On view at the Chihuly Collection, artists age 5 to 11 in the Morean Arts Center’s Youth Programs created artwork based on Chihuly’s love of color and the element of surprise in art-making. Their creations demonstrate the child-like wonder of Chihuly’s artwork and its enduring appeal for all ages. … Read More
As this year swings toward a new start, we asked a range of artists and arts supporters for a special detail they’ve noticed in a work of art, something that makes this work special for them. We received such lovely answers, all so different. Here’s a year-end gift of special moments people noticed…. Read More
Opening Celebrations November 11-12 Free Gallery at Creative Pinellas Details here Five visual artists whose work will be featured at the Creative Pinellas Arts Annual celebration share the stories… Read More
Arts In audio podcast – Christina Bertsos shares her passion for sculpting in stone and marble with host Barbara St. Clair, and how her work with fabric and hand-crafted couture influences her creations now…. Read More
By Jake-ann Jones. In her first solo museum exhibition, Bahamanian artist Gio Swaby describes her work as, “love letters to Black women.”
“Fresh Up” is the name of the exhibit at the MFA, a Bahamian term expressing the energy a woman feels when she’s dressed up and looking her best. … Read More
Story and Photos by Emily Lee Stehle . . . Zero Empty Spaces Can Empty Mall Space Become the Newest Open Studio Trend? . . . There’s always a need… Read More
Creative Clay’s member artists showcase work inspired by a wide range of performing arts at the Mahaffey Theater, when the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts hosts their Inaugural Community Art Exhibit. On June 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm the Mahaffey hosts a public reception with a live acoustic set by Nate Najar and Daniela Soledad. Artwork is available for sale…. Read More
The Morean Arts Center wanted to see what glass artist Dale Chihuly’s impact is on artists who work in other mediums. They selected 10 area muralists, painters, installation artists, ceramicists and more – and asked each to select a piece from the Chihuly Collection they admire, and create a work of art ‘inspired by’ that particular piece…. Read More
Last year, master sculptor Mark Aeling and St. Petersburg Poet Laureate Helen Pruitt Wallace collaborated on a powerful project in the Warehouse Arts District that remembers 9/11, and how to begin again. On this Memorial Day weekend, Mark and Helen share their thoughts, and all the work behind Rise…. Read More
By Peter Tush. April 19 from 5-6 pm, Free Zoom Event. Pablo Picasso often drew inspiration for his visual art from music and composers and transformed their sounds into visual events. In return, musicians and composers from Neil Diamond to the Modern Lovers, Coleman Hawkins to Adrian Belew, have repeatedly paid tribute to Picasso. … Read More
