Visiting my Favorite Pieces at the MET Museum (and Some New Favorites, too) Last week I unexpectedly went to NYC to a funeral and shiva. I’m not going to talk… Read More
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The Next Part
The painting seashells phase of my installation for Creative Pinellas is nearing the end. Soon my living room will be overtaken with painters tape and fishing line, and painted seashells… Read More
Last Chance to See 100 Years, 100 Works
March 10, 2020 | By Tony Wong Palms Through March 15 Tampa Museum of Art Details here I once read this quote from the comedian, Fred Allen: “A human being… Read More
Fiction and Poetry
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
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


