Through March 11 at Florida CraftArt. Clearly Collaborative is an exciting gathering of new work created by established artists exploring the medium of glass, guided by master glass artist Duncan McClellan. A diverse group of artists experienced in working in clay, metal, paper and mixed media got the chance to try their hands at glass art … Read More
By Antonio Permuy. As our arts scene continues to grow and evolve, it also continues to diversify. One interesting development is bringing the area’s future into connection with its past – the emergence of Hispanic and Latinx art. A Pinellas local since 2001, Edel A. Galban has been a pioneer in the growing Cuban art presence along Florida’s West Coast…. Read More
By Yolanda Sánchez. I believe we shape the world around us through our perceptions, awareness and attention. I would like to offer an invitation to awaken to beauty. Out of Eden is a free exhibition at the Creative Pinellas Gallery through April 16. … Read More
By Beth Reynolds. Dance photography is truly collaborative artwork. It is based on trust and an understanding of each other’s mediums. Photographer Tom Kramer’s appreciation and deep understanding of human movement is one of the richest I have seen from anybody who is not a dancer. His career is truly a history of dance and his gift lives on forever…. Read More
By Jennifer Ring. “Discussion is the heart of a film festival,” Cameron Ilan of the Dunedin International Film Festival said to the audience. “It’s about meeting the people and having conversations.” This year, discussions revolved around two subjects Dunedin holds dear — oceans and art…. Read More
Visual artist and creative activist John Gascot talks about his exploratory series of self portraits, the powerful human rights installation he created during the pandemic, and inventing a Diversity Game to help teach kids that diversity and inclusion matters. He shares the vibrant work of the Pinellas Park arts community and the start of Pinellas Park’s PRIDE celebration…. Read More
By Jennifer Ring. At this year’s Dunedin International Film Festival, “We want all of our members and ticket-buyers to leave the festival with a positive experience, a positive message of hope for the future, because we all could use some hope right now.”… Read More
By Heather Rippert. Hildegard of Bingen is just ONE of the hundred women in art history represented in this exhibit. I am just ONE of the contemporary women artists honoring those who came before us. You can see and experience the majesty of women artists past and present – the opening reception is January 4… Read More
By Emily Lee Stehle. As a mix media artist, I often question if it’s okay for an artist to use another person’s art. After viewing this MFA exhibit, I decided it was. “Borrow and Steal: Appropriation from the Collection” focuses on artists who create new narratives about racist legacies and exclusionary histories…. Read More
By Margo Hammond. Kwanzaa, the annual seven-day celebration of African America culture, revolves around seven principles. On the sixth day a candle is lit to Kuumba, the Swahili word for creativity. Here are seven opportunities for you to honor the creativity of the Black community in our area…. Read More
