BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Pinellas - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Creative Pinellas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://creativepinellas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Creative Pinellas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230227 DTSTAMP:20260426T142442 CREATED:20221221T173613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T171917Z UID:75656-1674086400-1677455999@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:IMAGINE BLACKNESS Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us for IMAGINE BLACKNESS: ALTERNATE REALITIES AND COLLECTIVE DREAMING\, a collaborative exploration of Blackness and Black representation through AI-generated images created by artist\, McArthur Freeman II\, and sociologist\, Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman.\nFrom a botanical paradise laden with richly hued figures to an otherworldly futuristic sci-fi cosmos\, this exhibition invites viewers to engage in the act of collective dreaming as a social intervention\, which moves beyond the reality of the present world to (re)-imagine and discover new ways of seeing and being. Inspired by Black speculative fiction and Afro-Futurism\, the project offers viewers interactive opportunities to question\, inspire\, and escape by engaging the viewers’ own imaginations in the co-construction of the future and alternate worlds. \n\nFeatured Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n McArthur Freeman\n \n Posted on December 21\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n McArthur Freeman II is a visual artist and designer whose work explores hybridity and the construction of identity. His works have ranged from surreal narrative paintings and drawings to digitally constructed sculptural objects and animated 3D scenes. His most recent works combine three interrelated emerging technologies: digital sculpting\, 3D scanning\, and 3D printing. Freeman’s work… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Dr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman is a Tampa native and a sociologist whose work addresses the intimate ways that systems of oppression (racism\, sexism\, and colorism) are reproduced through the material and affective experiences of Black women and families in Brazil and the United States. She earned her B.A. from Cornell University and her M.A. & Ph.D…. Read More \n \n \n \n  \nEvents Surrounding IMAGINE BLACKNESS\n \n \n \n \n \n IMAGINE BLACKNESS Opening Reception + Artist Talk\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Join us to attend an opening reception and artist talk for the IMAGINE BLACKNESS: ALTERNATE REALITIES AND COLLECTIVE DREAMING exhibition happening Saturday\, January 28 from 2-4 PM…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/imagine-blackness/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IB-Web-Image-1920x1080-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417 DTSTAMP:20260426T142442 CREATED:20221205T161523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T223157Z UID:74885-1674086400-1681689599@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:OUT OF EDEN Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us for OUT OF EDEN\, a nature-inspired exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed Cuban American artist Yolanda Sánchez.\n  \nCuban American artist Yolanda Sánchez brings her nature-inspired art to the Gallery at Creative Pinellas with a new exhibition entitled “Out of Eden.” This is the first time that her textile work and her paintings are shown together. Her textiles are created using the traditional Korean Bojagi wrapping technique while her fabric choice and color are anything but traditional. Her artwork is full of lush\, vibrant colors that reflect the landscape surrounding the Gallery at Creative Pinellas and all of Pinewood Park. This exhibition will take you on a creative meditation of natural beauty. \n\nFeatured Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n Yolanda Sánchez\n \n Posted on December 2\, 2022 by Yolanda Sánchez \n Born in Havana\, Cuba\, Yolanda Sánchez immigrated to the United States in February 1960. She obtained a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University and has practiced and taught psychology at the graduate level for over30 years. In her mid-thirties\, Dr. Sánchez returned to school\, obtaining a BFA and subsequently\, an MFA from Yale… Read More \n \n \n \n  \nEvents Surrounding OUT OF EDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n OUT OF EDEN Curator’s Talk\n \n Posted on March 8\, 2023 by Creative Pinellas \n Join us to attend an OUT OF EDEN Curator’s Talk on Monday\, March 27th from 7-8pm…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/out-of-eden/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/OUT-OF-EDEN-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T142442 CREATED:20221129T175638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T175744Z UID:74879-1675684800-1675688400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2023 Professional Artist Grant Workshop Livestream #3 DESCRIPTION:Artists! Are you thinking about applying for a Professional Artist Grant from Creative Pinellas?\nJump online to a facebook live stream workshop – facebook.com/CreativePinellas for  information and advice for submitting your application. \nCreative Pinellas’ Charlene Harrison\, Grants & Business Manager\, will walk through the application from beginning to end\, explaining each section and offering helpful tips. \nThis is also a great time for artists to ask any questions about the grant application and review process. \nInterested in Applying for the Professional Artist Grant 2023?\nApply Now URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/professional-artist-grant-workshop-livestream-3-2/ CATEGORIES:Livestream,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PAG-GRID-SLANT-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T142442 CREATED:20221130T200125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T155157Z UID:75058-1675710000-1675715400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:First Mondays DESCRIPTION:February – Black Voices by Alexandria Crawford and Patrick Arthur Jackson\nThe voices of African American icons share their hope for the future and the lessons they learned along the way. \n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/first-mondays-6/ 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/2022/06/First-Monday-Web-1920-x-1080-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T142442 CREATED:20221130T211525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T154304Z UID:75077-1677006000-1677009600@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. \nBlack Futures Month Episode 8\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 Tamia Iman Kennedy\n \n Posted on March 31\, 2022 by Tamia Iman Kennedy \n Tamia Iman Kennedy is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker\, focusing on acting\, writing\, producing\, curating\, and educating. Through her Edutainment Company\, Black On The Scene\, Kennedy is able to follow her passion\, ensuring Black representation in the film\, television\, and digital realm. The grant will allow Kennedy to launch ‘The Film Club’ for audiences to analyze Black… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cora Marshall\n \n Posted on October 29\, 2021 by Creative Pinellas \n Cora Marshall\, born in Washington\, DC\, is an artist and educator. She earned her BFA. from Howard University\, her MSEd from Bank Street College of Education with Parsons School of Design\, and her doctorate in art from NYU. Dr. Marshall\, Professor of Art Emeritus\, served as chairperson of the Department of Art at Central Connecticut… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frederick “Rootman” Woods\n \n Posted on March 29\, 2022 by Frederick Woods \n Frederick Woods (Rootman) is a Florida native who grew up in the small North Florida town of Hampton. From an early age he loved to draw and taught himself by studying the technique of the Old Masters’ paintings. Over time\, his own unique approach to art emerged—one that combines many different styles with a modern… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/afroquantum-experiences-artmaker-talks-9/ 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:20230225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T143000 DTSTAMP:20260426T142442 CREATED:20230119T195110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T190311Z UID:76315-1677330000-1677335400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Aq&Ree: Brother Fire\, Sister Fly - 2nd Reading DESCRIPTION:Written by Jake-ann Jones (2022 Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate) \n\n\nDirected by Erica Sutherlin \n\n\n\nExperience the second table reading of a play in development at the Auditorium at Creative Pinellas on February 25 at 1pm. Aq&Ree: Brother Fire\, Sister Fly is a work in progress about a brother and sister raised worlds apart and brought together when tragedy strikes. The play will be filled with music and media featuring actors and one musician.\n\n\nFREE and Open to the Public \n  \n\n\nPlease RSVP\n  \n\n\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 powerhouse multi-hyphenate executive\, filmmaker\, and theatrical director who serves as the Artistic Executive Director of The Studio@620. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. A career spanning over 20 years\, Erica has established herself as an award-winning visionary\, making… Read More \n \n \n \n\n\nPrevious Events\n \n \n \n \n \n AQUARIUS AND RIETTA (brother fire\, sister fly)\n \n Posted on October 6\, 2022 by Creative Pinellas \n AQUARIUS AND RIETTA (brother fire\, sister fly) is work in progress. Experience this play in development filled with music and media featuring actors and one musician…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/aqree-brother-fire-sister-fly-2nd-reading/ 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 END:VCALENDAR