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 creation of hundreds of artworks and performances by Pinellas County artists. Through our exhibitions, stories about artists and arts organizations, we helped showcase Pinellas County as the vibrant and internationally recognized arts and cultural destination we all know. From free exhibitions, engaging events, grants and funding opportunities that empowered artists, we worked tirelessly to create opportunities for artistic expression and growth. And in 2025, we’ll continue to shape a thriving creative ecosystem that celebrates the unique voices of our community.
Here’s a look back at the incredible milestones from 2024!
- Creative Pinellas funded the creation of art by more than 285 visual artists, performers, writers, and filmmakers, totaling more than $250,000. These investments ripple through our entire creative ecosystem!
- Creative Pinellas advocated county-wide for increased funding for the arts, reaching over 2,000 community members and elected officials through town halls, meetings, and focus groups.
- We brought art to 20,213 community members through the Gallery at Creative Pinellas—for free. Every number represents a moment of creative connection!
- Creative Pinellas hosted or participated in more than 100 exhibitions, talks, and engagement events throughout Pinellas County. Together, we’re building a stronger cultural community!
- Our website is the go-to hub for the arts in Pinellas County. Last year we had 139,269 visitors discovering exhibitions, events, stories, and artist opportunities!
- Our gallery walls showcased 614 local artists and over 450 student artists. Each exhibition explored and amplified the unique story of artists in Pinellas County!
- We are over 15.9k followers strong across Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for being part of our digital community!
- Creative Pinellas reached 296,867,360 viewers through 177 media mentions. We raised awareness of our unique local arts community to millions of viewers and readers locally and around the globe.
- Creative Pinellas’ Arts Coast Magazine published 218 compelling stories in 2024, spotlighting over 300 local artists and cultural organizations throughout Pinellas County.
- The Gallery at Creative Pinellas sold 260 artworks, generating $53,071 for Pinellas County artists. Every purchase helped artists thrive and continue creating!