March 9, 2020 | Curated by Maureen McDole Poems by Janet A. Hopkins The Vole It was well covered and alone, in a frosted weald in winter loam, a… Read More
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Arts In Podcast – Brandie Dziegiel
. . . Brandie Dziegiel (pronounced “Diesel”) is a young artist embracing the age-old craft of printmaking. She tells Barbara St. Clair how she chose to get an art degree… Read More
Zora Neale Hurston celebrated as “Mother of Afrofuturism”
March 6, 2020 | By Jake-ann Jones Zora Neale Hurston celebrated as “Mother of Afrofuturism” at 31st Annual Zora! Festival . . . The Annual Zora! Festival of the Arts… Read More
Think big
Think big Although I’ve frequently shared work-in-progress videos of my painting process, I typically shy away from sharing photos of unfinished work. My preference has always… Read More
Art and Culture Options for Spring Breakers
With hundreds of thousands of visitors heading to Pinellas County during spring break, this region has more to offer beachgoers than just the sun, sand and surf. Hotel staff members… Read More
Happy Friday! Updates from Gianna
Happy Friday! Updates from Gianna Hi everyone! Happy Friday! I was the first one at my studio today (Studios@5663) so I took a selfie out front! I’m not going to… Read More
Creative Ventures…One Day at a Time – Chapter 10: Outdoor Art Shows
Chapter 10: Outdoor Art Shows I recently attended the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts with my Creative Pinellas mentor, Rocky Bridges. Rocky had exhibited in this show for many years…. Read More
Arts4All Trains Cultural Destinations on Accessibility, Inclusiveness
By Tiffany Razzano For 38 years, Arts4All Florida’s staff has championed arts education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities throughout the state. Through the decades, the not-for-profit… Read More
Arts and Culture ‘Vital’ to Pinellas County’s Tourism Sector
By Tiffany Razzano Kelly Clark, director of sales and marketing, Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites by Marriott on Clearwater Beach, discusses the national hotel brand’s initiatives to fund the arts… Read More
Artist turns Chalk Art into Business Opportunity
After graduating from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2009, James Hartzell returned to his hometown, Atlanta, Georgia. Though he was armed with a degree in illustration, he… Read More