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:20260425T173408 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:20240314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429 DTSTAMP:20260425T173408 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;VALUE=DATE:20240406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429 DTSTAMP:20260425T173408 CREATED:20240402T173517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T180650Z UID:91076-1712361600-1714348799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Artistic Discovery 2024: 13th Congressional District of Florida Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Artistic Discovery 2024: 13th Congressional District of Florida Exhibition this Spring.\nThe Artistic Discovery 2024 – 13th Congressional District of Florida Exhibition will be held this year at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas featuring works of art by Pinellas County High School Students. Each spring\, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982\, more than 650\,000 high school students have participated. \nStudents submit entries to their representative’s office\, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington\, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol. \nThe 13th Congressional District High School Artistic Discovery Competition is presented in partnership with the Office of U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna. \nThe gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am-5pm.\nFREE and open to the public. \nEvents Surrounding Exhibition\nThere will be an Award Ceremony for the artists and their families on April 20 from 3-5pm. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/artistic-discovery-2024-13th-congressional-district-of-florida-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T173408 CREATED:20240318T142756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T163705Z UID:90641-1712862000-1712867400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Mikhail Mansion DESCRIPTION:Computational artist and designer Mikhail Mansion gives an introduction about the focus and substance of his work and the creation of the Nature Pix exhibition. Installation artist and Creative Pinellas Board Member\, Jason Hackenwerth\,  interviews Mikhail in the second half of this enlightening artist talk. \n \n  \nDue to inclement weather\, the Artist Talk featuring Mikhail Mansion was recorded. \nRelated Events\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nature Pix Exhibition\n \n Posted on January 4\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n February 22\, 2024 – April 21\, 2024 FREE Dive into the mesmerizing world of Nature Pix\, an innovative exhibition created and curated by the talented Computational Artist and Designer\, Mikhail Mansion. Mansion’s avant-garde approach employs a harmonious blend of code and custom-designed electronics to amplify nature’s voice. As you navigate the gallery space\, you’ll encounter… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/artist-talk-mikhail-mansion/ LOCATION:Facebook Live CATEGORIES:Gallery Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MMansion-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T173408 CREATED:20240327T155230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T182604Z UID:90937-1713596400-1713648600@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Third Saturdays at Pinewood - April 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; 7:30pm & 8:30pm):\nIn celebration of Earth Day\, explore a variety of nature infused exhibitions and take part in multiple family activities at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas including drop-in art activities from 10am-2pm and\, in partnership with 4H\, a special workshop to create a Bristlebot Art-making Robot from 10:30am -12pm. (Pre-registration for Robot Workshop required). \nThen later that evening starting at 7:30pm or 8:30pm\, we have a special Earth Day at Night event for you! Take part in A Nature Pix Meditation\, a tranquil and meditative program guided by the soothing presence of Frederick Woods and designed around Mikhail Mansion’s Nature Pix exhibition. This free\, intimate gathering\, celebrating nature and art is limited to 20 attendees for each session. Before and after your session\, enjoy music\, lite bites\, a cash bar in the gardens as well as the opportunity to spend time in the Nature Pix\, Strength of Character\, and Artistic Discovery galleries. For your comfort during the meditation session\, please bring a rug\, yoga mat\, or towel to sit on. Spaces are limited. Learn more and RSVP here.  \nAt the Florida Botanical Gardens (7am – 5pm):\n\nAttend an Earth Day celebration at the Florida Botanical Gardens from 10am-1pm. Our Children’s Garden Educator will be leading kids activities in the Majeed Discovery Garden – open to kids of all ages and abilities. Our Gift Shop will be open with a special display showcasing eco-friendly goods for the home\, books for “greener” living\, and tips for a more sustainable lifestyle. We will also be offering two docent-led tours of the gardens\, beginning at 10am and 11am. Registration is highly recommended as spaces are limited. Registration for the docent tours and other information can be found at www.flbgfoundation.org/EarthDay2024.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Heritage Village (10am – 4pm):\nExperience the charm of Heritage Village’s Old Homestead Forge and be amazed as our skilled Blacksmiths showcase leaf and flower forging activities from 10am to 2pm in celebration of Earth Day! Stay to delve into history at Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum. Transport yourself back in time with a guided tour of historical buildings\, discover the county’s oldest structure from 1852\, and browse through locally crafted artisan gifts and souvenirs at the gift shop. Don’t miss the chance to explore the latest temporary exhibits\, “Building the Sunshine City” at the Madeira Beach Cottage and “African American Contributions in North Pinellas” at the Union Academy. URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/third-saturdays-at-pinewood-3-5/ 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:20240420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T173408 CREATED:20240319T173319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T164705Z UID:90681-1713641400-1713646800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Earth Day at Night: A Nature Pix Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nGuided by the soothing presence of Frederick Woods\, experience two\, 20-minute meditation sessions\, starting at 7:30 pm (SOLD OUT) or 8:30 pm. This free\, intimate gathering\, celebrating nature and art is limited to 20 attendees for each session. Before and after your session\, enjoy music\, lite bites\, a cash bar in the gardens as well as the opportunity to spend time in the Nature Pix\, Strength of Character\, and Artistic Discovery galleries. For your comfort during the meditation session\, please bring a rug\, yoga mat\, or towel to sit on. \nSOLD OUT 7:30pm \nRSVP 8:30pm\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 \n \n \n \n\nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Nature Pix Exhibition\n \n Posted on January 4\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n February 22\, 2024 – April 21\, 2024 FREE Dive into the mesmerizing world of Nature Pix\, an innovative exhibition created and curated by the talented Computational Artist and Designer\, Mikhail Mansion. Mansion’s avant-garde approach employs a harmonious blend of code and custom-designed electronics to amplify nature’s voice. As you navigate the gallery space\, you’ll encounter… Read More \n \n \n \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 URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/earth-day-at-night-a-nature-pix-meditation/ 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:20240423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T173408 CREATED:20240415T174528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T174749Z UID:91536-1713873600-1713877200@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Rays Artists Series Artist Information Session DESCRIPTION:ARTIST INFORMATION SESSION\nWe would like to invite you to attend the artist information sessions for the Rays Artist Series opportunity.\nWe will share project details for interested artists. It is a chance to learn about the project\, and ask specific questions. \n  \nClick Here to Attend URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/rays-artists-series-artist-information-session-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Artist Information Session,Grants and Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://creativepinellas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RAYS-ARTIST-SERIES-Web-Header-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR