A historic monument nestled on Corey Ave in St. Pete Beach will reopen its doors to the public on July 18. The grand reopening of The Beach Theatre comes after… Read More
Archives: Articles
Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
The Shape of Us: Six Artists Exploring Humanity
I’m Maggie Duffy, the new Managing Editor of Creative Pinellas’ digital magazine—created to share the vibrant arts of Pinellas County with locals and travelers alike. I’m so excited to be… Read More
Rebuilding the Arts
Pinellas County has secured an $813 million grant to support long-term recovery for communities affected by recent hurricanes. Creative Pinellas is advocating for cultural recovery funding—take the survey and attend public meetings to ensure the arts community’s needs are prioritized…. Read More
Mind Your Business: A Free Workshop Series Helping Artists Build Sustainable Careers
Pinellas County artists looking to turn their passion into a sustainable career won’t want to miss Mind Your Business—a free professional development series packed with expert-led workshops on the business side of art. From legal basics to social media strategy, each session offers practical tools to help artists thrive…. Read More
Transforming the Streets: Local Artists Continue to Bring Vibrant Public Art to Pinellas County
Creative Pinellas, in partnership with Pinellas County and the Lealman CRA, is transforming traffic signal boxes into vibrant public art through the Graffiti Abatement Art Program and efforts to increase public art in Lealman…. Read More
Creative Pinellas Awards $20K in Hurricane Relief Grants to Bolster Local Arts Community
Creative Pinellas has awarded $20,000 in Hurricane Relief Grants for the 2024-25 season, supporting 20 individual artists and 10 nonprofit arts organizations. Funded through the December 7th Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser, these grants help artists recover and create while enabling organizations to sustain operations and community programs…. Read More
Frankie G Brings Vibrant Public Art to Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Reimagined Space
In December 2024, muralist Frankie G installed two vibrant murals at the reimagined Pinellas County Tax Collector location…. Read More
Celebrating a Year Supporting Creativity
Creative Pinellas has had an inspiring year, fostering collaborations between artists and cultural organizations, working with municipalities throughout Pinellas County to bring public art to their landscapes, and funding the… Read More
Art with Heart: Meet the Visionaries Shaping Pinellas Through the Arts Impact Fund
This year’s recipients of the Arts Impact Fund, who were awarded between $2,000 and $5,000, are producing innovative projects in film, music, performance, writing, and visual arts. Their work is… Read More
Creative Pinellas Artist Grants Celebrate Visionary Projects Across Pinellas County
Creative Pinellas proudly celebrates the 2024 Arts Impact Fund, FloridaRAMA Fund, and Sixstar Performing Arts Fund recipients—exceptional Artists who will create and present work in Pinellas County. These talented individuals,… Read More
