joy Trow is a life-long artist with an award-winning career in design\, illustration\, and creative direction. She was first introduced to wholesale working as a surface designer for a woman’s footwear company\, where deadlines were set to the wholesale trade show calendar. Pamela eventually applied her experience to creating a line of wearable art… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/getting-your-art-into-retail-environments-series-workshop-3/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Your-Art-into-Retail-Environments-Workshop-3-Eventbrite-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20221010T204120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204120Z UID:73298-1665667800-1665669600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Lealman Mural Project – Haines Road Artist Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join Us and get to know the latest Lealman Mural Projects on Haines Road\nLea Umberger\, project manager\, will walk you through the project and the application process. Bring your questions and we look forward to seeing you. Representatives from Tommy Todd Landscape and Design and Ceramics by Kayla will also be present to answer any questions about their business or talk more about the art goals for each location \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\n\n\nLealman Mural Project at Haines Road\nPosted on September 15\, 2022 by LeaUmberger\nLealman Mural Projects on Haines Road Creative Pinellas is excited to announce the Lealman Mural Projects on Haines Road! OVERVIEW:  The Lealman Mural Project is a partnership between Creative Pinellas… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/lealman-mural-project-haines-road-artist-info-session/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220805T095222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T185327Z UID:72136-1665428400-1665433800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:First Mondays DESCRIPTION:Homecoming ‘92 by John Bavoso‍\nBenji has snuck away to an empty classroom in his college’s English Department for a clandestine rendezvous with Ethan. But when they make a grisly discovery\, he’s unexpectedly confronted with questions about how he’s choosing to live his life — now and in the future. \nJoin Us for the best Monday Night Reading you have ever experienced. \nPlease RSVP\n  \n\n\n\n\nCOMING SOON: 50:13 by Mansa Ra\nWHEN: Nov 7\, 2022‍ \nDae Brown\, an incarcerated Black man sits\, with three days left of his sentence. During Brown’s final days in prison he tries to impart his wisdom onto a teen inmate serving an adult sentence. \nPlease RSVP\n  \n\n\n\n\nCOMING SOON: Student Written… by Pinellas County School Students\nWHEN: Dec 5\, 2022‍ \nEnjoy a collection of short plays written by Pinellas County students\, as a part of American Stage’s Write On! Pinellas Playwriting Program. \nPlease RSVP URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/first-mondays-3/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/First-Monday-Web-1920-x-1080-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220915T092755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T093752Z UID:72119-1664906400-1664910000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Lealman Mural Project – Lealman Innovation Academy Artist Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join Us and get to know the latest Lealman Mural Project at Lealman Innovation Academy\nCarol Matlock\, project manager\, will walk you through the project and the application process. Bring your questions and we look forward to seeing you. Lealman Innovation Academy will also be present to answer any questions about the school and students you would be working with. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nLealman Mural Project at Lealman Innovation Academy\nPosted on September 15\, 2022 by LeaUmberger\nCALL TO ARTIST for Lealman Mural Project at Lealman Innovation Academy We are looking for artists interested in a collaboration with middle/high school age students and their art teachers in creating a new mural! Lealman Innovation Academy Mural Project OVERVIEW:  The Lealman Innovation Academy Mural Project is a partnership between Creative Pinellas and the Lealman… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/lealman-mural-project-lealman-innovation-academy-artist-info-session/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221221 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20221017T094501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T165213Z UID:72127-1664409600-1671580799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Walls 2022 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 the Arts Coast\, 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. 31st. 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 2022 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 \n Beyond the Walls 22 – Patricia Kluwe Derderian at The Don CeSar\, St Pete Beach\n \n Posted on October 27\, 2022 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 \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls 22 – Don Gialanella at the Hyatt Place\, St. Petersburg Downtown\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Donald Gialanella was born in Plainfield\, New Jersey. At the age of 19 the sculptor moved to New York City where he attended The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. During this time\, the late 1970s… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls 22 – Angela Warren at the Fenway Hotel\, Dunedin Florida\n \n Posted on 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 22 – Laura Spencer at the Belleview Inn\, Belleair Florida\n \n Posted on 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 22 – Javier T. Dones at The Birchwood\, St. Pete\, Florida\n \n Posted on 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 22 – Christina Bertsos at the Sandpearl Resort\, Clearwater Beach\n \n Posted on 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.  Continuing her passionate journey\, she studied life drawing… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls 22- John Gascot at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort\, Clearwater Beach\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n John Gascot spent the first twelve years of his life in Puerto Rico\, a fact to which he attributes his love of bold color. While he creates in a variety of styles\, including Painterly and Geometric Abstractions\, Latin Pop paintings are his signature. He affectionately coined the style “Latin Pop” after years . . …. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls 22 – Cecilia Lueza at the Wyndham Grand\, Clearwater Beach\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Fine artist Cecilia Lueza is a painter and sculptor who works in an array of forms. Wood\, metal\, ceramic and polyurethane are just a few of the materials she has used to create pieces that are imaginative\, whimsical\, spiritual and inspiring. Born in Argentina\, Lueza earned her Master’s of Fine Arts from the Universidad… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls 22 – Mickett Stackhouse at Innisbrook\, A Salamander Golf and Spa Resort\, Palm Harbor\, FL\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse have worked collaboratively for over sixteen years . . . … Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls 22 – Anna Ayres at the Sirata Beach Resort\, St Pete Beach\n \n Posted on September 28\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Anna Ayres began her painting career well before she began painting. A childhood immersed in the four seasons of rural Vermont showcased the natural world to Ayres\, initiating an early sense of wonder and gratitude for it. In winter\, the Ayres family skated by lantern on icy cornfield valleys. In summers\, a waterfall in the…… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beyond the Walls 22 – Xina Scuderi at the Bilmar Beach Resort\, Treasure Island\n \n Posted on September 27\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Xina Scuderi is a self-taught fine art photographer native to St. Petersburg\, Florida. Xina Scuderi’s photography career started in 2012 with picking up a camera at a time she was starting a new life. Within 5 years she was an Emerging Artist at Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival\, Gasparilla Festival of the Arts\, and Creative… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/beyond-the-walls-2022/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beyond the Walls Exhibition,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BTW-BTS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230101 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20221028T032958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T182034Z UID:72915-1664323200-1672531199@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Walls 22 – Don Gialanella at the Hyatt Place\, St. Petersburg Downtown DESCRIPTION:VISIT HYATT PLACE ST PETERSBURG/DOWNTOWN \nSEE ALL BEYOND THE WALLS ARTISTS \n  \nFeatured Artist\n\n\n\nDonald Gialanella\nPosted on September 17\, 2021 by Don Gialanella\nArts Annual – Beyond the Walls Exhibiting Artist Click here to learn more about Arts Annual Donald Gialanella was born in Plainfield\, New Jersey. At the age of 19 the sculptor moved to New York City where he attended The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. During this time\, the late 1970s\,… Read More \n\n\n  \nYou can deepen your arts experience by planning a visit to the Arts Annual exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2022\n \n Posted on July 26\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n The Arts Annual Exhibition is open at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas November 11th through December 31st\, 2022. Arts Annual 2022 features 25 artists and over 100 pieces of artwork are on display. You will be able to view\, buy\, and engage in participatory experiences – all from the arts coast…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/beyond-the-walls-22-don-gialanella-at-the-hyatt-place-st-petersburg-downtown/ LOCATION:Hyatt Place St. Petersburg\, Downtown\, 25 2nd Street North\,\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States CATEGORIES:Beyond the Walls Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Hyatt-Place.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230101 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20221027T120645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T162051Z UID:72853-1664323200-1672531199@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Walls 22 – Mickett Stackhouse at Innisbrook\, A Salamander Golf and Spa Resort\, Palm Harbor\, FL DESCRIPTION:VISIT INNISBROOK \nSEE ALL BEYOND THE WALLS LOCATIONS \nFeatured Artist\n\n\n\nCarol Mickett & Robert Stackhouse\nPosted on July 2\, 2021 by Carol Mickett Robert Stackhouse\nArts Coast Galleries Artists Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse have worked collaboratively for over sixteen years…. Read More \n\n\n  \nYou can deepen your arts experience by planning a visit to the Arts Annual exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2022\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n The Arts Annual Exhibition is open at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas November 11th through December 31st\, 2022. Arts Annual 2022 features 25 artists and over 100 pieces of artwork are on display. You will be able to view\, buy\, and engage in participatory experiences – all from the arts coast…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/beyond-the-walls-22-mickett-stackhouse-at-innisbrook-a-salamander-resort-palm-harbor-fl/ LOCATION:Innisbrook a Salamander Resort – Palm Harbor\, FL\, 36750 US Hwy 19 N\, Palm Harbor\, 34684\, United States CATEGORIES:Beyond the Walls Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Innisbrook-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221221 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220928T053931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T182832Z UID:72905-1664323200-1671580799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Walls 22 – Anna Ayres at the Sirata Beach Resort\, St Pete Beach DESCRIPTION:VISIT THE SIRATA BEACH RESORT \nSEE ALL BEYOND THE WALLS ARTISTS \nFeatured Artist\n\n\n\nAnna Ayres\nPosted on May 5\, 2022 by Anna Ayres\nAnna Ayres began her painting career well before she began painting. A childhood immersed in the four seasons of rural Vermont showcased the natural world to Ayres\, initiating an early sense of wonder and gratitude for it. In winter\, the Ayres family skated by lantern on icy cornfield valleys. In summers\, a waterfall in the… Read More \nYou can deepen your arts experience by planning a visit to the Arts Annual exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Arts Annual 2022\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n The Arts Annual Exhibition is open at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas November 11th through December 31st\, 2022. Arts Annual 2022 features 25 artists and over 100 pieces of artwork are on display. You will be able to view\, buy\, and engage in participatory experiences – all from the arts coast…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/beyond-the-walls-22-anna-ayres-at-the-sirata-beach-resort-st-pete-beach/ LOCATION:Sirata Beach Resort\, 5300 Gulf Blvd\, St Pete Beach\, FL\, 33706\, United States CATEGORIES:Beyond the Walls Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sirata-Beach-Resort.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20221006T231239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T232516Z UID:73181-1664123400-1667584800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:SPACEcraft READ | GROW at Bicentennial Park DESCRIPTION:Read/Grow\nWEDS + FRI 4:30 – 6pm\nNow – Nov 4\, 2022\nRead/Grow\nBicentennial Park\n423 Lafayette Blvd\, Oldsmar\nFind us and EXPLORE!\nVisit during these hours to enjoy free creative activities and meet local artists\nFollow on Social Media for Updates on Events for each Wednesday/ Friday and for up weather updates on SPACEcraft days! \nFacebook/ Instagram: @exploreSPACEcraft \nSPACEcraft is a socially-engaged\, traveling art project in Pinellas County designed to build a sense of community by encouraging people of all ages to interact and create together. \nTwice weekly\, the Read/Grow SPACE presents participant-driven programming such as a free book exchange\, writing projects\, paper making\, seed planting\, book making\, and more. You’ll also find activities to explore outside the SPACEs during all daylight hours! Read/Grow features giant magnetic poetry\, and a public plant share wall. \nLearn more at www.exploreSPACEcraft.com \n#opentoexplore \nThis one-of-a-kind project is produced with the support of Creative Pinellas and is funded by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners\, and is scheduled to travel throughout the county with new stops every eight weeks. This public art project is an original work conceived and produced by Carrie Boucher\, Bridget Elmer\, and Mitzi Gordon.  To connect with the SPACEcraft project\, explore the calendar and discover upcoming sites\, please visit explorespacecraft.com. \n  \nSPACEcraft Read Grow. Photo: Sandra Sonik URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/spacecraft-read-grow-at-bicentennial-park/ LOCATION:Bicentennial Park\, 423 Lafayette Blvd\, Oldsmar\, FL\, 34677\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sandrasonik-SPACEcraft-Read-Grow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20221006T230539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T230539Z UID:73174-1664123400-1667498400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:SPACEcraft MAKE | PLAY at Artz 4 Life Academy DESCRIPTION:MON + THU 4:30 – 6pm\nNow – Nov 3\, 2022\nMake/Play\nArtz 4 Life Academy\n1751 Kings Hwy\, Clearwater\n\n\n\n\nFind us and EXPLORE!\nVisit during these hours to enjoy free creative activities and meet local artists\nFollow SPACEcraft on social media for updates on weekly events and day of weather updates. \nFacebook/ Instagram: @exploreSPACEcraft \nSPACEcraft is a socially-engaged\, traveling art project in Pinellas County designed to build a sense of community by encouraging people of all ages to interact and create together. \nTwice weekly\, the Make/ Play  SPACE presents participant-driven programs such as art workshops and crafting\, musical performance and drum circles\, educational toys and games\, an interactive chalkboard mural\, and more. You’ll also find activities to explore outside the SPACEs during all daylight hours! Make/Play features colorful magnetic shapes and a playable Duplo block wall. \n#opentoexplore \nThis one-of-a-kind project is produced with the support of Creative Pinellas and is funded by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners\, and is scheduled to travel throughout the county with new stops every eight weeks. This public art project is an original work conceived and produced by Carrie Boucher\, Bridget Elmer\, and Mitzi Gordon.  To connect with the SPACEcraft project\, explore the calendar and discover upcoming sites\, please visit explorespacecraft.com. \n\nSPACEcraft Make Play\, Photo: Sandra Sonik URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/spacecraft-make-play-at-artz-4-life-academy/ LOCATION:Artz 4 Life\, 1751 Kings Highway\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33755\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The-Make-Play-SPACE-with-artist-Angela-Warren-at-Lealman-Neighborhood-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220526T184251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T185534Z UID:15000-1663700400-1663704000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:afroQuantum Experiences: ArtMaker Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us on Facebook Live – facebook.com/CreativePinellas\nJoin Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate Jake-ann Jones as she talks one-on-one with leading artists\, thinkers\, critics\, and creators about arts and artists in the Black and Brown community and in society as a whole.  A playwright\, journalist\, visual artist\, and social justice activist\, Jake and her guests will delve deeply into the power of art to uncover truths and drive change. The series will explore what it takes to be an artist\, the role of the artist in building community\, the importance of the artist in recovering and creating new stories\, and why artists are important to the future of our world. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/afroquantum-experiences-artmaker-talks-4/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Livestream ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/afroQuantum-Experiences-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220608T193523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T204337Z UID:15541-1663408800-1663416000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Getting Your Art into Retail Environments Series\, Workshop 2 DESCRIPTION:Workshop 2: Transforming Your Art into A Product Line\nTransforming Your Art into A Product Line is geared toward helping artists think of their art as unique\, desirable\, and profitable wholesale items. Topics covered include product ideas\, how to source supplies and services\, and pricing for profit. Bring samples of your work/style. Those who attended the first workshop will have an opportunity to receive feedback/suggestions on product direction. Please note: depending on the size of the workshop\, not everyone will get feedback\, but you will benefit from those that did. \nSaturday\, September 17\, 2022\, 10:00 – noon \nFee: $10 \nWhere: In-Person at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas – 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL 33778 \nSOLD OUT\n  \nAbout the Getting Your Art into Retail Environments Series\nAs artists\, we’re fortunate to have a variety of revenue streams to sell our art…shows\, commissions\, and consignments\, to name a few. If you’re looking for another opportunity to grow your creative business\, consider wholesaling. Transforming your work into products and selling them to brick & mortar retail shops can be rewarding…from expanding your audience reach\, building name recognition\, to having a consistent income. This series of three workshops by Pamela Joy Trow\, will demystify the wholesale process\, and help you decide if it’s a viable selling opportunity for your art business. These workshops will benefit visual artists\, crafters\, and makers who are new to wholesale. \nView Entire Series\n  \nAbout the Instructor:\n \n \n \n \n \n Pamela Joy Trow\n \n Posted on August 11\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Pamela Joy Trow is a life-long artist with an award-winning career in design\, illustration\, and creative direction. She was first introduced to wholesale working as a surface designer for a woman’s footwear company\, where deadlines were set to the wholesale trade show calendar. Pamela eventually applied her experience to creating a line of wearable art… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/getting-your-art-into-retail-environments-series-workshop-2/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Your-Art-into-Retail-Environments-Workshop-2-Eventbrite-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220805T153805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T153805Z UID:17571-1663009200-1663014600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:First Mondays DESCRIPTION:No No Box by Hannah Benitez\nTwo young sisters; one home from college and the other trapped in high school\, grapple over the mysterious disappearance of an embarrassing item. \nJoin Us for the best Monday Night Reading you have ever experienced. 🙂\nBook Tickets URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/first-mondays-2/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/First-Monday-Web-1920-x-1080-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220711T143338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T175943Z UID:16746-1661796000-1661799600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Emerging Artist Grant 23 Workshop #3 DESCRIPTION:Artists! If you’re thinking about applying for an Emerging Artist Grant from Creative Pinellas – join us live on Facebookfor a workshop with information and advice for submitting your application.\nwww.facebook.com/creativepinellas\nCreative Pinellas’ Grants and Business Manager\, Charlene Harrison and Director of Tourism Product Dev and Strategy\, Kimberly DiVito will walk through the application from beginning to end\, explaining each section and offering helpful tips. This workshop will also be an excellent time for people to ask questions about the grant application and review process. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/emerging-artist-grant-23-workshop-3/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Livestream,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/happy-potter-using-laptop-and-smiling-at-camera-in-S2NFBYW-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220711T143110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T175903Z UID:16740-1660748400-1660752000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Emerging Artist Grant 23 Workshop #2 DESCRIPTION:Artists! If you’re thinking about applying for an Emerging Artist Grant from Creative Pinellas – join us live on Facebookfor a workshop with information and advice for submitting your application.\nwww.facebook.com/creativepinellas\nCreative Pinellas’ Grants and Business Manager\, Charlene Harrison and Director of Tourism Product Dev and Strategy\, Kimberly DiVito will walk through the application from beginning to end\, explaining each section and offering helpful tips. This workshop will also be an excellent time for people to ask questions about the grant application and review process. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/emerging-artist-grant-23-workshop-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Livestream,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Workshop-2-Emerging-Artist-Grant.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220526T184226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T231436Z UID:14998-1660676400-1660680000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:afroQuantum Experiences: ArtMaker Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us on Facebook Live – facebook.com/CreativePinellas\nJoin Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate Jake-ann Jones as she talks one-on-one with leading artists\, thinkers\, critics\, and creators about arts and artists in the Black and Brown community and in society as a whole.  A playwright\, journalist\, visual artist\, and social justice activist\, Jake and her guests will delve deeply into the power of art to uncover truths and drive change. The series will explore what it takes to be an artist\, the role of the artist in building community\, the importance of the artist in recovering and creating new stories\, and why artists are important to the future of our world. \nMeet Your Host\n \n \n \n \n \n Jake-ann Jones\n \n Posted on July 7\, 2021 by Jake-ann Jones \n Jake-ann Jones also works under the name J.A. Jones and J.A. Morton (she\, her\, hers)\, is the 2022 Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate\, and author of the Black Classic Press release SometimesFarmgirls Become Revolutionaries: Notes on Black Power\, Politics\, Depression\, and the FBI. She works extensively with community organizations through the SOW Fund at Pinellas Community… Read More \n \n \n \nSpecial Guests\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Andrida McCall Hosey\n \n Posted on August 2\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Andrida McCall Hosey is a native of Pittsburgh\, PA. She has been living in St Petersburg since 1999. She is the former lead theater instructor for the award-winning Fine Arts program at John Hopkins Middle School. As the first female African American student to graduate from Marquette University’s School of Theatre\, Andrida found work in… Read More \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Boyzell Hosey\n \n Posted on August 10\, 2021 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 \n Siobhan Monique\n \n Posted on July 28\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Heavily influenced by her uncle\, Buster Cooper\, a ten-year member of the famed Duke Ellington Band\, Siobhan has been dancing to jazz tunes well before she could walk. At the age of three she paired that dancing with singing in the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Saint Petersburg\, Florida. Her love for music blossomed… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/afroquantum-experiences-artmaker-talks-3/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Gallery Event,Livestream ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/afroQuantum-Experiences-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220714T225803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T225812Z UID:16970-1659380400-1659385800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:First Mondays DESCRIPTION:Fragile by Dana Leslie Goldstein\nRennie is on the verge of losing his beloved comic book shop.  When Alana walks in\, everything starts to change.  Secret identities are revealed\, but it’s going to take more than super-strength to forge a new origin story. \nJoin Us for the best Monday Night Reading you have ever experienced. 🙂\nBook Tickets URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/first-mondays/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/First-Monday-Web-1920-x-1080-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220726T202955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T202955Z UID:17239-1659205800-1662840000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:SPACEcraft MAKE | PLAY at North Greenwood Rec Center DESCRIPTION:THURS + SAT 6:30 – 8pm\nJuly 30 – Sept 10\, 2022\nMake/Play\nNorth Greenwood Rec Center\n801 Pennsylvania Ave\, Clearwater\n\n\n\n\nFind us and EXPLORE!\nVisit during these hours to enjoy free creative activities and meet local artists\nThursday 630 – 8pm\nSaturdays 630- 8pm\nFollow SPACEcraft on social media for updates on weekly events and day of weather updates. \nFacebook/ Instagram: @exploreSPACEcraft \nSPACEcraft is a socially-engaged\, traveling art project in Pinellas County designed to build a sense of community by encouraging people of all ages to interact and create together. \nTwice weekly\, the Make/ Play  SPACE presents participant-driven programs such as art workshops and crafting\, musical performance and drum circles\, educational toys and games\, an interactive chalkboard mural\, and more. You’ll also find activities to explore outside the SPACEs during all daylight hours! Make/Play features colorful magnetic shapes and a playable Duplo block wall. \n#opentoexplore \nThis one-of-a-kind project is produced with the support of Creative Pinellas and is funded by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners\, and is scheduled to travel throughout the county with new stops every eight weeks. This public art project is an original work conceived and produced by Carrie Boucher\, Bridget Elmer\, and Mitzi Gordon.  To connect with the SPACEcraft project\, explore the calendar and discover upcoming sites\, please visit explorespacecraft.com. \n\nSPACEcraft Make Play\, Photo: Sandra Sonik URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/spacecraft-make-play-at-north-greenwood-rec-center/ LOCATION:North Greenwood Rec Center\, 801 Pennsylvania Ave\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33755\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The-Make-Play-SPACE-with-artist-Angela-Warren-at-Lealman-Neighborhood-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220726T202009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T203112Z UID:17235-1659205800-1662840000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:SPACEcraft READ | GROW at Highlander Park DESCRIPTION:Read/Grow\nWEDS + FRI 6:30 – 8pm\nJuly 30 – Sept 10\, 2022\nHighlander Park\n903 Michigan Blvd\, Dunedin\nFind us and EXPLORE!\nVisit during these hours to enjoy free creative activities and meet local artists\nWednesdays 630 – 8pm\nFridays 630 – 8pm\nFollow on Social Media for Updates on Events for each Wednesday/ Friday and for up weather updates on SPACEcraft days! \nFacebook/ Instagram: @exploreSPACEcraft \nSPACEcraft is a socially-engaged\, traveling art project in Pinellas County designed to build a sense of community by encouraging people of all ages to interact and create together. \nTwice weekly\, the Read/Grow SPACE presents participant-driven programming such as a free book exchange\, writing projects\, paper making\, seed planting\, book making\, and more. You’ll also find activities to explore outside the SPACEs during all daylight hours! Read/Grow features giant magnetic poetry\, and a public plant share wall. \nLearn more at www.exploreSPACEcraft.com \n#opentoexplore \nThis one-of-a-kind project is produced with the support of Creative Pinellas and is funded by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners\, and is scheduled to travel throughout the county with new stops every eight weeks. This public art project is an original work conceived and produced by Carrie Boucher\, Bridget Elmer\, and Mitzi Gordon.  To connect with the SPACEcraft project\, explore the calendar and discover upcoming sites\, please visit explorespacecraft.com. \n  \nSPACEcraft Read Grow. Photo: Sandra Sonik URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/spacecraft-at-highlander-park/ LOCATION:Highland Park\, 903 Michigan Blvd\, Dunedin\, FL\, 34698\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sandrasonik-SPACEcraft-Read-Grow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220713T032259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T205640Z UID:16854-1659022200-1659024000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:PIE Mural Project Artist Information Session #2 DESCRIPTION:2022 PIE St. Pete-Clearwater Airport Mural Project\nARTIST INFORMATION SESSION\nWe would like to invite you to attend the artist information sessions for the 2022 PIE Mural Project.\n  \nThis is the second artist information session. The previous session covered the same information.\n\nWe will share project details for interested artists. It is a chance to learn about the project\, ask specific questions about the locations\, the security clearance\, schedule or ask more about the art goals for the project.\n\nWe will also be available to answer questions about how to apply to the Call to Artist through Creative Pinellas.\n\n  \nClick Here to Register URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/pie-mural-project-artist-information-session-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PIEGate12-Exterior_FI.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220711T141312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T175832Z UID:16737-1658840400-1658844000@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Emerging Artist Grant 23 Workshop #1 DESCRIPTION:Artists! If you’re thinking about applying for an Emerging Artist Grant from Creative Pinellas – join us live on Facebookfor a workshop with information and advice for submitting your application.\nwww.facebook.com/creativepinellas\nCreative Pinellas’ Grants and Business Manager\, Charlene Harrison and Director of Tourism Product Dev and Strategy\, Kimberly DiVito will walk through the application from beginning to end\, explaining each section and offering helpful tips. This workshop will also be an excellent time for people to ask questions about the grant application and review process. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/emerging-artist-grant-23-workshop-1/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Livestream,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/black-young-artist-using-laptop-technology-for-art-JVLWAMU-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 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;VALUE=DATE:20220722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220608T170051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T164458Z UID:15485-1658448000-1665964799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:DARKMATTER Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us for DARKMATTER\, an immersive exhibition of works by internationally-acclaimed sculptor and multi-disciplinary artist Jason Hackenwerth.\nThis 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. DARKMATTER will be an inspiration for the whole family\, promising intrigue and surprise. \nAt Creative Pinellas (noon – 5 pm / Workshop 1 pm):\nJoin Artist Jason Hackenwerth at 1pm as he leads a FREE DARKMATTER Family Arts Workshop teaching how to create sculpture using balloons! Perfect for the whole family. Exhibition open through October 16. \nFEATURED ARTISTS\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 Third Saturdays at Pinewood\n \n Posted on April 6\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Celebrate at Pinewood (Florida Botanical Gardens\, Creative Pinellas\, Heritage Village) from 10 am to 5 pm every 3rd Saturday! Free event\, free parking! Learn More…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DARKMATTER Exhibition Opening Reception\n \n Posted on June 8\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us to attend an opening reception for DARKMATTER exhibition happening Friday\, July 22 from 6-8 PM.   On 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… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/darkmatter-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DARKMATTER-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220111T221405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T205422Z UID:8868-1658390400-1658397600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:WE Convene - Arts & Education and Community Outreach DESCRIPTION:We Convene: Arts and Education/Community outreach: With a Focus on Outreach Today to Expand and Create Audiences for Tomorrow\nCo-Host: Arts 4 All Florida\nKeynote Speaker: Lee Cohen\, ATR\, MPS\, REACE\, CCTSI\, PhD student in Expressive Therapies\nThursday\, July 21\, 2022 | 8am -10am\nLocation: Creative Pinellas \, 12211 Walsingham Rd Largo\, Florida \n       \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER:  \n \n \n \n \n \n Lee Cohen\n \n Posted on April 13\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n ATR\, MPS\, REACE\, CCTSI Art Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Lee Cohen is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for individuals with an MPS (Masters in Professional Studies) in art therapy and creativity development. She is a registered art therapist in practice pursuing her Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University. Lee was a professional artist before becoming an… Read More \n \n \n \nREGISTER TODAY \nWe Convene : \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-arts-and-education-and-community-outreach/ LOCATION:The Auditorium at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/we-convene-images-session-selects6-0721.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220526T184154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T002311Z UID:14995-1658257200-1658260800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:afroQuantum Experiences: ArtMaker Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us on Facebook Live – facebook.com/CreativePinellas\nJoin Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate Jake-ann Jones as she talks one-on-one with leading artists\, thinkers\, critics\, and creators about arts and artists in the Black and Brown community and in society as a whole.  A playwright\, journalist\, visual artist\, and social justice activist\, Jake and her guests will delve deeply into the power of art to uncover truths and drive change. The series will explore what it takes to be an artist\, the role of the artist in building community\, the importance of the artist in recovering and creating new stories\, and why artists are important to the future of our world. \nMeet Your Host\n \n \n \n \n \n Jake-ann Jones\n \n Posted on July 7\, 2021 by Jake-ann Jones \n Jake-ann Jones also works under the name J.A. Jones and J.A. Morton (she\, her\, hers)\, is the 2022 Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate\, and author of the Black Classic Press release SometimesFarmgirls Become Revolutionaries: Notes on Black Power\, Politics\, Depression\, and the FBI. She works extensively with community organizations through the SOW Fund at Pinellas Community… Read More \n \n \n \nSpecial Guest\n \n \n \n \n \n DJ Donnie Luv\, DJ\n \n Posted on June 28\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n In a span of just eight years\, DJ Donnie Luv has established herself as one of Florida’s most innovative music curators. Don’s love for music was sparked during her childhood growing up in St. Petersburg\, Florida. Seeing female icons such as Missy Elliott dominate in hip-hop motivated her to begin freestyling and ghostwriting for local… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nico Sweet\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Stephanie Nicole Crawford\, better known as Nico Sweet\, is an American rapper from High Point\, NC. She’s been described as “the voice of the free” She debuted in 2018 with the sought after single “Nah Nah”. Growing artistically in Tampa’s rap music scene\, her main musical influences are Lauryn Hill\, André 3000\, Missy Elliott\, J… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reeves\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Jeremy Reeves also known by the mononym Reeves is an Independent music artist from St. Petersburg\, FL\, that has toured with and opened up for well known hip-hop artists such as Dead Prez\, Tech N9ne\, Bone Thugs & Harmony\, and many many more. He is also a 2017 Okeechobee Music Festival performer. His music ranges… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/afroquantum-experiences-artmaker-talks-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Livestream ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/afroQuantum-Experiences-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T232522 CREATED:20220608T193532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T195309Z UID:15538-1657965600-1657972800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Getting Your Art into Retail Environments Series\, Workshop 1 DESCRIPTION:Workshop 1: Demystifying Wholesale for Artists & Makers\nDemystifying Wholesale for Artists & Makers will discuss transforming your art into a product line\, defining your audience\, marketing materials\, pricing\, and how to find\, approach\, and keep retailers. This introductory workshop will benefit visual artists\, crafters\, and makers interested in turning their art into products. It’s encouraged to bring samples and/or photos of your work. \nSaturday\, July 16\, 2022\, 10:00 – noon \nFee: $10 \nWhere: In-Person at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas – 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL 33778 \nSOLD OUT\n  \nAbout the Getting Your Art into Retail Environments Series\nAs artists\, we’re fortunate to have a variety of revenue streams to sell our art…shows\, commissions\, and consignments\, to name a few. If you’re looking for another opportunity to grow your creative business\, consider wholesaling. Transforming your work into products and selling them to brick & mortar retail shops can be rewarding…from expanding your audience reach\, building name recognition\, to having a consistent income. This series of three workshops by Pamela Joy Trow\, will demystify the wholesale process\, and help you decide if it’s a viable selling opportunity for your art business. These workshops will benefit visual artists\, crafters\, and makers who are new to wholesale. \nView Entire Series\n  \nAbout the Instructor:\n \n \n \n \n \n Pamela Joy Trow\n \n Posted on August 11\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Pamela Joy Trow is a life-long artist with an award-winning career in design\, illustration\, and creative direction. She was first introduced to wholesale working as a surface designer for a woman’s footwear company\, where deadlines were set to the wholesale trade show calendar. Pamela eventually applied her experience to creating a line of wearable art… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/getting-your-art-into-retail-environments-series-workshop-1/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Your-Art-into-Retail-Environments-Workshop-1-Eventbrite-.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR