By Susana Darwin. St. Pete-based filmmaker Susana Darwin a behind-the-scenes look at film post-production. … Read More
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Once I heard that I’d received the 2024 Creative Pinellas Emerging Artist Grant I knew that I wanted my artist stories to journal the process from beginning to end. Last… Read More
Love in the Arts
By Nicole Hays. A.J. Vaughan and I are both full-time entertainers living in St. Pete. Creating art is integral to who we are as people, and we are incredibly lucky to be able to make a living doing it…. Read More
Violinist Tunes Up a Rarity with Barber Concerto
By Kurt Loft. Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto “should absolutely be played more,’’ says violinist Stella Chen, who performs the work with The Florida Orchestra this weekend. “It’s full of lyricism and melodic allure, and the perpetual motion finale would perk up anyone’s ears.”… Read More
May the Creativity Be With You
The creative individuals in Star Wars costuming clubs will be visiting DFAC on January 27. We invited members of The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club, The 501st Legion and The Rebel Legion clubs to share favorite works they’ve created, and how…. Read More
Expanding Access to Classical Music
By Gabrielle Reeder. Fever orchestrates candlelit musical events every month around the world, and in Tampa Bay. Performances in over 100 cities are led by local musicians and holiday shows pop up throughout the year…. Read More
Now What? How To Choose Your Art Path
My biggest dilemma as an artist: So little time, so much to create. There seems to be a lot of talk about where to find inspiration. But I’m more concerned… Read More
Completing the Second Painting
Well, the second painting of the series I’m creating is now complete. Its title is “The Big Apple is Burning” and it’s a rather dark metaphor of the destruction of… Read More
Bringing Forgotten Music Back to Life
By Kurt Loft. “We’re dedicated to giving new life to old masterpieces, giving a voice to recently discovered works and bringing audiences the eccentric and improvisatory nature of Baroque music,’’ says Dan Urbanowicz, founder of St Pete Baroque. … Read More
An Inside Look at Shooting a Short Film
By Susana Darwin. St Pete filmmaker Susana Darwin shares a step-by-step guide to shooting a short film, in the second part of this series. … Read More