By Emily Lee Stehle Originally published February 2021 . . . Words have always been important to me. I went into journalism because I realized that my mom, born in… Read More
Words – Songs of Comfort
Genre: Arts Practice
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SQUISHED at Eckerd College
By Tom Winchester. Izzy Pav’s “SQUISHED” recently on view at Eckerd College exhibited sculptures and paintings to convey how overwhelming daily life can feel…. Read More
Afterthoughts – Resurrecting the Magnificence of Mahler in Season Finale
By Kurt Loft. “You have to experience this kind of music live,’’ says Michael Francis, Music Director of the Florida Orchestra. “You have to be here, and to feel what a uniquely human art this is.”… Read More
Thanking Our Arts Teachers
Just one special teacher you connect with can make a huge difference. We asked artists to share the teachers who they want to thank, for helping them become the artists that they are today…. Read More
Bob Devin Jones’ Legacy at The Studio@620
By Jake-ann Jones. The Studio@620’s founder and artistic director Bob Devin Jones has built a legacy of embracing a village of diverse artists, community members and organizations in downtown St. Pete…. Read More
Cuba via Baseball, Culture and Art
By Kerry Kriseman. Every one of us has a story to tell. The connectedness that results when we can empathize and see ourselves in someone else’s story is needed now more than ever in this increasingly difficult world…. Read More
An Arts Collaboration for Jazz and Poetry Appreciation Month
By Alyssa Sotelo. For Poetry Appreciation Month, I could not wait to attend the jazz and poetry celebration presented by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association… Read More
Feel-Good Arts Recommendations
We live in a stressful world! And the arts can help. We asked Arts Coast readers what arts they turn to when they need some comfort, or just need a laugh – for this wonderful collection of feel-good arts… Read More
Beauty in the Community – The Tampa Bay Chalk Festival
By Jake-ann Jones. Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project (PDAP) is hosting the second annual free Tampa Bay Chalk Festival on Saturday, May 4… Read More
Showcasing the Artwork of Arts Teachers
By Tom Winchester. #SMF Faculty at the Dunedin Fine Art Center showcases the work of the artists who teach there, sharing paintings, ceramics, fiber art, drawings and photography… Read More
