By Tony Wong Palms. Of the many happenings in Ybor City’s Kress Contemporary – the galleries, the Fringe Theatre, the microcinema, the artist studios – two recent exhibitions were gems…. Read More
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Unveiling Jema
By Medina Karagic. “My Name is Jema” serves as a prelude to Jema’s music, offering a deep dive into the psyche of a complex, multi-layered Hip-Hop artist…. Read More
Planned Obsolescence
Here in St. Petersburg, we are incredibly fortunate to host a museum dedicated to the Arts and Crafts Movement. This museum is a testament to a period that emphasized the… Read More
A Foot Forward
Putting My Foot Forward Early in February, while most people were thinking about hearts, flowers, and chocolate, I was paying attention to the color gray – specifically the dull gray… Read More
Try Something New
By Libby Lewis. For anyone struggling to find inspiration or improve as an artist, just try something new. You never know where it will lead you…. Read More
Your Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions Inside In-Between Spaces
If you have seen the installation I created for the 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibit, then you probably know it’s a growing, changing, and interactive artwork. There three main dynamic aspects… Read More
Words – Songs of Comfort
By Emily Lee Stehle Originally published February 2021 . . . Words have always been important to me. I went into journalism because I realized that my mom, born in… Read More
The New Studios@5663 in Pinellas Park
By Emily Lee Stehle. You can call me biased in describing the reopening of Studios@5663 in Pinellas Park as among the most important arts events in Pinellas County in 2024…. Read More
The Hollander Hotel & Artist Chad Mize
By Cindy Stovall. St Pete visual artist Chad Mize describes his new mural at the Hollander Hotel as “a love letter to the city.”… Read More
SQUISHED at Eckerd College
By Tom Winchester. Izzy Pav’s “SQUISHED” recently on view at Eckerd College exhibited sculptures and paintings to convey how overwhelming daily life can feel…. Read More
