In my family, Fox 13’s Linda Hurtado is iconic, so I was beyond honored to be a guest on her segment “Tampa Bay Reads.” The week before the release of… Read More
Florida Man: Poems on TV

Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
In my family, Fox 13’s Linda Hurtado is iconic, so I was beyond honored to be a guest on her segment “Tampa Bay Reads.” The week before the release of… Read More
As mentioned in my previous story, I am continuing to guide you, the reader, through the process of creating this third and final painting in the triptych series of “The… Read More
By Harriet Monzon-Aguirre. Every year in the middle of springtime, Safety Harbor holds its Bloom n Chalk Fest bringing artists from around the country and state to decorate the sidewalks with beautifully rendered chalk art. … Read More
By Katherine Gibson. The what-if factor runs throughout Strength of Character – the new exhibit at the Creative Pinellas Gallery of elegant sculptural wood pieces by Kathleen & David Bly, large-scale paintings by Edgar Sanchez Cumbas and site-specific installation by Kendra Frorup…. Read More
Visual Art by K-8 Students Free Through March 31 Creative Pinellas Gallery Details here Embracing Our Differences Through March 31 Free USF St Petersburg Details here Two free exhibits this… Read More
David McCauley is an interdisciplinary artist based in St Petersburg, FL. Since 2012, he has founded multiple 501c3 organizations such as The Rise Up Gallery, The Laundromat Art Space, and… Read More
It can be necessary to step out of your comfort zone and try something new, not just as artists, but as humans. This month, my mother and I took a… Read More
By Laura Kepner. Traditions are cherished in Safety Harbor and one of the most popular is the Bloom N Chalkfest, as sidewalks along Main Streetcome alive with beautiful, vibrant imagery…. Read More
By Luci Westphal. Every year artists in St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood district open our home studios and backyards to the public to look behind the scenes of the creative process, mingle with fellow art lovers, enjoy performances and purchase hyper-local art…. Read More
By Lynn Whitelaw. “The Great State of Florida, Paintings by Christopher Still” at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum is a permanent installation exploring the extraordinary work of acclaimed visual artist Christopher M. Still… Read More