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;VALUE=DATE:20240509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTSTAMP:20260425T124220 CREATED:20240321T173357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T184019Z UID:90772-1715212800-1721606399@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Discover the next wave of artists!\nJoin us for a diverse and innovative exhibition of work showcasing the dynamic creations of our 2024 Emerging Artist grant recipients. This eighth annual exhibition features original work by ten exceptional artists: Kaitlin Crockett\, Vanessa Cunto\, Thomas Sayers Ellis\, Fran Failla\, Tyler Gillespie\, Antonia Lewandowski\, David McCauley\, Harriet Monzon-Aguirre\, Gaby Rosa and Luci Westphal. \nDon’t miss your chance to support and acquire stunning pieces from these up-and-coming artists! \nThe Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10am –5pm. \nShop the Collection\n\nRelated Events\n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition: Opening Reception\n \n Posted on March 22\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Step into the world of creativity at the opening reception of the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas happening Thursday\, May 9 from 6–8pm…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition – Artist Talks\n \n Posted on April 25\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n From visual art to poetry to fire dancing\, Artist Talks invite you to get to know the 2024 Emerging Artists through performances\, readings\, lectures\, and intimate conversations at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas…. Read More \n \n \n \nMeet the Artists\n \n \n David McCauley\n By David McCauley \n David McCauley is an interdisciplinary artist based in St Petersburg\, FL. Since 2012\, he has founded multiple 501c3 organizations such as the Rise Up Gallery\, Laundromat Art Space\, Artillery Residency and The Wynwood Tour Guide App. Each of these entities have been awarded numerous accolades for their programs which encompass art therapy workshops in the… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Fran Failla\n By Fran Failla \n Born in Brooklyn\, New York\, Fran’s personal artistic journey began at a very early age. Given the opportunity in elementary school to take up painting\, she quickly showed a special aptitude for the medium. Her teacher recognized this and encouraged her mother to nurture her talent. Her mother wasted no time purchasing oil paints\, canvas… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Thomas Sayers Ellis\, In Memory\n By Thomas Sayers Ellis \n Poet\, photographer\, and bandleader Thomas Sayers Ellis is the author of The Maverick Room and Skin\, Inc\,: Identity Repair Poems\, He co-founded The Dark Room Collective and The Dark Room Reading Series in 1989 in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. His poems and photographs have appeared in numerous journals\, including The Paris Review\, Poetry\, The Nation\, and Best… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Antonia Lewandowski\n By Antonia Lewandowski \n A New York City native\, Antonia Lewandowski moved to Florida in 1989. She is a poet and essayist. Her most recent project\, featured at Creative Pinellas\, was the spoken word exhibition\, “A Walk among Words.” Antonia has published poetry since 1978\, receiving two Pushcart Prize nominations and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts\,… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Tyler Gillespie\n By Tyler Gillespie \n Tyler Gillespie is an award-winning writer and educator. He is the author of The Thing about Florida: Exploring a Misunderstood State (University Press of Florida\, 2021) and two poetry collections — the nature machine! (Autofocus\, 2023) and Florida Man: Poems\, Revisited (Burrow Press\, 2024). He’s the co-editor of The Awkward Phase (Skyhorse\, 2016)\, and his… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Gaby Rosa\n By Gabriela Rosa \n For the past five years\, Gaby Rosa has blazed a trail as a full-time\, professional fire and circus performer. Her journey commenced with fire dancing\, a mesmerizing art form that kindled her creative spirit and ignited her passion for the liberating beauty of performance art. From that moment\, she delved into the captivating world of… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Kaitlin Crockett\n By Kaitlin Crockett \n Kaitlin Crockett is a printmaker\, writer\, book artist\, educator\, librarian\, and owner of Print St. Pete. Primarily using analog methods like Letterpress and Risograph printmaking\, she creates zines\, publications\, broadsides\, and other printed ephemera. Since 2013 Kaitlin has provided hands-on education and affordable access at Print St. Pete Community Letterpress\, founded with Bridget Elmer. She… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Vanessa Cunto\n By Vanessa Cunto \n Vanessa Cunto is a St. Petersburg-based visual artist specializing in detailed graphite drawings. A first-generation American with roots in Italy and Venezuela\, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Florida and went on to build a 15-year career as an art director and stylist — experience that deeply informs both the… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Luci Westphal\n By Luci Westphal \n Luci Westphal is a St. Petersburg photographer\, filmmaker\, writer\, and mixed-media artist with a focus on social and biophilic art projects. Originally from Hamburg\, Germany\, she has lived and created in Brooklyn\, Berlin\, Colorado\, and Florida – from the countryside to the city\, from the mountains to the sea. She is an FSU film school… Read More \n \n\n \n \n Harriet Monzon-Aguirre\n By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre \n Harriet Monzon-Aguirre is an oil painter creating out of Bahia Studios in Safety Harbor. ​​She spent her early childhood and formative years on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Harriet earned scholarships to study at the United World College (UWC-USA) in New Mexico\, then Earlham College\, Indiana\, before completing her Master of Fine Art from the… Read More \n \n\n \nLearn more about the Emerging Artist Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n Emerging Artist Grant\n \n Posted on February 27\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n The Emerging Artist Grant aims to support and build meaningful relationships among the outstanding creative artists in Pinellas County and their audiences. It provides a solid foundation to nurture the creative community and elevate Pinellas as an art and cultural destination that draws tourists worldwide. With this focus in mind\, Creative Pinellas provides up to… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/2024-emerging-artist-exhibition/ 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:20240523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240708 DTSTAMP:20260425T124220 CREATED:20240417T172344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T193124Z UID:91642-1716422400-1720396799@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Flora & Fauna showcases the artworks of A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Jorge Dans\, Froilán Escobar\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt in a captivating fusion of color\, line\, and creativity\, where the beauty of nature intertwines with artistic expression. Curated by A Galban and Tarin Mohajeri\, this art exhibition offers a profound and immersive experience\, granting visitors the opportunity to marvel at the wonders of flora and fauna while encouraging them to embrace a sense of responsibility for the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity. Awardees of the Beyond Placemaking Grant from Creative Pinellas and the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Flora & Fauna artists have partnered with the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation to provide art experiences for people of all ages and abilities through scheduled tours and field trips. \nProduced with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts\, Creative Pinellas\, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners\, and the State of Florida. \nThe Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10am –5pm. \nShop the Collection\n\nOpening Reception\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Opening Reception\n \n Posted on April 17\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Celebrate the magic of nature with us at the opening reception of the Flora & Fauna Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas…. Read More \n \n \n \nEvents\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna – IG LIVE Artist Talk\n \n Posted on May 9\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Please join A Galban and Tarin Mohajeri\, Beyond Placemaking grantees and the force behind the Flora & Fauna exhibition\, as they talk with Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation Executive Director Emily Goot about art\, environmental sustainability\, and our intricate relationship with the flora and fauna that inhabit our planet. LIVE on Instagram. Events Exhibition Artists… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna – Artist Talk\n \n Posted on May 1\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Join the artists behind the exhibition Flora & Fauna: A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Froilán Escobar\, Jorge Dans\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt as they chat about their art\, their individual process\, and why they are drawn to use flora and fauna as subject matter…. Read More \n \n \n \nArtists\n \n \n \n \n \n AGalban\n \n Posted on February 6\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Born in Havana\, Cuba in 1967\, Edel Alvarez Galban\, aka AGalban\, has always had a fascination with everything artistic. From his infancy he painted everything around him\, becoming a threat to all the walls\, furniture and electrical devices in his childhood home\, no one wanted the child to visit their home for fear he would… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adriano Nicot\n \n Posted on May 15\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Adriano Adolfo Fernandez Nicot is a Cuban-American painter and poet based in Miami\, Florida. Nicot was born on October 9\, 1964\, in Havana\, Cuba during the early years following the Cuban Revolution. His French heritage from his mother’s family is significant as he is descended from Jean Nicot\, who first brought tobacco to France. Nicot… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jorge Dans\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Jorge Dans is a Cuban-Swiss artist with more than 30 years of experience as an artist\, designer\, engraver\, and professor of visual arts. He has taught in several schools and workshops in Switzerland and founded his workshop ©DansART in Geneva more than 20 years ago to teach courses for children and adults in drawing\, engraving\,… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Froilán Escobar\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Froilán Escobar González was born in San Antonio de los Baños\, Cuba in 1944\, where he grew up and completed primary and secondary education. In 1961\, he moved to Havana where\, later\, he would begin university studies in journalism. In 1963\, he met José Lezama Lima and took part as a disciple in the Delphic… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Josignacio\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Josignacio (b. José Ignacio Sánchez-Rius\, in Havana\, Cuba\, in 1963) is a Cuban Contemporary artist and author. He is among the most significant living contemporary Cuban and Latin American artists due to his career auction records\, paint medium innovations\, and association with notable cultural events\, venues\, and celebrity figures in the US and Cuba. He… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leslie Hiatt\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Discover the vibrant world of Leslie Hiatt\, an artist and creative entrepreneur originating from Tampa Bay\, Florida. Originally from New York\, Leslie’s artistic talent blossomed early\, earning her awards and a scholarship. Her work\, showcased locally and in private collections nationwide\, reflects a lifelong dedication to creativity and exploration…. Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarin Mohajeri\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Co-curator Tarin Mohajeri was born in Miami\, Florida and grew up in West Palm Beach. She has always had a love for art\, especially photography. She studied Humanities and Photography at Florida State University and ultimately received a master’s in arts administration. Tarin worked for FSU Museum of Fine Arts\, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center\,… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/flora-fauna-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:20240702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124220 CREATED:20240509T164820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T183035Z UID:92929-1719946800-1719950400@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna – IG LIVE Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:Please join A Galban and Tarin Mohajeri\, Beyond Placemaking grantees and the force behind the Flora & Fauna exhibition\, as they talk with Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation Executive Director Emily Goot about art\, environmental sustainability\, and our intricate relationship with the flora and fauna that inhabit our planet. LIVE on Instagram. \nShop the Collection\n\nEvents\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna – Artist Talk\n \n Posted on May 1\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Join the artists behind the exhibition Flora & Fauna: A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Froilán Escobar\, Jorge Dans\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt as they chat about their art\, their individual process\, and why they are drawn to use flora and fauna as subject matter…. Read More \n \n \n \nExhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Exhibition\n \n Posted on April 17\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Flora & Fauna showcases the artworks of A Galban\, Adriano Nicot\, Jorge Dans\, Froilán Escobar\, Josignacio\, and Leslie Hiatt… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Flora & Fauna Opening Reception\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Celebrate the magic of nature with us at the opening reception of the Flora & Fauna Exhibition at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas…. Read More \n \n \n \nArtists\n \n \n \n \n \n AGalban\n \n Posted on February 6\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Born in Havana\, Cuba in 1967\, Edel Alvarez Galban\, aka AGalban\, has always had a fascination with everything artistic. From his infancy he painted everything around him\, becoming a threat to all the walls\, furniture and electrical devices in his childhood home\, no one wanted the child to visit their home for fear he would… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarin Mohajeri\n \n Posted on May 15\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n Co-curator Tarin Mohajeri was born in Miami\, Florida and grew up in West Palm Beach. She has always had a love for art\, especially photography. She studied Humanities and Photography at Florida State University and ultimately received a master’s in arts administration. Tarin worked for FSU Museum of Fine Arts\, Florida Gulf Coast Art Center\,… Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/flora-fauna-ig-live-artist-talk/ CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Exhibition,Live Performance,Livestream,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124220 CREATED:20240220T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T221524Z UID:90086-1721156400-1721161800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:FRESH INK\, July 16 DESCRIPTION:Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia by Dawn Branch\nOne woman tries desperately to cut her friend’s hair. Her friend just happens to be afraid of everything. \nFree to attend. \nBook Now URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/fresh-ink-july-16/ 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:20240718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007 DTSTAMP:20260425T124220 CREATED:20240604T215533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T223450Z UID:93895-1721260800-1728259199@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild\nContinuing the Gallery’s theme of “bringing the outdoors indoors\,” Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens pays homage to patterns and motifs seen just steps away from the Gallery. Created by members of the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild\, these contemporary fiber artists provide a window into our surroundings through lush\, tactile creations in a variety of media. \nThe Gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays\, from 10am –5pm. \nShop the Collection\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Surface Design Guild\n \n Posted on June 4\, 2024 by Creative Pinellas \n The Surface Design Guild was founded in the early 1990s by a group of four women who wanted to share their knowledge and learn from each other. That small group became what is known today as the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild and has grown to a membership of well over 100 members.  Many of… Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens Opening Reception\n \n Posted on by Creative Pinellas \n Join us on Thursday\, July 18th\, from 6 to 8 pm for a magical evening as we reveal Threads of Nature: Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens…. Read More URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/threads-of-nature-art-inspired-by-the-florida-botanical-gardens/ 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:20240718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124220 CREATED:20240604T221541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T223414Z UID:93910-1721325600-1721332800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 18th\, from 6 to 8 pm for a magical evening as we reveal Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens. This exhibition will take you on a visual exploration of nature as created by the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild\, fiber artists using a variety of media to make unique and textural creations activated by the gardens that surround the gallery. \nDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity to be among the first to see this nature-infused exhibition. \nShop the Collection URL:https://creativepinellas.org/event/threads-of-nature-art-inspired-by-the-florida-botanical-gardens-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Creative Pinellas archive\, 12211 Walsingham Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Opening Reception END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124220 CREATED:20240604T222935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T184122Z UID:93919-1721458800-1721494800@creativepinellas.org SUMMARY:Third Saturdays at Pinewood - July 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):\nVisit the Gallery at Creative Pinellas for two must-see exhibitions! Catch the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition before it ends on July 21st. Also on display is Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens\, featuring works by the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild that capture nature’s beauty. Feeling inspired? Stop by our drawing room to unleash your inner artist. Free admission and fun for the whole family! \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-3-8/ 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 END:VCALENDAR