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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T190802 CREATED:20240104T175945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T170146Z UID:88731-1708596000-1713718800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Nature Pix Exhibition DESCRIPTION:February 22\, 2024 – April 21\, 2024 \nFREE \nDive into the mesmerizing world of Nature Pix\, an innovative exhibition created and curated by the talented Computational Artist and Designer\, Mikhail Mansion.\nMansion’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 a captivating juxtaposition of the natural world and a grid-like motif\, symbolizing the intersection of code\, computation\, and nature’s intrinsic beauty. \nBe a part of a matrix of sensations\, where minimalist algorithmic drawings and intricate digital sculptures come to life. Mansion’s creations transform live sensor data from nearby nature into bespoke sculptural forms that resonate with authenticity and innovation. His innovative practice\, involving code and electro-mechanical devices\, has been exhibited globally at prestigious venues like the de Young Museum\, Cooper Hewitt\, Smithsonian Design Museum\, V&A Museum\, and more. \nMikhail Mansion’s groundbreaking exhibition promises to inspire\, provoke thought\, and redefine the boundaries of art and technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the future of artistic innovation firsthand! \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 \nOpening Reception Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Nature Pix Exhibition Opening Reception\n \n Posted on January 4\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n February 22 from 6-8 PM FREE Join 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… Read More \n \n \n \nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Mikhail Mansion\n \n Posted on March 18\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Due to inclement weather\, the Artist Talk featuring Mikhail Mansion will now be livestreamed on Facebook LIVE…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day at Night: A Nature Pix Meditation\n \n Posted on March 19\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n We have a special Earth Day event for you! “A Nature Pix Meditation\,” is a tranquil and meditative program designed around Mikhail Mansion’s Nature Pix exhibition which celebrates nature’s intrinsic beauty through the lens of computational art. The event will take place in two sessions outside the Gallery at Creative Pinellas. Guided by the soothing… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/nature-pix-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401 DTSTAMP:20260425T190802 CREATED:20240214T183626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T191240Z UID:89894-1709337600-1711929599@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Youth Art Month 2024 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 2nd and run through the 31st.  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 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 3\, 2024 from 1:30-3pm. The Awards Ceremony will be in Courtyard at 2pm. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/youth-art-month-2024/ 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/2022/02/YAM_web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T190802 CREATED:20231214T192210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T220936Z UID:88418-1709665200-1709670600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:FRESH INK\, March 5 DESCRIPTION:Coconuts by Andrew Del Vecchio in the Auditorium.\nDirected by Dylan Barlowe\, the cast features Anthony Gervais\, Troy Brooks\, and Joseph Condon. \nCoconuts follows two stranded strangers on a deserted island after a freak floaty accident on their cruise vacation. They must learn to deal with their isolation with the help of each other\, their wits\, and coconuts… lots and lots of coconuts. \nThe run time for this comedy is 45 minutes with a talkback after the performance. \nFree to attend. \nBook Now URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/fresh-ink-march-5/ LOCATION:The Auditorium at Creative Pinellas\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AS_CP_FreshInkBranding-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429 DTSTAMP:20260425T190802 CREATED:20240212T210035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T183931Z UID:89819-1710374400-1714348799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Strength of Character Exhibition DESCRIPTION: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. \nStep into a realm 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. \nA Gobioff Foundation Microgrant Project curated by Katherine Gibson \nShop the Exhibit\n\nFeatured Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Kendra Frorup\n \n Posted on February 13\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Kendra Frorup is an internationally known multidisciplinary artist. Splitting her time between Tampa and Nassau\, she uses a variety of everyday materials and found objects to create sculptural and multi-media work that is often connected to the Bahamian landscape she grew up in. Frorup has had her work exhibited in the United States\, the Caribbean\,… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathleen & David Bly\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Kathleen and David Bly co-founded Jib Projects\, an art and design collective\, in 2022. The Florida landscape has long been a source of their inspiration and their work explores connection to time and place through material. Environmentally conscious\, their practice uses resources consciously\, employing locally salvaged wood and finding creative ways to reuse other natural… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Edgar Sanchez Cumbas\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Artist Edgar Sanchez Cumbas uses the techniques of color and contemporary abstraction to explore the concepts of identity\, multiculturalism\, and social-political issues. His work is complex\, many incorporating layers upon layers of thick impasto. Collected internationally\, Cumbas’ work has been recognized in numerous group and solo exhibitions\, including at the John and Mable Ringling Museum… Read More \n \n \n \nCurator\nKatherine Gibson \nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Strength of Character Exhibition Opening Reception\n \n Posted on February 12\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n 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… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/strength-of-character-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Gallery Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T190802 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 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:20240316T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T190802 CREATED:20240226T182647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T182649Z UID:90234-1710572400-1710624600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Third Saturdays at Pinewood DESCRIPTION:Celebrate at Pinewood (Florida Botanical Gardens\, Creative Pinellas\, Heritage Village) every 3rd Saturday! Free event\, free parking! \nAt Creative Pinellas (10 am – 5 pm):\nMarch is Youth Art Month! Visit the Gallery at Creative Pinellas to experience not one\, but three exhibitions – Nature Pix\, Strength of Character\, and Youth Art Month which will showcase a selection of prize-winning student art. From 10 am to 2pm\, join us for an art activity where you will create a mixed media tulip collage utilizing origami\, rubbings\, and recycled materials! Free to attend and our Café is open. \nAt the Florida Botanical Gardens (7 am – 5 pm):\nVisit the new Majeed Discovery Garden\, a 2+ acre addition\, connecting children to nature. Our Children’s Garden Educator is hosting a variety of preschool and family programs in the Majeed Discovery Garden on topics like sustainability\, sensory exploration\, and more. Visit the Event Calendar on our website at www.flbgfoundation.org/events to view all of the programs offered in our Majeed Discovery Garden. \nAt Heritage Village (10 am – 4 pm):\nExplore the past at Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum! Step back in time and take a docent tour of select historic buildings\, visit Pinellas County’s oldest structure\, and peruse locally-made artisan gifts and souvenirs at the gift shop. Interested in learning more? The Heritage Village app features self-guided walking tours and archival photographs and information about your favorite Heritage Village buildings\, historic figures\, and artifacts! Download the app for free in your preferred mobile app store by searching “Heritage Village”. Heritage Village is free to visit\, pet-friendly\, and perfect for all ages! URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/third-saturdays-at-pinewood-3-4/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Event,Pinewood Partners ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pinewood_3rdSaturdays_WebGraphic_NoDate.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T190802 CREATED:20240213T203851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T122052Z UID:89847-1711011600-1711022400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Arts & Economic Prosperity Forum DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a discussion with Randy Cohen\, VP of Research at Americans for the Arts\, delving into the findings of their The Arts & Economic Prosperity Survey (AEP6). This major study was released by Americans for the Arts\, a national leader in arts advocacy and data gathering. \nThe AEP6 survey provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact of arts and culture nonprofits in 2022\, nationally as well as specifically for Pinellas County and participating local municipalities. This study\, the sixth and latest in a series conducted over the past three decades\, is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind.\nWe are eager to share this important information about the economic impact of our arts community and look forward to seeing you there. \nRSVP Here\n \n \n \n \n \n Randy Cohen\n \n Posted on February 13\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Randy Cohen is Vice President of Research at Americans for the Arts—the national advocacy organization for the arts—where he has been empowering arts advocates since 1991. Cohen is known for balancing rigorous research methods with accessible and actionable results. His work at Americans for the Arts has provided new perspectives on the nonprofit arts. He… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From Creativity to Currency: Unraveling the Economic Thread of Tampa/St. Petersburg’s Arts and Culture\n \n Posted on March 13\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Economic Prosperity. It takes on a whole new meaning when we bring arts and culture into the conversation. In a field that often seems centered around scarcity\, prosperity can seem elusive and the results of our work amorphous. How do you quantify the pride in a student being recognized for their artwork? What ROI do… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/arts-economic-prosperity-forum/ LOCATION:EpiCenter at St. Petersburg College\, 13805 58th Street North\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33760\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR