Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
Pinellas County has secured an $813 million grant to support long-term recovery for communities affected by recent hurricanes. Creative Pinellas is advocating for cultural recovery funding—take the survey and attend public meetings to ensure the arts community’s needs are prioritized…. Read More
Creative Pinellas, in partnership with Pinellas County and the Lealman CRA, is transforming traffic signal boxes into vibrant public art through the Graffiti Abatement Art Program and efforts to increase public art in Lealman. Eleven talented artists will see their designs wrapped around these everyday structures, adding color, creativity, and community pride to Pinellas County streetscapes…. Read More
Creative Pinellas has awarded $20,000 in Hurricane Relief Grants for the 2024-25 season, supporting 20 individual artists and 10 nonprofit arts organizations. Funded through the December 7th Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser, these grants help artists recover and create while enabling organizations to sustain operations and community programs…. Read More
In December 2024, muralist Frankie G installed two vibrant murals at the reimagined Pinellas County Tax Collector location…. Read More
Creative Pinellas has had an inspiring year, fostering collaborations between artists and cultural organizations, working with municipalities throughout Pinellas County to bring public art to their landscapes, and funding the… Read More
This year’s recipients of the Arts Impact Fund, who were awarded between $2,000 and $5,000, are producing innovative projects in film, music, performance, writing, and visual arts. Their work is… Read More
Creative Pinellas proudly celebrates the 2024 Arts Impact Fund, FloridaRAMA Fund, and Sixstar Performing Arts Fund recipients—exceptional Artists who will create and present work in Pinellas County. These talented individuals,… Read More
The Sixstar Performance Art Fund Artist will receive $1,000 to create original, contemporary performance art in Pinellas County. The resulting live performance will be showcased mid-2025, with full details and locations announced at a later date…. Read More
The FloridaRAMA Fund Artist will receive $5,000 to create art celebrating Florida’s unique cultural, natural, and artistic environment, culminating in a premier exhibition at FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg, FL … Read More
Creative Pinellas proudly celebrates the 2024 Ignite Fund awardees—exceptional artists who are turning small but essential needs into big opportunities. These talented individuals, working across disciplines like film, music, visual… Read More
